January 17, 2008

John Mayer Stands Up For Jessica Simpson

By MTV.com

Jessica Simpson and John Mayer are no longer an item, obviously, but that's not stopping the smooth guitarist from coming to the actress' defense after her current boyfriend, quarterback Tony Romo, and his Dallas Cowboys suffered a big playoff upset to the New York Giants on Sunday.

Over the course of the season, some Cowboys fans had blamed Simpson for Romo's poor performances, suggesting she had been distracting him.

In a Tuesday post on his blog, Mayer wrote, "Dear Dallas and surrounding areas, this isn't a sports blog, and it isn't a publicity stunt. (But have at me if it feels right.) This is about doing what I think is right as a person, in this case speaking my mind. I have never known anyone to have more pride in their home state and their upbringing in it than Jessica Simpson has in Texas. I don't really follow sports, but I have played some of my biggest and best concerts in your state, and having witnessed how dynamic the spirit there is, I'm betting emotions are running high right about now."

"All witty barbs, blogs and fashion-policing aside, that girl loves Texas more than you know. It's one of her most defining traits as a person. So please don't try and take that away from her. (You probably wouldn't be able to, but it's less work for all involved.)"

"I just thought it would mean something coming from the guy who has the absolute least to gain from this. And if I'm out of line in having written it, too bad. I can spare a Wednesday's worth of bad press if it means sticking up for a good soul."