Bespectacled and thoughtful, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones has always seemed less like a professional football player and more like the hot TA all the girls crush on. You know, except for the coverboy bod. Well, now Dhani puts all that intelligence and athleticism to work as the host of the new Travel Channel Show, Dhani Tackles The Globe, premiering tonight at 9. On the show, Jones uses local, indigenous sports to learn about global culture. The first ep is set in Thailand, and has Jones Muay Thai boxing. This is a good idea for a show, and Dhani is a good choice for host; the dude's considerable sex appeal should attract women and gay men, who might not ordinarily watch something so Wide World Of Sports-ish. Still, we have no idea what kind of contract Dhani Jones has with the Cincinatti Bengals that allows him to participate in Muay Thai boxing. Or, for that matter, ever try equestrian events. Watch him go flying off this horse...
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