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Spelling bee champ hopes to throw up 'X' with Dez Bryant

IRVING, Texas - Nihar Janga, the 11-year-old youngster who threw up the "X" after being named co-champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee last month, is spending the day with the Dallas Cowboys.

At the top of Janga’s list of things to do is meeting his favorite player: Dez Bryant, who throws up the "X" every time he scores a touchdown. He’ll also watch practice and get introduced to the team.

Yes, there will be a friendly competition.

“We’re going to have you cover Dez,” coach Jason Garrett said with a laugh, “and have Dez spell a word.