Emmitt's gone

IronMan4 · February 27, 2003

It looks like he will be gone Thursday.

Out of all the great running backs he had the most yards, carries, touchdowns, super bowls, and the best looking wife. He did OK I guess.

He was a class guy, and is probably the most respected player in football by his peers and the most loved by the fans. Even people who hate the Cowboys like Emmitt.

I just hope he retires because seeing him in another uniform would not be right.

Hopefully on next week's STSS we can have an Emmitt tribute.

I remember going to my grandad's house every Sunday during football season and watching that great Cowboy's team in it's prime and Emmitt was always my favorite player.

It had to happen sometime, but still sad nonetheless.

IronMan4 · February 27, 2003

SC's Top Ten was Emmitt's top ten games.

229 total yards against the Giants with a seperated shoulder to get home field in the first playoff game was amazing.

The "pinball" play against the Falcons where he bounced off at least 3 or 4 tacklers to score looked just like a Walter Payton run, even though that wasn't Emmitt's style usually.

IronMan4 · February 28, 2003

After listening to the press conference on the radio and watching the highlights, it was obvious that both Emmitt and the Cowboys thought this was best. I'm glad it wasn't messy like the Landry firing or semi-messy like the Aikman retirement. It's great that Emmitt is going out on this good of terms.

Now the watch to see where Emmitt goes begins.

CMJ · February 28, 2003

I'm sure he'll go to a contender. I can't see him wanting to spend his last couple of years mired in rebuilding hell.

UNTLifer · February 28, 2003

I bet the Cowboys wish they had UNT's depth at RB! When could we ever say we have more depth at any position than the Boys?

IronMan4 · February 28, 2003

I don't think Hambrick is the answer. I think Wiley is better than Hambrick, but he doesn't have Hambrick's size. My hope is that they bring in Stephen Davis or Tyrone Wheatley and keep Wiley as 3rd down back.

Zeke · February 28, 2003

I think that however the Cowboys back of the future is not on the roster right now. I will miss Emmitt. Seeing him in colors other than silver and blue will be hard.

Texas Stranger · March 1, 2003

Red and Pewter won't be so bad. Emmitt Smith and Tampa Bay seem to be a perfect match right now.

IronMan4 · March 1, 2003

I don't think the Bucs can guarantee a starting spot. Pittman is talented, cam on strong at the end of the season and ran for 120+ yards in the Super Bowl.

eagle60 · March 6, 2003

How 'bout silver and black instead of silver and blue! Another old player to go with Brown and Rice would be good for attendance in Oakland. They could use his attitude and effort.