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grayman · 10-12-2003, 08:29 PM

I just wanted to send out a big congratulations to Emmitt Smith who rushed for more yards this week than he did last week.
Way to go Emmitt, you are a tribute to your sport.

The_Dude · 10-12-2003, 08:39 PM

HHHAAHHAH! he also had a higher yards/carry also.

congrats man!

djtestudo · 10-13-2003, 04:34 AM

See, this is what happens when you DON'T play against the Ravens D

johnsmith · 10-13-2003, 12:37 PM

Emmitt certainly has demonstrated that he was "a diamond among garbage last year." Just look at how the Cowboys have fallen apart without him to save them.

Hrothgar · 10-13-2003, 02:33 PM

Emmit Smith should have retired with grace, ala Barry Sanders, last season instead of shuffling along with Arizona tring to squeeze out a few more yards.

The_Dude · 10-13-2003, 02:38 PM

he prolly lost more yards and fans with this move.

salsa2 · 10-13-2003, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by grayman
I just wanted to send out a big congratulations to Emmitt Smith who rushed for more yards this week than he did last week.
Way to go Emmitt, you are a tribute to your sport.

I dont understand the attitude toward Emmitt Smith. He is the all time leading rusher and he thinks he can still be effective in the league. Granted he made a big mistake going to Ari, but whats the problem. If he had a decent line to run behind, he would be an average back in the league. At this point , what more could you ask for?

The_Dude · 10-13-2003, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by salsa2
I dont understand the attitude toward Emmitt Smith. He is the all time leading rusher and he thinks he can still be effective in the league. Granted he made a big mistake going to Ari, but whats the problem. If he had a decent line to run behind, he would be an average back in the league. At this point , what more could you ask for?

he spent his whole career @ Dallas and wants to end it in Arizona? why? doesnt he have enough $$ already?

emmitt is too old and weak to be an average back. dont blame it on the line. his body is breaking down pretty bad too.

and isnt it ironic that his career ended (?) in texas stadium?

salsa2 · 10-13-2003, 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by The_Dude
he spent his whole career @ Dallas and wants to end it in Arizona? why? doesnt he have enough $$ already?

emmitt is too old and weak to be an average back. dont blame it on the line. his body is breaking down pretty bad too.

and isnt it ironic that his career ended (?) in texas stadium?

It wasnt about money. He wants 20,000 yards. He couldnt stay in Dallas. ( although if he could have taken a pay cut and checked the superstar attitude at the door, he and the cowboys might have been better off). I was hoping he would do well for a couple seasons and retire a Cowboy (for a day). We'll see what happens with the shoulder. He may be done.
He was on the sidelines yesterday coaching the running backs. Maybe he can contribute in other ways?

The_Dude · 10-13-2003, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by salsa2
It wasnt about money. He wants 20,000 yards. He couldnt stay in Dallas. ( although if he could have taken a pay cut and checked the superstar attitude at the door, he and the cowboys might have been better off). I was hoping he would do well for a couple seasons and retire a Cowboy (for a day). We'll see what happens with the shoulder. He may be done.
He was on the sidelines yesterday coaching the running backs. Maybe he can contribute in other ways?

i really dont think he will ever reach the 20k yard mark. he wont make it considering his body is falling apart after 10+ years in the league.

salsa2 · 10-13-2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by The_Dude
i really dont think he will ever reach the 20k yard mark. he wont make it considering his body is falling apart after 10+ years in the league.

i dont think so either, at least not anymore. It was a bad move going somewhere with a below average line. I dont think Emmitt can create his own space anymore. He needs the hole to be opened.

The_Dude · 10-13-2003, 04:13 PM

and it looks really bad on emmitt right now. the cowboys are doing great and he couldnt be doing any worse.

and his comments about the diamond/trash makes him look even worse.

i dont think there could be anymore worse ending to such a great career.

dylanmarsh · 10-14-2003, 07:49 AM

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Originally posted by grayman
I just wanted to send out a big congratulations to Emmitt Smith who rushed for more yards this week than he did last week.
Way to go Emmitt, you are a tribute to your sport.

Hey, and a big congrats to the Cardinals for giving their all in front of a hostle crowd of 500 in Tempe. Geez, how do they deal with the pressure of Sun Devil Stadium on a weekly basis.

For teams that have an away game against the Cardinals, it is like they have a bye week and a quick getaway weekend in beautiful Arizona.

I can't believe the Cards are getting a new stadium. Screw you, Bidwell.

Shpoop · 10-14-2003, 12:02 PM

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i dont think there could be anymore worse ending to such a great career.

62 - 7 was a hella way to go for dan marino

mml · 10-14-2003, 12:04 PM

While it is true that the "Emmitt Experiment" has gone horribly wrong here in Arizona, it has always seemed to me that Dallas fans (half of whom live in Phoenix) simply can't believe that anyone would want to play football anywhere but in Dallas. Emmitt probably made a mistake comming to the Cards, but if he felt like he still wanted to play and the Cowboys organization was making it clear they did not really want him anymore, who can blame him for coming to Arizona.

Minx · 10-14-2003, 01:53 PM

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62 - 7 was a hella way to go for dan marino

Hey....leave my man Dan out of this! We 'fin fans like to remember the glory days.

bonbonbox · 10-15-2003, 02:17 PM

I don't blame Emmitt for wanting to continue to play. Many sports figures continue past their time. Being a lifelong Cowboy fan, we were both established in 1960, it was upsetting to see him in a stinkin' Cardinal uniform. My hope for him is that he doesn't get hurt really bad before he realizes it's time to hang em up.

justin218 · 10-18-2003, 09:09 PM

He should have had a happy ending in dallas, but nooo... eh, whatever. It worked for Rice though.

Elegant Holmes · 10-21-2003, 07:36 AM

In my humble opinion, Mr. Smith is the last of the really great gentlemen to play his position. When he scored he showed respect for the game and his team, unlike the showboating, taunting, and dancing youth who will replace him. Let him play as long as he can drag his aged carcass on the field.

10-12-2003, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
grayman you can't see me Location: Illinois	Hurray for Emmitt Smith I just wanted to send out a big congratulations to Emmitt Smith who rushed for more yards this week than he did last week. Way to go Emmitt, you are a tribute to your sport. __________________ That's right - I'm a guy in a suit eating a Blizzard. F U.

10-12-2003, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	HHHAAHHAH! he also had a higher yards/carry also. congrats man! __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-13-2003, 04:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	See, this is what happens when you DON'T play against the Ravens D __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

10-13-2003, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	Emmit Smith should have retired with grace, ala Barry Sanders, last season instead of shuffling along with Arizona tring to squeeze out a few more yards. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

10-13-2003, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	he prolly lost more yards and fans with this move. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-13-2003, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnsmith Tilted Location: the Midwest	Emmitt certainly has demonstrated that he was "a diamond among garbage last year." Just look at how the Cowboys have fallen apart without him to save them.

10-13-2003, 04:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	and it looks really bad on emmitt right now. the cowboys are doing great and he couldnt be doing any worse. and his comments about the diamond/trash makes him look even worse. i dont think there could be anymore worse ending to such a great career. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-14-2003, 12:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
mml Adrift Location: Wandering in the Desert of Life	While it is true that the "Emmitt Experiment" has gone horribly wrong here in Arizona, it has always seemed to me that Dallas fans (half of whom live in Phoenix) simply can't believe that anyone would want to play football anywhere but in Dallas. Emmitt probably made a mistake comming to the Cards, but if he felt like he still wanted to play and the Cowboys organization was making it clear they did not really want him anymore, who can blame him for coming to Arizona. __________________ Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." -Douglas Adams

10-15-2003, 02:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
bonbonbox Banned	I don't blame Emmitt for wanting to continue to play. Many sports figures continue past their time. Being a lifelong Cowboy fan, we were both established in 1960, it was upsetting to see him in a stinkin' Cardinal uniform. My hope for him is that he doesn't get hurt really bad before he realizes it's time to hang em up.

10-18-2003, 09:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
justin218 Tilted	He should have had a happy ending in dallas, but nooo... eh, whatever. It worked for Rice though.

10-21-2003, 07:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Elegant Holmes Crazy Location: "TX"	In my humble opinion, Mr. Smith is the last of the really great gentlemen to play his position. When he scored he showed respect for the game and his team, unlike the showboating, taunting, and dancing youth who will replace him. Let him play as long as he can drag his aged carcass on the field.