Emmitt: "Go Get Your Ring"

[vicjagger]

That was awesome!!!! Thanks for finding & sharing!

 

[Joe Realist]

Didn't he say this in 2014 too?

 

[BAT]

Three things. First, Smith's reflection on his mother's death touches me deeply. I know that pain all too well. That's all I'll say...

Second, this passage:
--is simply greatness in my book. The king of the hill talked smack (although lighthearted talk between friends) and, in turn, got smacked off his mountaintop. Great stuff.

Third, it seems like it's a difficult thing for some people to write or speak about Prescott and Romo without including unnecessary disrespectful comments of some degree about either man. Smith accomplishes it perfectly. Some readers will compare their past comments about the two gentlemen with Smith's and conclude both are similar or the same. In some cases, that self-conclusion is totally inaccurate.

There are fans, media, their peers, etc., who should read Smith's article. There is much that could be learned from his example. Or missed.

Emmitt killed this article, he hit everything perfectly and your summary was beautiful as well. There are many of us who are part of that very same club, lost mothers, words just are not enough.

 

[Ring Leader]

I hope these young guys realize how hard it is to get to where they are right now. BS on the notion that it's a successful season if we get beat Sunday. We're in the driver's seat. Like Emmitt and Michael have said......Go Get your ring!

 

[haleyrules]

Memories.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Wow, something is in my eye...

 

[AsthmaField]

Emmitt killed this article, he hit everything perfectly and your summary was beautiful as well. There are many of us who are part of that very same club, lost mothers, words just are not enough.

Nice sig man...

 

[Cowboys_22]

Gitter done!

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[SultanOfSix]

I'm part of the same club.

 

[robjay04]

Great read. Something tells me that maybe it wasn't Emmitt who wrote it, but he probably said the 'go and get your ring' part, at least. Either way, though, good stuff.

I don't know if it was him, I would guess there is at least some major editing taking place like a lot of celebrity written articles but I do know that it's much easier to write than public speak.

 

[Sportsdude360]

You tell'em, Emmitt!!!

 

[Big D]

I'm part of the same club.

Same here.

 

[Aven8]

Great read and Dak is one fine young man. The dude is first class!

Btw if anyone didn't notice.... read the article right after the Emmitt one about David Johnson and his idol Emmitt! Pretty awesome stuff as well!

 

[pjtoadie]

I'm part of the same club.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[nalam]

Beautiful.

Go get them Boys!
This is your year !
No one can stop you !

 

[drawandstrike]

I was 25 years old in 1989, the year Jerry Jones bought the team.

I suffered through the 1-15 season that year. But by the 1991 season, Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had turned the thing around. Dallas made the playoffs, beat the Bears and then lost to the Lions. You could see the potential that team had. The only mystery was about whether they would fulfill that potential.

And they did, going on to win the Super Bowl in 3 of the next 4 seasons. That team capitalized on it's moment. I still get chills remembering watching Emmitt play the Giants in 1993 to secure the division title with a separated shoulder.

Now another Dallas Cowboys team full of young stars and old vets stands poised for a shot at greatness. And in this article Emmitt perfectly captures that feeling, looking up at the top of the mountain and determined to get up there and grab the ring.

 

[jday]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/emmitt-smith-cowboys-playoffs/

Incredible read. Ridiculously amazing collection of new and old leaders (Dak, Zeke, Witten, Free, Lee, Carr, Dez, Church, Scandrick) surrounded by a plethora of lead-by-example players (Romo, the OL, Claiborne, Byron Jones, Beasley) in the Cowboys locker room. I've had my doubts about the Cowboys making it to the Super Bowl this season, but now that we are here and I keep reading about how focused the Cowboys are and how much they seem to want it, I'm starting to believe...

 

[Sportsbabe]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/emmitt-smith-cowboys-playoffs/

Yaaasss!!!!

 

[DandyDon52]

yeah that was a good read, I am starting to think Dak is more than I thought, which is amazing for his age.
and good advice, dont feel the pressure just play like you have been, do what you do.