Movie about Dat Nguyen??

[Bob Sacamano]

You really do hate political correctness because he's Vietnamese.:laugh2:

son of a...

 

[ilovejerry]

Hey guys, first post for me. How many of you guys think they should make a movie about Dat? I see him as a modern day "rudy" that went even further in his dreams of playing football in college and professionally.

For those who are not familiar with him, Dat grew up in a poor Vietnamese family that fled to the America during the the Vietnam War in search of a new and better life. Growing up in Texas, Dat began playing football at an early age. He was a player who received a lot of criticism about being too small to even play back in his high school days. He proved everybody wrong and went on to become one of college football's elite linebackers.

His accomplishments at Texas A&M includes All Big-12 Conference Football - 1st team, Big 12 Conference - Defensive Player of the Year, Chuck Bednarik Award - College Defensive Player of the Year, All-American, consensus (1998), Texas A&M Football Team MVP (1997) and the list goes on. With such achievements, many still believed that he would ever make it in the pros.

It appeared that no team would take a chance with Dat in the '99 NFL Draft but the Dallas Cowboys couldn't ignore the type of player he was and was capable of becoming. He was drafted in the 3rd round no. 85 overall by Dallas and from there on, he immediately made an impact on the team. Dat led the team in tackles three times, in 2001, 2003, and 2004. He recorded 516 tackles in 7 seasons with the Cowboys but still did not receive the credit that he so deserved. Because of a neck injury he suffered in the '05 season, Dat was forced to retire on March 3, 2006 without ever making a Pro Bowl appearance.

I truly miss his presence on the team. He was an inspirational leader that everybody enjoyed being around. He was just peaking at the time of his retirement and really could have been a true Pro Bowler or even an All Pro. I'm glad to know that he is still with the organization though. Sorry for the rant but I truly think a movie about Dat's story would be great. What do you guys think?

Sold ! Get me a first draft I will have my production company work on it, Casting suggestions feel free to submit at once, I use final draft.

 

[Hostile]

Instead of Zach Thomas, Draft Spencer Larsen out of Arizona. I swear he's a bigger version of him.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

the warrior on D may already be on the roster

Justin Rogers

 

[superpunk]

Did some googling, and you can almost bet Thomas will be a salary cap cut. He's entering the final year of his contract worth a lot of money, and he's one of the key players on defense Ireland didn't bother to talk to when he got the job.

On the downside, he'll be 35 when the season starts. Wow.

Still, his agent is Rosenhaus. I'd put out the word that we'd love to have him.

Make it so.

Instead of Zach Thomas, Draft Spencer Larsen out of Arizona. I swear he's a bigger version of him.

No draftee is going to bring what I want from Zach Thomas to Dallas.

 

[Fletch]

Welcome to the board. Look forward to seeing your input regarding our Cowboys.

 

[big dog cowboy]

to the board. Enjoy!!!!!

 

[CrazyCowboy]

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[QT]

A movie? Just combine "Journey from the Fall" and "Rudy" together.

Just kidding. Dat was a big name in college, thus Rudy doesn't really apply. He played with Rudy's motor. I believe he played with a broken wrist during the game one year. I remember Coakley giving him props for that afterwards.

Sounds like a good concept for a movie, but I doubt the majority of America would care to watch it.

 

[windward]

Sold ! Get me a first draft I will have my production company work on it, Casting suggestions feel free to submit at once, I use final draft.

No casting suggestions, but the Monday Night game vs. Philadelphia in 2005 should end it.

 

[windward]

I have been thinking of this man.

A perfect physical fit? Hardly. A guy like Seau who could be used situationally, and be an emotional and physical leader to our ball-less LB corps?

Absolutely.

Sold. If the concussions are not a long-term thing, I would want him.

 

[ilovejerry]

No casting suggestions, but the Monday Night game vs. Philadelphia in 2005 should end it.

was that the game Roy had a pick for 6 to win the game?

 

[windward]

was that the game Roy had a pick for 6 to win the game?

Yes. Dat correctly called the play when teh Eagles were threatening to make it 24-7. Instead, we held them to a field goal which allowed for the comeback.

 

[Mavs Man]

If you want to get it looked at you need to use Final Draft. I speak from experience.

I second this. Best screenwriting software I've come across.

Of course, I refused to purchase it for my classes at UT. As a poor college student, even with the $99 discount, I figured I could save money by pressing the tab keys in Word.

Well, actually Wordpad since I couldn't afford MS Office either. :laugh2:

Ah, the days before OpenOffice...

 

[burmafrd]

"shovel Pass!"

 

[cowboyed]

Here's your lead.

How about we create an alternate gender twist like in the Bob Dylan movie and add Sinead O'Connor as Dat when he is in his 50s....

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Geeze I just use my camcorder and hand written two sentence scripts.
Oh wait, you guys mean real movies.

 

[ilovejerry]

Yes. Dat correctly called the play when teh Eagles were threatening to make it 24-7. Instead, we held them to a field goal which allowed for the comeback.

he was a very smart player, missed as well. ahhhhh ............we suck again again another failed year of @#$^&&&*