I spoke with Timmy Newsome today and...
I spoke with Timmy Newsome today, and he said things were going well. I know Timmy through my father who was his running back coach at Winston-Salem State University in 1977-79. Timmy was the leading rusher as well as the all-time leading rusher in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) history during that time. I believe it was 1979 when the Winston-Salem State football team won the NCAA Division II title. He came of over to our house in Winston-Salem on numerous occasions and is a close family friend.
In 1980, Timmy was the 162nd overall pick in the NFL draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round. In 1987 he led the Cowboys with a 4.8-yard rushing average, and the following season Newsome caught 30 passes for 236 yards and 3 touchdowns. In his eight-year career with the Cowboys, Newsome had 1,226 rushing yards, 1,196 receiving yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, and 11 receiving touchdowns. Ironically, he was back at Winston-Salem State University for the “CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS” homecoming weekend with my dad today.
Anyway, Timmy lives in Dallas and still follows the Cowboys. During our conversation, it seemed as if he was interviewing me rather than me asking him questions. He asked about my website, family, employment, “what made my brother and I become Cowboy fans, when our parents are Redskin fans”, etc..
Timmy thinks the 2007 Cowboys are on the right track and the pieces are in place for the Cowboys to get to their ninth Superbowl. He stressed that no other team has accomplished getting to eight Superbowls.
Timmy mentioned how my dad had significant influence in getting the “injury report rule” established in the NCAA which eventually caught on in the NFL. Prior to this rule, certain teams use to take advantage of hiding injuries from their opponents and how they used it as a part of their game plan. This lead into a discussion about his thoughts on Coach Belichick, but I will not disclose his answer. Sorry.
The final thought he wanted to leave me with is that "the Cowboys will always be America's Team". There is something about that "star" that draws America's interest to this team. He believes that the "star" is probably the most known icon in the world. He told me that all the Cowboy fans should hang in there because the Cowboys are very close.
The Gryphon
In 1980, Timmy was the 162nd overall pick in the NFL draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 6th round. In 1987 he led the Cowboys with a 4.8-yard rushing average, and the following season Newsome caught 30 passes for 236 yards and 3 touchdowns. In his eight-year career with the Cowboys, Newsome had 1,226 rushing yards, 1,196 receiving yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, and 11 receiving touchdowns. Ironically, he was back at Winston-Salem State University for the “CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS” homecoming weekend with my dad today.
Anyway, Timmy lives in Dallas and still follows the Cowboys. During our conversation, it seemed as if he was interviewing me rather than me asking him questions. He asked about my website, family, employment, “what made my brother and I become Cowboy fans, when our parents are Redskin fans”, etc..
Timmy thinks the 2007 Cowboys are on the right track and the pieces are in place for the Cowboys to get to their ninth Superbowl. He stressed that no other team has accomplished getting to eight Superbowls.
Timmy mentioned how my dad had significant influence in getting the “injury report rule” established in the NCAA which eventually caught on in the NFL. Prior to this rule, certain teams use to take advantage of hiding injuries from their opponents and how they used it as a part of their game plan. This lead into a discussion about his thoughts on Coach Belichick, but I will not disclose his answer. Sorry.
The final thought he wanted to leave me with is that "the Cowboys will always be America's Team". There is something about that "star" that draws America's interest to this team. He believes that the "star" is probably the most known icon in the world. He told me that all the Cowboy fans should hang in there because the Cowboys are very close.
The Gryphon
posted by The Gryphon at 8:46 PM
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