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Emmitt Smith quotes

American Athlete May 15, 1969

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Emmitt Smith quote: "My mom said, 'Don't get married. You're too young. Go out..."
My mom said, 'Don't get married. You're too young. Go out there and experience what life has to offer.' And I did. Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith quote: "Always, through my whole life, I've had a thirst for knowledge."
Always, through my whole life, I've had a thirst for knowledge. Emmitt Smith
I was going through a little bit of turbulence in my career. And so, it's funny how turbulence itself will make you hold onto something for security. And so the only thing I knew is trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own heart, in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path. Emmitt Smith
If I didn't have a scholarship to go to the University of Florida or any school, I probably would have considered the military because my family could not afford to send me to college. Emmitt Smith
I used to send Tony Romo texts throughout the season just to encourage him, just to wish him luck and just to tell him to get on his offensive line. I hated watching this young man get sacked as much as he did, especially when it came down to big games. Emmitt Smith
I know how important it is to have your quarterback standing upright. Matter of fact, I know how important it is not to allow someone hit on him period because I want him to think that this pocket is completely safe, no one is going to get to me and I got all the time in the world to make whatever decisions I need to make. Emmitt Smith
I have been a Cowboys fan since I was a little bitty boy. And my dream has finally become a reality, of not only just playing a professional, becoming a professional athlete, but playing for the team that I always wanted to play for. Emmitt Smith
I don't have to get up in the morning and go beat up my body like I used to. I don't have to be out there in August in 108 degree weather down in Texas. Emmitt Smith
For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream. Emmitt Smith
I enjoyed being a teammate of Deion Sanders. He brings different elements to the game that many people would not even realize, and to watch and witness a superior talent like him and watch him prepare and train, and study the game is truly amazing. Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith quote: "I've learned that football sometimes was an outlet. It was a..."
I've learned that football sometimes was an outlet. It was a way for me to release anger, release frustration. Emmitt Smith
My father is Emmit and my grandfather is Emmit, but I wanted something extra so I could separate my Emmitt from the rest of them. Even though on my birth certificate it has one T, I just added the extra T for me. Emmitt Smith
One thing I can say about the Dallas Cowboys: They have always had talent around them. They have been one of the most talented football teams in all of football. Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith quote: "If you're not settled spiritually, things can be a little bit..."
If you're not settled spiritually, things can be a little bit more chaotic than normal. Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith quote: "I have achieved everything that I ever wanted to accomplish in..."
I have achieved everything that I ever wanted to accomplish in this game and more so, for me, I have been fulfilled. Emmitt Smith

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