Emmitt

Jason Moyer · 10-22-2002, 12:48 AM

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(Associated Press)

IRVING, Texas -- Emmitt Smith wants his pursuit of Walter Payton's career rushing record to end at home.

Smith would like to break the record at Texas Stadium, and his last chance is Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys host Seattle before playing their next two games on the road. He needs a season-best 93 yards against the Seahawks.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity,'' Smith said Monday. "I want to do it at home very bad, very bad.''

After a season-high 82 yards on 22 carries in Sunday's 9-6 overtime loss at Arizona, Smith finally moved within 100 yards of Payton's record 16,726 yards set in 190 games over 13 seasons.

"I'll be glad whenever it's down to single digits,'' said Smith, who has played 192 games in his 13-season career. "Seattle has a lot to say about it.''

Smith insists he's not preparing any differently this week, even with the record in reach against the NFL's worst rushing defense. The Seahawks have allowed 190 yards rushing per game, including 183 yards and three touchdowns by St. Louis' Marshall Faulk in a 37-20 loss Sunday.

CommishJoe · 10-22-2002, 12:28 PM

Really, it depends on Hutchinson. If he can complete some passes, it will force Seattle to worry about more then just the run. I dont care who you are, if you can consistenly keep 8 in the box, you should be able to do well in stopping the run.

spleen1015 · 10-22-2002, 01:48 PM

He's not even the best RB on that team. It's a shame.

CMH · 10-22-2002, 03:20 PM

that's what a great offensive line gets you in the early 90's.

still a very good running back during his peak years. Doesn't really matter if he breaks the record. There is a flood of young backs ready to take it.

LivnLegend · 10-22-2002, 03:42 PM

I am not one that believes the late Walter Payton's record is some "hallowed ground" record that should not be trod upon by just anyone. We all know that Barry Sanders or Jim Brown would have that record had either felt like sticking around and playing while still in their prime. I love Sweetness but if his record falls to a guy who is now limping along, so be it.

spleen1015 · 10-22-2002, 04:09 PM

This record being broken is not exciting to me in any way, unlike a good baseball record. Those are very exciting.

twins15 · 10-22-2002, 06:29 PM

Barry should come back, my guess is he would overtake Smith in a few years. He was only one good season away form breaking it.

CommishJoe · 10-23-2002, 03:45 PM

Interesting article...

http://espn.go.com/page2/s/neel/021023.html

JWay · 10-23-2002, 03:56 PM

I'm rooting for Emmitt.

marioh · 10-23-2002, 04:46 PM

As much as i thoroughly despise the Cowboys, I do have some respect for Emmitt. The guy was practically run into the ground by Jimmy Johnson, yet he kept on coming back for more. He deserves the record for his durability and consistency over the many years that he's played.

CMH · 10-23-2002, 07:47 PM

i'll tell you one thing.

Emmitt is probably the smartest running back in NFL history.

The other big time runners were brute strength and power. They almost did not need to shimmy away from a defender. All they had to do was crash right into them or pretend to do so.

The only exception to this might be Barry Sanders, who was both smart and powerful.

Long_Long_Name · 10-24-2002, 06:14 PM

How many yards short was Sanders? Something like 1500?

10-24-2002, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name
How many yards short was Sanders? Something like 1500?

Very good guess Long_Long_Name

He was 1,457 yards short.

Long_Long_Name · 10-24-2002, 07:11 PM

Wether he holds the record or not, it doesn't change the fact that he's one of the best RBs ever to play american football. (Sanders that is)

10-24-2002, 07:39 PM

Sanders averaged 5.0 yards per carry for his career, but Payton only averaged 4.3 or 4.4. Sanders was an amazing running back, could have been the greatest of all time had he played a couple more years.

Khaos · 10-24-2002, 09:02 PM

I'd take Payton over Sanders.

Payton could run, catch, and block. He did all of them extremely well. He wasn't just a runner. Yes, Sanders was impressive and undoubtedly a great back, but overall Payton is better without the all the flash.

View Poll Results: Will Smith break the record against the Seahawks?
Yes, Emmitt is the best and the Seahawks are the worst.	10	58.82%
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10-22-2002, 12:28 PM	#2
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Really, it depends on Hutchinson. If he can complete some passes, it will force Seattle to worry about more then just the run. I dont care who you are, if you can consistenly keep 8 in the box, you should be able to do well in stopping the run. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

10-22-2002, 06:29 PM	#7
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792	Barry should come back, my guess is he would overtake Smith in a few years. He was only one good season away form breaking it. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Book Quotes and Book Lists

10-23-2002, 03:45 PM	#8
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	Interesting article... http://espn.go.com/page2/s/neel/021023.html __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

10-23-2002, 04:46 PM	#10
marioh All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 1,162	As much as i thoroughly despise the Cowboys, I do have some respect for Emmitt. The guy was practically run into the ground by Jimmy Johnson, yet he kept on coming back for more. He deserves the record for his durability and consistency over the many years that he's played. __________________ RZA - "I'm me and the me that's me is me and is going to continue to be me"

10-22-2002, 01:48 PM	#3
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	He's not even the best RB on that team. It's a shame.

10-22-2002, 03:20 PM	#4
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	that's what a great offensive line gets you in the early 90's. still a very good running back during his peak years. Doesn't really matter if he breaks the record. There is a flood of young backs ready to take it.

10-22-2002, 03:42 PM	#5
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	I am not one that believes the late Walter Payton's record is some "hallowed ground" record that should not be trod upon by just anyone. We all know that Barry Sanders or Jim Brown would have that record had either felt like sticking around and playing while still in their prime. I love Sweetness but if his record falls to a guy who is now limping along, so be it.

10-22-2002, 04:09 PM	#6
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	This record being broken is not exciting to me in any way, unlike a good baseball record. Those are very exciting.

10-23-2002, 03:56 PM	#9
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,031	I'm rooting for Emmitt.

10-23-2002, 07:47 PM	#11
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	i'll tell you one thing. Emmitt is probably the smartest running back in NFL history. The other big time runners were brute strength and power. They almost did not need to shimmy away from a defender. All they had to do was crash right into them or pretend to do so. The only exception to this might be Barry Sanders, who was both smart and powerful.

10-24-2002, 06:14 PM	#12
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	How many yards short was Sanders? Something like 1500? __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

10-24-2002, 07:11 PM	#14
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	Wether he holds the record or not, it doesn't change the fact that he's one of the best RBs ever to play american football. (Sanders that is) __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

10-24-2002, 07:39 PM	#15
ExposFan08 Guest Posts: n/a	Sanders averaged 5.0 yards per carry for his career, but Payton only averaged 4.3 or 4.4. Sanders was an amazing running back, could have been the greatest of all time had he played a couple more years.

10-24-2002, 09:02 PM	#16
Khaos Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canfield, OH Posts: 473	I'd take Payton over Sanders. Payton could run, catch, and block. He did all of them extremely well. He wasn't just a runner. Yes, Sanders was impressive and undoubtedly a great back, but overall Payton is better without the all the flash. __________________ squish