Emmitt Smith Says That Terrell Owens Is 'Not a True Cowboy'

Sportscenter has Emmitt Smith on every Sunday morning to talk about football; yes, he is by himself, but it's early enough where he can only do so much damage. While he's on, some anchor asks him questions posed by reader emails. How spicy! Not really, but it was kind of interesting to get his take when someone wrote in to ask how, paraphrasing, the trio of Tony Romo, Terrell Owens and Marion Barber compared to Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin.

After laughing a little bit and dogging the younger crew, Emmitt pointed out that:

Terrell Owens is not a true Cowboy.

I think the whole "true" (see: A-Rod) business is overplayed. It's not like Emmitt was the first Cowboy to ever put on a uniform, even if he is the all time leading rusher and clearly one of the most popular Cowboys of all time.

That being said, three Super Bowls aside, there's at least some sort of argument for the Romo Trio in terms of individual talent. But because you can't actually toss away three Super Bowl victories, clearly the nod goes to the Aikman group. How-EVA, should Romo, Owens, et al grow up and win a playoff game or 15, they could certainly rub this stuff in Emmitt's face one day.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

9-28-2008 @ 12:48PM

Sports fan said...

Emmitt has it right. TO is for TO not Dallas. It doesn't matter what uniform he wears he's always TO. Oh, he might cry for Romo but some of those tears were for him not getting the ball enough.

11-03-2008 @ 11:32AM

jeff said...

Emmit used to be humble, but now that he has a fairly good understanding of 4th grade grammar all he does is talk crap. He was a stud as long as he had the best team in history covering his ass. You see how good he was in the late 90's when the team was down and needed him most. Hershel Walker.....now that was a running back.

9-28-2008 @ 1:33PM

JBIRD said...

I think what Emmitt may have meant is that Aikman, Emmitt and Irvin were drafted and played pretty much only for the 'boys( yes I know Emmitt played for Ariz. once his career was basically over), whereas TO was drafted and played a good chunk of his career w/ other teams before becoming a cowboy.

9-28-2008 @ 1:35PM

jbird said...

9-28-2008 @ 1:45PM

Socko said...

TO is a true Cowboy! Keep it up TO you are doing great. The past is the past lets try to live in the present and look toward the future!

9-28-2008 @ 6:36PM

B-rite said...

Stop being a frontrunner, bet you didn't say that when T.O had on a 49ers uniform and dissed that star in the middle of the field.

9-28-2008 @ 9:17PM

The Don said...

There is no so thing as a true cowboy,if he's out there playing hard for team then that all matters.Emmitt had his time!

10-03-2008 @ 7:40PM

dave said...

TO is To, and let me tell u thats not a good thing, im so freakin sick of him wining when he doesnt get the ball if he really wants it that bad go to a team like miami or new orleans. Go to a team that doesnt have a good back so the qb can throw it to him so we can stop listening about his crap!

9-28-2008 @ 6:42PM

G said...

I think Emmit's not a true cowboy, instead deciding to go to Arizona, he would have retired, if he was a true cowboy!!
And most of the other guys that helped him win those
Superbowls were not true cowboys, they came from other
teams also, I think once you retire, you should forfeit your
rights to talk about people that ARE STILL PLAYING!!!

9-28-2008 @ 7:31PM

Tank said...

Emmitt is right. If TO would stop worrying about TO he might catch the ball or run his route with 100%. He hurt us bad today against washington. He is definitely not a true Cowboy!!

9-28-2008 @ 7:57PM

CLYDE jones said...

i think T O.is a great player. as are all the one`s ,emmit talked,about.himself included-----that`s my story and i`m stickin to it lol...------------.me -- ))(( a steeler fan ))(( lol

9-28-2008 @ 8:08PM

Bob said...

Let's just win..one at a time....then we can all bark about who's who and what's what.....

9-29-2008 @ 10:06PM

Alvinator said...

George Teague is a true Cowboy. Never forget disrespecting the Star.

9-30-2008 @ 10:02AM

mikey said...

Emmitt is not as great as he thinks he is! Im sick of him running his mouth and acting like he is the best to ever play! If he was a true Cowboy he would have retired rather then going to Arizona to get the rushing title he did not deserve! Put Barry Sanders or L.T. behind his line and they would have had many 2000 yard seasons! T.O. is a crybaby, but he is a player! And Romo has all the tools to be better then Aikman! Heck, i like T.O. more then Michael Irvin also! Sick of Emmitt Smith!

9-29-2008 @ 5:03PM

The Great One said...

What a hoot! These comments show just how BOGUS you Cowpoke semi-fans are. You really don't have a clue! Owens will never change and now some of you are dissing Smith. The Niners and Eagles got rid of him and then he shows up on Jerry Jones doorstep. The Great American Tragedy for all you poor poke fans.

mike said...

T.O has pissed off some people in here! You are right Derrick! I think he had the ball go his way like 20 times or something? He is a baby. a great player! But, a baby! Look it could be worse for you Cowboy fans! Im a Lions fan. Look how pathetic this team is! You guys will probably have Roy Williams on your team next year!? That guy is a true team guy! He should be getting the ball way more here! And he does not whine nearly as much as T.O! I still say the Cowboys go to the Superbowl this year!

10-05-2008 @ 10:00AM

Scotty B said...

It's all about the W's....If you win nothing else matters. Emmit was the man...Key emphasis on WAS...Romo, Barber, and Yes TO are the "men" now!!

For this Cowboy fan all that matters is winning...Superbowls are what count...Until this new TRIO produces, they are not in the same league as The original BIG 3.

No matter how many records you hopld...Just ask Dan Marino!!!

11-03-2008 @ 12:30PM

Original Big 3?? That would be Staubach, Dorsett, and Drew Pearson. Who were you talking about?

11-03-2008 @ 10:16AM

A.D. said...

emmitt is a self consumed glory hog from dancing with the stars.to kissing ass and being the hit man for the network He asked terrell if some one had to say somthing to get the team going would he be the man now he wants to dog him i think emmitt is over rated.if it wasnt for the needle at half time he wouldnt be talked about(emett).so show some class like the other GREAT 2 IRVIN&AIKMEN NOT TRYING MAKE THEM SELVES SEEM FEAL BETTER BY STEPPING ON SOMEONE OR A TEAM WHEN THEY ARE DOWN (BY THE WAY YOU ALLWAYS CRIED FOR THE BALL REMEMBER)

11-03-2008 @ 12:22PM

Easy boy.....there's a lot more to do in Texas than watch football. Our economy is booming. It's not our fault you live in a cold, dirty shit hole full of shut down factories and some 12 year old in China took your crappy job. Obama has a check for you, so be polite.

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