I dont have to get up in the morning and go beat up my body like I used to. I dont have to be out there in August in 108 degree weather down in Texas. – Emmitt Smith
Always, through my whole life, Ive had a thirst for knowledge. – Emmitt Smith
Ive learned that football sometimes was an outlet. It was a way for me to release anger, release frustration. – 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
In England, its a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, its much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury. – Alex Ferguson