Smith is still on top of his game

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 10, 2000| Author: JAIME ARON | Copyright information

Smith is still on top of his game

Back is chasing Payton's mark

By JAIME ARON

Associated Press

Sunday, December 10, 2000

Irving, Texas -- Clarence Shelmon used to think Emmitt Smith was successful mainly because he got great blocking. He also wondered if the running back was worn out after his poor season in 1997.

Shelmon quickly realized how wrong he'd been when he joined the Dallas Cowboys that off-season as Smith's position coach.

"I studied ...

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