I Think I Love T.O.

by Doomsday on Jan 9, 2008 11:42 AM CST

I never thought I'd ever ever ever say that. Ever!!

But after reading articles like this from the Dallas Morning News, he may be the hardest working athlete outside of Michael Irvin to have ever worn a Cowboys uniform. I know JJT wrote the article but how much time he spends rehabbing is fact. He's hungry.

I remember reading about how Irvin would run routes and sprints until he puked and keep going. He was hungry for his first championship after recovering from a knee injury.

Now this.....

He works harder to get restore his body than he does when he's on the practice field. He went through rehab on Christmas Day. And New Year's Day. He's been working after hours on the Mavericks' underwater treadmill, which allows him to condition without putting stress on his ankle. He spends virtually every waking hour trying to get his ankle healthy enough to play and be the difference-maker the Cowboys need him to be to end their 10-year playoff drought. -- Dallas Morning News

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WOW simply amazing!

Especially

He's been working after hours on the Mavericks' underwater treadmill, which allows him to condition without putting stress on his ankle

by thebigham on Jan 9, 2008 11:51 AM CST reply actions

No doubt...

The guy is hungry and doing everything he can to get out there, for his team, his fans, his crtics, and himself. Thanks for the awesome post, Doomsday.

With all the love that's been showered on Randy Moss this year, I still remember his last year with Oakland...if roles were reversed, do you think Randy Moss would be running on an underwater treadmill? I, personally, just can't see it.

I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.

by nspirals on Jan 9, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions

thats why I never questioned him being ready

for this game, my only question be the degree of his ankle being fully recovered. Obviously it won't be 100%, but at 90% he'll be able to hurt the Giants and hurt them bad.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 9, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions

T.O.

has always been a horse. I knew he'd be this devoted the moment he strapped on the Star. As for an underwater treadmill, dang that's cool.

My popcorn's ready!

by CowboyBawler4 on Jan 9, 2008 3:35 PM CST reply actions

No one can ever question his work ethic.

That's for d__n sure!!!

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by kcbrett5 on Jan 9, 2008 3:59 PM CST reply actions

True that, Silver

This guy is totally focused on getting us and himself the SB win. It would lock up his HOF status. The stakes cannot get higher for a NFL athlete. Even if he's not 100%, he will be out on the field contributing.

by APerfectStar on Jan 9, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions