John Riggins
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John Riggins
Robert John Riggins, nicknamed "The Diesel" and "Riggo", is a former American football running back who played professionally in the National Football Leaguefor the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. He was known for his powerful running style and productivity well into the later years of his career; in 1983 at age 34 he rushed for an NFL single-season record 24 touchdowns, and again led the league in rushing touchdowns the following season at age 35. Riggins was inducted into...
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The Cowboys have a so-and-so record (something terrific) in games in which Emmitt Smith has gone over 100 yards.
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I realized in that moment that physically speaking my talents were well beyond Joe [Namath’s] talents. So then I realized, ‘What am I doing here? This doesn’t make sense because it’s always going to be about Joe.’