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SoCal - I believe in giving credit where credit is due. So, I have to admit, I stole your theme and sent the following to a couple of people in my office who are huge Cowboy (I know - why?) fans. I then had the pleasure of breaking up the Cowboy "love in" - I asked them if they knew today's date - you should have seen the looks on their collective pathetic faces!!!! thanks alot.
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Aikman To Return In 2003
March 31, 2003
By Pete Prisco
SportsLine.com Senior Writer
Tell Pete your opinion!
Sportsline.com learned late Monday night that former Cowboy quarterback, Troy Aikman, has agreed in principal to a two-year contract that will return him to the Dallas Cowboys beginning in 2003. Aikman has reportedly been working out regularly at the Cowboy's training facility and participating in team meetings with the coaching staff.
Aikman originally retired following the 2000 season due to suffering reoccurring concussions and battling post concussion syndrome. His return is pending medical clearance.
Aikman has cited his desire to return to competition and especially the hiring of Bill Parcells as the overriding factors in his decision. It is expected Aikman will reassume his starting role and last years starter, Chad Hutchinson, will be his primary backup.
He was originally drafted #1 overall by the Cowboys in the 1989 draft out of UCLA. He was the Cowboy starter from 1989-2000 and is the holder of numerous Cowboy passing records. The 6-time Pro Bowl quarterback directed the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories, garnering the MVP for Super Bowl XXVII.
Aikman had been rumored to be interested in forming a partnership with Roger Staubach and Dallas businessman Bill Saunders, to develop a NASCAR team that will compete in the Winston Cup series. As the team has been unable to secure a major sponsor, Aikman has turned his attention back to football.
Both owner Jerry Jones and head coach Bill Parcells are said to be elated with Aikman's decision.
Terms of the contract were not announced.
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