"For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream."

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Source: Rice, Smith lead star-studded Class of 2010 by Vinnie Iyer, www.sportingnews.com. August 06, 2010.

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Emmitt Smith

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Emmitt Smith is a former NFL running back, renowned for his record-breaking career with the Dallas Cowboys and his impact on the game.

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