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"I know what it was like my rookie year, and I know how difficult this sport is. By no means do we think we can step right in and not have to learn our lessons." Troy Aikman
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"It is amazing to me that, right up until race time, these guys are still accessible to the fans and signing autographs. You would never get that close to any other athlete in any other sport. I don't know that in football - while I was playing or even now m that players really understand or appreciate what drives the sport. In NASCAR, they seem to have a pretty good feel for it." Troy Aikman
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"Obviously, we were disappointed. We understand what happened and why NASCAR had to do what they did. I think most people recognize it was a mistake and not an attempt by anyone on our part to give us an unfair advantage on the racetrack." Troy Aikman
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"One of the big things I believe about why the sport is so (big) is how accessible the drivers are. Right up until the race, they're signing autographs. You would never get that close to an athlete in any other sport." Troy Aikman
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"The humbling part for me is going to be some kid or some fan that in years to come walks into Texas Stadium and sees my name and that will bring up an emotion or memory of something I achieved on the field, ... That's the humbling part of it, and to be alongside some of the great names in the history of this franchise. It means a lot." Troy Aikman
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"I was with Michael last year before they did the vote, and I know how much it meant to him last year. I know how devastated he was when he was not elected." Troy Aikman
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"From the time I first saw him play, up until even now, he still plays with that same enthusiasm and excitement. You can tell he just loves the competition and he's not concerned with the consequences. It's like he's still out there in the yard playing with his friends." Troy Aikman
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"He spent the first three hours of our conversation trying to talk me out of it." Troy Aikman
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"I happen to think those things are going to happen for Indianapolis." Troy Aikman
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"It's like Peyton Manning after last year; if he doesn't throw for 49 touchdowns, then he had a down year. And I felt that people were going to be judging on that type of criteria. That's unfair. And yet no matter what criteria you're judging him on, he had as good or better a year this year than he had last year." Troy Aikman
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"It was made even more special going in beside Michael and Emmitt, ... I remember looking at the names, but no, I never in my wildest dreams ... I don't know what Michael and Emmitt thought. Knowing them, they thought they were going in." Troy Aikman
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"We're both proud we played for the Cowboys and our history with the team. People know we played for the silver and blue." Troy Aikman
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"I'm hoping more reasonable heads prevail. I don't know how this encourages new ownership and sponsors when penalties are handed down that affect the ability of people to bring in millions of dollars and see results. It's discouraging, to say the least." Troy Aikman
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"This is really unbelievable what Carolina has done to this Chicago defense. They have made the defense look very average here tonight." Troy Aikman
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"We go in with eyes wide open and recognize there will be a lot of hard work involved. But we anticipate having success. We feel like we have assembled a great group of people. If we were going to do it any other way, we would have made an announcement a long time ago. We were very diligent." Troy Aikman
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"I know Tony is feeling some pressure this week because Roger and I live here and our sponsor is based here. But I'd hate for Tony to put undue pressure on himself and try to do too much." Troy Aikman
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"To go into the Hall of Fame, it continues the legacy of the Dallas Cowboys." Troy Aikman
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"Would we like to win? Absolutely. If we can finish in the top 25, I think everybody would feel real good about that. I hope it's not as difficult as my rookie season was. I was 0-11 as a starter." Troy Aikman
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"I know Tony was disappointed in himself and Philippe (Lopez, the crew chief) was disappointed in himself. To me, I like that. I walked away saying not bad, a top 25 finish, but the fact that those guys expected more of themselves, that's encouraging." Troy Aikman
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"Needless to say, we're thrilled. [Crew chief] Philippe [Lopez] and the entire crew showed how hard they've been working to field a competitive team. Terry was terrific, and we're so fortunate to have him. This was a good start, but we recognize that it's a long season." Troy Aikman
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"I'd be surprised if one quarterback in the league could compute his own rating. Peyton Manning is as cerebral as it gets, and I don't think he'd have a first clue." Troy Aikman
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