[Hook'em Horns]

Wolf sent me a PM along with a few other guys but his message had a way of standing out. Wolf you are a wise man sir and I appreciate your wisdom and leadership when making decisions about what is best for this forum.

What I have realized is that I had EF too high on the priority list. It showed in my success throughout the Country but in contrast it also showed in my failures in life outside of EF. I may decide to keep some of my things after all so that I may show my son one day but I will be getting rid of a lot and retirement and/or a very long break will definetely take place. Competition is a drug in itself and it is very addicting that is why guys like Brett Favre can't retire. That's why Michael Jordan came back. That's why Nolan Ryan pitched for 20 years. It's a drug and I'm an addict and just like many drugs the addiction can cause seperation between family and friends. It can cause family to turn on each other because the game is not put into its true perspective. This game falls well below my spitritual, family and professional obligations. Not to mention my obligations to myself to be active in the community with Youth sports and staying healthy which also requires a certain level of committment.

I thank you guys and I now realize how many of you guys talked smack to me but truly were my brothers at heart! haha. I appreciate that. As I stated before I will still be active on the forum and will continue to offer my opinion on styles of play and other topics that is discussed on the forum. I'm now Troy Aikman the "analyst" instead of Troy Aikman the "Quarterback". I'm still a part of the game but no longer in the game.