Great piece in the JSO about Newsome. Didn't know about any of this. Hope for the best for him and his family.
Newsome fights addiction and depression.
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One of my favorite players ever. Physical as all get out!
Had no idea about all this either. Glad he's making his way out of hell.
Had no idea about all this either. Glad he's making his way out of hell.
1 tough SOB, really liked the way he played.
I feel kind of sick that my ecstatic giddiness watchin hard-nosed football is another mans lifetime of pain ...
I feel kind of sick that my ecstatic giddiness watchin hard-nosed football is another mans lifetime of pain ...
There's three or for Newsome plays that you cant take away from anybody.
He was one of my fave players from back then in the 90s. But then injuries cut short his career.
I am surprised the article did not mention his brief coaching career in La Crosse...I think it was with their arena team. Then I remember reading about him getting busted for drugs and I was really disappointed in him.
Now after reading this story, I understand it was a much bigger issue with drugs than simply being a "user".
I hope he does well and keeps things headed in the right direction.
ps. Liked the part where they said "he shut-up Irvin" by pasting him good in a game.
I am surprised the article did not mention his brief coaching career in La Crosse...I think it was with their arena team. Then I remember reading about him getting busted for drugs and I was really disappointed in him.
Now after reading this story, I understand it was a much bigger issue with drugs than simply being a "user".
I hope he does well and keeps things headed in the right direction.
ps. Liked the part where they said "he shut-up Irvin" by pasting him good in a game.
Craig caught the drift of of the wind: wot Doug Evens did in St. Louis.
Newsome was one of my favorite players on those teams. Tough as nails. Hope he is able to stay on the right path.
I found this interesting:
"You'd get on the plane and they're handing out beer and pills," Newsome said. "It's like, 'OK, party time.' Really. Every player that is either asking for them or says, 'This is hurting.' It's like 'OK, here's a bag of them.' "
I'd like to think this has changed a bit through the years.
I found this interesting:
"You'd get on the plane and they're handing out beer and pills," Newsome said. "It's like, 'OK, party time.' Really. Every player that is either asking for them or says, 'This is hurting.' It's like 'OK, here's a bag of them.' "
I'd like to think this has changed a bit through the years.
Found that same quote interesting as well Pakrz. Man, to deal with that kind of pain for so many years, little wonder he sank into depression along with the addiction. Hoping the best for him.
Kid played his ass off and left it all on the field. Not many players like that today.
Kid played his ass off and left it all on the field. Not many players like that today.
quote:Originally posted by Tdog:
One of my favorite players ever. Physical as all get out!
Years later Jerry Rice still wakes up in a sweat over the way Newsome manhandled him.
And I bet Brent Jones cowers and wets himself at the mention of the name Wayne Simmons.
I bet he looks up at all his Lombardi's and goes back to sleep 
True story.
I was at the Monday Night game against Chicago the night he blew out his knee. I was bummed because that afternoon I had just purchased his jersey.
Anyway, Tuesday morning, we head down to the Reggie White pro shop to do some browsing. And who walks in the door? Craig Newsome and a couple of his buds.
So he comes thru the store towards us, hobbling on crutches. He gets to us and does a double take when he sees my jersey. He got a half-grin and said something to the effect of not being used to seeing people wear his jersey. Then he jokingly said "I suppose you want an autograph?" I told him he didn't have to bother because of the injury downer. He said it wasn't a problem, and signed the back of it. We chatted a couple of more minuets, then we left.
Seems like a great person who made a poor choice. Nice to see him getting his life back together.
I was at the Monday Night game against Chicago the night he blew out his knee. I was bummed because that afternoon I had just purchased his jersey.
Anyway, Tuesday morning, we head down to the Reggie White pro shop to do some browsing. And who walks in the door? Craig Newsome and a couple of his buds.
So he comes thru the store towards us, hobbling on crutches. He gets to us and does a double take when he sees my jersey. He got a half-grin and said something to the effect of not being used to seeing people wear his jersey. Then he jokingly said "I suppose you want an autograph?" I told him he didn't have to bother because of the injury downer. He said it wasn't a problem, and signed the back of it. We chatted a couple of more minuets, then we left.
Seems like a great person who made a poor choice. Nice to see him getting his life back together.
quote:Originally posted by Tdog:
And I bet Brent Jones cowers and wets himself at the mention of the name Wayne Simmons.
That wasn't right, the way Simmons treated Jones. Sure was fun to watch though.
Good read, great player, glad to see he's on the right road. Short career, but he was an amazing player while he was healthy.
Nick Collins, please take note.
Nick Collins, please take note.
Anyone notice the picture of Pat Tillman on the table behind him? Never crossed my mind but they were probably teammates at ASU. Just nice to see I guess.
Will never forget the fumble and return for TD in the SF playoff game. Physical play that set the tone of one of the best defensive games the Pack has played in my lifetime.
Will never forget the fumble and return for TD in the SF playoff game. Physical play that set the tone of one of the best defensive games the Pack has played in my lifetime.
quote:Originally posted by gbIdaho:
Anyone notice the picture of Pat Tillman on the table behind him? Never crossed my mind but they were probably teammates at ASU. Just nice to see I guess.
Will never forget the fumble and return for TD in the SF playoff game. Physical play that set the tone of one of the best defensive games the Pack has played in my lifetime.
Yes, I saw that pic too. Wonder what the connection is...Did they play in the NFL at the same time?
GBP, pretty sure they were teammates at Arizona State. Some stat guru can probably find this on the interwebs somewhere.
must have been teammates for only 1994. Tillman went to ASU from 94-97. Newsome was drafted by the Pack in 1995.
I remember when he was drafted. Many people thought he was too slow to play corner, but he came in as a rookie and started and was well on his way to becoming an All-Pro DB and then blows out his knee. It's not as bad as Nick Collins' situation but it's close.
The NFL is littered with Craig Newsome's- guys that had their careers cut short due to injury.
The NFL is littered with Craig Newsome's- guys that had their careers cut short due to injury.