This one hundred-second clip doesn’t say too much and hopefully the entire piece will eventually be released, but the message is a good one and a simple one. Johnson is a sixty-eight year old legend that hung up the headsets thirteen seasons ago, after a four-year stint with the Miami Dolphins.
Since then he’s enjoyed life in the Florida Keys, hanging on his boat (“Three Rings”) and with his lady, Rhonda Rookmaker, while earning a check from Fox Sports on Sundays in fall as an NFL analyst.
Johnson won a national championship with Miami in 1987 and two Super Bowls with Dallas – 1992 and 1993. He’s proven his worth as a coach, consultant and commentator, yet has oft referred to his ‘best days’ as those spent in Coral Gables, between 1984 and 1988.
He may have graduated from the University of Arkansas and became a Texas-sized legend in his home state, due to his success in Dallas, but Johnson has made it more than clear over the years; Miami is home and ‘The U’ is his school.
His message to today’s Canes? Enjoy the journey. UM is a special place and there’s nothing like being a part of the big game as a member of ‘The U’. Soak up the experience, do it right and enjoy the ride … words of wisdom from one of the best coaches in UM history.
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Too bad none of these kids understand who he is and what was in front of them.
... ain't that the truth, huh? I watched and thought the same thing. I remember meeting Jimmy again in the mid-90s when he was inducted to the UM Hall Of Fame and was literally tongue-tied and nervous to have the legend sign my copy of "Turning This Thing Around". Nowadays he just looked like some white-haired old man to today's teens and early twentysomethings in that classroom. They have no idea what kind of baller they were dealing with. Jimmy Johnson, circa 1986 to 1993, was the baddest coach in the game. Period.
Thank you Godfather,can I now kiss the ring!