- Daryl Johnston
-
Daryl Johnston
Johnston in September 2006.No. 48 Fullback Personal information Date of birth: February 10, 1966
Youngstown, New YorkCareer information College: Syracuse NFL Draft: 1989 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 Debuted in 1989 for the Dallas Cowboys Last played in 1999 for the Dallas Cowboys Career history Career highlights and awards Stats at NFL.com Daryl Peter "Moose" Johnston (born February 10, 1966 in Youngstown, New York) is a former National Football League fullback who played his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 1999.
Contents
High school career
Johnston was named Western New York Player of the Year in 1983 while playing for Lewiston-Porter (locally known as Lew-Port) High School in Youngstown, New York. The Lancers won the division during Daryl's Senior year 1984. His Lew-Port jersey number, 34, was retired on September 1, 2006.
In 2008 he was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.
College career
Johnston attended Syracuse University. As a redshirted freshman, Johnston played on special teams. He earned the starting fullback position his sophomore year in 1986.
While playing for Syracuse, Johnston was an All-Big East selection in 1988 and an All-American in 1989. He rushed for 1,830 yards and caught 46 passes during his collegiate career and once gained 138 yards rushing, the most by a Syracuse running back since Larry Csonka rushed for 154 yards in 1967.
He graduated with a degree in economics.
Professional career
Johnston was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 1989 NFL Draft. There he received his nickname "Moose" from backup quarterback Babe Laufenberg.[1] The name caught on among Dallas fans who would chant "Moooooose" whenever Johnston made a play.
As a Cowboy, Johnston was a true iron man, playing in 149 consecutive games from 1989-97. He was also one of the team's top special teams players.
In the NFL, he scored 22 career touchdowns, but had more receptions in his career than carries. He has 294 career receptions for 2,227 yards for a 7.6 yard per catch average and rushed for 753 yards on 232 carries for an average of 3.2 yards per carry. In 1993 Johnston had 50 receptions and averaged 7.4 yards per catch. Johnston earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in 1993 and 1994. Johnston was a member of three Super Bowl winning teams.
His 294 receptions is the third highest total among Cowboys running backs.
Due mainly to Johnston's contributions, the NFL created the fullback position in the Pro Bowl.[2] Prior to this change blocking fullback had little chance of beating out a regular running back who had many more carries. In 1993 Johnston became the first fullback ever selected for the Pro Bowl.[1]
Legacy
Johnston was considered one of the best fullbacks of his day, while blocking for Emmitt Smith, as Smith went on to become the all-time NFL rushing leader. However, Johnston was not the lead blocker for Smith's entire career. An unfortunate neck injury prematurely ended Johnston's career. Johnston was present the day Smith broke the rushing record; he was in the broadcasting booth, but came down onto the field to hug Smith and congratulate him afterward. As Smith made his victory lap of Texas Stadium after the record setting carry, Johnston hung back in the shadows. When Smith saw Johnston, the two joined together in an emotional embrace, with Smith telling Johnston, "I couldn't have done it without you". Johnston replied "It was my pleasure. I couldn't imagine doing it for anybody else."[3]
Broadcasting career
Today, Johnston works as a color commentator alongside Kenny Albert on the second broadcast team of The NFL on Fox. He was recently hired as an analyst for the NFL Network's "Total Access" show, and will continue to do his weekly analysis during the 2010 regular season on Fox. Johnston also began calling the collegiate Cotton Bowl Classic game for Fox in 2009.
Personal life
A native of Youngstown, New York, Johnston now resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Jamie, son Aaron, and daughter Halie.
Johnston has been a major contributor to many charities including the Special Olympics, Children's Cancer Fund, Cystic Fibrosis and Literacy Instruction For Texas (LIFT). He has also served as honorary chairman for MDA's "Aisles of Smiles" campaign, and for the American Cancer Society's Gunslingers' Ball. In 1999, Johnston's numerous community service activities led to his nomination for the prestigious "Whizzer White Humanitarian Award."[4]
External links
- Statistics at Pro football Reference
- Statistics at Database Football
References and notes
- ^ a b "Daryl Johnston NFL All-Pro and Fox Sports Net Analyst". MCPSpeakers.com. http://www.mcpspeakers.com/Speaker/151/Daryl-Johnston.html. Retrieved 2005-05-29.
- ^ "Top 10 Best Draft Picks of the Jerry Jones Era". Dallas Observer. http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/sportatorium/2010/12/top_10_best_draft_picks_of_the.php. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ http://www.playingfieldpromotions.com/Daryl-Johnston.php
- ^ http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/1636054
Syracuse Orange football All Time Record 674-471 (.587)Key Personnel Head Coach: Doug Marrone • Offensive Coordinator: Doug Marrone • Defensive Coordinator: Scott ShaferPlaying Fields Rivalries Head Coaches Robert Winston • William Galbraith • Jordan C. Wells • George H. Bond • George O. Redington • Frank E. Wade • Edwin Sweetland • Jason B. Parish • Ancil C. Brown • Charles P. Hutchins • Frank "Buck" O'Neill • Howard Jones • T. A. Dwight Jones • C. DeForest Cummings • Bill Hollenback • Chick Meehan • Pete Reynolds • Lew Andreas • Vic Hanson • Ossie Solem • Clarence Munn • Reaves H. Baysinger • Ben Schwartzwalder • Frank Maloney • Dick MacPherson • Paul Pasqualoni • Greg Robinson • Doug Marrone
All-Time leaders Rushing yards Joe Morris • Passing yards Marvin Graves • Receiving yards Marvin Harrison • Sacks Tim Green • Interceptions Markus PaulRetired Numbers National Championships (1) 1959Lambert Trophy Champions (1936-) 1952 • 1956 • 1959 • 1966 • 1987 • 1992Big East Football Champions (1993-) 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 2004Dallas Cowboys 1989 NFL Draft selections Troy Aikman • Steve Wisniewski • Daryl Johnston • Mark Stepnoski • Rhondy Weston • Tony Tolbert • Keith Jennings • Willis Crockett • Jeff Roth • Kevin Peterson • Charvez Foger • Tim Jackson • Rod Carter • Randy Shannon • Scott AnkromDallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXVIII Champions 3 Eddie Murray | 8 Troy Aikman | 17 Jason Garrett | 18 Bernie Kosar | 19 John Jett | 22 Emmitt Smith (MVP) | 24 Larry Brown | 25 Derrick Lassic | 26 Kevin Smith | 27 Thomas Everett | 28 Darren Woodson | 29 Kenneth Gant | 31 Brock Marion | 34 Tommie Agee | 37 James Washington | 39 Derrick Gainer | 40 Bill Bates | 41 Dave Thomas | 43 Elvis Patterson | 44 Lincoln Coleman | 46 Joe Fishback | 48 Daryl Johnston | 51 Ken Norton, Jr. | 53 Mark Stepnoski | 55 Robert Jones | 58 Dixon Edwards | 59 Darrin Smith | 61 Nate Newton | 62 James Parrish | 63 John Gesek | 65 Ron Stone | 66 Kevin Gogan | 67 Russell Maryland | 68 Frank Cornish | 70 Dale Hellestrae | 71 Mark Tuinei | 75 Tony Casillas | 77 Jim Jeffcoat | 78 Leon Lett | 79 Erik Williams | 80 Alvin Harper | 81 Tim Daniel | 82 Jimmy Smith | 83 Joey Mickey | 84 Jay Novacek | 85 Kevin Williams | 86 Tyrone Williams | 88 Michael Irvin | 89 Scott Galbraith | 91 Matt Vanderbeek | 92 Tony Tolbert | 94 Charles Haley | 95 Chad Hennings | 97 Jimmie Jones | 98 Godfrey Myles
Head Coach: Jimmy Johnson
Coaches: Hubbard Alexander | Joe Avezzano | John Blake | Joe Brodsky | Dave Campo | Butch Davis | Jim Eddy | Robert Ford | Steve Hoffman | Hudson Houck | Norv TurnerDallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXX Champions 8 Troy Aikman | 11 Wade Wilson | 17 Jason Garrett | 18 Chris Boniol | 19 John Jett | 20 Sherman Williams | 21 Deion Sanders | 22 Emmitt Smith | 23 Robert Bailey | 24 Larry Brown (MVP) | 25 Scott Case | 28 Darren Woodson | 29 Alundis Brice | 31 Brock Marion | 36 Dominique Ross | 38 David Lang | 40 Bill Bates | 42 Charlie Williams | 43 Gregg Briggs | 48 Daryl Johnston | 52 Jim Schwantz | 54 Darryl Hardy | 55 Robert Jones | 58 Dixon Edwards | 59 Darrin Smith | 60 Derek Kennard | 61 Nate Newton | 65 Ron Stone | 67 Russell Maryland | 68 Michael Batiste | 69 George Hegamin | 70 Dale Hellestrae | 71 Mark Tuinei | 73 Larry Allen | 78 Leon Lett | 79 Erik Williams | 81 Edward Hervey | 82 Cory Fleming | 83 Kendell Watkins | 84 Jay Novacek | 85 Kevin Williams | 86 Eric Bjornson | 87 Billy Davis | 88 Michael Irvin | 90 Oscar Sturgis | 91 Darren Benson | 92 Tony Tolbert | 94 Charles Haley | 95 Chad Hennings | 96 Shante Carver | 98 Godfrey Myles | 99 Hurvin McCormack
Head Coach: Barry Switzer
Coaches: Hubbard Alexander | Joe Avezzano | Craig Boller | Joe Brodsky | Dave Campo | Jim Eddy | Robert Ford | Steve Hoffman | Hudson Houck | Ernie Zampese | Mike ZimmerCategories:- 1966 births
- Living people
- American football running backs
- American football fullbacks
- College football announcers
- Dallas Cowboys players
- National Conference Pro Bowl players
- National Football League announcers
- People from Niagara County, New York
- Players of American football from New York
- Syracuse Orange football players
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.