Monday 15 November 2010

Tre Newton: Possibly very smart

Tre Newton: Concussed
Tre Newton, the stand-out running back from Southlake Carroll and current dud on the Texas Longhorns, is quitting football.

He was concussed two weeks ago against Kansas State and didn't play against Oklahoma State. Honestly, he wasn't really missed. Newton's been a rather big disappointment at Texas.

He has a total of 180 carries in two seasons totaling a paltry 781 and nine touchdowns.

Newton's had a number of concussions dating back to his high school days, if not before. Newton, of course, is the son of Cowboys great Nate Newton, so there was probably an unspoken pressure to play professionally.

I doubt Tre would've translated to the NFL. He was missing something. But he had at least two years to prove himself and figure it out.

As it stands, if it stands, Tre will be 80 years old and know how to tie his shoe as he gets a fantastic college education at a premier institution.

Smartest move of his life.