[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E651]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             EARL CAMPBELL

                                 ______
                                 

                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, Earl Campbell is known throughout 
the nation as one of the best running backs to ever play the game of 
football. He was an outstanding athlete and will be remembered as one 
of Texas's best. Born in Tyler, TX he grew up to become a star at The 
University of Texas. His presence on the field dwarfed most opponents 
and he rose to the occasion many times and became a standout. Recently, 
he was inducted into the voted into the UT Hall of Fame and was also 
voted the top UT football player of all time.
  From 1974-77, Earl Campbell compiled 4,443 yards and forty 
touchdowns. In college, his games usually ended with his rushing total 
above 100 yards. In fact, he rushed for over 100 yards twenty-one 
times, and twice he rushed for over 200 yards in a single game. He 
finished his career with the Longhorns as a two-time All-American and 
winner of the 1977 Heisman Trophy.
  Campbell is known as the ``Tyler Rose'' in reference to his hometown 
of Tyler, Texas which is known as the ``Rose Capital of America'' for 
its rose-growing industry. His legacy in Texas lived on after college 
because he was the first player drafted in the 1978 NFL Draft by the 
Houston Oilers.
  As an Oiler, he became the Offensive Rookie of the Year and Most 
Valuable Player in his rookie season. The induction of Earl Campbell 
into the UT Hall of Fame is a testament to the hard work that he put in 
as a student athlete. We will forever remember ``Tyler Rose'' and what 
he did for the sport of football in the great state of Texas.

                          ____________________