February 19, 1996
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Asa life-long follower and
fan of A&M football, I can
rAiaintly remember the
nergence of Ray Childress as a
vo-time All-American defensive
ad for the Aggies in 1983 and
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le was a virtual unknown when
e first came to Aggieland, but
eleft here an A&M legend.
Childress was the cornerstone of a pro
ram in rebuilding, and his time here
larked the beginning of an A&M legacy. His
inal season for the maroon and white saw
he beginning of the Ag
ios’ gridiron domi-
ance over the
lated Universi
of Texas
ind the
lirth of
l&M as a
lational
lower in
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ootball.
His im-
act at
he colle-
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nade him a
'irst-round
Ira f t
pick of the Houston Oilers in
1985, and soon his hustle,
constant all-out effort and
will to win made him a
perennial All-Pro selection
in the NFL.
It was these traits I
most admired about Chil
dress, and as an avid fan
of the Oilers, I was lucky
enough to witness those great moments
when he took over and dominated games.
He embodied everything football was
about, and he soon became my favorite
pro player.
Last fall, I had the opportunity to meet
and have a conversation with the man I’ve
idolized as long as I can ever recall watching
sports. It was a privilege and an honor to in
terview Childress for The Battalion and to
simply talk to the man whose uniform num
ber I wore with pride as a high school foot
ball player.
That day, Childress spoke about how
lucky he had been throughout his career,
despite his 1995 season-ending shoulder in
jury. He didn’t speak about his team’s fail
ure to get to a Super Bowl, or even a confer
ence championship game, for that matter.
He just conveyed how happy he was to
spend his career in Houston and he
said he was saddened by his team’s
inevitable move to Nashville,
^ Tenn. in 1996.
“I think the whole situation
\ is pretty sad,” Childress said.
* - “The Oilers
have
been a fixture in Houston for 37 years,
and now it’s basically all going to be
V thrown away.
“I’ll never leave Houston. It
will always be my home.”
Well, Childress won’t have to
worry about Nashville any more.
His good luck ran out Thursday, as the
Oilers unceremoniously released him to
make room under their salary cap.
It was an unthankful act and a tough pill
to swallow for someone who has given as
much to his team and his sport as Childress
has. As a fixture on the defensive line for the
Oilers the last 11 years, the team does ap
preciate ChOdress’ contributions and accom
plishments.
But releasing Childress last week wasn’t
exactly showing appreciation, but more like
a stab in the back. Indeed, he was slated to
haul in $2.3 million in 1996, and that’s a
pricey salary for his playing in only six
games last season.
However, the Oilers made no attempt to
restructure his contract, and that would
have been the more honorable thing to
do.The Oilers and Head Coach Jeff Fisher
have said they’d like to resign him, but
everyone, including Childress, realizes that
won’t happen.
As an Aggie and Oiler fan, it hurts to see
Childress leave the Houston organization,
despite its imminent move to Tennessee. At
33 and coming off of shoulder surgery,
Childress believes he still has at least one
more good year of football in him, and it’s
hard to doubt his convictions.
If anything, it is fitting that Childress will
come back and close out his career on the
field (wherever that is), rather than injured
on the sideline. Even if he isn’t the player he
once was, Childress will give everything he
has, just like always.
That should be enough for someone who
has led by example his en
tire football career.
He’s always
churning full-tilt
from the snap of
the ball to the blow
of the
whistle,every
play of
every down.
That’s what
he’ll be
remembered for most, not the tackles and
the sacks.
Whether he be wearing maroon, Co
lumbia blue or any other color, Childress
has always served as a role model and a
positive influence on every person who
has ever seen him play.
He wouldn’t have it any other way.
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