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By CLINT BUCKLEY Staff Writer Following Gilmer's win over Abilene Wylie in the Class 3A Division I state championship game two weeks ago, head coach Jeff Traylor said it best.

By TRAVIS YOESTING Staff Writer GILMER -- Gilmer football has enjoyed plenty of success over the years and perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in the receiving corps.

By ELWYN HENDERSON Gilmer's Manuel Johnson has now spent almost three-fourths of his first season in the NFL on the Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad.

In turning down a significant NFL bankroll last January, Sam Bradford's goals upon returning to college football were to win a national championship, bolster his body, strengthen his arm and sharpen his mind.

As the pre-season draws to a close and the regular season looks set to begin the Dallas Cowboys ' look ready to begin on another deep playoff run.

Wide receiver Isaiah Stanback and veteran linebacker Matt Stewart were among 22 players released as part of the Dallas Cowboys' "cut-down day" maneuvers on Saturday.

For Gilmera s Manuel Johnson, it was a roller-coaster weekend just before Labor Day.

Wide receiver Isaiah Stanback and veteran linebacker Matt Stewart were among 22 players released as part of the Dallas Cowboys ' "cut-down day" maneuvers on Saturday.

The Cowboys have announced who will be on the practice squad to start the season.

The Dallas Cowboys released Gilmer native Manuel Johnson during the final round of roster cuts Saturday.

When the Dallas Cowboys face the Minnesota Vikings tonight, there won't be the much-anticipated showdown between Tony Romo and Brett Favre.

No matter how fervent you are, no matter how many Cowboys bootie slippers or pet bandanas you own, my guess is you have minimal interest in Friday's preseason finale.

Local Gilmer hero Manuel Johnson has completed his first training camp in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, and is now 75% through his first preseason.

The Dallas Cowboys officially opened their new $1.1 billion stadium to football Friday night, August 21st, when they entertained the Tennessee Titans in Arlington.

The Dallas Cowboys officially opened their new $1.1 billion stadium to football Friday night, August 21st, when they entertained the Tennessee Titans in Arlington.

Mike Balogun At 25, the senior is the oldest player on the football team. He worked in construction after high school before beginning his football career.

Mike Balogun At 25, the senior is the oldest player on the football team. He worked in construction after high school before beginning his football career.