Dallas Cowboys' Money Receiver Miles Austin and Daddy Warbucks
Wide receiver Miles Austin helped lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 37-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Austin, 25, an undrafted free-agent from Monmouth University in New Jersey, had eight receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns as the Cowboys improved their record to 4-2.
The previous week, Miles established the Cowboys franchise record for receiving yards in a game with 250 in a 26-20 overtime win versus the Chiefs in Kansas City and he now has caught 21 passes for 502 yards and five touchdowns to date in this 2009 season.
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Austin was a standout athlete at Garfield High School in the Garden State, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field.
Despite being honored as a high school senior on the gridiron with All-Bergen County and All-State honors, Austin did not garner much interest from major college football programs.
So, Austin decided to stay close to his hometown and play for the Hawks in nearby West Long Branch.
Monmouth University is a relatively small school that has impressively sent four squads to the NCAA Men's Division I basketball tournament since 1996.
Beyond their prowess on the hardwood, Monmouth is also known because an academic building located in the center of their pristine campus, Woodrow Wilson Hall, was utilized as "Daddy Warbucks'" mansion in the famed film Annie .
Austin and Miami Dolphins tight end John Nalbone are the only two players who attended Monmouth and eventually ascended to the NFL.
“He’s definitely a big part of this offense,” Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said of Austin. “I’m glad to see all of his hard work and effort are paying off.”
Austin has clearly supplanted the expensive Roy Williams as Romo’s primary receiving threat.
The unheralded Jersey superstar is currently projected to conclude this season with 56 receptions for a staggering 1,339 yards and 13 touchdowns.
During a scene in the 1982 musical film, Annie says to Daddy Warbucks, “You’re the greatest thing since sliced bread.”
Warbucks responded to Annie by asking, “I beg your pardon?”
Annie reiterated her comment and said, “I know it’s none of my business, but you never notice anything.”
Romo and Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones have noticed Austin and his stellar abilities on the field.
If Austin is able to continue performing at this elite level, soon the entire Lone Star State will think the New Jersey native actually is “the greatest thing since sliced bread.”
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