Clint Murchison Cistercian RB

Although your dad's name is Burk, you have the same name as your grandfather, the original owner of the Dallas Cowboys (1960-84). Do people ask you about your name?

Every once in a while they do. It's neat. It's not like a huge deal or anything. If they ask, I'll just say, "Yes," and not talk much about it.

Your grandfather died in 1987, before you were born. What do you know about him?

He had a sense of humor, but he wasn't an extrovert or anything. One of his main philosophies, that I think was really good, is that he hired the right people and let those people do their job. Nowadays a lot of owners get involved and good owners let the coaches coach.

Is that a knock on Jerry Jones?

No, no, because he's like the GM and stuff.

Do you have any connections to the Cowboys these days? Do you go to the games?

I still go. We've still got season tickets. There really isn't much connection at all.

At 5-9, 173 pounds, you're the area's top private school rusher with 1,320 yards. What's your running style?

I'd say it's just that you hit them before they hit you. If someone's going to tackle me, I'm going to make them earn it. Walter Payton said, "Never die easy," so I try to do that. I try not to run out of bounds.

Who's your favorite Dallas Cowboy?

My favorite player probably would be Drew Pearson. And Cliff Harris, because he played with such reckless abandon.