Texas must beat Florida Atlantic and Texas A&M to become bowl eligible and avoid the Longhorns' first losing season since 1997. Johnson leads Texas (4-6) with 361 yards and five touchdowns. With Newton's career now over and senior Fozzy Whittaker nursing a sore shoulder, junior Cody Johnson is listed as the starter for Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic (4-5). ''It's one of the tough things you have to deal with in this sport.'' ''He's a true teammate and a great football player,'' Kirkendoll said. Texas senior wide receiver James Kirkendoll said the team didn't know of Newton's decision until Monday morning. Newton welcomed the chance to stay with his teammates, offering to help anyway he can ''even if it's just running to give somebody water.'' You were a guy who could help them win, now you can't do that anymore,'' Brown said. After his career ended in 1999 with the Panthers, Nate was left without the job he’s held for years. Playing with the Cowboys, Newton was named to the Pro-Bowl 3 times and won 3 Super Bowls with them. Your concern you have is your friends won't look at you the same way. He’d play a stint with the now-defunct U.S.F.L Tampa Bay Bandits before he caught on with the Dallas Cowboys. ''We try to get them in the mainstream (of the program) to rebuild their identity. He did not practice last week and met with team doctors and his family a few hours before the Oklahoma State game to make his final decision.īrown said Newton will remain close to the team and could help coach running backs next season. Martin Parish Louisiana, found 213 lb of marijuana in his white van. He retired in 2000 after a season with Carolina. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL, 13 with Dallas. Newton said he doesn't remember the play he got hurt against Kansas State. Nate Newton is a six-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman who helped Dallas win three Super Bowls. ''He's earned his scholarship here,'' coach Mack Brown said.