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Chat Reel: Michael Wiley

Cowboys running back looks forward to next season

Michael Wiley thinks the Cowboys will be a playoff contender in the 2001-2002 season. Harry How/Allsport

CNNSI Host: Welcome to today's Super Bowl chat with Michael Wiley. How are you Michael?
Michael Wiley: I'm doing fine. I'm enjoying the good weather

From T. J. Wilson in Marietta, Ohio: What is your take on the challenge coach Tressel will have as the new coach of the Buckeyes? Also, you having been a player for the Buckeyes, is the most important challenge to beat Michigan? GO BUCKS!
Michael Wiley: I think coach Tressel will do a good job. I think it will take him a year or two to get his system in at Ohio State. But I think he will do a great job. In about two to three years you will see Ohio State back in the top five. In regards to Michigan, you want to win every game. For me, I didn't understand the rivalry until my junior year. I mean you want to win to every game, but there is a little something extra when it comes to playing Michigan.

From packfan: Hey Michael, how's Joey Galloway doing right now? Is he looking forward to next year?
Michael Wiley: Oh yes, it's unfortunate what happened to him. The day after he was injured he came in the training room walking. He can run now, but they are going to hold him back for a little bit. He should be ready to go next season.

From Darrell Pride in Batesville, Miss.: Micheal, I would like to know your thoughts on the Super Bowl. Everybody says that the Ravens will win the game because of their defense. What do you think?
Michael Wiley: Actually, I believe the Giants will win. The Giants have the No. 2 defense. Ray Lewis is a great player, but I believe the Giants can shut down the Ravens better than the Ravens can shut down the Giants.

From packfan: Hey Michael, what's your take on Anthony Wright? The guy looks like a talent who can come along in the future. He somewhat struggled this year because he faced great defenses like the Titans and the Giants.
Michael Wiley: Anthony has a lot of skill. He hasn't been given a lot of chances in the past couple of years. He was my roommate on the road, he has a lot of confidence. I remember before the Redskins' game when I asked him if he was scared of Deion Sanders, and he said the first pass he will throw will be to Deion's side, and he did. I think he is the Cowboys' quarterback of the future.

From Jam: Will Dallas be a contender next year?
Michael Wiley: Truthfully, I'm not sure. I hope we are, because there are going to be a lot of changes in the team. We should be a contender.

From clarquebar : Good job this year! Will we see you again in Dallas next year?
Michael Wiley: Yes, definitely I will be there.

From mik: What type of offseason moves do you see Dallas making?
Michael Wiley: Truthfully, I do not know. Jerry Jones is a clever man, a brilliant man. He and Dave Campo told us in a meeting there would be some changes made.

CNNSI Host: That's all the time we have today with Dallas' Michael Wiley. Thanks for joining us today and enjoy the Super Bowl.
Michael Wiley: Thanks, and it was my pleasure. Enjoy the Super Bowl.

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