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Made with love by funeralOne Texas – After rumors swirled for weeks that former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten would be on the Cowboys' new coaching staff in some capacity he clarified that no conversations took place between and Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones "I did not talk to Jerry about it," Witten said at the award ceremony for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award "I think they went through a thorough process for them and got to a place where they felt like Brian was the guy." coaching at the professional level is something that Witten wants to do and doing it for the Cowboys would be something he's interested in "Of course that's a long term goal of mine one day to get back there when the right opportunity comes…" Witten said "When the right time and the right opportunity comes I'm excited to embark on that next chapter." Witten is remaining as the head coach at Liberty Christian in Argyle Texas where he's led the team to back-to-back state championships in 2023 and 2024 will play college football at Rice University next season as a linebacker while Cooper is a rising junior who is already ranked as a four-star safety prospect with offers from 18 schools including his father's alma mater "For me to be able to coach my sons and take over a program and win back to back state championships at that level really special and memories that I'll keep with me for the rest of my life." Witten said When people have called Witten to inquire about coaching jobs in the past he's listened and will continue to do so going forward with no timetable as to when that jump could come With a lot invested in the Dallas area with his family about the potential of that happening when and if he decides to join a staff that could be outside of Dallas and wants to be ready in all aspects of his life to do so and you know that it's part of the gig…" Witten said it's continuing to learn and grow and certainly if you join somebody's staff you want it to be an opportunity that you can be equipped and be a sponge." Jones spoke very highly of the prospect of Witten being a head coach in the NFL someday and even compared him to former Cowboys tight end and current Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell He reminds me a lot of our other tight end [Dan Campbell] who is head coach up there in Detroit right now..." Jones said on 105.3 The Fan "Jason is very sophisticated when it comes to understanding football and all the nuances he really does understand the physical and the mentality of being physical and that part of it The former Bruin showed what he could do at UCLA and he explained what NFL gamewreckers he's been studying to bring that same violence for the Cowboys the Cowboys have added 30 new players to the roster creating plenty of changes at each position Former NFL head coach and current Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has a unique perspective on the Cowboys' first two 2025 NFL Draft picks He offered his perspective on the two and what they bring to Dallas When Brian Schottenheimer became Cowboys' head coach and that includes some that required looking in the mirror It's been a long journey to the NFL for new Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. but he's finally gotten to where he's wanted to be his entire life and now is looking to prove to everyone why he belongs When Shemar James got the call from the Cowboys during the 2025 NFL Draft the moment was as manifestation of everything he dreamt about his entire life former Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden got his opportunity in the NFL when the Cowboys signed him While all eyes might be on the first-round pick named Tyler there's another player – Tyler Neville – whose journey to get here is why he calls himself "the luckiest guy on the planet." New Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku is ready to get to work in his new home and prides himself on being a versatile "dawg" that can cause havoc in the backfield The Cowboys hosted all 18 of their rookies at the Star in Frisco on Thursday to start the preparations for the team's rookie minicamp Not content to use only one 2025 NFL Draft pick on a running back the Cowboys launched one at Jaydon Blue and the other at Phil Mafah; and both appear ready for impact the Cowboys had a successful result but there are still lingering questions Kentucky to the late Melvin and Edith {Hensley} Green Dottie is preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Irene Borger She is survived by her former husband and close friend; Hugh Witten children; Darlene (Michael) Overbay and Doug (Terri) Witten Dottie is also survived by her grandchildren; Sam Witten and soaking up the sun.  She liked watching sports you’d find her cooking up a big meal or baking one of her favorite desserts.  She had strong faith in God and enjoyed attending bible study.  She loved her family dearly and spending time with her kids and grandkids – playing games and dancing.  Dottie was a special lady and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her A private family graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com Weaver was named the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year at an awards ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Weaver is the second Wildcat to win the award as Joshua Paschal won it in 2021 The two other finalists were Ahmed Hassanein of Boise State and Kaimon Rucker of North Carolina is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership both on and off the field Leadership is a term synonymous with Jason Witten in addition to becoming one of the best tight ends in the sport’s history served as one of football’s most prominent role models during his 16-year pro career In addition to winning the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2012 Pro Football Weekly’s Humanitarian of the Year Award Home Depot NFL Neighborhood MVP and the Bob Lilly Award All of those honors have recognized his work in the community achievements on the field and dedication to his teammates and family “Thank you so much to Jason Witten and everyone who voted for me to receive this prestigious award,” Weaver said teammates and coaches for all they have taught me “I went through a lot of ups and downs in my six years at Kentucky but because of my support system and the grief counseling that I received I’m looking forward to continuing helping kids affected by grief when I’m playing at the next level.” finished his UK career as three-year team captain joining Joshua Paschal and DeAndre Square as the only three-year team captains in school history He graduated in December of 2023 with a degree in community leadership and development and is currently working on a second degree in family science with a minor in communication he totaled 32 tackles in 10 games and led the team in sacks (5.0) and quarterback hurries (6) He ended his career ranking third on UK’s career list in tackles for loss (38.5) and fourth in sacks (21.5) Equally impressive is the work he’s doing off the field and in the community a condition in which a person has more than five fingers or toes on one has had to face many obstacles in his lifetime he was bullied and ridiculed in grade school for being different But that obstacle was nothing compared to what he was about to face during his collegiate years sustained a season-ending knee injury and then lost his beloved high school football coach to cancer Grief and anger started taking over his life and it became noticeable to those who knew him best After being confronted by then-head athletic trainer Gabe Amponsah and a timely heart-to-heart talk with head coach Mark Stoops who could relate after losing his father to a heart attack in college Weaver has become an outspoken advocate for mental health and counseling with help from the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families he launched an 8-week peer-led grief counseling group on UK’s campus the first of its kind at UK called “The Perfect Fit Support Group.” “The Perfect Fit Support Group” received a $40,000 grant by Women in Philanthropy and is now available to all students on UK’s campus It is now known as “LINC” or “Loss Inspiring New Connections.” Weaver attended the “Supporting Children and Teens Through Loss” event at the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families where he spoke to the group about going through grief and participated in a drum circle with the children he attended the 2024 Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief in Denver Colorado hosted by the National Alliance for Children’s Grief He shared his story and the work he’s doing on UK’s campus He’s also done many other community service events including hosting free football camps and two bike drives Weaver also was named to the prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and was a semifinalist for the coveted Wuerffel Trophy for his work in the community he was named the 2024 Freddie Solomon Spirit Award winner Previous Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award winners are Shaquem Griffin of UCF in 2017 Deslin Alexandre of Pittsburgh in 2022 and Mike Hollins of Virginia in 2023 Weaver will receive a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school’s athletic scholarship fund The contribution will be made by Jason Witten’s SCORE Foundation the official charity of Jason and his wife Michelle has positively impacted tens of thousands of children and families in Texas and Tennessee over the last 16 years The foundation operates its nationally recognized SCOREkeepers program which places trained male mentors on staff to work with children at family violence shelters Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is currently a high-school football coach Jerry Jones thinks Witten could do a lot better than that Appearing on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Friday Jones was asked whether he believes Witten could be an NFL head coach “Yes,” Jones said He reminds me a lot of our other tight end who is head coach up there in Detroit right now Jason is very sophisticated when it comes to understanding football and all the nuances Given Witten’s connection to the Cowboys and Jones’s belief in Witten it’s impossible to rule out Witten as a potential head coach of the Cowboys A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem It sounds as though team owner Jerry Jones was contemplating such a plan for the future if Mike McCarthy returned as the head coach next season. Then there was another former Cowboys quarterback who the organization installed as the quarterbacks coach in 2019 He was just 28 at the time and was promoted to offensive coordinator one year later He also survived the coaching change from Garrett to McCarthy in 2020 which often isn't the case for coordinators When McCarthy sought to take over play-calling duties ahead of the 2023 season Moore and the Cowboys mutually parted ways He served as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator for one year before taking on the same role with the Philadelphia Eagles this season Moore will likely be a candidate for the Dallas vacancy and would certainly bring more NFL coaching experience to the table than Witten who has won two state titles at the high school level for Liberty Christian in Argyle but has never coached at the college or pro level He did have an extremely successful playing career earning 11 Pro Bowl bids and a pair of first-team All-Pro selections The future Hall of Famer spent 16 of his 17 NFL seasons with the Cowboys and was always a fan favorite in Dallas so Jones envisioning him as a future coach isn't much of a stretch Installing him immediately as the head coach would be a huge gamble at least until he has more experience at the NFL level Jones could try to get Witten a position on the next head coach's staff A former finance executive is accused of stealing almost $2.6 million from a South Jersey nonprofit that serves adults with disabilities allegedly opened multiple bank accounts in the name of Occupational Training Center Services of Burlington County then used them to divert money from the nonprofit Stolen funds helped pay for two houses and a $43,000 motorcycle for Witten’s husband the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office said Lawyers for the couple could not be reached for immediate comment Haddon Township protest: Show of support for Celal and Ermine Emanet “The conduct alleged in this case is particularly harmful because (Witten) allegedly stole from an organization trying to help adults with disabilities," Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in announcing the charges Feb the last year for which online tax returns are available Witten was paid approximately $127,000 that year as the organization's controller the nonprofit said it has improved its oversight measures and financial safeguards It also noted the recovery of “a significant amount of the funds." from May 2019 until the scheme was discovered in March 2024 according to a prosecution forfeiture filing It said the scheme came to light when a client complained to OTC Services about having to pay the same bill twice An OTC Service employee then learned the client’s original payment had been deposited in a secret account under Witten’s control “I really don’t have much to say except I’m sorry(.) I have it and I will return it to you(.)” please don’t let me lose my family please.” Witten deposited more than $2 million into the account between April 2023 and March 2024 She withdrew more than $800,000 in a cashier’s check when closing the account but returned it uncashed to the attorney general's office during the investigation "Those funds were subsequently returned to (OTC Services)," the forfeiture filing said It added that investigators also identified two accounts at another bank in the nonprofit’s name but controlled by Witten The attorney general's office alleged Witten laundered the funds by directing more than $500,000 from OTC Services to ABC Landscaping This money was used for a down payment of approximately $80,000 for a house in Buena Vista and for part of a down payment on a Gail Lane residence in Newfield as well as her husband’s 2021 Harley-Davidson motorcycle The attorney general's office alleged that the Wittens also used OTC Services funds for $100,000 in “earnest money” for the planned purchase of three homes in Egg Harbor Township and a second lawn care business A title company turned over the $100,000 to the attorney general’s office Witten is charged with theft by unlawful taking She’s also accused of failing to pay federal taxes of $175,000 from July 2020 to April 2024 The Wittens have not been convicted in the case Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal With the Pro Football Hall of Fame shutting out Cowboys legend Darren Woodson once again it's time to look ahead to the Class of 2026 And several Cowboys could well be in the mix for legitimate gold jacket talk next year It will mean tough competition for the three Cowboys who can now make the ballot Dontari Poe and Alfred Morris are also included in the first-year-eligible group but their short Dallas stints are not what they'll be best remembered for.) They'll all be up against Woodson and the other finalists who didn't quite make the Canton cut in 2025 And don't forget the larger field of nominees who will be hoping that the committee reviews their careers in a more flattering light next time around Here's a look at the Cowboys who could join the sport's immortal heroes in 2026 starting with the three in their first year of eligibility and followed by those who were among the original 167 under Hall of Fame consideration this year TE Jason Witten (first-year eligible)On the surface the Cowboys' all-time receptions and receiving yards leader would seem to be a lock for reaching Canton on the first ballot The 11-time Pro Bowler missed exactly one game in his 17 seasons as a player and sits in 20th place all-time among the league's pass-catchers (second among tight ends) in yards and maybe even Travis Kelce should all pass Witten by the time the 2026 Hall of Fame vote comes around And with the committee permitted to name a maximum of just five modern-era players it's difficult to imagine them giving more than two of those spots to guys who are up for the very first time always contain a healthy does of "what if" conjecture While he ended his incredible 11-year run in Dallas with 802 tackles (in the franchise's all-time top 10) and two Pro Bowl nods Lee missed a third of the games played during his tenure due to injury The cerebral second-round draft pick often acted as an unofficial coach on the sidelines while nursing many of those injuries and his name still pops up any time there's an opening on the Cowboys defensive staff His name will pop up for Hall of Fame consideration for the first time in 2026 Bryant is the Cowboys' all-time touchdown reception leader And while the three-time Pro Bowler's place among the franchise's greats is secure Bryant topped 1,000 yards in a season only three times in his career and currently ranks just 137th in career receiving yards leaguewide A serious look for a gold jacket may not happen for Bryant and certainly not in his first year of eligibility there's nothing else to say about Woodson's Hall of Fame credentials Woodson has been a finalist for Canton the last three years but he now has just three years of consideration remaining as a modern-era player which is statistically an even tougher path to enshrinement OC Travis FrederickFrederick was first eligible for Hall discussion this past year The first-round draft pick started every game over his first five seasons and earned a Pro Bowl nod in the last four of them A diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome cost him the entire 2018 campaign but he returned in 2019 to start every game and garner another Pro Bowl trip before announcing his retirement “Big E” was on track to be perhaps one of the greatest offensive linemen in Cowboys history until a serious automobile accident sidelined him for the back half of his fourth NFL season He returned to the field in 1995 and played another six seasons Williams helped Dallas's dynasty teams of the ’90s win three Super Bowls personally earning four Pro Bowl nods and first-team All-Pro accolades three times The son of a former heavyweight boxing champ Norton was a second-round draft pick by the Cowboys in 1988 He proved to be an instrumental part of the team’s turnaround from 1-15 doormats to back-to-back Super Bowl winners earning two rings with the Cowboys before moving to San Francisco to claim another Norton went on to a second career in coaching Romo's is one of the more unlikely NFL success stories The undrafted free agent didn’t get a combine invite and did nothing more than serve as the holder for placekicks for his first three pro seasons But after replacing an ineffective Drew Bledsoe one night in 2006 he quickly became one of the most beloved Cowboys ever and lead 28 fourth-quarter comebacks- all franchise records- en route to four Pro Bowl nods and six playoff appearances But postseason victories eluded him (2-4 in his career); it could be the thing that keeps him out of Canton DT La'Roi GloverA onetime fifth-round draft pick by the Raiders in 1996 Glover earned his reputation during a five-year stint in New Orleans before joining the Cowboys in 2002 He played for Dallas for four years- appearing in every single game over that time- and was named to the Pro Bowl in each of his seasons in Dallas – Five Mountain West football players are among the 52 members of the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List The Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award is presented annually to the FBS college football player who has demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field The award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community family and teammates demonstrated by Jason Witten the 2012 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year and one of the most prominent role models in the game Boise State senior defensive end Ahmed Hassanein Colorado State graduate offensive lineman Jacob Gardner San José State senior wide receiver Nick Nash and UNLV senior linebacker Jackson Woodard represent the MW on the watch list The MW had the fifth-most selections among FBS conferences Twenty semifinalists will be announced on Oct The eighth winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award will be announced on Feb at a ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington For the full watch list, click here Henigan Named Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalist Oct 22 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Texas – 2026 will mark the first year that former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will be eligible to be enshrined in football immortality in Canton It's a moment that every football player dreams of and is now inching closer towards being a reality for Witten the first thing that stands out to me is I get chill bumps thinking about that." Witten said at the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award ceremony Witten became the franchise's all-time leader in receptions (1,215) and yards (12,977) to go along with 72 touchdowns He was a 11-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro finishing his career with the second most receiving yards as a tight end in NFL history and Witten recognizes the hallowed ground he could soon join "There's this sacred ground that comes with it," Witten said "I truly love the game of football and pro football and what it was able to teach me I recognize how hard it is to get into that club "Just to be mentioned on that list of guys that could potentially get in there Witten's career ended after the 2020 season and the five years that need to pass before being eligible for Hall of Fame induction has come and gone in a flash Witten's watched the induction ceremony every year you start watching the Hall of Fame and you say 'I played against that guy what an unbelievable player,'" Witten said one of the four inductees was former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates a player that Witten has compared his career to Antonio was somebody I watched and went against coming in the same year," Witten said "Our careers were very similar in a lot of ways you're happy for them and reach out to them and congratulate them on what an accomplishment that is." two of his teammates will be up for the Hall of Fame as well Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and linebacker Sean Lee are eligible too as the tandem hopes to reunite on the same team again one day in Canton I'd be hard pressed to think that there was a better receiver over that four or five years than Dez," Witten said "I could probably say the same thing about Sean when he was healthy and playing." proud of those guys and what they've been able to accomplish wish them the best on that journey as well." Jason Witten’s name was mentioned as a potential candidate It didn’t matter that he has no coaching experience above the high school level Witten said Wednesday that he never heard from the Cowboys owner about the job but he has dreams of becoming the team’s head coach in the future “Sure, it’s a part of my long-term goals,” Witten said I think they went through a thorough process for them and got to a place where they felt like Brian [Schottenheimer] was the guy of course that’s a long-term goal of mine to one day get back there I think for me to be able to coach my son and take over a program and win back-to-back state championships at that level really special and memories that I’ll keep with me for the rest of my life When that right time and the right opportunity comes I’m excited to embark on that next chapter.” Witten will not join the Cowboys’ staff for 2025 Witten will continue as the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle He celebrated a second consecutive Texas state championship for private schools last fall The DallasCowboys.com staff writers answer your questions here in 'Mailbag' presented by Miller Lite.) the more I think about the decision the Lions made to hire Dan Campbell I can't help but wonder if Jason Witten might be the perfect candidate to lead this team back to glory I know Campbell had NFL coaching experience but the Lions stunned everyone when they hired him If Witten surrounds himself with an experienced staff do you feel he'd be the right guy for the job Or does he need to earn that role by being an NFL assistant for a few years Patrik: I want it to be made clear that Jason Witten is one of my all-time favorite NFL (not just Cowboys') players in the history of the sport and one of my favorite human beings as well But neither of those two things qualify him to be a successful head coach at this level and especially for a team as pressure-packed as the Cowboys but includes zero experience above the high school level — adding to my point regarding the rampant inexperience and because far more often than there is a Dan Campbell I also believe he will one day make an exceptional head coach in the NFL I could not be more all-in (sorry for that phrasing because trauma response coming on your end) on making Witten a tight ends coach in Dallas in 2025 as long as it doesn't mean Lunda Wells has to leave the organization because that is something I'm very Today's CowBite is from the latest episode of The Player's Lounge When Jason Witten was playing for the Cowboys the only player who started at tight end over him was Dan Campbell And that was only for a short time back in 2003 To think that more than 20 years later we're talking about the two of them in the coaching ranks is crazy to me I'm sure Campbell taught Witten a few things on how to be a pro and they are built the same way So I say all of that when I answer this question .. I think Witten can be like Campbell for sure The one thing we've seen in Detroit is that Campbell has built a winning culture He's got some tough players and they play hard and fast They also have great assistant coaches who have now both left to take other jobs We will see real quick if Campbell can sustain that in Detroit and reload his staff I don't think he's ready to be a head coach just yet But it didn't take long for him to move up the ranks and I bet Witten does the same Maybe he'll be a tight ends coach in the NFL sooner than later and will become a head coach in no time he'll need to surround himself with great assistants Here's your chance to ask a question for the staff writers Where do the Cowboys stand now after the draft Is this a team ready to compete for the division title What still needs to be addressed this offseason Why did the Cowboys sign so many guards in free agency and then use their first-round pick to draft another guard We heard Jerry Jones talk about drafting Tyler Booker in part because of the defensive tackles the Cowboys will face in the NFC East But should the Cowboys be building their roster and schemes around defeating their NFC East rivals Isn't it better to focus on yourself and not worry about any particular team We heard a lot of talk leading up to the draft that three of the Cowboys' biggest needs were at running back Were you surprised that these were addressed so late in the draft What realistic outcome for the Cowboys on draft weekend would you be most excited about if it came to fruition What would be one outcome that you would be most disappointed about if it happened Some seem to think the team should use one of their first three picks on an offensive tackle wouldn't the Cowboys then be hampering the developmental progress of last year's first-round pick I can see drafting another offensive tackle on Day 3 don't they need to find out what they have in Tyler Guyton before using a top-100 draft pick on another tackle The Cowboys have certainly been more active in free agency than last year but they still have glaring needs at receiver Do you think they can actually draft the best player available in the first three rounds or are they forced into drafting for need will re-signing him as the top defensive player in the NFL keep the Cowboys from being able to improve the roster Would trading him for multiple picks along with saving the high cap number actually be a viable option If pick 12 comes around and Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is there A lot of people say the Cowboys don't need a tight end but he's a stud who can immediately improve the run game Even though Dallas seems set at the position Why does everyone seem to think Dallas needs to pick a running back in the first round The Cowboys should pick a defensive tackle or defensive end in the first round Great NFL teams build their offensive and defensive lines first The lack of a fourth-round pick needs to be addressed by either trading back eight to 10 spots (assuming they get offers) or using the later-round picks in a package to move up to the fourth I would prefer to move back and get at least a third-round pick and save those fifth- and sixth-round picks for taking shots at players with potential to contribute Many names are being tossed around in the media as potential candidates, including 11-time Pro Bowler and future Cowboys Hall of Famer Jason Witten. Since retiring after the 2020 season, Witten has been coaching high school football, leading his team to two straight state championships—a success that was somewhat unfamiliar to him during his playing days with the Cowboys MORE: 3 former Dallas Cowboys players who could become the next head coach While Witten’s coaching experience in high school football shows promise it makes his jump to NFL head coach seem like a real stretch Matthew Emmons-Imagn ImagesCoaching high school football is far less complicated than coaching at the pro level and Witten likely wouldn’t have a clear plan ready to hit the ground running as an NFL head coach It’s somewhat ridiculous to consider him for the top job at this point MORE: Cowboys legend explains why team needed to move on from Mike McCarthy that doesn’t mean Witten isn’t ready to coach pro football; he just isn’t ready to be a head coach Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORKWitten was often regarded as one of the smartest tight ends to ever play the game Placing Witten on the Cowboys' coaching staff as a tight ends coach would be a brilliant move—not only to groom him for a future head coaching role but also to help develop the young promising tight ends the Cowboys currently have — Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI — 4 candidates to replace Mike McCarthy as Cowboys head coach 3 former Dallas Cowboys players who could become the next head coach Deion Sanders to Dallas Cowboys? Jerry Jones willing to make Prime Time splash Dallas Cowboys land elite safety, massive wideout in 7-round mock draft Way too early look at 7 NFL free agents Cowboys can target Meet Reece Allman: Star of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Netflix doc KOBY SKILLERN The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior running back Devin Neal has been announced as one of 20 semifinalists for the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award He was previously named to the award's watch list on Sept is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player's leadership in addition to becoming one of the best tight ends in the history of the sport served as one of football's most prominent role models during his 16-year pro career Neal becomes the third Jayhawk to be named a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Man of the Year Award joining Bryce Torneden (2019) and Joe Dineen Jr (2018) must have demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage Neal was also named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award He also earned a spot on watch lists for a pair of postseason all-star games the Reese's Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl Neal committed to Kansas in 2020 and wanted to be a building block for the Jayhawks he's helped lead the program to back-to-back bowl appearances for just the second time in program history Neal has helped the program excel because of his leadership and his off the field presence is equally impactful he has helped organize a back-to-school supply drive as well as a winter coat and toy drive for kids in Lawrence Neal has continued to excel at a high level Neal has rushed for 692 yards and seven touchdowns on 117 attempts His average of 98.9 yards per game ranks among the top-20 nationally and he's rushed for more than 100 yards in five of KU's seven games Neal is the active leader among FBS players with 40 rushing touchdowns and he ranks second among active Power 4 running backs with 3,769 career rushing yards Neal is on the cusp of becoming Kansas football's all-time leading rusher needing 73 yards to pass the mark of 3,841 yards Neal is currently tied with Henley's career total touchdowns record of 43 (40 rushing/3 receiving) and enters Saturday's game one rushing touchdown shy of Henley's career rushing touchdowns record of 41 Neal has rushed for more than 100 yards in 17 career games which is tied for the school record held by Tony Sands from 1988-91 Neal became the third Jayhawk in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons joining James Sims (2012-13) and Pooka Williams Jr He also scored 16 rushing touchdowns in 2023 marking the second-highest single season total in school history and the most by a Jayhawk since 2007 Weaver (Kentucky) and Jackson Woodard (UNLV) Three finalists will be named for the award on Monday with the winner to be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Mike Hollins of Virginia won the seventh annual award The first six Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year awards were presented to Shaquem Griffin of UCF in 2017 Joshua Paschal of Kentucky in 2021 and Deslin Alexandre of Pittsburgh in 2022 Pro Football Weekly's Humanitarian of the Year Award The winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year will also receive a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school's athletic scholarship fund The contribution will be made by Jason Witten's SCORE Foundation Thanks for visiting ! 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Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINIRucker Named Finalist For Jason Witten Collegiate Man Of The YearDecember 16, 2024 | Football, Student-Athlete Development SearchSearchPhoto by: Ken ShepherdIsaiah Jacobs Named Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semifinalist10/21/2024 12:15:00 PM | Football BIRMINGHAM - UAB running back Isaiah Jacobs has been named a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award presented annually to the player who most exemplifies a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage The foundation operates its nationally-recognized SCOREkeepers program Argyle Liberty Christian 2027 ATH Cooper Witten (6'2 210) secured an invitation to the Under Armour Next All-America Game after a standout performance at the UA Camp in Dallas in February "It's a huge honor to come out here with all these great athletes and get invited to the game," Witten said "It's been a dream of mine for a long time and thanks to God for giving me the glory to do it." Witten put together an elite sophomore season five interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) scoring seven receiving touchdowns and adding a kick return touchdown Already rated a DCTF four-star prospect and named to the 2027 Five-Star Watchlist and being able to run with anyone," Witten said "I'm going to be playing some more linebacker just getting bigger and stronger and being more versatile." giving Cooper an inside look at the recruiting process "Watching him go through it was pretty cool," Witten said "He just told me to take as many visits as possible He also happens to be the son of NFL legend Jason Witten who starred at Tennessee before a Hall of Fame-caliber career with the Dallas Cowboys Witten is also Cooper’s head coach at Argyle Liberty Christian August 24 was a milestone day when Tennessee—his father’s alma mater—officially offered "That was very exciting," Witten said "I've been a huge Tennessee fan with all my family up there "I love them both," Witten said of the Aggies and head coach Mike Elko "Coach (Jay) Bateman has been recruiting me hard and I'm going to see a spring practice in April and more—cementing him as one of the top prospects in Texas for 2027 We've been the Bible of Texas football fans for 64 years By joining the DCTF family you'll gain access to all of our exclusive content and have our magazines mailed to you Thanks for visiting Brandon Cleveland Recognized on Prestigious Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award Watch List9/26/2024 1:00:00 PM | Football Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn’t upstage the Packers-Eagles playoff game by announcing that Mike McCarthy won’t return as head coach Jones upstaged Monday night’s Vikings-Rams playoff game by arranging for the leak of the news that Jones has spoken to Colorado coach Deion Sanders The disclosure provides a mutual benefit to Sanders and the Cowboys. It helps him possibly get more money from Colorado, it legitimizes him as a potential NFL coach in the future (even though he insisted during the 2023 season that he would never coach in the NFL), and it gives the Cowboys’ job cache up the ying yang Jerry surely will look for even more sizzle a story might emerge during the Rams-Eagles playoff game on NBC and Peacock that Jones has spoken to North Carolina coach Bill Belichick Some with knowledge of the dynamics of the organization believe he will at some point (not necessarily now) be the Cowboys’ head coach And if McCarthy had agreed to proceed with a short-term contract Witten might have joined the staff for some NFL coaching experience before ascending to the top job maybe Jerry Jones takes a page out of the Jim Irsay playbook After foolishly firing Frank Reich early in the 2022 season Irsay even more foolishly hired former Colts center Jeff Saturday who had limited coaching experience exclusively at the high-school level Witten has been the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle Another possibility would be for Jones to hire someone like Pete Carroll who would take the job with the understanding that he will groom Witten to take over and now might not be the right time for Witten to move to the NFL level watch for his name to at least be mentioned if for no other reason to make Witten’s possible future arrival in Dallas less stunning that Saturday’s was in Indianapolis A Division of NBCUniversal. 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Jason Witten named in potential list of candidates for Dallas Cowboys head coaching jobby Cole Johnson Elizabethton's own Jason Witten has been brought up as a potential candidate to land the Dallas Cowboys' open head coaching position According to sources NBC Sports and CBS Sports Witten has moved to the list of candidates that owner Jerry Jones would consider moving forward with after the organization and Mike McCarthy failed to come to an agreement on his next contract and parted ways earlier in the week Witten's name came into play after sources say Jones had pitched the idea of making Witten "the heir apparent of sorts" to McCarthy once McCarthy's second contract negotiations began with 11 of them being Pro Bowl seasons for the tight end Witten accumulated 1,215 receptions for 12,977 yards and 72 touchdowns in his time with Dallas Witten came back to Dallas for one year before finishing out his career in Las Vegas in 2020 Witten has been the head coach at Liberty Christian High School in Argyle Texas and has led them to back-to-back state title in 2023 and 2024 Since the annual 'Black Monday' in the NFL where the coaching carousel really picks up at the conclusion of the league's regular season only one head coaching vacancy has been filled The New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel on Sunday - leaving six other teams still searching it has left the national media pointing to Deion Sanders as the top - and most intriguing - choice for Jones and the Cowboys though Schottenheimer hasn't even held a meeting as the new head coach of the team both fans and media already suspect who will be his eventual successor:Cowboys legend and future Hall of Famer It's unbelievably disrespectful to him that we're already even thinking about this But don't blame fans nor reporters for thinking it Blame the front office for setting the stage for such speculation Schottenheimer should be in the "inexpensive" range of NFL coaches, based on the fact that he received no interest from other teams. Ian Rapoport from NFL Network suggested pay factored into Jerry's decision Pair that with how the McCarthy saga played out and it's only fair to assume the Cowboys want flexibility to move on quickly if needed. As such it doesn't take a lot of "reaching" to speculate on the Cowboys potentially wishing Jason Witten eventually takes the head coaching job the biggest flaw to that idea is Witten's complete lack of NFL coaching experience would be the first step toward remedying that.  it's the Schottenheimer era in Dallas We'll see if it's a long or short stay but one way or another the most watched unofficial Cowboys' show in Spanish announcer for Mexico's pro football team Chihuahua Caudillos Check out my nightly show A to Z Sports Dallas Primetime every Sunday through Thursday at 8 pm CT!  Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten could have a job on the team’s coaching staff in 2025 The question is: Will he be the head coach Witten declined comment Wednesday when asked about his name being in the mix for the team’s vacancy Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Harris said Witten did acknowledge the “intrigue” with the Cowboys’ coaching situation Witten’s only coaching experience has been as a high school coach at a private school in a suburb of Fort Worth He has led Liberty Christian School in Argyle to back-to-back state championships Jason Garrett is the only former Cowboys player to coach the Cowboys but owner Jerry Jones’ other seven head coaching hires had either former head coaching experience and/or had ties with Jones Weaver was announced Tuesday as one of the 20 semifinalists for the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award Compiled by a subset of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Selection Committee the semifinalists have all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage The full list of semifinalists includes: Justin Barron (Syracuse) joining Joshua Paschal and DeAndre Square as the only three-time team captains in school history He graduated in December of 2023 with a degree in community leadership and development He is currently working on a second degree in family science with a minor in communication he has totaled 19 tackles in seven games and leads the team in sacks (4.0) and quarterback hurries (3) He currently ranks fourth on UK’s career lists for sacks (20.5) and is seventh in tackles for loss (36.5) who was also a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award last season was also named to the prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and is a semifinalist for the coveted Wuerffel Trophy for his work in the community The winner will be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington The winner of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year will also receive a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school’s athletic scholarship fund 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media (min-width:0px){.css-v4v4rs{display:block;}}@media (min-width:1100px){.css-v4v4rs{display:none;}}.css-mps3fk{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 it seems as if franchise legend Jason Witten will not be coming aboard Witten doesn't have NFL coaching experience, but he has found quick success in the profession at the high school level. Texas) Warriors to a TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) Division II state championship His team won the championship game 52-10 and completed a perfect 14-0 season where it outscored opponents 716-96 in total A jump from high school to the NFL might have been quite the leap Witten also enjoyed plenty of success as a player for the Cowboys during his 16 seasons from 2003 to 2019 He finished his career with the 2020 Las Vegas Raiders but he is best remembered for his time with the NFC East team that included 11 Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro nods He posted four seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards and also suited up for six different playoff teams during his tenure Nobody in Cowboys history has more career catches (1,215) or receiving yards (12,977) than Witten and he is also second behind only Dez Bryant (73) with 72 total touchdown catches with the franchise Yet it seems like Dallas is not going to add him to the coaching staff for the upcoming campaign despite his legendary status with the organization SmithHenigan Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List Sep 26 By Mario Herrera Jr. Leave a reply we will probably be praising Dallas Cowboys legendary TE Jason Witten for making it to the Hall of Fame on his first opportunity Witten definitely has a first ballot Hall of Fame resume’ to his name and was a consummate leader on the field and in the locker room The former Tennessee Volunteer was drafted by the Cowboys in the 3rd round of the 2003 NFL Draft and was an immediate fan favorite as a rookie Witten came into the league under one of the strictest disciplinarians the NFL has had roam the sidelines Bill Parcells made rookie Witten’s life miserable in training camp but molded him into one of the best players in the NFL by his second season Witten is a revered member of the Dallas Cowboys alumni and just about everyone with anything to do with the Dallas Cowboys organization He retired in 2020 (for the second time) as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders but will only be remembered as a Dallas Cowboy and has a very lofty career goal: to one day be the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys Witten was asked if Jerry Jones ever reached out to him during the Dallas Cowboys head coaching search eventually choosing OC Brian Schottenheimer as Mike McCarthy’s successor There were rumors flying that Witten was a real possibility for the job but his response should stifle those whispers I think they went through a thorough process for them and got to a place where they felt like Brian (Schottenheimer) was the guy that’s a long-term goal of mine to one day get back there Witten is off to a good start as far as coaching careers go he agreed to be the head coach at Liberty Christian High School in Argyle Liberty Christian won the Texas high school football state championship with the only undefeated season in school history Witten just polished his second consecutive trophy at the end of the 2024 season Pump the brakes a little on the Witten to Dallas speculation I don’t care how comfortable the Jones’ are with Witten There would be a PR nightmare if they plucked him from the high school ranks directly to head coach of the most valuable sports franchise in the world Witten’s high football IQ as a player is a ticket for him to join the NFL as an assistant without taking his licks as a college coach I don’t think anyone would be opposed to that The Dallas Cowboys just hired their 10th head coach in franchise history Witten will be a hot commodity in the head coach cycle He has the chance to go from playing for the Dallas Cowboys to standing on the sideline as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys but he wouldn’t be the first to do it There has already been a former Cowboys player turned head coach and you know him by the name Jason Garrett there are some fans out there who forgot about Garrett because he was a career backup to Troy Aikman while in Dallas he was the first to be named head coach after having played for the team he could roam the sidelines as an assistant sooner rather than later Mario Herrera Jr. and he has been a Dallas Cowboys fan since 1991 although stats don't always tell the whole story Writing about the Dallas Cowboys is his passion Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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Check out the WRITER APPLICATION page for more info We're also looking for Contributors with an interest in building something new, for all sports and topics, at Daily Rivals When the news broke of the Cowboys retaining Lunda Wells it was widely assumed he'd be back to coach the tight ends And though his job title hasn't been officially announced keeping Wells should end the speculation that Jason Witten would wind up on the team's staff in the immediate future Retaining Wells is likely the nail in the coffin for the former TE who would now struggle to fit the current Cowboys' coaching staff which seemed to be a big concern for the fanbase fans didn't seem to love the idea of him being back as a coach with the team The rumors about Witten being placed on the staff by Jerry Jones and groomed to be the future head coach for organization have been running rampant since the season ended, but have since been squashed bringing Wells back should kill any last gasp of hope of Witten's inclusion no one would put making that type of move past Jones and it was the main issue with the possibility of Witten being brought in for any role with the team The thought that new head coach Brian Schottenheimer or anybody who was being considered for the head coaching job wasn't in control of who he hired rightly sat the wrong way with the masses Head coaches should be in charge of their staff Sadly, the Cowboys' owner hasn't always seen it that way. Jones has hired coaches before the head coach before so it was fair to wonder if it would happen again. Jason Garrett was brought on by Jones as the offensive coordinator before Wade Phillips was hired as the head coach and the team kept Kellen Moore as the OC when McCarthy was hired Not an ideal way to build a coaching staff It's hard to knock Witten as a candidate who might someday be a coach in the NFL. Currently, the four-time All-Pro, 11x Pro Bowl player, and Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year is busy winning back-to-back state championships for Liberty Christian School in Argyle but it's a large leap from high school to professional football Cowboys fans wait to hear what position Wells will lead with the offensive line being an option as well as the job he held for the last five years in Dallas Wells being back is good news for a team that needs good coaching It's also appearing like it's good news that Witten is going to be a conversation for another time the coach Witten talk looks like it can be shelved with the Cowboys Much of the discourse around the Cowboys’ head coaching vacancy has been dominated by Deion Sanders. While it remains to be seen how willing the Colorado coach and owner Jerry Jones will be to move forward with such a hire, other names are worth watching. Taking things one step further, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports both Moore and Witten are considered to have a strong chance at being hired by Jones The former quickly transitioned from his quarterback career to the sidelines serving as the Cowboys’ QBs coach in 2018 He was promoted to offensive coordinator one year later and held that title for four seasons With then-head coach Mike McCarthy taking on play-calling duties in 2023 Moore moved on to the Chargers for one year before winding up in his current Eagles posting Such a setup could very well have set Witten up as a potential successor to McCarthy, but now that the team will be going in another direction it remains to be seen what will happen on that front Slater notes Jones’ affinity for Witten could still land him a position of some kind on the team’s coaching staff Jumping from his current situation all the way to an NFL HC position would remain surprising regardless of how Jones views his other options Pauline’s sources note that Sanders is not viewed as being a true contender to land the position at this point The Hall of Famer corner is not considered ready to handle a head coaching gig in any market Moore and Witten’s respective candidacies will increasingly become worth monitoring Courtesy of PFR’s head coaching search tracker here is an updated breakdown of where things stand with the Cowboys: Log in Register but elderly billionaires who *definitely* aren’t slipping sure love hiring people they had already heard of twenty years ago The Cowboys have become a comedy of errors so a more appropriate choice than Witten might be Leon Lett A bad OC and a high school coach are in the running I don’t think JJ wants a head coach around who demands more of the spotlight than him Dave Wannstedt said on Chicago radio that McCarthy left because JJ would not let him have autonomy over his own coaching staff JJ has to play with his toy moreso than any other owner This is why the Cowboys will never win another Super Bowl in JJ’s lifetime How many white guys can one owner hire as head coach before it’s fair to comment about it Especially if he hires a white guy with no coaching experience if you want to hire on “merit” you have to hire a white guy or else it’s a DEI hire but don’t forget that there are also several other NFL franchises that haven’t ever hired an African American HC either but I wouldn’t put it past Jerry to pull something like that just because he can Did the Cowboys learn no from watching Jeff Saturday coach the Colts Beloved players with no coaching experience do not make strong head coach candidates “Pauline’s sources note that Sanders is not viewed as being a true contender to land the position at this point Moore and Witten’s respective candidacies will increasingly become worth monitoring.” In what world is Witten considered more ready to handle a NFL head coaching job than Sanders Not that I think Sanders should get the job but at least he has HC experience at a P5 school Three seasons at the FCS level is also significantly more experience than Witten I listen to the Cowboys flagship radio station the guys were talking about how Jones is “enamored ” with the idea of Sanders being head coach They went on to talk about Deion’s perspective being open to the idea and everyone close to Deion was pushing him to go for it Shotty… but I think Jerry will roll out some form of Moore/Witten or Sanders/Witten Flores are pure window dressing for JJ so he can say he met the “Rooney rule.” The other two are legitimate options and should be interviewed this cycle Salah is tipped to return to San Francisco as its DC I hope when Witten takes the podium at his introductory press conference he talks about biting elbows and taking chunks out At least 12 times he has to say “we’re gonna be the toughest team at __ “ I’d be surprised if he could say anything that cogent You mean the “head puppet” position Remember a few years ago when Kellen Moore was the Dallas OC and after the first few games his offense was on fire He was then looked at as the next most sought after HC candidate Then the new broom sweeps clean theory hit After some work the broom just is like all the others His offense went soon and so was his popularity How many jobs has he had since And for some reason Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in some movies I actually do the Newman/McQueen thing too I’m out finally with Jerry and his moronic decisions ..if he goes with witten. not liking Kellen either but atleast he’s been in the nfl in some capacity as a coach Register who spent 16 years with the Cowboys playing tight end MORE: Rico Dowdle reacts to finally being named Dallas Cowboys' lead RB who last played in 2020 with the Las Vegas Raiders He’s currently the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle Jones doesn’t just believe Witten can find the same success Campbell has since they both played tight end he states that his intelligence and understanding of the physical nature of the game would help as well "Jason is very sophisticated when it comes to understanding football and all the nuances," Jones said Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten / Matthew Emmons-Imagn ImagesThere’s no denying Witten understands the game You also can’t say he wasn’t physically and mentally tough during his career The question would be whether or not Witten understands how to relate to players in the locker room — which is where Campbell thrives It’s no secret that Witten did himself no favors in 2018 when he spent a year on Monday Night Football He came off as someone who was out of touch Throw in the fact that he’s never coached in any capacity at the pro level and it leaves you wondering why Jones believes there’s any comparison to Campbell whatsoever — Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI — NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Are the Dallas Cowboys the worst team in the NFL? 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Jason Witten may not wind up on the Dallas Cowboys staff after all One name that many have assumed will grace the staff when it is assembled is former tight end Jason Witten While Schottenheimer ultimately was named head coach at one point in time Witten was being connected to the job himself To date Witten has no coaching experience at the collegiate or professional levels and many have thought that a plan to groom him may be in place which would obviously require him to join an NFL staff There have been mixed feelings on this potential many that fans have been vocalizing ever since Witten’s name first popped on the overall coaching radar it seems like Witten may not be joining the staff after all A source informed tells me the #Cowboys have not completed the process of hiring their defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is certainly someone held in high regard and certainly part of the consideration however Slater notes that Witten is not “part of their considerations” and adds that he and Jerry Jones have maintained their relationship Perhaps there was never any legitimacy to the idea of Witten joining the Cowboys staff whether as head coach or in some other capacity or perhaps there has been an about face of sorts Former players decorate team’s sidelines all of the time so the idea of Witten as a tight ends coach or something would certainly not be unheard of It was the notion of him as head coach that seemed to have people up in arms Schottenheimer is scheduled to have his introductory press conference on Monday at 12pm ET so it feels fair to assume we will get more information then Obviously things could leak in the time being as well During his Friday appearance on 105.3 The Fan's K & C Masterpiece show, Jones said former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has what it takes to be a coach in the NFL and reminds him of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. to name two—if they hire a new head coach after this season that's never really been Jones' style for most of the last 30 years Dave Campo were not necessarily regarded as strong personalities who would challenge Jones on his decisions Parcells at least seemed to get along well with Jones during his four seasons as head coach from 2003 to '06 Another problem with Cowboys fans expecting someone like Belichick is Jones has made a point of saying in the past that a retread coach never won a Super Bowl with his second team It should be pointed out Jones said that before it started happening seemingly every year Coaches who have won at least one Super Bowl in their second stint as a head coach include Gary Kubiak (2015 Denver Broncos) Andy Reid (three times with the Kansas City Chiefs) and Bruce Arians (2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Witten played 16 of his 17 seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys. He is the franchise's all-time leader in receptions (1,215) receiving yards (12,977) and ranks second in receiving touchdowns (72) Comparing anyone right now to Campbell is lofty praise because he has helped to completely shift the narrative around a Lions franchise that was a laughingstock for most of the past 70 years Perhaps Jones knows things about Witten that the general public doesn't but it's hard to imagine a coach with no experience about the high-school level could have a Campbell-like impact right away if he moves to the NFL It was generally anticipated that former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten would join the team’s coaching staff for this season but owner Jerry Jones squashed that Monday Patrik Walker of the team website reports that Jones said Witten is not expected to join his former team in any capacity for 2025 Jason is an outstanding coach,” Jones added Witten has served as the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Argyle He recently celebrated a second consecutive Texas state championship for private schools Jason Witten was understandably rumored to be a potential candidate when the team was looking for its next head coach The former tight end said he would love to be the Cowboys coach eventually but it wasn't in his cards this time around He never got a call from Jerry Jones about the position is currently a head coach at the high school level and has won back-to-back state titles in Texas He won't be apart of the Cowboys this season but it wouldn't be surprising to see him join an NFL team's coaching staff in the coming years If things don't workout for Brian Schottenheimer in Dallas perhaps Witten's first NFL head coaching gig will be with the Cowboys DALLAS, Texas – The watch list for the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year was announced Thursday, with Kansas senior running back Devin Neal listed among the group of 52 of the nation's top leaders in college football DALLAS, Texas – The watch list for the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year was announced Thursday, with Kansas senior running back Devin Neal listed among the group of 52 of the nation's top leaders in college football have all demonstrated a record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage this is the third award placing him on their watch list with previous recognition from the Maxwell Award and the Doak Walker Award he earned a spot on the Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List and the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List with each of those being named prior to the season Neal has had a strong start to his senior season rushing for at least 100 yards in each of the first four games and ranking No 14 in the country with 110.8 yards per game on the ground He has carried the ball 72 times for 443 yards and three touchdowns Among players from the power-four FBS conferences Neal is the active leader in career rushing yards (3,520) and tied for first in rushing touchdowns (36) which is the second-highest single season total in school history and the most by a Jayhawk since 2007 Neal is a team captain for his senior season and continuing to pursue several career records at Kansas 4 in school history for career rushing yards and No He has run for 100 or more yards in seven of his past eight games and 16 times in his career Twenty semifinalists for the award will be announced on October 22 The winner will be announced at the award ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Thanks for visiting Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Photo by: Karl MaasdamDylan Black Named A Semifinalist For Witten Award October 22 After finishing his career by playing one season with the Las Vegas Raiders, Witten tried his hand at coaching and has had a lot of success — winning two state championships MORE: 4 candidates to replace Mike McCarthy as Cowboys head coach Tom Pelissero even stated on the NFL Network that Jones could be looking at “different types of candidates.” Bryan Broaddus believes that could include Witten Jason Witten or a College Coach. https://t.co/jjcIHm5Rkg Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) spikes to ball while celebrating his first quarter touchdown with receiver Amari Cooper (19) against the Los Angeles Rams / Matthew Emmons-Imagn ImagesAdding Witten would be an interesting move especially since he hasn’t coached beyond the high school level That doesn’t mean Jones wouldn’t consider it especially if he believes Witten could be his version of Dan Campbell 7 former Dallas Cowboys players to root for in the NFL Playoffs Could Cowboys target College Football Playoff star in NFL Draft? Ashton Jeanty wants Cowboys to be his NFL home & he's making it clear FacebookEmailAUBURN, Ala. – Auburn senior tight end Luke Deal has been named a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year the award’s selection committee announced Tuesday One of 20 semifinalists and one of six from the SEC Deal remains in contention for the eighth annual Witten Award which honors exemplary leadership by college football players Deal is also the team’s leader in the community where he regularly volunteers with Project 412 an organization that provides home repairs to those in need as well at events like school supply distributions Deal’s father passed away from ALS in 2022 and Luke helps other families going through similar circumstances He has already earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Auburn including a spectacular touchdown catch against Oklahoma The 2024 Witten Award semifinalists include: Justin Barron (Syracuse), Dylan Black (Oregon State), Brady Cook (Missouri), Dontay Corleone (Cincinnati), Ajani Cornelius (Oregon), Luke Deal (Auburn) is the first college football honor to focus primarily on a player’s leadership “I’m honored to announce the semifinalists for the Collegiate Man of the Year,” said Witten “These twenty young men perfect examples of what makes college football so great They have all demonstrated exceptional leadership and character They are great representatives for their schools and the game of football and I commend all nominees for getting to this point.” Jeff Shearer is a Senior Writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on X: @jeff_shearer A Kentucky Football player has earned a prestigious honor for his work on and off the field. Last night, JJ Weaver was named the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year at an awards ceremony at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The senior outside linebacker is the second former Wildcat to win the award, joining Josh Paschal in 2021. The award is named after Jason Witten, one of the best tight ends in history who also served as one of the sports’ most prominent role models during his 16-year professional career. It recognizes the FBS player who best demonstrates an outstanding record of leadership by exhibiting exceptional courage, integrity, and sportsmanship. Weaver was one of three semifinalists alongside Boise State’s Ahmed Hassanein and North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker. Since arriving on Kentucky’s campus in 2019, Weaver has been the embodiment of a servant leader, using trauma from his own life to help others. The Louisville native was born with polydactyly, a condition that led to him having six fingers on his right hand, for which he was bullied and ridiculed growing up. In 2023, he teamed up with Nike to make a glove with six fingers — “The Perfect Fit” — for others who share his condition. “I am excited and honored to present the eighth annual Collegiate Man of the Year to J.J. Weaver,” said Witten. “He is a great leader and an inspiration to us all. He overcame several challenges in his time at Kentucky, including injuries, the death of his father and high school coach. But he used those challenges to help others and become an inspiration to so many. He is a perfect example of what a college student-athlete can be.” “Thank you so much to Jason Witten and everyone who voted for me to receive this prestigious award,” Weaver said. “Also, thank you to my family, teammates, and coaches for all they have taught me. I’ll be forever grateful to you all. Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein Weaver was also named to the prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy and was named the 2024 Freddie Solomon Spirit Award winner he totaled 32 tackles in 10 games and led the team in sacks (5.0) and quarterback hurries (6) during the 2024 season one of only three three-year team captains in school history graduated from UK in December 2023 with a degree in community leadership and development and is currently working on a second degree in family science with a minor in communication He declared for the NFL Draft in December 2024 Join the conversation and talk about this article and all things Kentucky Sports in the new KSR Message Board. Lamont Butler will showcase his skills in front of NBA scouts later this week. 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On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Neuroscientist Ilana Witten who investigates the brain circuits behind learning and decision-making, has been named a 2024 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator a professor of neuroscience at Princeton University is one of 26 new investigators from across the country selected from nearly 1,000 eligible applicants.  very humbled and very excited about what this means our lab is going to be able to do in the coming years,” said Witten not projects,' the idea being that they're trusting you to pursue your passions and do something exciting and interesting I am very excited about the flexibility HHMI will give us to pursue creative science.”  Each new investigator will receive about $11 million over a seven-year term Investigators can renew for another seven years “When scientists create environments in which others can thrive, we all benefit,” said HHMI President Erin O’Shea in a statement “These newest HHMI Investigators are extraordinary not only because of their outstanding research endeavors but also because they mentor and empower the next generation of scientists to work alongside them at the cutting edge 34 current or former HHMI scientists have won the Nobel Prize Princeton’s Squibb Professor in Molecular Biology and an emeritus professor in the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics “The brain is our most complicated organ,” Witten said Her lab focuses on how the brain learns and decides in complex environments such as when there are multiple paths to a reward or when the desired outcome is delayed.  With this new freedom to pursue blue-sky research “I'm very excited about trying to understand the emergence of mental illness and mice aren't mentally ill in the sense that you can say a human is in a kind of learned helplessness-type behavior; they can show social avoidance behavior and anxiety-like behaviors why do different individuals learn different things What is the brain circuitry that leads to some animals becoming 'depressed,' but not others?” Witten graduated from Princeton University in 2002 with a degree in physics and a certificate in biophysics and postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience She joined the Princeton faculty in 2012.  Her previous major awards include a 2023 Director's Pioneer Award from the National Institutes of Health a 2019 Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award and a 2017 Daniel X Freedman Prize for Exceptional Basic Research Witten joins four other current HHMI Investigators on the Princeton faculty: Bonnie Bassler the Squibb Professor in Molecular Biology and chair of the Department of Molecular Biology; Cliff Brangwynne Wu ’92 Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and director of Princeton's Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute; Carlos Brody Gantz III ’59 Professor of Neuroscience; and Martin Jonikas Princeton also has several emeritus HHMI investigators the Henry Fairfield Osborn Professor of Biology an emeritus professor of molecular biology left her position as an HHMI Investigator in 2001 when she became president of the University Thanks for visiting