Two Texas High School Football Head Coaches Mentioned As Possible Dallas Cowboys' HC Candidates

With the Cowboys set to part ways with Mike McCarthy, two unexpected names out of the Texas high school football world have been mentioned as possible long shot candidates for one of the NFL's most coveted jobs
Dec 15, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images / Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

They say everything is bigger in Texas and when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys' soon-to-be-open head coaching position, no stone will be left unturned.

Even high school head football coaches within the state become linked to what will be the most coveted job in the National Football League.

,Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram listed current Argyle Liberty Christian head coach Jason Witten as a potential candidate to become the lead man of the Dallas Cowboys. Another well known head coach in the Lone Star State that's been mentioned as well is Highland Park head coach Randy Allen, the winningest active high school football coach in Texas.

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Witten has found plenty of success as a high school head coach, as the former NFL tight end in four years at Argyle Liberty Christian has a record of 38-11. In the last two seasons, Witten has gone 27-1 with two state championships.

Allen himself has seen plenty of success during his time coaching high school football, leading Highland Park to four state titles. Currently sitting at 460 wins, Allen is just 30 victories away from becoming the winningest head coach all-time in Texas high school football history. The legendary head coach's all-time record is 460–97–6.

Though both might be viewed as longshots for the Cowboys' gig, not many states, if any, even view their respective head coaches for such a job like an NFL head coaching gig. The fact Witten played for the Cowboys from 2003-2019 plays a major factor as the former All-Pro knows a thing or two about expectations under Dallas owner Jerry Jones.


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ANDY VILLAMARZO

Andy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007, writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times, The Tampa Tribune, The Suncoast News, Tampa Beacon, Hernando Sun to name a few. Andy resides out of the Tarpon Springs, FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area. He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports, appearing frequently on podcasts, radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings, recruiting and much more.