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Why Former Dallas Cowboy Joe Looney Coaches at Little Elm

May 01, 2025, 1:28 PM

In a sit-down interview with Dave Campbell's Texas Football, former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Joe Looney reveals why he's coaching for Little Elm Lobos.

Why Former Dallas Cowboy Joe Looney Coaches at Little Elm

LITTLE ELM, Texas - Joe Looney has played football in nearly every NFL stadium, but Little Elm High School’s indoor facility still takes his breath away. 

He played high school football on a dirt field in West Palm Beach, Florida. The players helped the coaches paint lines on it the night before a game. Now, the 34-year-old looks around the indoor field with his arms out and palms up, a ‘Can you believe this place?’ gesture. Looney didn’t mention his eight-year NFL career once during his job interview. Coaching Little Elm offensive linemen is his new Super Bowl.

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