INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Cowboys' preseason opener on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams was a dream come true for Brian Schottenheimer, who has waited for over 30 years for his chance to be a head coach in the NFL.
Before the game, he and owner/GM Jerry Jones shared a moment at Sofi Stadium that got Schottenheimer teary-eyed.
"I got a little bit choked up coming to the stadium, and then when Jerry and I talked a little bit, I'll be honest, I got a little emotional," Schottenheimer said. "It's been a dream of mine to be in this chair."
That said, the 31-21 loss to the Rams was not what Brian Schottenheimer wanted to see while living his dream. Nonetheless, it's a day he'll never forget.
"I'm very appreciative of [Jerry] and the Jones family for having me in this chair," Schott