DALLAS — Newly appointed Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says his promotion is about more than just football. For him, it’s a family legacy. Speaking at a press conference, Schottenheimer became emotional as he reflected on his late father, Marty Schottenheimer, a legendary NFL coach.

The note was tucked into his wallet when he was the backup quarterback for the University of Florida nearly 30 years ago. The goal: To become the youngest head coach in the history of the NFL. Brian Schottenheimer didn’t climb the ladder nearly that quickly.

The Dallas Cowboys say offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has agreed on a deal to become the storied franchise’s next coach. The somewhat