{"id":227339,"date":"2025-09-14T23:43:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T23:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/227339\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T23:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T23:43:13","slug":"emotional-brian-schottenheimer-receives-cowboys-game-ball-after-first-win-as-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/227339\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional Brian Schottenheimer receives Cowboys game ball after first win as head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">There\u2019s nothing like the first one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">On Sunday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-brian-schottenheimer-brandon-aubrey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-brian-schottenheimer-brandon-aubrey\/\">after the Cowboys\u2019 rollercoaster win<\/a> against the New York Giants, first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer was given the game ball in an emotional postgame locker room ceremony alongside Dak Prescott and Jerry Jones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">\u201cVery special, man,\u201d the Cowboys quarterback could be seen saying in a video posted by Cowboys social media. \u201cFor you, first game ball. First win. Hell of a coach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">It was Prescott who then handed over the ball to his head coach, a teary-eyed Schottenheimer receiving raucous applause from his team and a group hug to go along with it.<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__3beff secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-20 text-center text-gray-dark\">Be the smartest Cowboys fan. Get the latest news.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__8MgJa flex flex-wrap text-gray-dark secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-10 text-center justify-center\">By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/terms-of-service\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-related-story-module__2UraD flex-none object-cover dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain dmnc_images-modern-image-module__P3kZ4 w-full\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LWQ7VXSZ3NDB3HLBLS6N5HU32Y.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after scoring on a touchdown ...\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Schottenheimer, the son of late coaching icon Marty Schottenheimer, spent 27 years in various spots as an NFL assistant before being tapped by the Cowboys for his first head coaching gig, at any level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">No doubt the Cowboys and \u201cSchotty\u201d hope it&#8217;s the first of many wins.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Brian Schottenheimer&#8217;s voice was hoarse after the win and celebration. He was asked when his voice will come back.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After a couple Schottys,&#8221; he said. <\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s a Schotty? Vodka + water + 3 lemons, btw.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeJHoyt\/status\/1967348835648446533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Victory smooch: See photos as Cowboys celebrate overtime win vs. Giants<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5679 \/ 3786\"   class=\"dmnc_generic-gallery-swiper-module__Kyr7i w-full h-full object-cover absolute left-1\/2 dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain dmnc_images-modern-image-module__P3kZ4 w-full\" width=\"5679\" height=\"3786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/B4MLQ7SPQNH7BHGJCKA6W7NVPI.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) gets a kiss from quarterback Dak Prescott...\"\/>View Gallery<a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-george-pickens-giants-stats-ceedee-lamb-dak-prescott\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LWQ7VXSZ3NDB3HLBLS6N5HU32Y.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after scoring on a touchdown ...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-george-pickens-giants-stats-ceedee-lamb-dak-prescott\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patience pays off for George Pickens with breakthrough Cowboys performance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Pickens went on Sunday, so did the Cowboys\u2019 offense in what was a rollercoaster win over the New York Giants.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-live-updates-dak-prescott-russell-wilson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OPMD2IRDZZCTHI5XGFSJ52RDLI.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (1) catches a pass in front of New York Giants...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-new-york-giants-live-updates-dak-prescott-russell-wilson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Full coverage: Brandon Aubrey\u2019s game-winner lifts Cowboys over Giants in thriller<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys came away with a thrilling win in Week 2.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-signing-jadeveon-clowney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757893393_589_5DJBNN2G2VX3GTAMIJ2LYWLPAA.jpg\" alt=\"Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney celebrates after sacking Las Vegas Raiders...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/2025\/09\/14\/dallas-cowboys-signing-jadeveon-clowney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Cowboys signing veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, Jerry Jones says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jones told reporters about Clowney\u2019s signing after Dallas\u2019 40-37 OT win Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow 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