Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Inspiration Behind Visor
Brian Schottenheimer Reveals Inspiration Behind Visor originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has drawn praise throughout the offseason for the new and fresh culture he is building with the team. Schottenheimer carries himself with a level of what we can call "authentic swagger'' that resonates with his players.
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One trademark of his sideline presence?
When Schottenheimer is working on the field he can be seen rocking his signature visor—a look he recently opened up about.
Schottenheimer credits College Football Hall of Fame coach Steve Spurrier for inspiring him to wear this particular piece of headgear.
"He actually gave me the opportunity to wear a headset on game days," Schottenheimer said of Spurrier after "Schotty's'' transfer to Florida from Kansas. "I had to sit out for a year with the old transfer rules. But he told me that if I went there that he'd let me wear a headset, be involved, be the signal caller, which was great.
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"What I didn't realize was that what that also entailed was anytime he threw his visor, which was probably five to seven times a game, I was responsible for picking it up."
Schottenheimer, a college QB, continued, "So we're playing a game. I'm signaling the plays, something happens, and he's mad. He threw his visor, and for some reason, I was caught up, so I didn't go and pick it up. And he literally looks at me, he's like (wondering why I didn't get his hat). I went and picked it up.
"So like, honestly that's where I first noticed it. Yeah, I think I look better in a visor than in a hat. I'm losing my hair a little bit, at least up front. But it goes back to Florida."
Schottenheimer's visor - which he sometimes flips backwards while working a practice - is now a symbol of his coaching identity ... blending old school influence with a fresh approach.
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If the Cowboys keep buying into his "Visor Vision,'' they could see their way to a successful season.
Related: Rival NFL Coaches Reveal View On Cowboys Schotty Hire
Related: Inside Why Jerry Jones Predicts Cowboys Can Win NFC East
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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