The Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, is Texas through and through. To folks back home, he’s not just Dan—he’s their Daniel Campbell, repping the Lone Star State like a champ. Back in the day, he was coaching tight ends with Scott Nady at Parish Episcopal—grinding and learning the game. Now he’s leading the Lions to an impressive 13-win season, and Nady is enthusiastically praising him, saying, ‘Yeah, that’s my guy!’

From his humble beginnings in Glen Rose, Texas, to becoming an NFL powerhouse, Dan’s journey is nothing short of incredible. His rise is proof that his coaching philosophy isn’t just a vibe—it’s a whole way of life.

Scott Nady isn’t shy about calling Dan a Texas legend. From their days coaching together to Dan’s stellar success on the big stage, his story is inspiring. As Nady summed it up perfectly on X, this Glen Rose guy has made Texas proud and taken the NFL by storm. “In 2009 Dan Campbell coached tight ends on my staff. He’s one of the best human beings you ever want to be around. None of this is surprising to me. It’s safe to say he’s done OK for himself since his time as a coach in Texas high school football! LOL.” 

It’s hard not to be excited about Dan Campbell. Scott Nady has every reason to be hyped. After all, Campbell just made history with the Lions by securing their 13th victory of the 2024 season on Sunday. And it’s not just any victory. Detroit broke their own franchise record for the most wins in a single season.

Campbell’s coaching abilities are truly exceptional, as his team is performing exceptionally well. Nady’s sense of pride is completely justified. Campbell is revolutionizing the Lions’ story, taking them from a place of struggle to one of success.

Furthermore, Dan Campbell fully understands that the journey is far from finished. He boldly proclaims, “Because you know what we gotta do next week? We gotta win, man. We gotta win.” With their recent triumph over the Bears, the Lions now stand at an impressive 13-2. They have two more games ahead of them, offering an opportunity to elevate their record further. Given Campbell’s excellent work with Scott Nady, why wouldn’t he desperately want a win?

It’s Scott Nady, folks!

What would prevent Scott Nady from being proud of his football roots? This man single-handedly built Parish Episcopal’s program in Dallas, Texas, from scratch, taking charge for an impressive 13 years. Now he’s the senior assistant coach at SMU, focusing on player development and recruiting in the Dallas area. Well, Nady didn’t just coach. He even dominated the field, leading Parish to state championships in both 2010 and 2014.

Before his time at Parish, Nady joined forces with Dan Calcagno at San Leandro High School in California, where together they transformed the program into a powerhouse, ending four seasons with an astonishing record of 48-4.

But Nady’s journey in football began long before he became a coach. During his time at the University of California-Berkeley, he made a significant impact on the field, contributing to the Golden Bears’ appearances in the Copper Bowl, Alamo Bowl, and Citrus Bowl. Working alongside legends like Dan Calcagno, Scott Nady proves why he’s one of the most clutch coaches out there. His story? Totally inspiring.