The INSIDER - Fall 2020

Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Ellis Joins Texas College

Texas College has named former Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis as the Steers’ Head Football Coach. Ellis brings a wealth of experience as both a player and coach in the NFL. Coach Ellis played for the Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders throughout his 12-year career in the NFL; 10 of those years Ellis served as the team captain for both the Cowboys and Raiders. Recently, he was also named among Cowboys Top 60 All-Time Greatest Players, coming in at #36. Coach Ellis’ leadership experience extends beyond the gridiron, serving as founder and CEO of Play Now Enterprise, a multi-media production company responsible for the film Carter High, and impactful plays such as Juneteenth and Watchnight. “We are excited for Greg Ellis to join Texas College as the Head Football Coach. His professional experiences and philosophies as a player, coach, as well as civic leader, mirror that which our athletic programs are built upon,” noted Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, President. “His commitment to ensuring student-athletes not only develop physically, but also intellectually aligns with Texas College’s mission. We anticipate Coach Ellis’ leadership to greatly benefit our program in a multitude of ways, including student success and graduation matriculation.”

Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Ellis named Head Football Coach.

Though the Steers did not participate in football this fall, Texas College has maintained the program and will field a team for intercollegiate competition next season with Coach Ellis at the reigns. With the College’s transition to entirely online instruction for Fall 2020, football and other fall sports maintained preparation, training and regular meetings through a virtual experience. “I am excited about the opportunity to be the Head Football Coach of Texas College. Since we are not able to play any games this year, we will maximize our virtual capabilities to the fullest,” commented Coach Ellis. “I am looking forward to working with all the young men and meeting their families. We have a lot of work ahead of us; nevertheless, we are ready for the challenge to be successful on and off the field. Last, but certainly not least, I thank Dr. Fennell and his staff for entrusting me with this task.” A lot of work, indeed; however, Coach Ellis has hit the ground running. With a comprehensive virtual training regimen for the current Steers, as well as concerted recruitment efforts for the future, the upcoming season is shaping up as one not to be missed. Moreover, in addition to Ellis’ coaching duties, he was also appointed to serve as Texas College’s Athletic Director this December.

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The INSIDER │ Volume 15 │ Fall 2020