Pro career:
Campo became the fifth head coach in Cowboys history on January 26, 2000, after 11 seasons as an assistant with the club. In his two seasons at the helm, the club posted a 10-22 record. Campo has participated in three Super Bowls, four NFC Championship Games, and won six division titles. He joined four NFL head coaches who have been a part of three or more Super Bowl titles in their coaching careers. That group includes Mike Shanahan, Bill Belichick and Mike Holmgren. From 1995-99, Campo directed the Dallas defense. Prior to that, Campo served as the Cowboys’ secondary coach (1991-94) and was a defensive assistant (1989-1990). Career record: 10-22.

Background:
Campo was a defensive back at Central Connecticut State from 1967-1970 and twice earned All-East honors at shortstop. He began his coaching career at Central Connecticut State, coaching linebackers (1971-72). He then moved to Albany State (1973), Bridgeport (1974), Pittsburgh (1975), Washington State (1976), Boise State (1977-79), Oregon State (1980), Weber State (1981-82), Iowa State (1983), Syracuse (1984-86), and Miami (1987-88).

Personal:
Born in New London, Conn., on July 18, 1947. Was a standout at Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton, Conn. Dave and his wife, Kay, have six children—Angie, Eric, Becky, Tommy, Shelbie and Michael.

Assistant coaches

Joe Avezzano, special teams; born November 17, 1943, Yonkers, N.Y., lives in Irving, Texas. Guard Florida State 1961-65. Pro center Boston Patriots 1966. College coach: Florida State 1968, Iowa State 1969-1972, Pittsburgh 1973-76, Tennessee 1977-79, Oregon State 1980-84 (head coach), Texas 1985-88. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 1990.

Bill Bates, defensive nickel package-asst. special teams; born June 6, 1961, Knoxville, Tenn., lives in Plano, Texas. Defensive back Tennessee 1979-1982. Pro defensive back Dallas Cowboys 1983-1997. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 1998.

Wes Chandler, wide receivers; born August 22, 1956, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., lives in Grapevine, Tex. Wide receiver Florida 1974-77. Pro wide receiver New Orleans Saints 1978-1981, San Diego Chargers 1981-87, San Francisco 49ers 1988. College coach: Central Florida 1994-95. Pro coach: Orlando Thunder (NFL Europe) 1992, Rhein Fire (NFLE) 1995-97, Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) 1998, Berlin Thunder (NFLE) 1999 (head coach), joined Cowboys in 2000.

Bruce Coslet, offensive coordinator; born August 5, 1946, Oakdale, Calif., lives in Irving, Tex. Tight end Pacific 1965-67. Pro tight end Cincinnati Bengals 1969-1976. Pro coach: San Francisco 49ers 1980, Cincinnati Bengals 1981-89, 1994-2000 (head coach 1996-2000), New York Jets 1990-93 (head coach), joined Cowboys in 2002.

Gary Gibbs, linebackers; born August 13, 1952, Spring Branch, Tex., lives in Irving, Texas. Linebacker Oklahoma 1972-74. No pro playing experience. College coach: Oklahoma 1975-1994 (head coach 1989-1994), Georgia 2000, Louisiana State 2001. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 2002.

Galen Hall, running backs; born August 14, 1940, Altoona, Pa., lives in Irving, Tex. Quarterback Penn State 1958-1961. Pro quarterback Washington Redskins 1962, N.Y. Jets 1963. College coach: West Virginia 1964-65, Oklahoma 1966-1983, Florida (head coach) 1984-89. Pro coach: Orlando Thunder (World League) 1991-92 (head coach 1992), Charlotte Rage (Arena League) 1994 (head coach), Rhein Fire (NFLE) 1995-2000 (head coach), Orlando Rage (XFL) 2001 (head coach), joined Cowboys in 2002.

Steve Hoffman, kickers-quality control; born September 8, 1958, Camden, N.J., lives in Irving, Texas. Quarterback-running back-wide receiver Dickinson College 1979-1982. Pro punter Washington Federals (USFL) 1983. College coach: Miami 1985-87. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 1989.

Jim Jeffcoat, defensive ends; born April 1, 1961, Cliffwood, N.J., lives in Dallas. Defensive end Arizona State 1979-1982. Pro defensive end Dallas Cowboys 1983-1994, Buffalo Bills 1995-97. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 1998.

Joe Juraszek, strength and conditioning; born June 8, 1958, Chicago, lives in Coppell, Texas. Linebacker-defensive end New Mexico 1976-1980. No pro playing experience. College coach: Oklahoma 1981-86, 1993-96, Texas Tech 1987-1992. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 1997.

Andre Patterson, defensive tackles; born June 12, 1960, Camden, Ark., lives in Grapevine, Tex. Offensive lineman Contra Costa (Calif.) J.C. 1978-1980, Montana 1981. No pro playing experience. College coach: Montana 1982, Weber State 1988, Western Washington 1989, Cornell 1990, Washington State 1992-93, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo 1994-96 (head coach). Pro coach: New England Patriots 1997, Minnesota Vikings 1998-99, joined Cowboys in 2000.

Clancy Pendergast, secondary; born November 29, 1967, Phoenix, lives in Plano, Texas. No college or pro playing experience. College coach: Mississippi State 1991, Southern California 1992, Oklahoma 1993-94. Pro coach: Houston Oilers 1995, joined Cowboys in 1996.

Greg Seamon, tight ends-offensive quality control; born July 24, 1955, Bright, Ind., lives in Irving, Tex. Quarterback Franklin College 1973. No pro playing experience. College coach: Purdue 1981-82, Army 1983-84, Pacific 1985-86, Navy 1987-88, Akron 1991-94, Cincinnati 1995-98, Miami (Ohio) 1999-2000. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 2002.

Frank Verducci, offensive line; born March 17, 1957, Glen Ridge, N.J., lives in Irving, Tex. Tight end-fullback U.S. Merchant Marine Academy-Kings Point 1975. No pro playing experience. College coach: Colorado State 1980, Maryland 1981-83, Northern Illinois 1984, Iowa 1985-86, 1989-1998, Northwestern 1987-88. Pro coach: Cincinnati Bengals 1999-2001, joined Cowboys in 2002.

Wade Wilson, quarterbacks; born February 1, 1959, Commerce, Texas, lives in Coppell, Tex. Quarterback East Texas State 1977-1980. Pro quarterback Minnesota Vikings 1981-1991, Atlanta Falcons 1992, New Orleans Saints 1993-94, Dallas Cowboys 1995-97, Oakland Raiders 1998-99. Pro coach: Joined Cowboys in 2000.