NFL  > Dallas Cowboys  > R.I.P. - Coach Joe
April 5, 2012, 01:30 PM
Just heard the sad news that Joe Avezzano passed away today.
April 5, 2012  01:38 PM ET

I always liked him. I know he did a lot of clinics to teach women about football. He'll definitely be missed. I hope JJ does something good in remembrance of Coach Joe.

April 5, 2012  01:39 PM ET

who was he ?

April 5, 2012  01:43 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

who was he ?

Back in the day when the Cowboys were winning Super Bowls in the early 90's, he was the special teams coach.

April 5, 2012  01:47 PM ET

:-( He was with the Raiders for a few years. Also coached at Oregon State.

RIP

April 5, 2012  01:56 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

Back in the day when the Cowboys were winning Super Bowls in the early 90's, he was the special teams coach.

ok,....i was going to say ''special-teams'' coach,......he was the silver-haired italian gentleman running-up and down the sidelines during [punts/k-o's/f-g's].

April 5, 2012  02:00 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

ok,....i was going to say ''special-teams'' coach,......he was the silver-haired italian gentleman running-up and down the sidelines during [punts/k-o's/f-g's].

Ironically he died of a heart attack in Milan, Italy.

April 5, 2012  02:11 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Ironically he died of a heart attack in Milan, Italy.

how old ?.......R.I.P. = pisano !

April 5, 2012  02:20 PM ET

I remember him. He sort of had long gray hair and always appeared excited on the sidelines when one of his players made a great play.

April 5, 2012  04:39 PM ET
QUOTE(#8):

I remember him. He sort of had long gray hair and always appeared excited on the sidelines when one of his players made a great play.

The man was highly thought of around the NFL for his passion and dedication to the game. We need more coaches like him instead of bozos like Greg Williams and Sean Payton.

April 5, 2012  05:31 PM ET

He was one of the genuine "good guys" around here... a class act beyond the football field. As TxHeat noted - he had clinics for women explaining the game. He was honest to a fault. He was hilarious with stories... and he LOVED country music.

We Cowboys fans have had a few favorites over the years and he was one of them.

April 5, 2012  07:35 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

He was one of the genuine "good guys" around here... a class act beyond the football field. As TxHeat noted - he had clinics for women explaining the game. He was honest to a fault. He was hilarious with stories... and he LOVED country music. We Cowboys fans have had a few favorites over the years and he was one of them.

I recall him up and down the sidelines, ranting, his long gray hair parted down the middle bouncing up and down as he shouted expletives. Great personality and coach. Sorry to see him pass so soon. Gotta take care of your health and see the Doc.

April 5, 2012  07:41 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

how old ?.......R.I.P. = pisano !

OMG - your avatar. HILARIOUS!!

April 5, 2012  07:43 PM ET
QUOTE(#12):

OMG - your avatar. HILARIOUS!!

where my hubby ?........he ain't been home fer three nites !

April 5, 2012  07:44 PM ET

<-----ya see mee tex ?........i'm ~skyping~ yu ??!

April 5, 2012  08:07 PM ET

<-------where iz ya ?........yu nude ?

April 5, 2012  08:49 PM ET
QUOTE(#15):

<-------where iz ya ?........yu nude ?

I think you just found the cure for ****. LOL!! But hey..as long as little Joe is good with that face..happy days to both of ya.

April 5, 2012  09:32 PM ET
QUOTE(#10):

He was one of the genuine "good guys" around here... a class act beyond the football field. As TxHeat noted - he had clinics for women explaining the game. He was honest to a fault. He was hilarious with stories... and he LOVED country music. We Cowboys fans have had a few favorites over the years and he was one of them.

Yes Otis, he was a very unique individual that was very competitive but also very likeable and was appreciative of Cowboys fans. He is gone but not forgotten.

April 5, 2012  11:52 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

I think you just found the cure for ****. LOL!! But hey..as long as little Joe is good with that face..happy days to both of ya.

he he he,.......we both ''two-bag-it''.......we each wear a bag to bed [over our face] !

April 5, 2012  11:53 PM ET

<-----anybody seen my tooth ?

 
April 6, 2012  06:57 AM ET

<-------nevah-mind,.....i found-it !

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