On this episode of East Texas Sports Now, new Mineola Yellowjackets athletic director and head football coach Cody Moore joins the show to discuss his first few months in Mineola and his vision for the future of the football program.
Moore reflects on being hired in February after spending the previous two seasons as offensive coordinator at Rockwall-Heath. He explains why the opportunity to lead Mineola was a blessing, what has stood out about the Yellowjacket community, and how the support from the administration, coaches, players, and families has made the transition a positive one.
The conversation also looks at Moore’s coaching journey, including opening the football program at Denton Braswell in 2016 and building it from an 0-10 first season into a district championship team that played at AT&T Stadium. Moore shares the influence of longtime mentor Rodney Webb, why he chose to reunite with Webb at Rockwall-Heath, and how those experiences helped prepare him for another head coaching opportunity.
Moore discusses the adjustment from coaching at the 5A and 6A levels to leading a 3A East Texas program, including smaller roster numbers, multi-sport athletes, community involvement, and the importance of developing players in every part of the athletic department. He also breaks down Mineola’s coaching staff, led by defensive coordinator and assistant athletic director Jason Johnson, and explains why finding great role models for student-athletes was a top priority.
Looking ahead, Moore previews a difficult district that includes Malakoff, Winnsboro, Mount Vernon, Rains, Eustace, and Commerce. He discusses the strong coaching across the district, Mineola’s buy-in throughout the offseason, and his goal of laying a lasting foundation while giving the Yellowjackets a chance to compete in every game this season.
Also in this episode, the show discusses the Dallas Cowboys’ contract extension for Quinnen Williams, the team’s defensive improvements under new coordinator Christian Parker, and professional baseball milestones for Bullard’s Hagen Smith and Canton’s Ace Reese.
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On this episode of East Texas Sports Now, Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyler Booker talks about entering his second NFL season with more confidence, a stronger routine, and a bigger leadership role.
Booker discusses being named to the Cowboys’ leadership council in just his second year, explaining what it means to earn the trust of teammates and coaches while continuing to lead by example. He reflects on his background as a captain at both IMG Academy and Alabama, and why he takes pride in bringing that same accountability to Dallas.
The conversation also explores the growth and continuity of the Cowboys offensive line. Booker talks about working alongside Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Guyton, and Terence Steele, building chemistry through offseason workouts and time away from the facility, and why offensive line play requires trust, communication, and experience together.
Booker also shares how going against elite defensive tackles such as Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark during training camp helps sharpen the entire offense. He explains how facing that level of talent every day can prepare the Cowboys for the physical challenges they will see throughout the NFL season.
The former Alabama standout discusses his personal goals for the year, including improving consistency, footwork, technique, and eliminating the “rookie mistakes” from his first season. He also talks about Dak Prescott setting a championship standard, the Cowboys’ shared Super Bowl goal, and why the team believes it has the talent and mindset to compete at the highest level.
Plus, Booker gives a lighter look at the offensive line’s offseason bond, including a Cabo trip with teammates, dinners with Dak Prescott, and an unexpected discussion about Love Island.
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