Question: A lot of people don't know how much you like to be on stage singing in front of crowds. In Dallas, you used to sing at a lot of karaoke clubs. Do you still do that?
I enjoy music. I really don't have any hobbies, but I really enjoy going to Broadway musicals, singing a little bit and playing a little guitar. That's really what relaxes me. I do it once in a while. I enjoy it. I do like to be on stage. I think if I hadn't been in football, I probably would've attempted to be in some type of entertainment field because I enjoy the excitement and the lights.
Q: When's last time you performed?
[Laughing] I can't even remember. Maybe back in Dallas. I haven't been in a while.
Q: Did you learn any lessons from being the head coach of America's Team?
First of all, I was very blessed to have an opportunity to do that. I knew I had my hands full when I first took it because we were on the down slide talent-wise at that point. I think the big thing is I really felt at the end of the time when I finished, I made - in my mind - as good an attempt as I could, and it didn't work out. But when I left there, I really felt that the people that really knew football knew that there had been progress made. The next coach [Bill Parcells] came in, and he was able to kick it over the top [make the playoffs] for one year with our players. So we had made some progress, had some good players on the ballclub. The lesson I learned I think is to just do it the right way. If you do it the right way, whether you succeed or not, I think the end result is that people respect the effort that you gave.
Q: Are you still in the good graces of [Cowboys owner] Jerry Jones?
I'm still very good friends with Jerry Jones and the Cowboys organization.
Q: How special were the Super Bowl experiences for you in Dallas?
There's nothing like them, in my mind. To be a champion at something is hard. It doesn't happen to everybody. So to have an opportunity to play for a championship, that's exciting. I think the first one [1993] was probably the most exciting because we had come from 1-15 to a Super Bowl in four years. I'm standing on the sidelines and Garth Brooks is singing the national anthem and Marlee Matlin was signing it. Then all of a sudden, those jets hit and it was like ... there probably wasn't one person on that sideline that wasn't crying.
Q: In your opinion, what makes the NFL special to so many people?
When people watch Ernie Els or Tiger Woods win a tournament, an entire city is not necessarily energized. But when a team does something [there's the feeling that] this is our team, this is our signature that's going out in front of millions of people on Monday Night Football or whatever. I think that's what really makes it what it is. There are only 16 games in the NFL, whereas there are 165 games in MLB or 95 games in the NBA, or whatever the numbers are. So every game is important in the NFL. I think it's a microcosm of everybody's life. I know in Dallas, when we won, you could go downtown and there are people [Campo imitates someone strutting] walking around, feeling good. If you lost, it affected everybody, and I think that's what makes the NFL what it is. It's an exciting sport, and people relate to it.
Q: In Dallas, you were around a lot of great players. Who sticks out the most in your mind?
I'd say we were fortunate to be around the [tight end] Jay Novaceks and [receiver] Michael Irvins. Defensively, I'd have to say Charles Haley is one of the best pass rushers in the history of the game. Deion [Sanders] is the best cornerback to play the game, in my mind. He talked everybody into thinking he was the best, and he actually was the best. [Strong safety] Darren Woodson holds the record in Dallas for the most tackles. So we had a lot of really good players. [Former Cowboys safety] James Washington would kick me if I didn't mention him.
Q: With you being a former head coach, does Jack Del Rio ever come to you for advice?
I think that's one of the reasons I'm here. We've talked about some things. But as young as Jack is, I thought I would've had to talk to him more about things. But he's got a really good handle on everything. I've given him a little advice, but not as much as you'd think. What impresses me about Jack is he knows what he wants this team to be, and he's not going to deviate.
Q: Do you see yourself ever being a head coach again?
Only from an ego standpoint. I'm really enjoying what I'm doing now. As a position coach, you get closer to the players. If I had a strength - it's not X's and O's - it's developing relationships and developing a trust with the players. I enjoy that part of it. As an assistant coach, believe me, we feel as bad as a head coach feels when we lose. But we can just go back there [pointing towards the offices] and get back to work. We can move forward and start preparing for the next opponent. The hard part of being a head coach after a loss is you've got to do a radio show, TV and talk to reporters during the first few days of the week. It's Friday before you can get that sour taste out of your mouth. When I was a head coach, I hated to lose more than I wanted to win, and that's bad. A loss hurt more than a win made me feel good. But if I had the opportunity [to become a head coach again] I'd take a shot.
