No. 73 for Neb. Fred Pollack puts head lock on Texas A&M; player no.48 Rich Coady as Neb. no.30 Ahman Green hurdles over the players. Texas A&M; player no. 9 Dat Nguyen closes in for the tackle. Photo By Kin Man Hui less
No. 73 for Neb. Fred Pollack puts head lock on Texas A&M; player no.48 Rich Coady as Neb. no.30 Ahman Green hurdles over the players. Texas A&M; player no. 9 Dat Nguyen closes in for the tackle. Photo By Kin Man ... more
31 Aug 1998: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #9 of the Texas A&M; Aggies in action during the Kickoff Classic game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seminoles defeated the Aggies 23-14. Mandatory Credit: R less
31 Aug 1998: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #9 of the Texas A&M; Aggies in action during the Kickoff Classic game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Seminoles ... more
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IRVING, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates while facing the Chicago Bears on November 25, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dat Nguyen less
IRVING, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates while facing the Chicago Bears on November 25, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ... more
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SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 11: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sideline in the game with the San Diego Chargers on September 11, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Cowboys won 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) less
SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 11: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys on the sideline in the game with the San Diego Chargers on September 11, 2005 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The ... more
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SPORTS Griffin 8-20-98 Texas A&M; star linebacker Dat Nguyen's jersey hangs by the entrance to his parents restaurant named in his honor - Hu-Dat Restuarant. The busines in located in his hometown of Fulton, Texas. jerry lara/staff less
SPORTS Griffin 8-20-98 Texas A&M; star linebacker Dat Nguyen's jersey hangs by the entrance to his parents restaurant named in his honor - Hu-Dat Restuarant. The busines in located in his hometown of Fulton, ... more
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Texas A&M;'s Dat Nguyen clinches his fist as he kneels down for a moment during the Aggies overtime win in St. Louis Saturday afternoon. staff photo by Delcia Lopez
Texas A&M;'s Dat Nguyen clinches his fist as he kneels down for a moment during the Aggies overtime win in St. Louis Saturday afternoon. staff photo by Delcia Lopez
Texas Aggie #9 Dat Nguyen sits on the bench 3rd quarter as the Aggies fall behind 24-7 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Texas Aggie #9 Dat Nguyen sits on the bench 3rd quarter as the Aggies fall behind 24-7 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Texas A&M; defensive and defensive captain Dat Nguyen unit look up to the replay screen in shock after falling behind in the 1st quarter to the Ohio State Buckeyes. staff photo byvDelcia Lopez
Texas A&M; defensive and defensive captain Dat Nguyen unit look up to the replay screen in shock after falling behind in the 1st quarter to the Ohio State Buckeyes. staff photo byvDelcia Lopez
SPTS/DAILY/Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie #90 Dat Nguyen takes a breather during morning practice at Midwestern State University Tuesday July 27, 1999 in Wichita Falls, Texas. staff photo by Delcia Lopez less
SPTS/DAILY/Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie #90 Dat Nguyen takes a breather during morning practice at Midwestern State University Tuesday July 27, 1999 in Wichita Falls, Texas. staff photo by Delcia ... more
SPTS/DAILY/Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie Dat Nguyen signs autographs after Cowboy practice Tuesday morning July 27, 1999 at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. staff photo by Delcia Lopez less
SPTS/DAILY/Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie Dat Nguyen signs autographs after Cowboy practice Tuesday morning July 27, 1999 at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. staff photo by Delcia ... more
14 Nov 1998: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #9 of the Texas A&M; Aggies gestures during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 17-14.
14 Nov 1998: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #9 of the Texas A&M; Aggies gestures during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 17-14.
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SPORTS/DAILY & ADVANCE -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Rockport native Dat Nguyen takes a break from drills Friday afternoon April 28, 2000 during the first day of a three-day mini-camp at the Cowboys' Valley Ranch training facility in Irving. less
SPORTS/DAILY & ADVANCE -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Rockport native Dat Nguyen takes a break from drills Friday afternoon April 28, 2000 during the first day of a three-day mini-camp at the Cowboys' Valley ... more
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SPORTS/DAILY & ADVANCE -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Rockport native Dat Nguyen runs drills Friday afternoon April 28, 2000 during the first day of a three-day mini-camp at the Cowboys' Valley Ranch training facility in Irving. less
SPORTS/DAILY & ADVANCE -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker and Rockport native Dat Nguyen runs drills Friday afternoon April 28, 2000 during the first day of a three-day mini-camp at the Cowboys' Valley Ranch ... more
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SPTS/FOR SUNDAY/ Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie #90 Dat Nguyen waits for the persuit of a defender during practice at Midwestern State University July 29, 1999. staff photo by Delcia Lopez
SPTS/FOR SUNDAY/ Cowboy Camp 99: Dallas Cowboy rookie #90 Dat Nguyen waits for the persuit of a defender during practice at Midwestern State University July 29, 1999. staff photo by Delcia Lopez
SPORTS Ex Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen instructs Ola Dagunduro on some special teams coverage at practice. DALLAS COWBOYS TRAINING CAMP AT THE ALAMODOME FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007 TOM REEL/STAFF
SPORTS Ex Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen instructs Ola Dagunduro on some special teams coverage at practice. DALLAS COWBOYS TRAINING CAMP AT THE ALAMODOME FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007 TOM REEL/STAFF
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FOR SPORTS DAILY - Cowboys Dat Nguyen(59) brings down the Rams Trent Green(10) during the first half. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF
FOR SPORTS DAILY - Cowboys Dat Nguyen(59) brings down the Rams Trent Green(10) during the first half. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF
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SPORTS/ADVANCE -- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen wears a bandage on his chin during training camp in Wichita Falls.
SPORTS/ADVANCE -- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen wears a bandage on his chin during training camp in Wichita Falls.
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FILE--Dat Nguyen, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, puts on his helmet during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars September 1999. Nguyen, who at 5-foot-11, 231 pounds isn't the prototype for a linebacker, became the first Vietnamese-American to play in the NFL last season. Dallas drafted him in the third round following an All-American career at Texas A&M.; (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Huy Nguyen, File) less
FILE--Dat Nguyen, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, puts on his helmet during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars September 1999. Nguyen, who at 5-foot-11, 231 pounds isn't the prototype for a ... more
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FILE -- After a 26-18 win over the New York Giants, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, congratulates Dat Nguyen, Jan. 2, 2000, in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys advanced to the playoffs with the victory. Nguyen, the Cowboys' starting middle linebacker, has overcome long odds and constant critics who said he was too small to play in college much less the NFL. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Huy Nguyen, File) less
FILE -- After a 26-18 win over the New York Giants, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, congratulates Dat Nguyen, Jan. 2, 2000, in Irving, Texas. The Cowboys advanced to the playoffs with the victory. Nguyen, ... more
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FILE--Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) pursues Redskins kick returner Brian Mitchell during their game in Washington on Dec. 29, 1999. Nguyen has overcome long odds and constant critics who said he was too small to even play football, but there is nothing hard enough to even compare to what his parents did to bring their family from war-torn Vietnam. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Huy Nguyen, File) less
FILE--Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) pursues Redskins kick returner Brian Mitchell during their game in Washington on Dec. 29, 1999. Nguyen has overcome long odds and constant critics who said he ... more
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METRO/DAILY/STAFF PHOTO BY WILLIAM LUTHER --- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles Sunday morning July 22, 2001 after catching an interception during the first full practice session of the Cowboys' training camp at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. less
METRO/DAILY/STAFF PHOTO BY WILLIAM LUTHER --- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles Sunday morning July 22, 2001 after catching an interception during the first full practice session of the Cowboys' ... more
SPORTS - Head coach Wade Phillips jokes with assistant coach Dat Nguyen about Tank Johnson's straw hat during training camp Monday, July 28, 2008 in Oxnard, CA. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net
SPORTS - Head coach Wade Phillips jokes with assistant coach Dat Nguyen about Tank Johnson's straw hat during training camp Monday, July 28, 2008 in Oxnard, CA. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net
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SPORTS - is seen during training camp Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Oxnard, CA. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net
SPORTS - is seen during training camp Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in Oxnard, CA. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/msobhani@express-news.net
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball after a fourth quarter interception against the Cincinnati Bengals as Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick (80) gives chase Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Irving, Texas. Dallas won 23-6. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) less
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball after a fourth quarter interception against the Cincinnati Bengals as Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick (80) gives chase Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in ... more
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Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis, right, is stopped by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen, left, inside the 1-yard line, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Irving, Texas. Davis scored a touchdown on the next play. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less
Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis, right, is stopped by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen, left, inside the 1-yard line, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2000, in Irving, Texas. Davis scored a touchdown on the ... more
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball after a fourth quarter interception against the Cincinnati Bengals as Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick (80) gives chase Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in Irving, Texas. Dallas won 23-6. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) less
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball after a fourth quarter interception against the Cincinnati Bengals as Bengals wide receiver Peter Warrick (80) gives chase Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000, in ... more
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen sets on defense against the Philadelphia Eagles November 14, 2005 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 21 - 20. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) less
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen sets on defense against the Philadelphia Eagles November 14, 2005 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 21 - 20. (Photo by Al ... more
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FOR SPORTS - Dallas Cowboys' linebacker Jason Williams (left) works with assistant linebackers coach Dat Nguyen during morning practice Saturday Aug. 8, 2009 at the Alamodome. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) less
FOR SPORTS - Dallas Cowboys' linebacker Jason Williams (left) works with assistant linebackers coach Dat Nguyen during morning practice Saturday Aug. 8, 2009 at the Alamodome. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ... more
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Linebacker Bradie James (right) listens to linebacker coach Dat Nguyen (left) at practice in the Alamodome Sunday. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net
Linebacker Bradie James (right) listens to linebacker coach Dat Nguyen (left) at practice in the Alamodome Sunday. JOHN DAVENPORT/jdavenport@express-news.net
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Assistant coach Dat Nguyen (left) guides defensive players during the last practice at the Cowboys Training Camp at the Alamodome on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net
Assistant coach Dat Nguyen (left) guides defensive players during the last practice at the Cowboys Training Camp at the Alamodome on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net
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Former Texas A&M; linebacker Dat Nguyen leads drills Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in College Station, Texas, on the first day of spring football practice. Nguyen is the new inside linebackers coach. (AP Photo/Bryan College Station Eagle, Stuart Villanueva) less
Former Texas A&M; linebacker Dat Nguyen leads drills Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in College Station, Texas, on the first day of spring football practice. Nguyen is the new inside linebackers coach. (AP Photo/Bryan ... more
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FOR SPORTS COWBOYS PRACTICE 7/27/03 Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen concentrates during practice Sunday afternoon at the Alamodome on July 27, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF )
FOR SPORTS COWBOYS PRACTICE 7/27/03 Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen concentrates during practice Sunday afternoon at the Alamodome on July 27, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF )
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SPORTS DALLAS COWBOYS PRACTICE 8/12/03 Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen reacts during practice at the Alamodome on Tuesday, August 12, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF )
SPORTS DALLAS COWBOYS PRACTICE 8/12/03 Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen reacts during practice at the Alamodome on Tuesday, August 12, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF )
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SPORTS- Darren Woodson intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta's Brian Finneran (86) as Dat Nguyen gives chase in the first half Sunday, September 7, 2003 at Texas Stadium in Irving. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF
SPORTS- Darren Woodson intercepts a pass intended for Atlanta's Brian Finneran (86) as Dat Nguyen gives chase in the first half Sunday, September 7, 2003 at Texas Stadium in Irving. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF
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SPORTS -Cowboys Al Singleton (51) and Dat Nguyen (59) take down James Darling of the Cardinals in the second quarter for a loose. KEVIN GEIL/STAFF
SPORTS -Cowboys Al Singleton (51) and Dat Nguyen (59) take down James Darling of the Cardinals in the second quarter for a loose. KEVIN GEIL/STAFF
SPORTS - Cowboys coach Bill Parcells celebrates with players and coaches as the clock runs down in the second half Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Texas Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 23-21. AT left is Dat Nguyen (59). BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF less
SPORTS - Cowboys coach Bill Parcells celebrates with players and coaches as the clock runs down in the second half Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Texas Stadium. The Cowboys beat the Eagles 23-21. AT left is Dat ... more
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SPORTS - Donovan McNabb is tackled by Dat Nguyen (not pictured) on a first down run as Greg Ellis (98) moves in on the play in the first half Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Texas Stadium. Officials ruled the ball came out of McNabb's hand on contact with the ground, thereby ruling it not a fumble. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF less
SPORTS - Donovan McNabb is tackled by Dat Nguyen (not pictured) on a first down run as Greg Ellis (98) moves in on the play in the first half Sunday, October 12, 2003 at Texas Stadium. Officials ruled the ... more
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SPORTS - Cowboys Roy Williams and Dat Nguyen celebrate after Williams sacked Redskins QB Patrick Ramsey for -9 yards during 2nd quarter NFL action at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. Ramsey appeared hurt but he returned to the game. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF less
SPORTS - Cowboys Roy Williams and Dat Nguyen celebrate after Williams sacked Redskins QB Patrick Ramsey for -9 yards during 2nd quarter NFL action at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. Ramsey appeared hurt ... more
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LB Dat Nguyen of the Dallas Cowboys during the Atlanta Falcons 27-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX on 09/07/2003. ©James D. Smith
LB Dat Nguyen of the Dallas Cowboys during the Atlanta Falcons 27-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium in Irving, TX on 09/07/2003. ©James D. Smith
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SPORTS DALLAS COWBOYS CAROLINA PANTHERS 11/23/03 Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen, right, brings down Carolina Panthers Stephen Davis during the second half at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) less
SPORTS DALLAS COWBOYS CAROLINA PANTHERS 11/23/03 Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen, right, brings down Carolina Panthers Stephen Davis during the second half at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003. ( JERRY LARA ... more
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SPORTS - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen prepares for action against Miami at Texas Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2003. BILLY CALZADA
SPORTS - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen prepares for action against Miami at Texas Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2003. BILLY CALZADA
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SPORTS - Cowboys' Dat Nguyen (59) and Darren Woodson (28) collapse on New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) in the first half at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on Sunday, December 21, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/staff)
SPORTS - Cowboys' Dat Nguyen (59) and Darren Woodson (28) collapse on New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) in the first half at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on Sunday, December 21, 2003. (Kin Man Hui/staff)
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) sits on the bench near the end of the Cowboys New Orleans Saints game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in New Orleans. The Cowboys lost to the Saints, 13-7. (AP Photo/John David mercer) less
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) sits on the bench near the end of the Cowboys New Orleans Saints game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in New Orleans. The Cowboys lost to the Saints, 13-7. (AP Photo/John David ... more
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METRO/DAILY/STAFF PHOTO BY WILLIAM LUTHER --- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles Sunday morning July 22, 2001 after catching an interception during the first full practice session of the Cowboys' training camp at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. less
METRO/DAILY/STAFF PHOTO BY WILLIAM LUTHER --- Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles Sunday morning July 22, 2001 after catching an interception during the first full practice session of the Cowboys' ... more
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SPORTS --- The Cowboys' Dat Nguyen tackles the Carolina Panthers' Stephen Davis Saturday night Jan. 3, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium during the first half of their wildcard match-up. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
SPORTS --- The Cowboys' Dat Nguyen tackles the Carolina Panthers' Stephen Davis Saturday night Jan. 3, 2003 at Ericsson Stadium during the first half of their wildcard match-up. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
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Cowboys LB Dat Nguyen stops Cleveland RB William Green Sunday, September 19, 2004. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF
Cowboys LB Dat Nguyen stops Cleveland RB William Green Sunday, September 19, 2004. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF
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Dallas Dat Nguyen celebrates after intercepting the ball against Cleveland Sunday, September 19, 2004. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF
Dallas Dat Nguyen celebrates after intercepting the ball against Cleveland Sunday, September 19, 2004. GLORIA FERNIZ/STAFF
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FOR SPORTS - Giants' Tiki Barber runs around Cowboys' Dat Nguyen Sunday Oct. 10, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Tx. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF
FOR SPORTS - Giants' Tiki Barber runs around Cowboys' Dat Nguyen Sunday Oct. 10, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Tx. PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF
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FOR SPORTS - Cowboys' Dat Nguyen sits dejected on the bench near the end of the game with the Saints' Sunday Dec. 12, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Saints went on to win 27-13.PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/STAFF less
FOR SPORTS - Cowboys' Dat Nguyen sits dejected on the bench near the end of the game with the Saints' Sunday Dec. 12, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Saints went on to win 27-13.PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ... more
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SPTS/DAILY/ Dallas vs Tampa Bay: Dallas defenders Dat Nguyen (59) and George Teague (31) zero in on Tampa Bus receiver Keyshawn Johnson (19) Sunday Sept.9, 2001 at Texas Stadium. STAFF PHOTO BY DELCIA LOPEZ
SPTS/DAILY/ Dallas vs Tampa Bay: Dallas defenders Dat Nguyen (59) and George Teague (31) zero in on Tampa Bus receiver Keyshawn Johnson (19) Sunday Sept.9, 2001 at Texas Stadium. STAFF PHOTO BY DELCIA LOPEZ
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball 19 yards after intercepting a third-quarter pass by Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. In the background is Browns wide receiver Andre Davis (87). (AP Photo/L.M. Otero) less
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen (59) returns the ball 19 yards after intercepting a third-quarter pass by Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Garcia in Irving, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. In the ... more
Travel Advance. Corpus dining. The bew Hu-Dat Noodle House on South Staples Drive is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Corpus Christi. The "Dat" refers to Dat Nguyen, linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. Photo by Rod Davis, staff. June 2005. less
Travel Advance. Corpus dining. The bew Hu-Dat Noodle House on South Staples Drive is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Corpus Christi. The "Dat" refers to Dat Nguyen, linebacker for the Dallas ... more
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SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Dguyen makes a face while stretching Sunday afternoon July 31, 2005 during the second day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Dguyen makes a face while stretching Sunday afternoon July 31, 2005 during the second day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
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SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys safety Justin Beriault, left, stands with linebacker Dat Nguyen Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less
SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys safety Justin Beriault, left, stands with linebacker Dat Nguyen Monday afternoon Aug. 1, 2005 during the third day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM ... more
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SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles as he watches a play from the sidelines Thursday afternoon Aug. 4, 2005 during the sixth day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF) less
SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen smiles as he watches a play from the sidelines Thursday afternoon Aug. 4, 2005 during the sixth day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM ... more
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SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen signs autographs for fans Friday afternoon Aug. 5, 2005 during the seventh day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
SPORTS ---- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dat Nguyen signs autographs for fans Friday afternoon Aug. 5, 2005 during the seventh day of training camp in Oxnard, Calif. (WILLIAM LUTHER/STAFF)
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Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen (59) intercepts the football in front of Houston Texans tight end Matt Murphy (81) as Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) tackles Murphy in the second quarter of their pre-season game in Irving, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less
Dallas Cowboys Dat Nguyen (59) intercepts the football in front of Houston Texans tight end Matt Murphy (81) as Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams (31) tackles Murphy in the second quarter of their pre-season ... more
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IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 5: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sideline in a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Texas Stadium on October 5, 2003 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less
IRVING, TX - OCTOBER 5: Linebacker Dat Nguyen #59 of the Dallas Cowboys watches from the sideline in a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Texas Stadium on October 5, 2003 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by ... more
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SPORTS - Cowboys Dat Nguyen (59) puts a hard hit on Washington Redskins' Santana Moss (89) in the first half of play at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. (Kin Man Hui/staff)
SPORTS - Cowboys Dat Nguyen (59) puts a hard hit on Washington Redskins' Santana Moss (89) in the first half of play at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. (Kin Man Hui/staff)
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FOR SPORTS - Aggies Dat Nguyen(9) and Phillip Meyers(51) bring down Nebraska's Scott Frost(7) at the Alamodome.
FOR SPORTS - Aggies Dat Nguyen(9) and Phillip Meyers(51) bring down Nebraska's Scott Frost(7) at the Alamodome.
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M tackling legend Dat Nguyen said Thursday that there is “no chance” he’ll be a part of A&M’s new staff, and already has cleaned out his locker in the Bright building.
Nguyen is the school’s all-time tackle leader and the 1998 Lombardi Award winner who spent the better part of last decade with the Dallas Cowboys, both as a player and assistant. Nguyen has spent the past two seasons as A&M’s inside linebackers coach under Mike Sherman, who was fired on Dec. 1.
Also, Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is in College Station and visiting with new head coach Kevin Sumlin, according to multiple reports. An Ohio native, Narduzzi has spent the past five seasons with the Spartans. The Aggies, 7-6 following their Meineke Bowl victory over Northwestern on Saturday, are entering the Southeastern Conference this summer.
