ESPN: Jimmy Johnson to Join Cast of Survivor: Nicaragua

Originally Published: Jul 21, 2010 11:21 AM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

Former Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma State University coach Jimmy Johnson will join the cast of Survivor: Nicaragua, according to an ESPN report.

A source with the network said the 67-year-old will join the reality program, which is typically filmed in exotic locations.

Read an article about Johnson's rumored reality T.V. stint.

When contacted for comment, CBS would not confirm Johnson’s participation in the show.

The Texas native served as Oklahoma State head coach from 1979-83 before moving on to the NFL.

Johnson won two Super Bowl titles in the 1990’s with the Cowboys. He also spent time as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Between the two franchises, Johnson amassed 80 wins, 49th-best on the league's all-time win list.