Danny Amendola paid tribute to Mike Leach with a touching routine on Dancing with the Stars

Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola poses for a photo during the New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction Ceremony for Tom Brady Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola poses for a photo during the New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction Ceremony for Tom Brady Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Paying homage to his late college coach, former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola was a big winner on Tuesday night's latest Dancing with the Stars.

Amendola and his dance partner, Witney Carson, performed a routine in honor of former college football coach Mike Leach.

Amendola played for Leach at Texas Tech, and it's evident he wanted to make his former coach proud with this well-received dance routine.

"He told us to dream, that we could pay through hard work and dedication," Amendola said on the broadcast about Leach. "Being a coach is a very selfless job, and I miss him dearly... This one's for him."

To make it even cooler, Amendola stayed in the competition for another week with this touching tribute.

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