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I'm guessing you either didn't pay attention to the Shula era, or you are 15. Mike Shula didn't inherit the best of circumstances and his background wasn't the best for coaching in college.

I'm 61 and the only time in my life I ever saw Alabama give up was under Mike Shulas watch. He was a coward and his teams saw that. They privately questioned his decisions and leadership. He was a players coach like Miles but he didn't have the backbone to be the headcoach at Alabama. I don't think Miles is sharp enough be the best and the top recruits want to be the best. If they sense their coach isn't the best that's when the real trouble begins. Bobby Hebert was right to question Miles decisions. I think the kids know that.

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Posted by Broyota2

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Posted on 1/11/12 at 2:13 am to ketchupmoney

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Posted by CapstoneGrad06

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Posted on 1/11/12 at 2:17 am to ketchupmoney

He was a professional football-lifer plugged into a bad situation in May of 2003. Not that ideal spot. He coached like a NFL coach too. That was his fall. Not to mention recruiting for the first time and inheriting a depleted roster. He in no way compares to Les Miles.

And before you call me a Shula apologist, and accuse me of one of those fans wanting him back for a fifth season, I wanted him fired too. However, I know why he failed. He was set up for failure with what he brought to the table (and no, not in a conspiratorial way).

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