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Has Mike Shula had anything to do with Alabama since 2006?
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:20 am
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:20 am
I know he’s been a QB coach in the NFL since leaving as head coach, so his job hasn’t brought him back to Tuscaloosa. Just curious if he’s been around the program at all, as it’s not uncommon for former players and former coaches to do so.
It’s also interesting how Shula and Saban’s careers have crossed, with Shula getting serious consideration to replace Saban in Miami. I remember daddy Don being really bent out of shape over Nick based on how he left Miami AND replaced his son in one fell swoop. I wonder if the animus of the father is shared by the son.
It’s also interesting how Shula and Saban’s careers have crossed, with Shula getting serious consideration to replace Saban in Miami. I remember daddy Don being really bent out of shape over Nick based on how he left Miami AND replaced his son in one fell swoop. I wonder if the animus of the father is shared by the son.
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Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:23 am to GarmischTiger
He was never really around the program that much before he became head coach. I am sure he is still upset about what happened, but he doesn't seem like a guy that holds a grudge. He handled the situation with class.
This post was edited on 12/1/11 at 7:24 am
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:27 am to GarmischTiger
He's still on the payroll I believe.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:36 am to GarmischTiger
Mike Shula handled the situation much better than his wife or his father. Mike has never been involved in the program except when he was the head coach.
Mike did a horrible job of whom he listened to. If he had listened to other people then he might still be our head coach.
Mike did a horrible job of whom he listened to. If he had listened to other people then he might still be our head coach.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:37 am to GarmischTiger
For a while he helped Saban win with his players.... 
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:41 am to GarmischTiger
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:47 am to Schwaaz
quote:I agree that he handled it well. His father showed his *ss - although I guess as Miami's charter and legendary coach he had earned the right to comment on the Miami portion of what went down. I have no idea what the wife did or said.
Mike Shula handled the situation much better than his wife or his father.
I was in language training in 2000 with a guy who was a walk-on at Alabama in the early/mid-80s and he had nothing but great things to say about Shula. Said he had a huge offensive and defensive mind as a player, and thought he'd end up being a head coach.
I like the guy, but Bama's a tough place to be a rookie head coach.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:50 am to GarmischTiger
No, he still mad and his dad even more so.
This post was edited on 12/1/11 at 7:51 am
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:53 am to GarmischTiger
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he had nothing but great things to say about Shula.
The players loved Shula because he wouldn't make then do what was necessary to succeed a the top level. He tried to treat them like adults and pro players. The players laughed at Shula calling him Mikey. The day Saban came into weight room he asked why there were TVs all over the room? They said that Mikey wanted the players to feel relaxed while working out. Saban said, take those damn things down today.
Shula is a great guy but not someone I would want to lead my organization or football program.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:57 am to GarmischTiger
Was talking about this with someone yesterday. I think the big thing for Saban is he got rid of the fast midgets and got big, strong athletes, who could still run just as fast.
I remember when Shula's daddy was all up in Saban's shite, along with Bob Baumhower, but that's all changed. I guess he wants to still be able to sell his wings. I also remember how Shula was on the sidelines. He looked like a waiter. That said, I hear he is a good qb coach. He's where he needs to be. I haven't seen him in years, but others have told me that he doesn't even acknowledge a lot of "people" who used to have contact with him in college.
I remember when Shula's daddy was all up in Saban's shite, along with Bob Baumhower, but that's all changed. I guess he wants to still be able to sell his wings. I also remember how Shula was on the sidelines. He looked like a waiter. That said, I hear he is a good qb coach. He's where he needs to be. I haven't seen him in years, but others have told me that he doesn't even acknowledge a lot of "people" who used to have contact with him in college.
This post was edited on 12/1/11 at 7:58 am
Posted on 12/1/11 at 7:57 am to alabamabuckeye
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still on payroll
Will collect his last paycheck on Dec 15th.
Originally scheduled to receive approx $66k/month for 5 yrs, but that amount is lessened by whatever he earns elsewhere. He earned $200k w/ Jags, so Bama was on the hook for $600k/yr, or $50k/mo, while he was at Jax. Not sure what Panthers pay him, but that comes off the $800k annually he is owed by Bama.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 8:01 am to GarmischTiger
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with Shula getting serious consideration to replace Saban in Miami
Not really.....Huizenga was humoring Don Shula out of respect for his past accomplishments but there was never any serious consideration by the Dolphins to hire a college coach that had just been fired and really had no track record at the college level.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 8:36 am to GarmischTiger
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It’s also interesting how Shula and Saban’s careers have crossed, with Shula getting serious consideration to replace Saban in Miami.
Bwahahahahahaha....
Posted on 12/1/11 at 8:54 am to DvlsAdvocat
He got two interviews - this is not serious consideration?
ETA:
From ESPN, January 17, 2007
Perhaps signaling that the team is moving toward a resolution in its search for a new head coach, Miami Dolphins officials met on Wednesday night for a second time with San Diego offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, the latest and possibly final candidate to be granted a follow-up interview.
Because of poor weather, Cameron's flight into South Florida was delayed for several hours, but he was scheduled to dine with general manager Randy Mueller, and the interview was to carry over into Thursday. In recent days, Dolphins officials conducted a second-round of interviews with former Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora, former Alabama coach Mike Shula and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey.
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ETA:
From ESPN, January 17, 2007
Perhaps signaling that the team is moving toward a resolution in its search for a new head coach, Miami Dolphins officials met on Wednesday night for a second time with San Diego offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, the latest and possibly final candidate to be granted a follow-up interview.
Because of poor weather, Cameron's flight into South Florida was delayed for several hours, but he was scheduled to dine with general manager Randy Mueller, and the interview was to carry over into Thursday. In recent days, Dolphins officials conducted a second-round of interviews with former Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora, former Alabama coach Mike Shula and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey.
Full Article
This post was edited on 12/1/11 at 8:58 am
Posted on 12/1/11 at 8:54 am to Schwaaz
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The players loved Shula because he wouldn't make then do what was necessary to succeed a the top level. He tried to treat them like adults and pro players. The players laughed at Shula calling him Mikey.
I was in Tuscaloosa for work in 06 and dropped by opening day of spring practice. Shula was just huddled over by himself, looked like he was handling some administrative stuff. Never heard his voice once that whole afternoon. Kines on the other hand
that guy was laying down some verbal abuse. The other thing that really stuck out was Juwan Simpson just goofing around and not taking a drill seriously til Kines got in his face. Posted on 12/1/11 at 9:04 am to HerbEaverstinks
anyone catch the irony that he is now Cam Newtown's position coach at Carolina?
Posted on 12/1/11 at 9:11 am to Tideprice
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anyone catch the irony that he is now Cam Newtown's position coach at Carolina?
How is that ironic?
Posted on 12/1/11 at 9:14 am to joeyb147
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How is that ironic?
"Coincidence" is quickly falling out of favor in the English language.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 9:18 am to FleshEatingSalsa
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"Coincidence" is quickly falling out of favor in the English language.
Americans are too lazy to spell out or even say the word. So we just use the word "irony" nowadays.
Posted on 12/1/11 at 9:24 am to RollTide1987
I'm a big irony Nazi - absolutely HATE it when the word is misused, especially by journalists, educators and politicians who should know better.
There's a wee bit of irony in this case, tho - in that a former QB and coach for a team ends up coaching a QB from his arch nemisis.
It's not slam dunk irony, but there's some there.
There's a wee bit of irony in this case, tho - in that a former QB and coach for a team ends up coaching a QB from his arch nemisis.
It's not slam dunk irony, but there's some there.
This post was edited on 12/1/11 at 9:25 am
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