Shula is dunzo!

[scrltbegonya]

I don't want him, and I did hate him. Well, hate is a harsh word. I disliked him very much. At least I am honest about it.

I don't love Spurrier either...How about Bama just get a new line coach and keep Shula for a bit longer?!?!?!

 

[JB]

I think football is just beyond ridiculous. If Alabama would give a good coach a chance to grow the team, regardless of losses to Auburn, then they just might get somewhere one day. I really can't stand the politics and win-win-win at all cost mindset... The sport has no soul...

It's a little more complicated than that. You have to understand the way the landscape of college football is right now to have a clear understanding of why this happened.

Bottom line, Mike Shula was given an opportunity to save his job by proposing changes. He refused to do so. Therefore, the UA folks had no choice but to dismiss him.

 

[Teresa]

It's a little more complicated than that. You have to understand the way the landscape of college football is right now to have a clear understanding of why this happened.

Bottom line, Mike Shula was given an opportunity to save his job by proposing changes. He refused to do so. Therefore, the UA folks had no choice but to dismiss him.

I realize it's a complicated situation at every college football program. Though I don't claim to understand any of it. I find it hard to believe that Shula refused to propose changes. Perhaps he wanted out.

 

[Kurt]

When Spurrier left Florida, he said 11 years is probably long enough for one coach to be at one school and that any longer wouldn't be good for the man or the school. Call him what you will but dumb he's not.

If Bama has fired Shula before securing a top notch replacement then they may be doomed to repeat recent mistakes. Alabama has gotten themselves into a real mess and unless they hit a homerun things may not get better and Tubberville will continue to benefit.

We'll see if someone like Petrino or Rodriguez step up but my belief is they are too smart to go to a place where expectations are too high and the trigger too quick. But money is loud so we'll see.

I figured they would make contact with a top 3 or 4 prospects over the past week and come back and fire Shula if they got someone on the line. If they did not get who they wanted then they would require him to clean out his offensive staff half-hoping that he would, although knowing he might request to be fired and take the buyout.

 

[JB]

When Spurrier left Florida, he said 11 years is probably long enough for one coach to be at one school and that any longer wouldn't be good for the man or the school. Call him what you will but dumb he's not.

If Bama has fired Shula before securing a top notch replacement then they may be doomed to repeat recent mistakes. Alabama has gotten themselves into a real mess and unless they hit a homerun things may not get better and Tubberville will continue to benefit.

We'll see if someone like Petrino or Rodriguez step up but my belief is they are too smart to go to a place where expectations are too high and the trigger too quick. But money is loud so we'll see.

I figured they would make contact with a top 3 or 4 prospects over the past week and come back and fire Shula if they got someone on the line. If they did not get who they wanted then they would require him to clean out his offensive staff half-hoping that he would, although knowing he might request to be fired and take the buyout.

Kurt, how do you know that conversations haven't aready taken place? Fact is, you don't. I can tell you without reservation that Alabama started putting out feelers three weeks ago.

Most coaches cannot be officially contacted (or refuse to be contacted) while their respective seasons are still underway.

Please stop commenting on a situation of which I have forgotten more than you'll ever know.

 

[Kurt]

Kurt, how do you know that conversations haven't aready taken place? Fact is, you don't. I can tell you without reservation that Alabama started putting out feelers three weeks ago.

Most coaches cannot be officially contacted (or refuse to be contacted) while their respective seasons are still underway.

Please stop commenting on a situation of which I have forgotten more than you'll ever know.

What exactly about my comments do you have a problem with? I said I figured conversations have taken place and assume they have.

Are you involved in the process? If so, your forgetting so much might explain some of the problems Alabama seems to be having.

Did Mike Shula know you were "putting out feelers"? Was this before or after the loss to Mississippi State? Are feelers sent out on a jet to cities like Louisville?

 

[Mal Moore]

Kurt, how do you know that conversations haven't aready taken place? Fact is, you don't. I can tell you without reservation that Alabama started putting out feelers three weeks ago.

Most coaches cannot be officially contacted (or refuse to be contacted) while their respective seasons are still underway.

Please stop commenting on a situation of which I have forgotten more than you'll ever know.

JB:

Thanks for trying to right the ship, but I feel its time I officially weigh in. Unlike you and I, Kurt doesn't realize the damage he could be causing by speculating on what WE may be doing. As you and I discussed in the past three weeks, we have many options. Like a well run offense inside the 5-yard line, we shouldn't show our hand too early like Shula did with that Elephant package. We all knew that was destined for failure, but I digress.

Let's get down to business. We are ALABAMA, and would not make a decision like firing Shula without a good reason, and more importantly, without a new coach. That being said, it's a little early and the season isn't over yet. Just because Spurrier would rather coach at South Carolina, Saban would rather coach a losing Dolphins team, and we can't even steal a Rutgers coach away like Miami, we have options. Remember, we were able to hire three head coaches in mere months. Name me another D1 school that has had that kind of success.

I just want to leave everyone with this. We're Alabama, the home of legends- the Bear, Broadway Joe, the Snake and most importantly, Mike Shula himself- so we'll be alright. Thanks again for all your support and ROLL TIDE.

 

[kathydwells]

I don't love Spurrier either...How about Bama just get a new line coach and keep Shula for a bit longer?!?!?!

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Kurt]

Mal, will Don Shula be on the sidelines next year supporting the next coach and helping him recruit?

 

[kathydwells]

Kurt, why not just worry about your own team? Regardless of who Alabama chooses, it will be an upgrade. Neither you, nor anyone here, has a clue about the things that truly led to Shula's dismissal. Want a comparison? Think Ron Zook.

JB, I know you are as passionate about Alabama football as I am. However, I think your words are harsh here. I don't think that Kurt meant any harm in his speculations about what is going to happen. Hell, everyone in the state is speculating, that is all I heard today. Even I have been. I just don't like the arguing about it.