Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Don Shula made his feelings known recently about the University of Alabama's decision to fire his son Mike. The younger Shula went 6-6 this season, was unable to beat rival Auburn during his four years there, but also never had the advantage of being at full strength. The Crimson Tide was on probation for earlier violations until this season ended.
"I think it's time to evaluate the evaluators," said the elder Shula, who won more games than anyone in NFL history while coaching 33 years with Baltimore and Miami. That was an obvious criticism of Alabama athletic director Mal Moore, who fired Mike Shula.
While that comment is obviously tinged with emotion, it's hard to argue with Shula. Moore was unable to hire anyone immediately after the decision and failed in his attempt to woo West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez. At this point, Moore will have to wait until the college bowls and NFL season are done. Moore has expressed interest in Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban, who has become somewhat close with the elder Shula since taking over in Miami.
Saban has said consistently that he will not leave the Dolphins. However, there was concern on his part recently about a story regarding a possible sale of the team by owner Wayne Huizenga to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., advertising exec Jordan Zimmerman. Huizenga and Zimmerman, who have extensive business ties, have both publicly denied the report. Still, Saban talked with Huizenga personally on the matter to gain reassurance about the future of the team and the owner told Saban that he wasn't selling.
At least not at this point. Huizenga has said numerous times that he will listen to any offers for the team and the stadium (which he also owns). The price for the entire operation is expected to be well north of $1 billion.
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You too can get one to match Steve Spurrier and all the other people that turned down the Alabama job.
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( 2.8 / 136 )...Booty???
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( 2.9 / 92 )I am going to the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX featuring the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. the Auburn Tigers. The game will be played on January 1st. It will be the first time I have ever spent time in Dallas, so that should be a good experience.
We talked about the possibilites of going to a bowl game, but it was contingent on where either Alabama or Auburn went and who they played. I also have to consider that I am partially responsible the our end of year inventory, so I can't get off just anytime I would like during the New Year. This just happens to work out perfectly.
I am hoping for no snow. That could drastically change the entire trip. I am also hoping to be able to ride the Texas Star. If you didn't know, the Cotton Bowl is located in the center of the Texas State Fairgrounds. The Texas Star is the largest Ferris Wheel on this continent and is located there in the fairgrounds.
There's only one draw back to this...I don't have any Husker gear, yet. I will though. I am going with this or this or this. I can't quite decide. Either way it should be fun. New Years in Dallas should be pretty great.
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It's that time agian. Hall of fame votes. There are some interesting names on this years ballot. Canseco, Caminiti, and Albert "Don't call me Joey" Belle lead the list of rejections. Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn are locks. But what about Mark McGwire? Big Mac was the most famous man in sports for many years during the prime of his carrer. His average season totals are staggering. I really don't think that many people will question that Mac has the numbers to get into the hall of fame, but many will attach the stieroid tag to him. Will the sports writers association prosecute Mac for allegations and not vote him in? Like I said, this ballot is a very interesting one indeed.
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