College Football News - Coaches Fired - Why and What's Next?

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Mike Shula, Headcoach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, was fired on November 27th after a 6-6 season and most importantly losing the last three games -- one of which against their state rival -- Auburn! That's a recipe for disaster and losing your job. The son of Hall of Fame coach -- Don Shula -- and fellow alumni of Alabama, Mike Shula simply never impressesd the key people who run the show in Alabama -- they are the athletic director Mal Moore and the university president Robert Witt. Ironically, Mike Shula just received a new six-year contract in May worth $1.55 million per year. Well, it looks like the Crimson Tide will be looking for a prime time college coach during the off-season. Just expect that they will find someone real soon!! Roll Tide!

Bo Schembeckler -- Mr. Michigan Wolverine!

By now, you have heard about the passing of Bo Schembeckler. Talk about a classic coach -- Bo was one of them. Although I never met Mr. Schembeckler, I do respect him immensely as a fan and as a former football player. Just to have seen him coach from a far and know how he gave his body and soul to the Michigan Wolverine team and the state of Michigan, I was totally impressed.

Since I grew up in Ohio, I was naturally a Woody Hayes fan!! The classic matchups between Bo and Woody were beyond the football game -- These were two legends -- Mentor and Protege!! Interestingly, I knew that Bo went to my alma mater -- Miami University (Ohio) and even coached at Miami University before going to Michigan!!

Then, when I lived in Michigan for five years, I was able to see much more of Bo. He was indeed a legend and he gave alot of his time to help so many players, the players families and the community. Bo was definitely a committed and emotional person!!

WE WILL MISS YOU BO!!

Ohio State #1 vs Michigan #2 - What a Game!!

I'm sure so many of you watched the Ohio State Buckeyes vs the Michigan Wolverines game played in Columbus, Ohio!! This game became a Classic game because of the aura of Bo Schebeckler passing and the tradition of the Woody Hayes coming to the surface again!!

This game actually lived up to all the hype it deserved. Head Coach Jim Tressel called an excellent game offensively. He kept the Buckeyes offense unpredictable by changing up the formations to a run offense then the five wide out set!! Troy Smith performed up to his high standard although I felt that he put too much pressure on himself causing the turnovers in the game.

Give it up the Wolverine for not giving up in this game and the running back Hart was spectacular in his moves and his tenacious running!! I'm sure Heach Coach Carr inspired the team with the tradition of Bo and what it means to play for Michigan!!

By the end of the game, the Buckeyes won and the Buckeye tradition continues to the next game -- the Game for Number #1 in the Fiesta Bowl 2007! Here we come!!