Archives for January 2007

New Orleans/Chicago cover over 43

OVERALL RECORD:

NFL 10-5-1

College Basketball 18-6-1

NBA 1-1

College Football: 10-8

Earlier in the week we reported Miami was in negotiations with Mike Shula as a possible new coach for the Dolphins. It seems those negotiations were nothing more than Huizenga showing Don Shula respect because the Dolphins have a new coach and his last name isn’t Shula. Cam Cameron the former offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers has accepted the job. He led the Chargers to the fourth best offense this season and a 14-2record which was tops in the NFL. San Diego’s offense was nearly two times the output of the 2006 Dolphins. Also, Cameron has either played for, worked with or studied under Bo Schembechler, Marty Schottenheimer, Lee Corso, Sam Wyche and Tom Landry. All in all this looks like a solid choice and hopefully he can rejuvenate one of the historic NFL franchises.

I saw this blurb today and found it very interesting. I’m sure Don Shula and his legend with the Dolphins had nothing to do with these interviews.*****Mike Shula already has met twice with the Dolphins about their coaching position. According to a person familiar with the search, Mike Shula’s second meeting, which took place at the team’s facility, lasted four hours. Owner Wayne Huizenga, GM Randy Mueller, CEO Joe Bailey and president Bryan Wiedmeier were present during the lengthy discussions, indicating the interview was not merely a courtesy gesture to the Shula family.– Miami Herald*****

After tons of speculation and some basically writing him off the Chargers and Team president Dean Spanos have confirmed Schottenheimer will return for the final year of his contract. Marty was also offered a $4.5 million extension, but turned down this offer. It would have been a farce to fire a coach who took his team to a 14-2 record in the regular season so I’m glad to see Spanos and General Manager A.J. Smith came to their senses.