Randy Shannon--Miami

[stxbuck]

Originally Posted by Crashcup

Same circumstance here for CU and you guys remember him fondly!

The name, Dave Logan. Has been a high school coach here since his retirement (plus radio shows, play by play and host of other things). But he has found the time to coach HS football each and every year. In fact he has taken 3 different teams to the State Chamionships.

CU said "no experience"

Never know whether that will be the biggest mistake they ever made but Miami make also make that same mistake.

Gerry Faust pretty much screwed HS coaches everywhere when it comes to making the jump to a power conference school.

[Steve19]

Originally Posted by Taosman

I think we can look forward to at least 3-4 more years of brawls and mediocrity.

It's really a hoot reading the PR about how Shannon "gets it", really understanding "the 'Cane culture". That can only mean 3-4 more years of brawls and mediocrity.

Oh, and crying how Ohio State robbed them of a repeat. Sorry, forgot that important element of Cane culture.

[BB73]

Shannon's son, Xavier Shannon, is an offensive lineman for Florida International University.

OK, so who's watched the film of the Cane-FIU brawl again, looking for Shannon's son in the FIU uniform?

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Dispatch

Miami promotes assistant Shannon
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Jorge Milian
PALM BEACH (FLA.) POST
</IMG> Miami players Calais Campbell, left, and Jon Beason hug Randy Shannon after a news conference naming Shannon the coach of the Hurricanes.


CORAL GABLES, Fla. ? The University of Miami spent more than $30,000 on a consultant and conducted a nationwide search for a football coach, but it didn?t have to go far to find Randy Shannon.
Born in Miami and raised on Hurricanes football, Shannon was introduced yesterday morning as Miami?s new coach. A former Miami linebacker and the Hurricanes? defensive coordinator since 2001, Shannon replaces Larry Coker, who was fired Nov. 24.
Shannon, 40, becomes the school?s first black head football coach and only the second in the Atlantic Coast Conference since it was formed in 1953. He is one of six active black coaches among 119 Division I-A teams.
"I?m a football coach," Shannon said. "I don?t think it has to do with minority issues and all that. You hire the best coach. And I?m the best coach for this job."
Shannon signed a four-year contract that begins at $800,000 and includes bonuses that could boost the payout to just under $1 million. Coker made $1.8 million this season.
Shannon was chosen from a group of finalists that included Texas Tech coach Mike Leach, West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez and Texas Christian coach Gary Patterson.
Rutgers coach Greg Schiano, once considered the front-runner to replace Coker, told Miami athletic director Paul Dee on Monday that he would not interview for the position.
During his seven-year run as Miami?s defensive coordinator, Shannon has earned a reputation as one of the nation?s top assistant coaches. He won the Frank Broyles Award in 2001 as national assistant coach of the year and his defenses annually ranked among the country?s best.
Among Miami players, he earned a reputation as a disciplinarian who was fair, but demanding and tough.
Shannon?s dedication, determination and no-nonsense approach forced the search committee to overlook his absence of head-coaching experience, Dee said.
"Balanced against the other things he brings to us, that wasn?t a big negative," Dee said. "I don?t think we would bring in a coordinator as a head coach from another school. But here, we know what we have in Randy."
Shannon has spent 13 years as a Hurricanes assistant sandwiched around three seasons (1998 to 2000) as an assistant with the Miami Dolphins. Shannon said he expects Coker to coach the Hurricanes ? as planned ? in the MPC Computers Bowl against Nevada in Boise, Idaho, on New Year?s Eve.

[osugrad21]

Link

Shannon's reputation an asset in recruiting

By Dave Brousseau
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Posted December 9 2006


Miami Gardens ? The announcement of Randy Shannon as the football coach at the University of Miami got approval from some area players who have already made early commitments to the school.

"It really doesn't change my mind," Glades Central wide receiver Tarus McKinley said. "I think he is a good coach."

Broward and Palm Beach counties have been a solid foundation for football talent in recent years. Tyrone Moss, Jon Beason and Glenn Cook were among top recruits from Broward, while Brian Monroe and Devin Hester played in Palm Beach.

"I talked to Randy this morning about 7," St. Thomas Aquinas coach George Smith said. "We've known each other for a long time. I think he'll do a great job. He's a perfect choice."

Defensive back Major Wright and wide receiver Leonard Hankerson of St. Thomas still have Miami under consideration.

Shannon had been the defensive coordinator for the Hurricanes for the past six seasons. He replaces Larry Coker, who was fired after posting a 6-6 mark this year.

"You sell the program, you sell the university. You sell them what they have to expect from you," Shannon said. "You know what most kids want to know. What are you going to do for them and how are you going to make them succeed in life? If you have a plan on how they are going to succeed in life, fine. If you don't have a plan you won't ever have a shot at those kids."

Keeping the early commitments and convincing other players to make Miami their college choice will keep Shannon and his staff busy before signing day in February.

"He's a great coach," Glades Central running back Damien Berry said. "I'd be happy to play for him next year. I'm ready to go to the "U."

Shannon will have between 16 to 20 commitments he'll need to secure before signing day on Feb. 7.

Shannon, a graduate of Miami Norland, has won three national titles as both a player and coach. That resume and his ties to South Florida schools could boost recruiting in the tri-county area.

Glades Central senior wide receiver Deonte Thompson hasn't joined his teammates in committing to UM next season.

"UM is still on my list," Thompson said. "I might go down there to take a visit and see what's up."

Upon learning of Shannon's hiring, Hialeah-Miami Lakes defensive end Adewale Ojomo, who had been considering Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Tennessee, said he committed to UM. South Carolina receiver Daniel Adderley committed to the program last week.