Is it possible to hate the Miami Hurricanes but like Randy Shannon?

by Barking Carnival Staff on Sep 25, 2009 9:52 AM CDT in Texas Longhorns and Other Football

I think it might be.

Seems to have happened for me.

Helped to realize that the two years out of the past 25 that he was NOT directly a part of the Miami team were 1989 & 1990, meaning I can't cast much blame for the most miserable game I've ever attended on his shoulders (Baylor beating the snot out of us at home was close).

Truthfully, I think Randy Shannon is a tremendous coach, and I was thrilled a few years back when we had rumors about going after him as a DC.

Dave Hyde wrote a solid article on Shannon here. Murdered father, three dead siblings, etc. Quite a story, that typically goes undiscussed.

A few other articles from the past I enjoyed:

Life And Death

and

Shannon believes Canes will be able to win again

His official bio is much less revealing.

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Your lack of HTML skills is astounding.

by ctex80 on Sep 25, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

well, he DID institute a “no handgun” policy for his players, which is a big step forward for the miami program

by haydenhorn on Sep 25, 2009 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

I’ll be cheering them on the next two weeks. Then it’s back to disliking all things Florida, except cigars and Cuban sandwiches.

by magnusbleuveigner on Sep 25, 2009 11:43 AM CDT reply actions

ctex80, I categorically deny any knowledge of whatever you said. Prove it. :-)

by CallKevin on Sep 25, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions

CallKevin’s programming chops are demonstrated by the successful insertion of the smiley-face emoticon.

That’s primo facey evidence, right there.

by parlinhall on Sep 25, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions

Oh, you bastard. Taunting me with your face of smiley.

by ctex80 on Sep 25, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions

I suppose time will tell, but I think Shannon is far closer to the bottom of the coaching ability barrel than the top.

by bigdukesix on Sep 25, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions

I’m with ya. I hate Miami almost as much as I hate glitter. God, I hate glitter. But, I really like Shannon and the attitude he brings to that team.

by Nik on Sep 25, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions

Taylor Cook and Cannon Smith: don’t care for shannon.

by tree on Sep 25, 2009 9:58 PM CDT reply actions

Tree,

If Jacory keeps playing this way no one will ever remember.

by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2009 11:07 PM CDT reply actions

Whatever his ultimate coaching success, you have to admire his determination to help his players in their lives and not just use them as fodder for his success before throwing them under the bus like SOME coaches do (I want to be Carrollfull and not name any names; that would be Stoopid).

by lurkerinthedark on Sep 26, 2009 6:11 AM CDT reply actions