Miami Defensive coordinator to become new head coach

[FatCatDaddy]

Miami didn't look far for a coach to rebuild its struggling football program. Randy Shannon, the Hurricanes' defensive coordinator the last six seasons, has agreed to a four-year contract to become the school's new head coach, a source close to Shannon said Thursday night.


The source said Shannon was offered the job on Thursday and accepted later in the day. Financial terms weren't immediately known, but Shannon's annual salary is believed to be more than $1 million per season.


A Miami official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also confirmed the hiring.


Shannon, a popular former player and longtime assistant, becomes only the sixth African-American coach in Division I-A football.


"It's the guy that I wanted. It's the guy a lot of us wanted," Miami quarterback Kirby Freeman told The Associated Press. "Randy's been extremely sincere to this football program. He's been sincere about his feelings toward everyone on this team and the direction he wants this program to go. This is definitely the decision I wanted."



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[Gunsmoke]

IMHO, this is the smartest move Miami has made in years. If he is as stern a disciplinarian as he is a great coach, then this will turn around fast for them.

[Spanish Moss]

Good move by Miami. Shannon is one of the best and he is Miami all the way. They couldn't have made a better selection than Randy Shannon.

I think you will see Miami back in the chase very soon.

[Cincy110]

It still doesn't answer the problems they have been having in recent years on the offensive side of the ball. He better get a good O-Coordinator in there and soon.

[UedK]

Other big time programs were probably ready to gobble Shannon up as a DC. This is a great move by Miami.

[CatsSaintsFan]

I'm with the majority here. A Miami guy, a disciplined guy, and a minority in Dade County. All our positives for his success.

[BamaCat86]

I hear that Mike Shula is looking for a job.