Posted on 11/27/2006 4:41:13 PM PST by grandpa jones
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -Alabama coach Mike Shula was fired after a 6-6 season that ended with three straight losses, including a defeat by state rival Auburn.
Athletic director Mal Moore said Monday that defensive coordinator Joe Kines would serve as interim head coach. The firing was first reported by The Tuscaloosa News on its Web site.
Shula, a former Alabama quarterback, led the Crimson Tide to a 10-2 season last year and a Cotton Bowl victory. But his teams were winless in four tries against Auburn. The Tigers beat the Crimson Tide 22-15 on Nov. 18.
Shula said he was "deeply disappointed" by Moore's decision. ... He received a new six-year contract in May worth $1.55 million annually. The deal extended his contract two years through early 2012, with a raise of $650,000 plus a $200,000 signing bonus.
(Excerpt) Read more at sports.myway.com ...
But for Bama, don't lose to Auburn holds more weight.
After Bama lost yet again to their arch rival Auburn this year I expected this news.
Come on over here...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1744522/posts
Dumb, but maybe they can buy back Dennis
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