Shula candidate for Miami job
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Associated Press - Published: January 17, 2007
MIAMI — The latest candidate to emerge for the Miami Dolphins' coaching job has a big edge in name recognition: He's a Shula.
Mike Shula interviewed for the job Saturday, a person familiar with the team's search said Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the Dolphins have declined to identify candidates.
Shula's dad, Don, coached the Dolphins for 26 years, holds the NFL record with 347 victories and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The younger Shula was fired by Alabama in November and replaced by Nick Saban, who left the Dolphins on Jan. 3 after two seasons.
Two other candidates have interviewed with Miami twice: former Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey. Management met with 12 coaches during the first round of interviews, which ended last Wednesday.
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