Mike Shula

CHATTBRIT · Jan 25, 2016

I was watching ESPN this afternoon reviewing the NFL championship games from yesterday. Mike was given a lot of love as the OC and QB coach as the Panthers were one of the top scoring offenses in the league. If the Panthers win the superbowl with $cam, we should give Shula his due for teaching a lying, cheating Barner, how to play in the NFL. Yes, I know, $cam was a good player when he was first in the draft, but Shula certainly molded him.

WylieTexasTider · Jan 25, 2016

I always have thought Shula could've succeeded had he hired the right assistants and heeded the advice of Mal Moore and others. It seemed like he wanted to be a friend and teammate, not a coach/father figure and therefore, players were allowed to blowoff workouts, party a little too much etc. That said, I'm glad he failed and didn't get Tebow b/c we never would've had Saban....

Roll Tide 00 · Jan 25, 2016

Just looking at the name brings me too much pain.

BigGunn · Jan 25, 2016

WylieTexasTider said:
I always have thought Shula could've succeeded had he hired the right assistants and heeded the advice of Mal Moore and others. It seemed like he wanted to be a friend and teammate, not a coach/father figure and therefore, players were allowed to blowoff workouts, party a little too much etc. That said, I'm glad he failed and didn't get Tebow b/c we never would've had Saban....

I believe he was told to do whatever, just to hold the program together. I don't think Mal ever thought this would be the coach to bring back the glory days. Just keep it together, son.

Jon · Jan 25, 2016

WylieTexasTider said:
I always have thought Shula could've succeeded had he hired the right assistants and heeded the advice of Mal Moore and others. It seemed like he wanted to be a friend and teammate, not a coach/father figure and therefore, players were allowed to blowoff workouts, party a little too much etc. That said, I'm glad he failed and didn't get Tebow b/c we never would've had Saban....

he was just young and immature and not ready for the keys to this program.

I'm sure that he will do well in the future somewhere else, and I thank him for everything he did for us. I know he made millions but he also paid a hefty price for his time here and he should be applauded for that sacrifice. I hate when I hear Bama fans bad mouth him (And I know that you are not) as he stepped at a time that was likely a guarantee of failure and he largely held everything together.

GrayTide · Jan 25, 2016

Don't kid yourself, Newton has made Shula an NFL OC, made Malzahn the current HC at auburn and Chizik a NC head coach. Without Newton Malzahn and Chizik would all be at the FCS level or at best mid major coaches and in the case of Shula, running one of dad's steak houses.

Sabanizer · Jan 25, 2016

GrayTide said:
Don't kid yourself, Newton has made Shula an NFL OC, made Malzahn the current HC at auburn and Chizik a NC head coach. Without Newton Malzahn and Chizik would all be at the FCS level or at best mid major coaches and in the case of Shula, running one of dad's steak houses.

I agree, when we lost Brodie, we were left with quarterbacks that could not hit the side of a barn, pitiful. If he was going to be good for something, I thought it would be recruiting and developing quarterbacks. Brodie was a Franny recruit. Anyone think GMAC would have played in the NFL without CNS and McElwain? He probably would have been injured.

Anyone could be Scam's quarterback coach and look good.

gamersfuel · Jan 25, 2016

GrayTide said:
Don't kid yourself, Newton has made Shula an NFL OC, made Malzahn the current HC at auburn and Chizik a NC head coach. Without Newton Malzahn and Chizik would all be at the FCS level or at best mid major coaches and in the case of Shula, running one of dad's steak houses.

this X1000... people fail to see the type of player Cam is. He'd make any coach look good. dude is carrying another team to another title.

RTR91 · Jan 25, 2016

GrayTide said:
Don't kid yourself, Newton has made Shula an NFL OC, made Malzahn the current HC at auburn and Chizik a NC head coach. Without Newton Malzahn and Chizik would all be at the FCS level or at best mid major coaches and in the case of Shula, running one of dad's steak houses.

If you can't tell Cam has improved as a passer and a pocket passer under Shula, I'm not sure you've watched him at all.

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rolltide_21 · Jan 25, 2016

RTR91 said:
If you can't tell Cam has improved as a passer and a pocket passer under Shula, I'm not sure you've watched him at all.

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Yep. Cam actually can go through progressions. Something he couldn't do in college & his first few years in the NFL. Shula has done well with developing him.

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UAinAthens · Jan 25, 2016

GrayTide said:
Don't kid yourself, Newton has made Shula an NFL OC, made Malzahn the current HC at auburn and Chizik a NC head coach. Without Newton Malzahn and Chizik would all be at the FCS level or at best mid major coaches and in the case of Shula, running one of dad's steak houses.

Shula's success as a QB coach goes beyond Cam Newton. I agree as an OC this success is due to the current talent, and I don't know if he'll every be a great HC, but he's been successful multiple times as a QB coach. He took some very average QB and improved their success. As an OC, I didn't think much before this year, but as a QB coach I think is a pretty good one. Trent Dilfer had his best performance with CMS, Jay Feidler had his only good years under him, and he was able to get to the NFC championship game with Shaun King one year.

I don't think he's ever had the talent that Newton has before but he's done pretty good with what he's had.

Cruiser · Jan 25, 2016

Shula is a good X and O's coach; heck he was an NFL OC in his early thirties before coming to Bama. But, too be the head coach at Bama you have too be a Bad azz; which he is not.

deliveryman35 · Jan 25, 2016

Cam has made Shula, not the other way around. I could coach God-given talent like that and he would still be winning games in the NFL.

westide · Jan 25, 2016

I wish Mike Shula nothing the best. He was one of my favorite players. Unfortunately, he didn't have the experience or temperament to be the head coach at Bama.

crimsonaudio · Jan 25, 2016

I think Shula is good but I could look like a good OC with Cam back there - I know he's not well-liked around here, but the dude is incredibly talented.

Gr8hope · Jan 25, 2016

God certainly blessed Cam Newton with athletic ability. He blessed Gus Malzhan, Gene Chizik, and now Mike Shula with Cam Newton. Too bad Cam is such a fake and egotistical jerk.

rgw · Jan 25, 2016

Mike Shula's first two years as OC weren't anything special. Newton's development is probably a bigger influence on the improved performance in 2015. Shula can claim some of that development but Cam is the one who has to dedicate himself for the majority of the offseason.

CrimsonSEC · Jan 25, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
I think Shula is good but I could look like a good OC with Cam back there - I know he's not well-liked around here, but the dude is incredibly talented.

Brady would be great with or without Belichick, Brees with or without Peyton, and Cam with or without Shula. Cam may have improved under Shula or it could just be chalked up to getting experienced.

rolltide_21 · Jan 25, 2016

crimsonaudio said:
I think Shula is good but I could look like a good OC with Cam back there - I know he's not well-liked around here, but the dude is incredibly talented.

You're right he's incredibly talented and Shula has helped him hone his talents into a great all-around QB. It's most evident in Cam's ability to now read defenses and go through progressions. He couldn't do that the first few years in the NFL & definitely didn't learn that under Malzahn's tutelage. Cam has always had great talent & was a very good QB. With Shula's help he's become great. This is more than Cam making Shula look good as a play caller. Of course Cam would make any OC look great. It's been Shula's work as his QB coach that has benefited Cam the most.

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M2J · Jan 26, 2016

I'm definitely of the belief that Cam is creating Shula.... not a person with any sense in the world will credit Shula with some miracle work.

I'd say the biggest credit for Cam's growth is Cam maturing and working harder. I don't necessarily believe Shula is doing anything amazing. You think Shula is the only coach that would attempt or has attempted to teach Newton to make his reads, and study defenses? Maturity and most of all experience makes a difference. But, with that said, he's doing his job and creating scenarios where Cam and the other talent can succeed in what they do....can't take that away from him.

Good job Mike.

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