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Randy Shannon Defensive Coordinator
Randy Shannon is widely considered one of the top defensive coordinators in college football. The longest-tenured member of the Hurricanes coaching staff, Shannon is now in his sixth season as defensive coordinator, and his tenure at UM dates back to 1985.
Shannon restored the University of Miami's legendary defensive reputation as one of the nation's fiercest. A former Hurricanes linebacker who returned to UM from the Miami Dolphins coaching staff in 2001, Shannon has produced defenses that rank among the best in the history of the program.
Shannon's aggressive 4-3 scheme annually produces one of the nation's most opportunistic defenses. In 2005, Shannon's defense led the nation most of the season in nearly every category and finished No. 1 in pass defense (152.17 ypg) and pass efficiency (89.48 rating), fourth in total defense (270.08 ypg) and scoring defense (14.25 points), and 23rd in run defense (117.92). He was named Defensive Coordinator of the Year by Rivals.com. The UM defenses in 2002 and 2003 led the nation in passing yards allowed, and the 2003 unit was fourth nationally in pass efficiency defense (96.16 rating), while finishing second in the nation in total defense (257.5 ypg). The 2003 Hurricanes also ranked among the national leaders in scoring defense (fourth, 15.1 ppg). In 2004, Shannon's defense ranked ninth in the country in pass defense despite having three new starters in the secondary. That unit was led by consensus All-America cornerback Antrel Rolle, marking the fourth consecutive season that Shannon has coached an All-America defender.
His 2002 unit led the nation in passing yards allowed (119.7 ypg) and in pass efficiency defense (83.91 rating), while finishing seventh in that nation in total defense (285.0 ypg), all of which was accomplished with an entirely new starting unit in the defensive secondary. Six Hurricanes were named All-Big East by the league's head coaches in 2002.
In 2001, Miami led the nation in turnover margin by forcing a school-record 27 interceptions and 45 turnovers. Miami defenders allowed a national-best 9.4 points per game, led the nation in pass efficiency defense (75.60 rating), ranked second in pass defense (138.2 ypg) and was sixth in total defense (270.9 ypg). The 2001 Hurricanes allowed just 12 touchdowns (seven rushing, five passing) and scored seven touchdowns of their own. Two UM defenders received All-America acclaim in 2001 - safety Edward Reed and cornerback Phillip Buchanon - and four Hurricanes were voted to the Big East All-Conference team by the league's head coaches.
His work with the 2001 defense earned Shannon the praise of his coaching brethren, as he became the first UM coach to be named the winner of the Frank Broyles Award, presented annually to the nation's top assistant coach. Shannon earned the honor from a field of 112 nominees from across the nation, with the winner chosen by an elite panel of seven college football coaching greats: Vince Dooley, Don James, Dick MacPherson, Tom Osborne, Darrell Royal, Bo Schembechler and Grant Teaff.
A native of Miami, Shannon became defensive coordinator at UM after a successful stint as an assistant for the NFL's Miami Dolphins. He was a defensive assistant in 1998 and 1999 before assuming the role of linebackers coach in 2000. Shannon developed the Dolphins' linebacker corps on one of the NFL's top defenses in 2000 for head coach Dave Wannstedt, another former UM assistant, and he worked with All-Pro linebacker Zach Thomas.
Prior to his time with the Dolphins, Shannon spent seven seasons with the Hurricanes as an assistant in various capacities. He began his coaching career at Miami in 1991 as a graduate assistant and was promoted to full-time defensive assistant (defensive line) in 1992 before becoming linebackers coach in 1993. During his first stint as a UM assistant, Shannon tutored linebackers such as Darrin Smith, Ray Lewis, Jessie Armstead, and Micheal Barrow. Shannon has coached in 10 bowl games with the Hurricanes.
One of three former Hurricanes players on the Miami staff, Shannon was a four-year letterman at linebacker, a member of Miami's 1987 national championship team, and was the winner of the Christopher Plumer Award for most inspirational player in his senior season of 1988. Shannon started at strongside linebacker his final two seasons at UM and was an 11th-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. That year, he was the first rookie to start at outside linebacker for Dallas since 1963.
Personal Information
Full Name: Randy Lannard Shannon
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Education: B.S., University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida (1989)
Shannon's Coaching Career
2001-06 University of Miami (defensive coordinator)
2000 Miami Dolphins (linebackers)
1998-99 Miami Dolphins (defensive assistant)
1993-97 University of Miami (linebackers)
1992 University of Miami (defensive line)
1991 University of Miami (graduate assistant)
Bowl Games as a Coach (10)
2005 Peach Bowl
2004 Peach Bowl
2004 Orange Bowl
2003 Fiesta Bowl
2002 Rose Bowl
1996 Carquest Bowl
1995 Orange Bowl
1994 Fiesta Bowl
1993 Sugar Bowl
1992 Orange Bowl
Coaching Accomplishments
In 2005, led the nation in pass defense (152.17 ypg) and pass efficiency (89.48 rating) and finished fourth in total defense (270.08 ypg) and scoring defense (14.25 points)
2004 pass defense ranked ninth in the country
2003 defense was fourth nationally in pass efficiency defense (96.16 rating), second in total defense (257.5 ypg) and fourth in scoring defense (15.1 ppg)
Led the nation's No. 1-ranked defense in pass defense and pass efficiency defense during the 2002 season
Winner of the 2001 Frank Broyles Award as national assistant coach of the year
Led the nation's No. 1-ranked defense in turnover margin, scoring defense and pass efficiency defense during Miami's 2001 national championship season
His 2001 defense set a school record for turnovers forced (45) and interceptions (27)
Developed the linebacker corps of one of the NFL's top defenses with the 2000 Miami Dolphins
As an assistant at UM from 1991-97, worked with Miami's outstanding 1992 and 1994 defenses that registered 48 sacks in 1992 and led the nation in total defense in 1994
Honors as a Player
Four-year letterman at linebacker at the University of Miami
Starting linebacker on Miami's 1987 national championship team
Winner of the Christopher Plumer Award for most inspirational player as a senior in 1988
Started at strongside linebacker his final two seasons at UM
An 11th-round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, became the first rookie to start at outside linebacker for Dallas since 1963
Stoops maybe a good choice for consideration, but until we know for sure CMS is gone(and personally I believe he is) Then who knows what names are on the short list? 
