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booger · 01-13-2008, 12:52 AM

Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. | Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Mike Shula said Saturday it was too soon to give the Chiefs’ vacant offensive coordinator’s position much thought.

But Shula, considered a candidate for the job, gave a pretty good audition based on the performance of star pupil David Garrard, who threw a scare into unbeaten New England before losing 31-20 in an AFC second-round playoff game.

“Our mind has been on trying to win a championship,” Shula said after the game, “and for me to make comment now … it’s like every other year, when the season is over, you’ve got to sit back and take a few days and evaluate things.

“I love my job in Jacksonville; I hated that (the season) ended tonight.”

Shula, son of Don Shula, the NFL’s all-time leader in coaching victories, was head coach at Alabama during 2003-06 and led the Crimson Tide to a 26-23 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2005. Shula, 42, played a major role in the development of current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle at Alabama.

Croyle, the Chiefs’ third-round pick in 2006, set school records for pass attempts, completions and yards, including a single-season record 2,499 yards in 2005.

Shula spent four seasons as Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator for Tony Dungy during 1996-99 when Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was the club’s assistant head coach.

The Jaguars’ offense ranked seventh in the NFL, and Garrard gave Shula a ringing endorsement.

“I know he would do a great job,” said Garrard, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns against New England. “He has, of course, a coach’s mind. I’ve been telling him, he’s been coaching since he was 4 years old just because he’s been around the game for so long.

“I know he’ll be able to work (the Chiefs) offense and get their offense up and going. And if he has Brodie Croyle … I think it will be a great fit for him. I would hate to see him leave here. But I wish him the best whatever he does

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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2401450	Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening By RANDY COVITZ The Kansas City Star FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \| Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Mike Shula said Saturday it was too soon to give the Chiefs’ vacant offensive coordinator’s position much thought. But Shula, considered a candidate for the job, gave a pretty good audition based on the performance of star pupil David Garrard, who threw a scare into unbeaten New England before losing 31-20 in an AFC second-round playoff game. “Our mind has been on trying to win a championship,” Shula said after the game, “and for me to make comment now … it’s like every other year, when the season is over, you’ve got to sit back and take a few days and evaluate things. “I love my job in Jacksonville; I hated that (the season) ended tonight.” Shula, son of Don Shula, the NFL’s all-time leader in coaching victories, was head coach at Alabama during 2003-06 and led the Crimson Tide to a 26-23 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2005. Shula, 42, played a major role in the development of current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle at Alabama. Croyle, the Chiefs’ third-round pick in 2006, set school records for pass attempts, completions and yards, including a single-season record 2,499 yards in 2005. Shula spent four seasons as Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator for Tony Dungy during 1996-99 when Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was the club’s assistant head coach. The Jaguars’ offense ranked seventh in the NFL, and Garrard gave Shula a ringing endorsement. “I know he would do a great job,” said Garrard, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns against New England. “He has, of course, a coach’s mind. I’ve been telling him, he’s been coaching since he was 4 years old just because he’s been around the game for so long. “I know he’ll be able to work (the Chiefs) offense and get their offense up and going. And if he has Brodie Croyle … I think it will be a great fit for him. I would hate to see him leave here. But I wish him the best whatever he does http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/442662.html __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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