But the frustrating part is, Shula’s inexperience led him to leave our gamebreaker in the game once we were already up 31-3. He did it the year before with Brodie against Western Carolina. You have to manage the risks you take, measuring the value against the risks. That kind of coaching inexperience is behind us now, thankfully, but 2005 may have been an even more special season had Pro been healthy the whole year. But think about it…from 2003 to 2006, how many players did we lose to season ending injuries?? Answer: a ton.

He was indeed a great player, and one of my all-time favs. And his injury was horrific, especially in the context of the game he was having against Florida. But that’s a tall claim that he made UA function “as no other player ever has”, E.G. But still, we all wish him well, just want to see him coaching for a long time, and not sure the next fly-by-night is that ticket. Bobby Humphrey hasn’t been tapped for much in the coaching profession after the Steeldogs died. Hope I’m wrong though.

I N K72 — it may seem like it’s not a “real” job — but to get a gig anywhere in this economy and especially in professional athletics is a blessing in disguise. Maybe this will catapult him to a higher caliber later on in his coaching career which he totally deserves — he made “The Catch” and sacrificed his player career for the University of Alabama. I got nothing but mad props for him. He probably doesn’t read this but if he does I got a thumbs up for him any day of the week. RTR.

Well, the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. Go Prothro!