Highlights
Randy Shannon was hired as the head football coach at the University of Miami on Dec. 8, 2006. He replaced Larry Coker, who was fired after a 7-6 season. Shannon, who played at Miami from 1984-88, has long been affiliated with the program. Born Feb. 24, 1966, Shannon was a four-year letter winner when he played linebacker for the Hurricanes. He won a national title in 1987. He was selected in the 11th round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. He became the first rookie to start at outside linebacker for the Cowboys since 1966. He played just two seasons before going...
Randy Shannon was hired as the head football coach at the University of Miami on Dec. 8, 2006. He replaced Larry Coker, who was fired after a 7-6 season. Shannon, who played at Miami from 1984-88, has long been affiliated with the program. Born Feb. 24, 1966, Shannon was a four-year letter winner when he played linebacker for the Hurricanes. He won a national title in 1987. He was selected in the 11th round by the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. He became the first rookie to start at outside linebacker for the Cowboys since 1966. He played just two seasons before going into coaching. He became a graduate assistant at Miami in 1991, winning a national title that season. He was then promoted to defensive line and linebackers coach before taking a job with the Miami Dolphins as an assistant coach in 1998. Shannon returned to the Miami Hurricanes as the defensive coordinator in 2001. He held that job for six years, building one of college football's top defenses. In his first season, he led a defense that was ranked in the top 10 nationally in three categories.
Displaying items 1-12 of 129
» View baltimoresun.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
•
Next >
-
Maryland's opener vs. Miami 'is going to be huge'
With its dizzying number of storylines, Monday night's Maryland-Miami game hardly feels like a season opener.
How can an early-September game — with the weather still warm and humid and students having barely arrived on campus — produce drama...Tags: Jacory Harris, Mike James, Employers, Randy Edsall, Nevin Shapiro
-
Video: Here's J.J. Redick getting his ankles broken
It's been a rough week for Terps fans with Randy Shannon turning down an offer to be Maryland's defensive coordinator and the men's basketball team losing to Virginia Tech. This video of J.J. Redick getting juked out of his sneakers should cheer you up....Tags: Basketball, Dwight Howard, Kirk Hinrich, Athletes, Orlando Magic
-
Coffee Companion -- 2/16
Each morning, Monday through Friday, I'll hook you up with some reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday -- that way I'll have an excuse to do the same at the start of mine.
Running it back:...Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Kevin Gregg, Clubs and Associations, Koji Uehara, Jason Berken
-
Former coach Randy Shannon sues University of Miami
Former University of Miami football coach Randy Shannon is suing the school for breach of contract, claiming that UM has “improperly denied and continues to deny” compensation owed as part of his contract which ran through 2014, according to...
Tags: Breach of Contract, Miami Hurricanes, Collective Contract, College Sports, Corporate Crime
-
ESPN, CBS announce National Signing Day coverage
College Gridiron 365 Blog - Orlando SentinelESPN, CBS announce National Signing Day coverage... -
Hogs Start Bowl Workouts as Petrino Searches for D-Coordinator.
Fayetteville, ARK--Bobby Petrino was absent as the Razorbacks started their Cotton Bowl practices with an indoor workout Thursday afternoon inside the Walker Indoor Pavilion. Petrino was in Little Rock accepting a Boys Club award.
Also missing from...Tags: College Football, Football
-
Shannon Tweets/Rumors Abound
Fayetteville, ARK--Two days after Razorback defensive coordinator Willy Robinson was let go blogs, tweets and rumors were flying with claims that former Miami head coach Randy Shannon was going to be Robinson's replacement.
Message boards and radio...Tags: Ole Miss Rebels, Cotton Bowl Classic, Arkansas Razorbacks, Football, Radio
-
|Story
-
A happier time: Was the 2001 Miami Hurricanes team the best ever?
Backup offensive lineman Brad Kunz was already wearing his national championship T-shirt and hat as the final minutes melted off the clock during Miami's 37-14 Rose Bowl win over Nebraska.
The redshirt freshman was celebrating with teammates. The victory...Tags: Big 12 Conference, Willis McGahee, Blacksburg, College Sports, College Football
-
Miramar WR Malcolm Lewis commits to Miami Hurricanes
Miramar wide receiver Devonte Mathis committed to West Virginia on Wednesday night, and when teammate Malcolm Lewis woke up Thursday morning, he decided it was time for him to do the same.
Lewis, a Miami fan since he can remember, will stay loyal to...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, New England Patriots, Andre Johnson, College Sports, Football
-
Teel Time: Virginia, ACC Coach of Year London negotiating contract extension
When ACC commissioner John Swofford called Monday, Virginia football coach Mike London anticipated a reprimand for his criticism of officials. Far from it.
Swofford informed London that he is the conference's 2011 Coach of the Year.
After Tuesday's...Tags: Virginia Tech, Florida State Seminoles, College Sports, College Football, Georgia Institute of Technology
-
NEXT PENN STATE COACH: IS HE A PLACEHOLDER?
Nittany LinesHere's an interesting take on who could be the next Penn State coach. This is written by my son Kevin, also a Penn State alumnus. -- After the obvious (the legend known as Urban Meyer), my second choice still would......
Sep 4, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 17, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 16, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 2, 2012
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jan 25, 2012
| Orlando Sentinel
Dec 8, 2011
|Story| KFSM
Dec 7, 2011
|Story| KFSM
Jan 29, 2012
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Oct 10, 2011
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nov 17, 2011
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Nov 29, 2011
|Story| Daily Press
Nov 14, 2011
| Allentown Morning Call
Original site for Randy Shannon topic gallery.
