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“He wants to be his own man and be recognized for what he's done. He's not asking for anything because of his name. That was a tough situation to go into at Alabama, but he probably wouldn't have been given the job if the situation would have been different.”

Quote by Don Shula

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Don Shula, born on January 4, 1930, is a renowned American football coach. Known for his exceptional tactics and leadership skills, he is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history. more

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