Don Shula did not exactly say that, but, he was excited over his 322d career victory.

Don Shula is looking for his 250th career victory after three straight losses.

Don Shula is the brilliant young coach with his jaw out.

Don Shula would certainly be worth a phone call.

"We were playing against a guy who's the best in the business," Don Shula said.

He accepted, and later became a coach under Don Shula.

Don Shula, of course, is one of the most successful coaches ever.

Don Shula has a record of 330-159-6 and was well into his ninth season as a coach before he lost his 29th game.

Each school's first head coach has previous ties to Don Shula.

These factors by themselves would have been too much to overcome against a team whose coach is Don Shula.