"The Miami Dolphins named Mike Sherman their offensive coordinator and Kevin Coyle their defensive coordinator on Friday.

The two veteran NFL coaches became new coach Joe Philbin's first hires. Both were Philbin's long-time friends, and first choices.

"They are exactly what I am looking for in terms of leadership, character, and teaching ability," Philbin said. "They are both very passionate about the game of football and the players they coach, and that enthusiasm is evident in the meeting rooms and on the field….I can't wait to get started to work with them."

Coincidentally, Sherman and Coyle worked together as assistant coaches at Holy Cross.

Sherman, who was fired by Texas A&M earlier this year after posted a 25-25 record in his four seasons, gave Philbin his first NFL job when he served as head coach for the Packers."