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Randy Shannon once said he never wanted his son to play football for him. He still doesn't -- and he wants to make sure nobody thinks Xavier Shannon will be receiving special treatment now that he's a Hurricane. Shannon, a 6-1, 298-pound offensive lineman, started 29 games for FIU (including 27 in a row) before he informed FIU coach Mario Cristobal in January he was leaving the program and heading to UM. After receiving an NCAA waiver to play this season, according to UM's sports information department, Shannon is expected to compete with freshman Tyler Horne and sophomore A.J. Trump for the starting job at center. Shannon saved his most intense comments for his own flesh and blood. ''I don't talk to him. I don't say much to him at all,'' said Shannon, who said his son will play for UM only because offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and recruiting coordinator Clint Hurtt insisted.

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February 23, 2008  03:14 PM ET

Nice words, we'll see how it goes though.

February 23, 2008  03:49 PM ET

sounds like an awkward situation....i played for my father in little league and people thought my dad played favorites by putting me at QB.not bragging,but i was best player,but i heard my share of comments.

February 23, 2008  04:19 PM ET

I feel sorry for the kid; I guess he wants to be part of the rebirth of Hurrican football. Afterall his Dad played for the 'Canes as well.

February 23, 2008  04:24 PM ET

6'1, 298 pounds??? He must have taken after his mother.

February 23, 2008  05:17 PM ET

Heheh, nice juice boy.

If the kid's got talent, then let him play. His true talent will be put to the test at the U b/c FIU ain't a good program.

February 23, 2008  07:44 PM ET

If he's talented enough he will play despite what his father says.

February 24, 2008  01:40 AM ET

Well he;s wasting a year having to sit out to go play with dad and he's got no guarantee he'll even start so why leave a school your playing at that can get you to the NFL

February 24, 2008  03:38 AM ET

Hmm I'm a huge Hurricanes football fan, he better get the program turned around quickly... I was embarrassed the past 2 years!

 
February 24, 2008  06:42 PM ET

...can't you just feel the love between the father and son...

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