This kinda echoes what Keith has been saying, but during a long drive today, I had time to ponder the coaching situation.
I think since the University has taken so long to comment on this situation and give Shula a public show of support, they have no choice but to replace him. By not backing him publicly, they've stripped him of any credibility. This, IMO will hurt recruiting.
Trouble is, they need to replace CMS quickly and with a marquis name that can keep the recruiting machine running. Unfortunately, that hasn't been something the administration has been able to to for quite some time.
I wish these things had not come about. I had the highest hopes for CMS. But I'm afraid it's the only viable choice that Bama has right now.