Adam Shackleford is out as head coach of the Spokane Shock and he will be replaced by former Shock standout Rob Keefe, The Spokesman-Review has learned. The Shock, who are on the verge of moving into a new league that is expected to compete at the highest level of arena football, issued a press release late Wednesday morning announcing Shackleford won’t be back for a fourth season as head coach. Spokane went 19-1 in Shackleford’s final season, winning the ArenaCup title last month in Las Vegas/Jim Meehan, SR. More here.

Question: Adam Shackleford compiled a 19-1 record in his second and final season as coach of the Spokane Shock, including a lopsided win in the ArenaCup. Are you persuaded that management knows what it is doing in cutting him loose? Have you ever been fired despite doing what you thought was a good job for your boss?