Albert Paul Michaels (November 14, 1911 – October 17, 1991) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. As defensive coordinator for North Carolina State University under Earle Edwards from 1954 to 1970, he has long been considered one of the games most influential defensive minds with his famous "white shoes defense". He acted as interim head football coach for the 1971 team, hiring protégé Chuck Amato to his first full-time assistant job during his tenure as head coach. A native of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Michaels played college football at Pennsylvania State University and coached there for 19 years before moving on to NC State. He also coached golfat NC State. Michael died on October 17, 1991, in Raleigh, North Carolina, following a long illness. Head coaching record References External links 1911 births 1991 deaths American football quarterbacks NC State Wolfpack athletic directors NC State Wolfpack football coaches Penn State Nittany Lions football coaches Penn State Nittany Lions football players College golf coaches in the United States People from DuBois, Pennsylvania Coaches of American football from Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania