Howard was on Bear's staff at Bama for some time. Then coached for George Allen with the Rams and Shula with the Dolphins, if my memory serves correctly. He is an all-time great himself.
BTW, Howard was recruited by UM in the early '50's. In those years rules were lax and recruits would suit up and scrimmage with the team they were visiting. He said the Miami scrimmage was hellacious.
I think he ended playing for the Bear at Kentucky. He's been around greatness his entire playing and coaching career.