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Message: [QUOTE="OrangeZone, post: 73793, member: 532"] [COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]We have known' s and unknown's; what do we have with Doug Marrone and what we yet need to learn?[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]with Doug at the helm, we have:[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]An [/FONT][COLOR=#ff9900][B]Orange[/B][/COLOR][FONT=arial black] - [/FONT][FONT=arial black]passionate alum and former player.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]A highly professional approach to the position; came here as a result of his personal life career planning. Has tightened up many aspects of the program; making them more accountable.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]Accepts personal responsibility and accountability.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]A very good background of coaching experience; both college and pro. Learned from many outstanding coaches beginning with Coach Mac.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]When employed as a college assistant he was considered a good recruiter.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]He holds players to a higher standard as student-athletes.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]Marrone is highly regarded by his professional brethren.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]Doug served as Offensive Coordinator for Sean Payton; one of the more creative offensive minds in the NFL. [/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][SIZE=3][FONT=arial black]Doug also brings many intangibles to the table; he is a very likable guy as well as a passionate spokesperson for [/FONT][B][COLOR=#ff9900]Syracuse University[/COLOR].[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]His staff offers many years of proven experience coupled with a strong [COLOR=#ff9900]Orange[/COLOR] flavor.[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]His recruiting thus far has enhanced our athletic abi[/B][B]lity and speed.[/B][/COLOR] [/LIST] [COLOR=#ff9900][SIZE=3][B]Unknowns:[/B][/SIZE][/COLOR] [LIST] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Will this staff be able to grow this program. into a top 25 player on the national football scene?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Will this staff be able to bring in recruits with game-changing ability; especially at the so called 'skilled positions'?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Will Coach Marrone's offense morph into a top quality unit with high stats per game average and statement wins?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Will the staff be able to successfully reduce the chronic mental errors and out-of-control emotions that are plaguing us?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Will the staff be able to grow the defense into the type of tough; aggressive; opportunistic; swarm-to-the ball unit that drives offensive coordinators crazy?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]Can Doug Marrone build us into a consistent winner in our league and on the national scene?[/B][/COLOR] [*][COLOR=#5551ad][B]What fans will do in response to win loss record alone;poor attendance effects recruiting.[/B][/COLOR] [/LIST] [COLOR=#ff9900][B]To be continued...[/B][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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