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Message: [QUOTE="Dr. Bill, post: 1204059, member: 5045"] Head coach Scott Shafer is not the problem by himself. Running a football team is very much like running a business. As the CEO, you need to be able to manage the entire process and that starts with having a good staff. I don not think the composition of his staff is serving him well. He tells the story of how when all of these guys were working together as assistant coaches that they all made a pact that whoever got the first head coaching job, would call the others with job offers. That's all well and good around a table and a few beers, but the reality is that it may not be what's best for your program. As a defensive minded coach, the Offensive Coordinator position was a critical hire and Shafer went with a friend, with little experience as an OC and play caller. After less than two seasons, he pulls the plug on the guy! Contrast the offensive staff and experience with the defensive staff: Defensive Coordinator: Solid, strong background including the NFL, defensive line coach: a defensive coordinator in waiting, Linebackers coach: great teacher recognized as a good recruiter. Shafer could be successful as a head coach. He will need to make significant changes on the offensive side of the ball for that to happen. He has put his future in the hands of Lester. Let's see what he does in the off season and next year. Acosta was a good hire. Even though he was not from a big time program, he has coaching experience with tight ends and offense in general, as well as extensive recruiting experience in a key area: New Jersey. It is too early to throw in the towel on Shafer. Give him a chance to prove himself, I don't think two seasons is enough to really get an accurate handle on what kind of coach he can be. [/QUOTE]

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