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Message: [QUOTE="Chip, post: 1967893, member: 19"] It's been debated here a zillion times, but SU had rebuilt after Marrone. Following him up with Shafer was just not a smart move. It felt ok at the time, and we all rallied around his press conference, his energy, his love of the community. But it wasn't the time to go cheap, and we went cheap. We had already secured the ACC. We should have been looking for another offensive mind, preferably someone with HC experience. Bad call by Gross, but hiring football coaches wasn't his biggest strength (to say it nicely). He had to be talked into Marrone from what I recall. Dino's first year is similar to Marrone's, although Marrone's slump was in the middle, Dino is limping to the finish. This will work if he stays here. If he doesn't, we have the resources to hire someone similar. And I feel a little better about those who will be making that decision. [/QUOTE]