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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 816374, member: 40"]
I want to be clear: I am a big Marrone fan for what he did here.  I recognize that not many feel the same way, given the circumstances of his departure.  But I recognize where we were when he took over, and while I understand the frustrations expressed by some about how "ugly" the product on the field was early on, I understood that the coaching staff was doing what was necessary to win.

I do think it is valid that they didn't recruit great offensive talent, and that the team lacking playmakers now is a direct function of that.  And I do feel like Marrone--while I don't begrudge him leaving for a higher paying opportunity--left while the program was still on precarious footing; the rebuild wasn't fully complete.  But I DO think that his legacy will eventually be viewed more favorably if / when Shafer succeeds and takes us to consistent bowl performance.

BTW, my dad, who is the biggest /most diehard SU fan on the face of the earth--as well as my hero, role model, and best friend--completely disagrees with me about Marrone.  But I stand by my opinion--the guy did a pretty impressive job, given the circumstances.
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