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[QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 784123, member: 485"]
It seems simple to me.  Doug was not a hot commodity coming off the 2011 season, with a losing streak.  Offense improved in the 2012 season, team closed with a strong winning streak, Doug became a hot commodity.  Starting from a low point in the program, he ended 2012 looking like a turn-around genius.  So, the NFL comes calling and he triples his salary.   Good for him -- he had to take the opportunity. I hope he makes the Bills into playoff contenders this season.

He ended the SU free fall, and gave us bowls (OK, minor bowls) in 2010 and 2012. Good for SU.  Did as well as anyone could reasonably expect with our program. Added the approach of pulling in jucos to fill gaps, something we had not been doing before Doug.

As for comparing Doug with Shafer (Crusty's post above), I would not touch the subject right now.  We have had three real bad losses that were over at half time.  Defense that Shafer developed, and turned over to his hand-picked coordinator, has been stunningly bad.  Offense has struggled (QBs and WRs) except against bad defenses, and except the fourth quarter against NCState.  This is a down spot for Shafer, his assistants, and every unit except (surprisingly) specials which have not regressed.

There are two ways I will judge Shafer & staff.  The November rivalry games (Pitt & BC) and how the recruiting class finishes.  It isn't up to Doug; time to move on people.   It is up to Scott & his team.
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