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[QUOTE="Rocco, post: 120450, member: 51"]
That is a loaded question. You would have to look at the whole season, rather than them losing by a score in the Beef Bowl. 6-6 would be an improvement over this year, even though this year we took a step back from 2010's 8-5. If we finished 6-6, I can't see how Gross could fire DM. This program was set back so many years when he took over that he should get his full 5 years to prove his worth. I realize Gross has to satisfy the SU fans and alumni. It is a difficult position for him to be in, [U]especially since this is the 2nd FB coach he's hired[/U].

With SU headed into the ACC, I think now is the time more than anything for Gross to really support DM. He has started to make inroads recruiting (I know some bozos on here think we should be consistently landing 4 and 5 stars by now). By giving DM his support, even more so publically, shows recruits/parents that he isn't going anywhere. Kids commit to play for a coach and his philosophy. Not everything to every recruit comes down to the fact that it snows in Syracuse for 4 months each year. DM is a likeable person who people can be drawn to. Go to one of his luncheons.

All in all, if I were Gross next year after a 6-6 season with a bowl berth, I would continue to support DM. I think an extension would go a long way. Would certainly limit Doug from constantly looking over his shoulder, which he might be starting to do. DM needs to focus on his own operation, including but not limited to, coaching moves, recruiting, the offense and player discipline.
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