Scott Shafer

[mlbball99]

Per his Facebook, Scott Shafer retired from coaching. A lot of his former players commented, including Doug Hogue who said Shafer changed his life switching him from RB to LB.

 

[Archbold44]

Per his Facebook, Scott Shafer retired from coaching. A lot of his former players commented, including Doug Hogue who said Shafer changed his life switching him from RB to LB.

That is too bad. He was one heck of a D.C. Converted Hogue and Smith (I think) from RB to LB. They both were very very solid. I would have no problem with him unretiring to be on the defensive staff in any capacity. He was not cut out for head coach though.

 

[OburgOrange]

Can we bring him on to tutor ERob?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Can we bring him on to tutor ERob?

That's a pretty interesting idea.

Could mend some fences too.

 

[UnknownOrange]

a tenacious DC. He didn't pan out as a HC here and he had some fun revenge against us but I wish him well in retirement

 

[Pyle]

Odd. He's not even 60 and MTSU site still has him listed as DC\Safeties. Can't imagine he'd retire the first week of the season? Anyone have more details?

Scott Shafer - Football Coach - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Updated February 2023 Scott Shafer, regarded as one of the top defensive minds in college football, is in his seventh season on Rick Stockstill’s staff as de...

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Edit: NM. That must be an old link. Roster/Coaches does not have him listed:

https://goblueraiders.com/sports/football/roster

 

[orangepassion]

Would be interesting to see him as DC with the athletes Fran brings in

 

[Chip]

That's a pretty interesting idea.

Could mend some fences too.

I don't think you have to mend any fences. The guy that fired him was our AD for 10 minutes, and the head coach who succeeded him is gone too.

We brought Kevin Coyle back to be our senior advisor for the D, not sure how many guys like that we could afford. I really liked Shafer as DC though.

I'm still open to Saban joining as a defensive advisor though.

 

[CanadianSU]

Was a good dc

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I don't think you have to mend any fences. The guy that fired him was our AD for 10 minutes, and the head coach who succeeded him is gone too.

We brought Kevin Coyle back to be our senior advisor for the D, not sure how many guys like that we could afford. I really liked Shafer as DC though.

I'm still open to Saban joining as a defensive advisor though.

My understanding is Shafer was pretty bitter, and some things occurred during and after the MTSU game that made the relationship worse.

 

[Bayside44]

My understanding is Shafer was pretty bitter, and some things occurred during and after the MTSU game that made the relationship worse.

The most money he ever made was here, guy should be thankful he got an HC gig at all.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The most money he ever made was here, guy should be thankful he got an HC gig at all.

I agree.

But people feel the way they feel.

 

[djorange1989]

Good DC, terrible head coach, Missy Shafer is way too hot for him

 

[orange_in_VA]

Looks like his son Wolfgang is following in Dads footsteps. Was a college QB for Ithaca but has been a defensive coach since graduating. Currently the Safeties and Special Teams coach at FCS school, Chattanooga. Lists Fayetteville, NY as his hometown on his bio. I would assume the family has love for the Syracuse area having lived there so long and their kids growing up there.

I'd hire Shafer back in a heartbeat to be a Defensive Analyst/Advisor of some sort if he has any interest in getting back into the business.

 

[sufandu]

Can we bring him on to tutor ERob?

Erob/Fran recruiting with Shafers attacking style? Sign up for that in a second!

 

[Chip]

My understanding is Shafer was pretty bitter, and some things occurred during and after the MTSU game that made the relationship worse.

And?

 

[SUinNWE]

Do people not remember how bitter Shafer was when he got fired? There is absolutely no chance he would ever come back.

 

[SUinNWE]

My understanding is Shafer was pretty bitter, and some things occurred during and after the MTSU game that made the relationship worse.

 

[OburgOrange]

Do people not remember how bitter Shafer was when he got fired? There is absolutely no chance he would ever come back.

Meh. It’s a tough business. There’s a whole new set of people here now. Get over it

 

[Archbold44]

Do people not remember how bitter Shafer was when he got fired? There is absolutely no chance he would ever come back.

Everyone's bitter. Until they are not. Nothing a salary cannot cure...

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Feck that guy (and feck Babers for losing to him).

 

[PAcuse]

I got a few cigars I gave give him...

 

[Bayside44]

I agree.

But people feel the way they feel.

 

[RF2044]

The most money he ever made was here, guy should be thankful he got an HC gig at all.

Couldn't agree more.

And not in a "screw SS" way, but this guy got more than he deserved compensation-wise. He was a good guy, but a lousy head coach.

 

[baggerbob]

Erob/Fran recruiting with Shafers attacking style? Sign up for that in a second!

If he had 6-3 or 6-4 DB'S rather then guys 5-9 or 10, his defenses would have ben top 15 in the country.