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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 1561663, member: 1423"]
Very disappointed to see this happen. First of all, BOL to one of the most likable, high-character HC's we've had here in recent memory. SS busted his butt for this program for 7 years. His off-the-field conduct and values were exemplary throughout his tenure.

As for the AD's decision, obviously it comes as no surprise. Declining attendance and 17 losses in the last 21 games created an unsustainable trajectory.

Those realities conceded, I have a few questions for the AD:

1. Why fire the HC before the last game? The timing seems unnecessarily punitive and awkward. If the reason is to get the search going early in order to get the new staff on campus and start focusing on the real problem with the program (talent), then I hope the results are worth it. If not, I'd like to hear an explanation for the timing.
2. Since it does the U no good to fire a coach as a "punishment" for his record, please tell me you're confident the next guy will be significantly better. If you can't do that, you made the wrong decision, or at least you made the decision prematurely.
3. We all know that failing to "go for it" on 4th down, and similar in-game decisions, do not constitute the primary reason for SU's record. Even the casual observer can see that our facilities are not yet at the level of our ACC peers, and obviously we have a colossal talent deficit. So now that you've cast the current staff out, what's your plan to bring our recruiting stream up to ACC levels? If you don't have one, the current cycle will be repeated, what's left of your community support will evaporate and you, yourself, may face the "firing" squad.
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