Absolutely agree with that. Addazio would have been competent for sure at Syracuse. I think the thought process is less about coaching in the 1980s vs coaching like he's in the Big 10. It can work if you have proper line play and control line of scrimmage and field.
I think the schedule discussion is a real thing. It certainly killed Shafer's chances much more quickly. Addazio has had 2 really bad ACC years. Otherwise he's .500 which i'd take over of the long term. The conference situation needs to be resolved b/c our side is beyond penal vs the Coastal.