This... it deserves it's own thread

[retro44]

http://www.syracuse.com/poliquin/in...tball_coach_scott_1.html#incart_river_default

 

[TheCusian]

http://www.syracuse.com/poliquin/in...tball_coach_scott_1.html#incart_river_default

That's why you root for Shafer. Good guy.

 

[DPCuse]

Wow, both inspiring gentlemen. So glad we have a guy like Shafer representing this university's football program.

 

[FAL]

Best piece of writing that I have ever read from Poliquin!

 

[RMH44]

As a fan, I'm so proud to say that Scott Shafer is our coach. He is such a class act and he genuinely cares about his players and the community. He always does things the right way. Without doubt, more wins will follow.

 

[Rocco]

If Shafer continues to improve this program, he could be here a long, long time. The fans will continue to be drawn to him and hopefully attendance continues to climb up.

Still a little too early to tell completely, but I loved the Shafer hire from the get-go.

 

[retro44]

That's why you root for Shafer. Great guy.

I would say great guy

fixed it just for you

 

[rosconey]

i guess his hard nose has a soft spot-lol

if this doesnt say class- What does

 

[TheCusian]

But sports is a business! It's just a job! All coaches are the same!

 

[SUFan44]

Tremendous.

Syracuse is not Oklahoma. It's not Florida State, it's not Texas.

And I'm damn proud that it's not.

 

[CuseTroop]

We got ourselves a heck of a head coach.

 

[SU2NASA]

http://www.syracuse.com/poliquin/in...tball_coach_scott_1.html#incart_river_default

And then he went out and punched a bear in the face.

 

[MartyCuse]

Wow great story...

 

[HOFCeluck]

To be honest I thought this was going to be about Kellen Winslow.


But this is good too. In a different way of course.

 

[All4SU]

That's why you root for Shafer. Good guy.

I already knew that about Shafer. I'll root for George. He sounds like a pretty good guy with a strong life force.

 

[sabach]

Awesome story.

 

[HeaterCuse22]

George is as nice of a guy as he is tough.

 

[SU2NASA]

Syracuse is not Oklahoma.

Of course it's not, we're not going to the Big Ten.

 

[OrangePA]

I hope Scott Shafer does more than just look like a young Ben Schwartzwalder - I hope that he has the same legacy - 25 years and lots of success.

 

[Orangepace]

I was tough on the SUAD for the Shafer hire..wanted someone more proven.. I couldn't have been more wrong... Happily...

 

[RMH44]

I was tough on the SUAD for the Shafer hire..wanted someone more proven.. I couldn't have been more wrong... Happily...

We've all been there a time or two...but only a handful have the courage to come clean. Well done!

 

[NailstheCusefan12]

My biggest problem with the story is that he left the basketball game early. In all seriousness, what an awesome gesture, and one that makes me even prouder to follow this program.

 

[kcsu]

He is genuine in his care for his family and community. Shafer is a people person and it shows. I truly hope that he is here for the next 20 years