Time to take another step forward

[Rocco]

Give 'em hell Shaf, today is the type of smash-mouth football that Syracuse football thrives on. Hold nothing back.





4-3.

 

[RMH44]

Funny thing is, despite the fact that some here criticized SS for his behavior, this may have been the play that will be defined as the turning point of our season.

I think HCSS and staff used it as a motivational tool at half time. We took it to Clemson in the 2nd half and definitely should of have at least two additional scores. I believe that the NCST game was more lopsided than the score indicates. Hopefully, the trend continues today in Atlanta!

 

[HtownOrange]

I think we have a good coaching staff and decent players. The staff will improve as a unit and the team will improve both by coaching and better recruiting. It is time to take another step forward.

 

[anomander]

Every game is the biggest game of the season. Today is no different. This can really set us up for a strong finish. Let's Go Orange!!!!

 

[007]

Funny thing is, despite the fact that some here criticized SS for his behavior, this may have been the play that will be defined as the turning point of our season.

I think HCSS and staff used it as a motivational tool at half time. We took it to Clemson in the 2nd half and definitely should of have at least two additional scores. I believe that the NCST game was more lopsided than the score indicates. Hopefully, the trend continues today in Atlanta!

I am positive I am in the minority here. But, although I love the intensity of HCSS, his public tirade about Clemson running up the score at halftime sends the wrong message to the players/fan. To me it was like yelling "FU Dabo, you already won the game." That may be true. Despite how the players responded, do you really want your players and fans to know that is what you are thinking?

 

[RMH44]

I am positive I am in the minority here. But, although I love the intensity of HCSS, his public tirade about Clemson running up the score at halftime sends the wrong message to the players/fan. To me it was like yelling "FU Dabo, you already won the game." That may be true. Despite how the players responded, do you really want your players and fans to know that is what you are thinking?

That thought never crossed my mind.

I think SS was pi$$ed because 99% of all college coaches take the field goal at that point of the game.

 

[anomander]

I am positive I am in the minority here. But, although I love the intensity of HCSS, his public tirade about Clemson running up the score at halftime sends the wrong message to the players/fan. To me it was like yelling "FU Dabo, you already won the game." That may be true. Despite how the players responded, do you really want your players and fans to know that is what you are thinking?

i think Shafer knows that was a mistake and learned from it. i'm willing to bet he agrees with you

 

[Orangetradition44]

Disagree. People misinterpret the outburst in my opinion. He didn't yell when they went for it. He yelled when WE stopped them. He was basically saying, in your face you cocky bas tard. I just don't see anything wrong with that message .and similar sentiments are spewed in just about every sporting contest since the dawn of time.

I am positive I am in the minority here. But, although I love the intensity of HCSS, his public tirade about Clemson running up the score at halftime sends the wrong message to the players/fan. To me it was like yelling "FU Dabo, you already won the game." That may be true. Despite how the players responded, do you really want your players and fans to know that is what you are thinking?

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[007]

That thought never crossed my mind.

I think SS was pi$$ed because 99% of all college coaches take the field goal at that point of the game.

I am not so sure about that. The larger point is that, when you are at the receiving end of that run up (especially before halftime!!), keep your freaking mouth shut publicly and talk to your kids about pay back behind closed doors. Learning curve stuff for a new HC.

 

[orangefog]

I like the fire. You have to take the good with the bad. That was likely the bad, but when someone is honestly that emotional and fired up to be the head coach of your team, it inspires the team and fans to be just as passionate. Some people don't respond to things like that, I always have. Something tells me, that if he gave me a halftime speech, I would come out in the second half ready to run through a brick wall.

 

[Rocco]

Too calm.

Too emotional.

What gives?

 

[007]

Disagree. People misinterpret the outburst in my opinion. He didn't yell when they went for it. He yelled when WE stopped them. He was basically saying, in your face you cocky bas tard. I just don't see anything wrong with that message .and similar sentiments are spewed in just about every sporting contest since the dawn of time.

Apparently, SS disagrees with you based on his apology for his reactions. The fact that those sentiments have been "spewed since the dawn of time" is irrelevant to HC's being held to a higher standard. Now, if Dabo had taken a knee there, SS should have punched him.

 

[Dnyr85]

Emotions run high in the heat of battle. Let 'em all show!!

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[RMH44]

I am not so sure about that. The larger point is that, when you are at the receiving end of that run up (especially before halftime!!), keep your freaking mouth shut publicly and talk to your kids about pay back behind closed doors. Learning curve stuff for a new HC.

I guarantee you that his tirade did nothing but increase his stature with his players. I'm sure he explained to them that if he had it to do over...he wouldn't have done it...but the players love his passion.

 

[Orangetradition44]

He issued a public apology because he used the word, not for his passion or intensity.

Apparently, SS disagrees with you based on his apology for his reactions. The fact that those sentiments have been "spewed since the dawn of time" is irrelevant to HC's being held to a higher standard. Now, if Dabo had taken a knee there, SS should have punched him.

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[SUFaninNJ]

Well, since this thread was already hijacked, I had zero problem with Shafer's reaction. In fact, I kind of liked it. If that's the worst we'll see from him, I'll sign up for it.