11-12-2019, 05:06 AM
(11-12-2019, 04:23 AM)JohnR34231 Wrote: Speaking for myself, I don't find much humor in the current situation.
Message to future coaches. When you have some success at Stanford you better get out because that success will be fleeting.
Message to recruits. Just because Stanford has been successful in the past doesn't mean it will be when you get there.
There are very few programs in the country where this does not apply, and for those few programs, coaches get poached for promotional opportunities. That means that recruits can't count on their position coach being there in two years.
Pretty clear things are not working right now at Stanford. The lingering question is whether Shaw is willing to make the substantive changes that are needed. If he isn't, then it may not be his choice whether to stay or go after a couple more seasons like this one. I have no doubt he sees the problems. The question is whether he's willing to do what's necessary to prevent their recurrence.
Leaders make mistakes. Good leaders learn from them and take steps to not repeat them.