[Treebound]

4.  Shaw is not going anywhere . . . unless he decides to resign or move on.  Thus, the fortunes of Stanford football depend on him hiring great assistants and giving them the autonomy to do their jobs.  Based on history, it's hard to be optimistic on that front, but we shall see.

I think TJ is correct on this point.  To me, Shaw has become increasingly complacent over the last 4-5 years.  Recruiting, managing his staff, motivating the Team, LEADING, have all fallen off imho.  It can't be easy, but it comes with the position, even more so when you are one of the top paid coaches in the country.   I had hoped that the wake up call would drive him to make changes 3 years ago, but the downturn continued.  As others have stated, constant reinvention and bringing in top coaching talent is critical.   I fully expect changes to be made to the staff within a month of season end, and I welcome them given our slide to the bottom of the league. 

As for our Admin, I think in John Hennessy, we lost a true converted Stanford sports fan.   I think the enthusiasm and good will that he witnessed firsthand at the Orange Bowl and the post game gatherings, helped him GET the benefits of a strong football program and what it can bring to the broader university.   I don't think either MTL or PD have yet to grasp that facet and it does concern me.  

So for now I will continue to hope, continue to tailgate and continue to cheer for Stanford Red vs ND and any other foe.   I also hope that the senior player leadership is vocal this week in holding each other accountable to bring their best on Saturday versus the Domers.  I saw McKee go after 2-3 offensive lineman in the second quarter who appeared to miss their assignments or not give it their best effort, and I'm glad he did!  Let's bring back some EUTM, TWU and Party in the backfield!

[Treebound]

4.  Shaw is not going anywhere . . . unless he decides to resign or move on.  Thus, the fortunes of Stanford football depend on him hiring great assistants and giving them the autonomy to do their jobs.  Based on history, it's hard to be optimistic on that front, but we shall see.

I think TJ is correct on this point.  To me, Shaw has become increasingly complacent over the last 4-5 years.  Recruiting, managing his staff, motivating the Team, LEADING, have all fallen off imho.  It can't be easy, but it comes with the position, even more so when you are one of the top paid coaches in the country.   I had hoped that the wake up call would drive him to make changes 3 years ago, but the downturn continued.  As others have stated, constant reinvention and bringing in top coaching talent is critical.   I fully expect changes to be made to the staff within a month of season end, and I welcome them given our slide to the bottom of the league. 

As for our Admin, I think in John Hennessy, we lost a true converted Stanford sports fan.   I think the enthusiasm and good will that he witnessed firsthand at the Orange Bowl and the post game gatherings, helped him GET the benefits of a strong football program and what it can bring to the broader university.   I don't think either MTL or PD have yet to grasp that facet and it does concern me.  

So for now I will continue to hope, continue to tailgate and continue to cheer for Stanford Red vs ND and any other foe.   I also hope that the senior player leadership is vocal this week in holding each other accountable to bring their best on Saturday versus the Domers.  I saw McKee go after 2-3 offensive lineman in the second quarter who appeared to miss their assignments or not give it their best effort, and I'm glad he did!  Let's bring back some EUTM, TWU and Party in the backfield!