[fullmetal]

What do we need out of a head coach?

* Booster/donor fundraising chops.  Personable.
* Someone who Muir/AD is okay working with.  No character issues in any past programs.  Protect the brand.
* Record of achievement with less.  Can pick a good staff.  Works with admissions office.
* Recruiting chops.  Can sell Stanford to families.  A winning record will help.
* Doesn't say or do dumb stuff.  Again, protect the brand.

Shaw fits four of the five criteria above.

* Coaches to win.  Scheme, playcalling, clock management, talent identification/retention/improvement, trainer/rehab, S&C, nutrition, study halls, etc

Shaw didn't seem to hit this last criterion very well.

Much as I hate to say it, I think Shaw "rested and vested" in his last few years with Stanford.  Maybe don't pick a head coach who intends on Stanford being the last job they ever interview for.  It will be difficult to replace him.

[fullmetal]

What do we need out of a head coach?

* Booster/donor fundraising chops.  Personable.
* Someone who Muir/AD is okay working with.  No character issues in any past programs.  Protect the brand.
* Record of achievement with less.  Can pick a good staff.  Works with admissions office.
* Recruiting chops.  Can sell Stanford to families.  A winning record will help.
* Doesn't say or do dumb stuff.  Again, protect the brand.

Shaw fits four of the five criteria above.

* Coaches to win.  Scheme, playcalling, clock management, talent identification/retention/improvement, trainer/rehab, S&C, nutrition, study halls, etc

Shaw didn't seem to hit this last criterion very well.

Much as I hate to say it, I think Shaw "rested and vested" in his last few years with Stanford.  Maybe don't pick a head coach who intends on Stanford being the last job they ever interview for.  It will be difficult to replace him.