[OutsiderFan]

Like I have droned on about for years in response to the "Giants finished second" for X free agent they were bidding to sign, you finish first by offering more in most circumstances. If Stanford wants Dave Aranda, they pay what it takes to get him, which would mean giving him what they were paying Shaw.

https://coacheshotseat.com/CFBCoachesSalaries.htm

If you are serious, you are paying your Head Coach at least $5 million/year.

[OutsiderFan]

Like I have droned on about for years in response to the "Giants finished second" for X free agent they were bidding to sign, you finish first by offering more in most circumstances. If Stanford wants Dave Aranda, they pay what it takes to get him, which would mean giving him what they were paying Shaw.

https://coacheshotseat.com/CFBCoachesSalaries.htm

If you are serious, you are paying your Head Coach at least $5 million/year.