Scott Shafer fired as Syracuse football head coach

[Harry]

A source confirmed the report to syracuse.com and another source has said players are being called in to a meeting.

Shafer, who was promoted from defensive coordinator after Doug Marrone's departure in January 2013, finishes his tenure with a 13-23 mark. The Orange is currently 3-8 this year heading into its season finale against Boston College.

After coaching SU to a 7-6 record and Texas Bowl win in his first season, Shafer struggled through a 3-9 campaign mired in injury and lowlighted by the demotion of offensive coordinator George McDonald.

Facing one of the largest defensive rebuilds in college football history, Syracuse opened 2015 with its first 3-0 start since 1991 before losing its next eight contests — the longest in-season skid since 2005. An embattled fan base became more disgruntled as upset scares of No. 1 Clemson and then-No. 2 LSU weighed against a host of questionable in-game decisions.

Athletic director Mark Coyle, who started in July, has not spoken publicly since issuing a wait-and-see approach regarding Shafer's future in early September.

[untbowler]

Syracuse demise is one of the reasons I hate the Longhorns, freakin Greg Robinson destroyed their program from what Coach P had done after Coach McPherson

Edited November 23, 2015 by untbowler

[EagleMBA]

You will notice that Syracuse has gotten things in the correct order. Hired an Athletic Director first.

LOL! This picture reminds me of two boxers staring each other down at the weigh-in!

Edited November 23, 2015 by EagleMBA