WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 No wonder he was hired! This snippet from his resume: • Named 'America's Friendliest College Football Coach' by ESPN the Magazine. Other highlights: Syracuse (2009-present) In 2011, a school-record and league-leading 28 student-athletes were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team. • 2010 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Region 1 Coach of the Year. • 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year finalist. • In 2010, led the Orange to the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl Championship. • Named 'America's Friendliest College Football Coach' by ESPN the Magazine. • In his second year, Syracuse continued its ascent in the national statistical rankings, including total defense (7th from 37th), pass defense (10th from 85th), pass efficiency (14th from 113th), scoring defense (13th from 81st), and first downs allowed (12th from 27th), interceptions thrown (13th from 84th) •The 2009 Orange improved in the national statistical rankings in third down defense (28th from 117th), first downs allowed (27th from 104th), rush defense (13th from 101st), total defense (37th from 114th), tackles for loss (15th from 104th) and sacks (6th from 100th). New Orleans Saints (2006-08) • In his three seasons, the Saints threw 1,232 passes and surrendered only 39 sacks. • In 2008, the team led the NFL in total offense (410.7 yards per game) and passing offense (311.1 yards per game). • In 2007, the Saints ranked first in red zone touchdown percentage (.720, 36 of 50), led the NFC in third-down conversions (46.3) and notched 346 first downs. • In 2007, set an NFL record with 440 completions, and also set team all-time highs for passing first downs (222), attempts (652), touchdown passes (28) and completion percentage (67.5). • In 2007, allowed the fewest sacks in the league (16), an average of one per 41 attempted. • In 2006, led NFL in total offense and set a team record with an NFL-leading 6,264 yards. • In 2006, set club records with 330 first downs, an average of 5.8 yards per play and 4,503 passing yards. • In 2006, only team in the NFL with four players with more than 650 receiving yards. New York Jets (2002-05) • During his tenure, the Jets played in four playoff games (two in 2002 and a pair in 2004). • In 2004, the club finished third in the NFL in rushing yards (2,388) and second in rushing first downs (135). • In 2004, the offense posted one of the highest rushing averages (4.5) in club history and had the NFL’s leading rusher (Curtis Martin, 1,697 yards). • In 2003, the offense averaged 5.3 yards per play and 4.0 yards per rushing attempt. • In 2002 the line led the way for the offense to rush for 1,618 yards. University of Tennessee (2001) • Volunteers won the Florida Citrus Bowl with a 45-17 victory against Michigan. • Fifth-ranked UT beat No. 2 Florida, 34-32, in Gainesville in the final regular season game. • Helped earn the team a spot in the SEC championship game. University of Georgia (2000) • Helped lead the Bulldogs to a top 20 finish in the polls and a victory against Virginia in the Jeep Oahu Bowl. Georgia Tech (1995-99) • Georgia Tech participated in a bowl game each season from 1997-99. • In 1999, the Yellow Jackets finished first nationally in total offense, averaging 509.4 yards and 40.7 points per game. Actually, this is pretty promising. I know it's only at the college level but he definitely pulled his team out of a period of being absolutely abyssmal, knew what to do with Drew Brees as the OC for the Saints, was an O-line guy and might be looking to snag a QB first round. I'm still skeptical as hell though...
Pondslider Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Highly regarded as a businessman. http://www.buffalobi...c3-7d95b2e98331 Evidence would point to this being a Brandon decision. And it could work, but what does this tell us about who is calling the shots? What "evidence" is there that Brandon overruled Nix and Whaley?
Max997 Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Use your brain. I'm complaining that he has no credibility. They wouldn't even trust him to call plays as OC in New Orleans. Meanwhile someone like Lovie is a defensive genius and it would be easy to find a good OC to pair with him. Marrone is a nobody Yeah bc that's why Payton calls the plays in NO, bc he didn't trust Marrone. You clearly hv all the answers n have insight into other coaches heads like no other. Keep reaching Edited January 6, 2013 by Max997
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 do it...i'll read it! I was considering putting out an intricate post about how I really like the hire even if he wasn't my number one choice... but it wouldn't get read at this point in the thread ha.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 How many Coaches can you name off the top of your head that turned around a perennially terrible FBS football program inside of two years? Turner Gill at UB, but he schiit the bed in year 3.
eball Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Highly regarded as a businessman. http://www.buffalobi...c3-7d95b2e98331 Evidence would point to this being a Brandon decision. And it could work, but what does this tell us about who is calling the shots? From a hiring standpoint, I think Brandon made it clear it would be a decision made by himself, Buddy, Doug, and Jim Overdorf -- that was the committee interviewing all of the candidates. Again, not sure the relevance of your question? This is about hiring the right people and then getting out of the way -- which is what I expect Russ to do.
Big Turk Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Take from a guy who follows Bills and Syracuse football closely: " So, before Marron came to Syracuse, the team was in total shambles. DM came in and turned the program around, going to a bowl game in just his second season. His biggest criticism coming in to this season was that his offensive playcalling was too conservative, but his biggest attribute was game planning. Well, this season started out poorly, with SU going 2-4 exhibiting the same conservative playcalling. There were rumors that Doug was coaching for his job. So, coaching for his job, what did he do? He adapted and got aggressive. Going for it on 4th, throwing deep early in games, and he was rewarded by winning 6 of his last 7 including a total beatdown of the same Louisville team that beat Florida in the Sugar bowl. You could actually see him evolving game by game. Anyway, his personality: He's fiery, but he's not Rex Ryan or anything. He's well respected and clearly extremely organized and sharp. One thing that would be awesome is if he could bring his DC Scott Shafer with him. That guy is legit. DM is also a big believer in developing a QB. Of all of the guys that the Bills interviewed, Marrone included, no coach was a better candidate for developing a QB than DM. Ryan Nassib was a 2 star recruit, and DM turned him into SU's all time leader in every passing category and a probably top 2 round pick in this draft. That is what you are getting. As opposed to Chan Gailey who was known for having effective offenses without a QB, Doug is known for developing QBs. He was the O-coordinator in New Orleans when Drew Brees went from a 2nd tier Free Agent QB to one of the best at his position in the entire NFL. Good hire. If he bring Shafer with him, it will be a great hire"
PromoTheRobot Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 People (Specifically Mike Schopp) ripped the Bills when they hired Jauron and Gailey because nobody else was interviewing them to be their coach. This guy was interviewed (or scheduled to do so) by at least Buffalo, Cleveland, Philly, and San Diego. So Schopp will rip 'em for hiring him.
DaveinElma Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 So Schopp will rip 'em for hiring him. Schopp will rip him for punting.
bisonbrigade Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Herman Edwards hired him as his OL coach for the Jets. Herman said he a West Coast Offense coach and is a good OL coach. "You play to win the Game!"
BillnutinHouston Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Agreed but if he lets people do their job, I'm OK. It appears that that's Brandon's intent. How many times in his remarks did he talk about "empowering people"? To me, that is code for "no more meddling from above".
IndyMark Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Right. And we sure don't want a HC who can win six straight... Well said. I lol as I thought the same thing - winning 6 straight is impressive and suggests a winning culture to some extent; expecting to win. Something that is clearly absent here currently......good hire.
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 take it for what its worth, and i know alot of you don't put any worth in it at all, but Doug Marrone is trending on twitter....people are talking and for the most part it seems very positive...
LiterateStylish Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Stop convincing yourself. This is the worst thing that could possibly have happened. Awful hire.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Schopp will rip him for punting. Schopp has only one move.
LiterateStylish Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I wonder what quality coordinators Doug freaking Marrone is gonna draw.
26CornerBlitz Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 @AdamSchein Very happy for Doug Marrone. He's an NFL guy and will do well in Buffalo. You knew it was coming, but sad day for Cuse.
mousetrap08 Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 Whats with all the negativity. Do you all have a crystal ball that can see into the future. Lets see who he hires for his staff first and play a few games before you make any assumptions that he is going to be a bad coach. I for one is going to be cautiously optimistic about this hire because he could turn out to be a good coach but who knows I am not not very good at seeing into the future as the rest of you guys think you are.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 6, 2013 Posted January 6, 2013 I wonder what quality coordinators Doug freaking Marrone is gonna draw. Quality as in good or people you heard of? Because that seems to be the issue here.
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