[Ratmandoo]

Since early in last season, I have suggested that we need a really good OC on staff.  It's just my opinion, based on watching this team struggle to score points despite outplaying most teams.  I think that Shaw is a much better head coach than most in D1 college football.  I would like to see him succeed and stay at Stanford for many years to come.  However, I am afraid that his failure to hire a top gun OC will ultimately lead to the demise of his job.

Who is this mythical OC? I know there were a bunch of SEC teams that went out and hired an elite defensive coordinator this offseason (Auburn hired Muschamp, A&M got Chavis) but look at the price tag. Lane Kiffin is making $700,000 per year. I don't think Stanford is going to pay a coordinator that much money. So then who's available at our budget? Are we taking a chance on someone young? Or going after a veteran who's available (and is available for a reason)? Anyone have any suggestions?

[Ratmandoo]

Since early in last season, I have suggested that we need a really good OC on staff.  It's just my opinion, based on watching this team struggle to score points despite outplaying most teams.  I think that Shaw is a much better head coach than most in D1 college football.  I would like to see him succeed and stay at Stanford for many years to come.  However, I am afraid that his failure to hire a top gun OC will ultimately lead to the demise of his job.

Who is this mythical OC? I know there were a bunch of SEC teams that went out and hired an elite defensive coordinator this offseason (Auburn hired Muschamp, A&M got Chavis) but look at the price tag. Lane Kiffin is making $700,000 per year. I don't think Stanford is going to pay a coordinator that much money. So then who's available at our budget? Are we taking a chance on someone young? Or going after a veteran who's available (and is available for a reason)? Anyone have any suggestions?