[ColoradoTree]

He may not have spoken with anyone personally, but I have no doubt an agent or other representative has.

Precisely.  Heck, it would be a poor agent that doesn't field calls from interested NFL teams and use that as leverage in contract negotiations with Stanford, even if Shaw has no real interest in leaving.  In order for him to be paid at something approximating his true value, the risk that he could leave--however small that risk may be--ought to be factored into negotiations. 

That said, I think Shaw is absolutely telling the truth when he hasn't interviewed or spoken directly with teams about him potentially becoming their coach.  I also wouldn't begrudge him if he had, as the important thing is that he has stayed committed to Stanford. 

[ColoradoTree]

He may not have spoken with anyone personally, but I have no doubt an agent or other representative has.

Precisely.  Heck, it would be a poor agent that doesn't field calls from interested NFL teams and use that as leverage in contract negotiations with Stanford, even if Shaw has no real interest in leaving.  In order for him to be paid at something approximating his true value, the risk that he could leave--however small that risk may be--ought to be factored into negotiations. 

That said, I think Shaw is absolutely telling the truth when he hasn't interviewed or spoken directly with teams about him potentially becoming their coach.  I also wouldn't begrudge him if he had, as the important thing is that he has stayed committed to Stanford.