Connor Shaw Gone Already

[Affirm]

I always felt Connor would have moved on to something bigger by January at the latest, even though I also thought he’d stay until at least the end of the regular season. (By the way, the end of the regular season is only 17 weeks from now.)
No early commitments should switch due to Connor’s decision, and I do not think there is any reason for that to happen.

[paladinduece]

All of conners guys have made it clear on twitter. Others are also chiming in.

[paladinduece]

He did a great job of establishing relationships with recruits but as noted the big 3 he brought in who were at the top of the boards are still all in.

[FUBeAR]

Remind me of why this is a big deal...It's a tight ends coach....Not an OC or DC or HC...If he wants to go into private business, than I wish him well...Just like the elf that wanted to be a dentist instead of an elf for Santa in that Christmas show...Let people go where their heart leads them.

[Fessor]

https://www.thestate.com/sports/college ... 56460.html

Not a lot of enthusiasm by CS on display in that video. Also, what's up with that music?

[fudriver]

I thought we’d have him for one season. Why did he not realize before taking the job what the money was going to be? Why didn’t he take that into consideration before “committing” to the job? Did he think he was going to get USC-level coaching pay? I will take the positive side of this with the following speculation: he discovered a lucrative opportunity that he figured would be more enjoyable for him and his family life; and he chose to do Furman a favor by resigning before the season instead of going through his one Furman season half-heartedly. Maybe he wanted to attend USC games, realizing that the Gamecocks are going to have an outstanding season, including beating Clemson at Clemson on November 24, the date when we hope to be in an FCS playoff game unless we earn a bye. I assume that Coach Hendrix would not have hired him if he thought he would not complete the season and do a good job. Unfortunately, I think this is embarrassing for Furman.

He had no loyalty to Furman, just like Dez!

[gman]

His loyalty is to his family and to where God is leading him to be. Knowing Clay, I am sure he understood the decision and wishes Shaw the best. Go Paladins!

[furman88]

Hiring someone with Mr. Shaws resume, pedigree is always a calculated risk. The rewards for as long as he was here coulda proved nice for recruting and exposure to big time athelete. Think Clay was right in his thinking.
Looking back prob not the best fit. We will be fine with the motivated coach we hired and we wish Connor success moving forward. Purple Reign!

[AlValonge]

Who is this Mr. Connor Shaw of which we speak? We are all we have and we are all we need! GO FU!!

[Affirm]

I thought we’d have him for one season. Why did he not realize before taking the job what the money was going to be? Why didn’t he take that into consideration before “committing” to the job? Did he think he was going to get USC-level coaching pay? I will take the positive side of this with the following speculation: he discovered a lucrative opportunity that he figured would be more enjoyable for him and his family life; and he chose to do Furman a favor by resigning before the season instead of going through his one Furman season half-heartedly. Maybe he wanted to attend USC games, realizing that the Gamecocks are going to have an outstanding season, including beating Clemson at Clemson on November 24, the date when we hope to be in an FCS playoff game unless we earn a bye. I assume that Coach Hendrix would not have hired him if he thought he would not complete the season and do a good job. Unfortunately, I think this is embarrassing for Furman.

He had no loyalty to Furman, just like Dez!

“Just like Dez ...” . Who is “Dez”, and what did Dez do to show disloyalty?