Maryland has hired former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer as its new defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Journalists and some of his former players took to Twitter to express their opinions. Here's some of what they said:
The journalists:
@TheFrenchyze Fits with Durkin's demand to be aggressive. They worked together at Stanford. DC is the optimal role for Shafer, not HC.
— Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) December 8, 2015
I do actually like the Shafer hire. I was always impressed with his defenses despite a lack of talent and he recruits the Midwest well.