Scott Shafer is making his return to the Carrier Dome this week when Syracuse football hosts Middle Tennessee.
Shafer, now the Blue Raiders' defensive coordinator, finished with a record of 14-23 in three years as head coach here.
But his tenure in this town lasted a lot longer. He came to Syracuse as Doug Marrone's defensive coordinator in 2009, and the eight years were filled with many highs and lows.
Nate Mink reflects on some of the best -- and worst -- moments of Shafer's time in Central New York.
Say this about Scott Shafer: He could coach up a defense.