Football
Shafer, Scott
Scott Shafer
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Phone:
- 4791
| Coaching Experience | |||
| 2013-15 | Head Coach | Syracuse | |
| 2009-12 | Defensive Coordinator | Syracuse | |
| 2011 | Defensive Coordinator/Secondary | Syracuse | |
| 2008 | Defensive Coordinator | Michigan | |
| 2007 | Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator | Stanford | |
| 2005-06 | Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs | Western Michigan | |
| 2004 | Defensive Backs | Illinois | |
| 1996-2003 | Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs | Northern Illinois | |
| 1993-95 | Secondary | Rhode Island | |
| 1991-92 | Graduate Assistant | Indiana | |
| Coaching Accomplishments |
| At Syracuse, he coached 17 players who have combined to receive all-conference honors 22 times (ACC – 2015: Eric Dungey, Brisly Estime, RIley Dixon; 2014: Riley Dixon, Sean Hickey, Cameron Lynch; 2013: Jay Bromley, Durell Eskridge, Sean Hickey, Macky MacPherson, Jerome Smith, Marquis Spruill; BIG EAST – 2012: Shamarko Thomas, Brandon Sharpe; 2011: Chandler Jones, Marquis Spruill, Phillip Thomas; 2010: Doug Hogue, Chandler Jones, Derrell Smith; 2009: Arthur Jones, Derrell Smith). |
| In 25 years, he has coached 43 all-conference performers, including four All-Americans. |
| Guided the Orange to a 7-6 record in 2013, including a victory against Minnesota in the Texas Bowl to become second head coach in school history to win a bowl game in his inaugural season. |
| In 2012, the Orange defense ranked sixth nationally and led the BIG EAST in tackles for loss (7.7 per game). |
| 2010 AFCA National Assistant Coach of the Year nominee. |
| Led a 2010 defense that improved in almost every major statistical category from the previous year — total defense (7th from 37th), first downs allowed (12th from 27th), pass defense (10th  from 85th), pass efficiency defense (14th from 113th) and scoring defense (13th from 81st). |
| Directed the 2009 Orange defense which improved in the national statistical rankings in third-down defense (28th from 117th), first downs allowed (27th from 104th), total defense (37th from 114th) and sacks (6th from 100th). |
| In 2009, Shafer mentored fifth-round NFL draft choice Arthur Jones, who went on to win a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. |
| In 2007, his defense at Stanford improved in every NCAA statistical category from the previous season. |
| Shafer played a key role in one of the biggest turnarounds in Western Michigan history, as the team went from 1-11 in 2004 to 7-4 in 2005 and 8-4 in 2006. |
| In 2006, his defensive unit at WMU led the nation in interceptions (24), sacks (46), and finished sixth in run defense, seventh in turnover margin, 11th in total defense, and 14th in opponent third-down conversions. |
| In 2006, Western Michigan set a MAC record for the fewest rushing yards allowed per game (76.1 ypg). |
| In 2006, he was nominated for the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach. |
| In 2003, Northern Illinois ranked third nationally in interceptions (23) and in the top three in every defensive category. |
| His 2002 unit led the MAC in every defensive category. |
| In 1995, he helped lead Rhode Island to the New England Division title. |
| Playing Accomplishments |
| Played one season at Ohio University (1985). |
| Transferred to Baldwin Wallace (1986-90) where he was the quarterback for an offense that ranked 17th nationally in passing efficiency. |
| Baldwin Wallace team captain. |
| Championships and Bowl Games as a Coach |
| 2013 Texas Bowl Champions, Syracuse |
| 2012 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Champions, Syracuse |
| 2012 BIG EAST co-Champions, Syracuse |
| 2010 New Era Pinstripe Bowl Champions, Syracuse |
| 2006 International Bowl, Western Michigan |
| 2002 MAC West Division Champions, Northern Illinois |
| 2001 MAC West Division Champions, Northern Illinois |
| 1995 New England Division Champions, Rhode Island |
| Prominent Players Coached | ||
| Name | Team | Pro Accomplishments |
| Marquis Spruill | Syracuse | 2014 NFL fifth-round draft choice, Atlanta Falcons |
| Jay Bromley | Syracuse | 2014 NFL third-round draft choice, New York Giants |
| Shamarko Thomas | Syracuse | 2013 NFL fourth-round draft choice, Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Chandler Jones | Syracuse | 2012 NFL first-round draft choice – 21st overall pick – New England Patriots |
| Doug Hogue | Syracuse | 2011 NFL fifth-round draft choice, Detroit Lions |
| Arthur Jones | Syracuse | 2010 NFL fifth-round draft choice, Baltimore Ravens |
| Morgan Trent | Michigan | 2009 NFL sixth-round draft choice, Cincinnati Bengals |
| Terrance Taylor | Michigan | 2009 NFL fourth-round draft choice, Indianapolis Colts |
| Louis Delmas  | Western Michigan | 2009 NFL second-round draft choice, Detroit Lions |
| E.J. Biggers | Western Michigan | 2009 NFL seventh-round draft choice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Kelvin Hayden | Illinois | 2005 NFL second-round draft choice, Indianapolis Colts |
| Education |
| Graduate of Riverside High School in Painesville, Ohio. |
| Baldwin Wallace '90 (education), Indiana (MS) '93 |
| Personal |
| Shafer is a native of Painesville, Ohio. |
| He and his wife, Missy, have a son, Wolfgang, who is a quarterback at Ithaca College, and a daughter, Elsa. |
Fran Brown Press Conference | Week 3 vs. Colgate
Monday, September 08
Fran Brown Press Conference
Monday, September 08
Fran Brown Postgame Press Conference
Saturday, September 06
Players Postgame vs. UConn
Saturday, September 06
