What People Are Saying About Doug Marrone
John Chapple, Chair, Syracuse University Board of Trustees
“Throughout this process, we had an outstanding committee working very closely with Daryl to select our next coach. The committee included individuals who have a strong understanding of the game, an insightful perspective on our football history and legacy, and a definitive sense of the qualities and experience we need in a coach. We are excited to have chosen Doug to lead our football program as he is a top-quality coach with a very strong background and many years of coaching experience. Doug’s love for the Orange and his enthusiasm about our football program’s potential was contagious. His can-do attitude made us believe he will begin establishing a winning program on day one.”
“Throughout this process, we had an outstanding committee working very closely with Daryl to select our next coach. The committee included individuals who have a strong understanding of the game, an insightful perspective on our football history and legacy, and a definitive sense of the qualities and experience we need in a coach. We are excited to have chosen Doug to lead our football program as he is a top-quality coach with a very strong background and many years of coaching experience. Doug’s love for the Orange and his enthusiasm about our football program’s potential was contagious. His can-do attitude made us believe he will begin establishing a winning program on day one.”
Syracuse All-American running back Floyd Little (1964-66)
“Doug is one of ours. He understands what Syracuse is all about. He knows who we are. He played in the NFL and coached in the NFL. He is on the short list of future NFL coaches, but Syracuse University is his passion. He was born to be the Syracuse head coach. He will have the intensity. We can win immediately. We are not rebuilding, we are restructuring. We will be able to compete on day one. I think he is the guy for us at this time. I don’t think there is a better coach out there. He wants to be the next Syracuse head coach and the last Syracuse head coach.”
Syracuse All-American defensive tackle Tim Green (1982-85)
“Doug has a passion for Syracuse University as an institution that is unparalleled. His knowledge of the x’s and o’s of the game. He is one of the best football minds in the nation. He is considered one of the top offensive coordinators in the National Football League and is on the short list to become a head coach because of that technical knowledge of the game.”
Former Syracuse (1981-90) and NFL head coach Dick MacPherson
“Doug is one of my former players so naturally I’m thrilled. I think Doug will wake up the echoes and energize our current players, former players and our fans. Doug’s resume, in terms of where he’s coached and who he has coached with, almost guarantees success.”
Robert Miron, Vice Chair, Syracuse University Board of Trustees
“As a committee, we worked with Daryl throughout the process to identify and select our next head coach, and the consensus was that Doug Marrone was the best candidate for the job. Doug has tremendous experience as a coach, both at the collegiate and professional levels. He brings excellent connections to high schools in New York and throughout the northeast, and he has a comprehensive plan to return our football program to prominence. Doug is a SU man at heart and his dream has always been to return to his alma mater as head football coach. I’m very excited about his selection.”
