Doug Marrone has always preached that his football players need to be more than just athletes, they need to be complete people. He puts an emphasis on education, quickly and swiftly deals with players who get out of line and has little patience for questionable behavior. Is Marrone sending mixed messages by hiring Steve Scarnecchia, who has been classified as a “repeat offender” and essentially blackballed from the NFL? Marrone seems confident that Scarnecchia has earned the right for another chance.
Scarnecchia, a Newhouse grad, has been involved in two major incidents involving illegal taping of practices in the NFL. First, he was punished for his role in the Patriots’ notorious Spygate scandal of 2007, when Bill Belichick was fined and docked a first-round draft pick. Then, last season Scarnecchia found himself in trouble again when he admitted to taping a 49ers walk-through while working as video coordinator for the Broncos. Scarnecchia was scolded by the NFL, fired and eventually helped play a role in the dismissal of head coach Josh McDaniels, although McDaniels did plenty to help that cause on his own. Many thought Scarnecchia would be black-listed forever in football.
Because of Scarnecchia’s history, his hire inevitably raises questions about the image of SU football. At best, it’s cause for a few underhanded video-related jokes. At worst, critics will have reason to question the integrity of the program.
The Dougie would not make this move without carefully thinking about the repercussions. And Scarnecchia is a Newhouse alum and has worked for a recent NFL dynasty as video coordinator. However his past blatant violations are particularly concerning. Would Marrone keep a student athlete who is caught cheating multiple times? Shouldn’t coaches should be held to an even higher standard than the student athletes?
Some would argue that Scarnecchia’s transgressions are far less serious than the violations committed by other major college football coaches. But with all the recent coaching controversies around the country, the image and reputation associated with running a clean program should be the top priority for any serious academic institution.
Scarnecchia is clearly skilled at being a video coordinator as evidenced by his rise in the NFL at that position. Marrone clearly believes he is getting a talent and, just like with a recruit, he is willing to let a spotty past slide for the hope of a personal turnaround. If Scarnecchia can keep clean, he will be a great addition to the program. Perhaps Scarnecchia can even impart some wisdom on the players about learning from mistakes and second, and third, chances. Dougie will need to keep a close eye on Scarnecchia and there is no question the leash will be very short.
But, all things considered, couldn’t Dougie have found another video coordinator?
Posted: Alex Plavin
458 responses to “Syracuse Hires Spygate’s Scarnecchia, Why Would Marrone Risk It?”
Doug went out there and got the best video coordinator out there plain and simple. This is a huge leg up on other teams now since we have a top notch talent to scout them. There is no way he makes a mistake a third time and more than likely he was told to committ the offenses.
It is going to be extremely difficult for you to find credibility with the Syracuse fan base when you refer to Doug Marrone as “Dougie”.
The major question that I have is this: The video coordinator in the NFL works for the team. He did not take video of other teams practicing without the knowledge of the team he works for. He worked for Belichick and then for McDaniels, wh0 worked under Belichick and the Patriots. Why is Belichick not being Blackballed by the NFL? This guy is being made a scape goat for the bigger sins of his bosses! He absolutely deserves another chance and I support Marrone 100%. We have hired a top tier video coordinator who’s only crime was listening to his bosses, who had no ethics. It will not be a problem at SU period………
As fans, we are interested in topics with some meat. We want real recruiting stories like where does SU stand with the top players on their board. What is really happening with the Recruiting of Fuller and J.Jones, and the DB from Erasmus Hall.
What role is the legendary Floyd Little playing in recruiting?
Why are you waisting our time with a non story like this?
DM has crushed players who violated team rules……Losing Williams who was the best receiver we had for 10 years probably cost us a couple of games…..Others forced to leave school…Eithed DM didn’t know or he just broke his own rule and thereby damaged team morale….What an idiotic move….Why create the appearance of stupidity? There isn’t a team in the NFL that would touch this guy…Why would a college coach who tries to give the impression of running a clean program create the appearance of impropriety and give tv commentators a reason to say bad things a bout the coach’s judgement?
Note he was with the Jets in 2007 – Mangini hired him to be his head video coordinator – and was not punished by the NFL for the Patriots Spygate incident.
The coaching world is a small network, and Scrnecchia’s dad is one of the most well respected coaches in all of the NFL. I am sure Marrone is friendly with him on his and own through Coach Fears.
I agree with Zetabeta that it simply flies in the face of everything Marrone is trying to do with a clean program. He has kicked kids off the team for less. This guy is blackballed from the NFL and has made the same mistake twice meaning he clearly can’t be trusted. I understand people defending the hire and trusting Marrone’s judgement, but regardless of that videotaping an opponent TWICE indicates a lack of remorse. Perhaps Scarnecchia will work out for the Orange, but taking the risk and associating with him just doesn’t make much sense.
Scarnecchia was the Jets director of video operations in 2007 moron. How was he punished when Belichick received the penalties? Get your facts straight.
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