Sunday, January 6, 2013

Just In: Buffalo Bills hire Doug Marrone

ESPN has reported that the Buffalo Bills have hired Doug Marrone as their new head coach.  Marrone, who spent four seasons as head coach of the Syracuse Orange, leaves that program with a 25-25 record that includes post-season victories in the Pinstripe Bowls of 2010 and 2012.  Despite his .500 win percentage, Marrone turned around a Syracuse program that accumulated a 26-57 record over seven seasons.  His resume also includes seven years in the NFL.  He was the New York Jets' offensive line coach between 2002 and 2005, and he spent 2006-2008 as offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints.  Marrone will replace outgoing head coach Chan Gailey, who was fired after three seasons with a 16-32 record.  More information can be found at the following websites:

ESPN:  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8817962/doug-marrone-new-buffalo-bills-coach-leaves-syracuse-orange-sources-say

Buffalo News:  http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/01/offensive-oriented-doug-marrone-molded-syracuse-with-discipline.html

Bleacher Report:  http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1472596-who-is-doug-marrone-and-what-does-he-bring-as-head-coach-of-the-buffalo-bills

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