Social Media reacts to the news of David Shaw stepping down as Stanford's head coach

Majority of the country woke up to the news that David Shaw is out at Stanford

Following their 35-26 loss to BYU to end their season, Stanford head coach David Shaw told the media that he is stepping down as the head coach at Stanford.

The Cardinal finished the season 3-9, marking their third losing season in the past four years. The post game presser included what turned out to be quite a shocking (and late) announcement, with head coach David Shaw announcing his intentions to step away from the program as the head coach. He does so as the all-time winningest coach, accumulating 94 wins which is good enough for No. 9 all-time in the Pac-12. Shaw's tenure the program win 94 game with three Pac-12 championships, while he himself took home the 2017 national coach of the year and was a four-time Pac-12 coach of the year award winner. However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as of late as the Cardinal are 14-28 (10-23 Pac-12) over the last four seasons, with their lone winning record coming during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 campaign. 

It didn't end up working out in the long run for Shaw as it appeared things such as the transfer portal, NIL, and the player movement associated with both were not something he was particularly a fan of nor was able to adapt to. It didn't help that Stanford was about two years late to developing a strategy for either, but it shows me that the program wasn't taking the right steps to keep up with the times and now would like to.

Regardless, that doesn't negate the fact that he was a great coach that led the program to new highs. It unfortunately just was time to move on for both parties, a move that social media certainly had some thoughts about as notable personalities and players all commemorated their time together with Shaw.

 Let's take a look at some of the best responses to the news of Shaw stepping away.

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Enjoyed covering David Shaw. He was always extremely thoughtful and candid, and it was obvious he cared deeply about his players and the sport of college football. Curious what will be next for him.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 27, 2022

It takes an incredible human to make sports fans root for their biggest rival. David Shaw was that human for me. (Except during Big Game 😉) A lot of coaches say they care, but they really just care about the wins. David cared. Best of luck in your next chapter, @CoachDavidShaw! https://t.co/qArgqAtMn5

— Kate Scott (@katetscott) November 27, 2022

Congrats to my good friend David Shaw on an outstanding run at Stanford. He always represented that University and program with class.

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) November 27, 2022

David Shaw of Stanford is a great coach and the first casualty of this new transfer portal era.

— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) November 27, 2022

There are 2 coaches I've worked with who are just on another level w their integrity, class & kindness: Tony Dungy & David Shaw. Congrats to @CoachDavidShaw for his stellar run w @StanfordFball ..not just his results but the WAY he led The Cardinal. One of the best humans I know. https://t.co/sOmXEDbpSp

— Sage Steele (@sagesteele) November 27, 2022

.@CoachDavidShaw steps down at @StanfordFball - he has always been the conscience of college football & has made our game so much better because of his thoughtfulness, competitiveness & how he treated people. His impact is felt all across the game-Grateful to call him a friend

— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) November 27, 2022

Nothing but love and respect for @CoachDavidShaw he helped me become the man I am today. Happy for all of his accomplishments. Love you coach!💯

— Simi Fehoko (@Simi_Fehoko) November 27, 2022

I want to say thank you to @CoachDavidShaw for all he’s done for me and this team. We love you always coach🫡❤️

— Jonathan McGill (@OriginalMcGill3) November 27, 2022

I’ve gotta take a second and thank this man, @CoachDavidShaw you are a shining example of a Stanford Man. Thank you so much for these last 4 years, I will always have love for you and how you jump started my life. Love you coach. ❤️

— Stephen Jr. (@stephenherron_) November 27, 2022