A little over a week after seemingly finishing off the staff revamping by hiring, among others, himself as the school's new offensive coordinator and Roger Harriott as his new running backs coach, Marrone is once again in search mode. All thanks to the above-mentioned coach he had just hired.
According to a statement released by the school, running backs coach Roger Harriott has elected to leave the Orange coaching staff, Marrone announced tonight.
Harriott is returning to his position as athletics director and football coach at the University School.
The school said a national search for a new coach is underway.
Harriott, who was hired by Marrone on Jan. 28, expressed regret that he was leaving less than two weeks after accepting the position.
"My family and I have realized that this was not the right decision for us at this time. I regret that we have put Coach Marrone and the Syracuse football family in this situation," Harriott said. "I respect Coach Marrone as a person and a coach. I believe in the direction he is taking this program and the quality staff he has here. Syracuse is a great University with a proud tradition. I know that Coach Marrone will return the program to national prominence."
Rumors are swirling that Tyrone Wheatley is a candidate. He is currently Eastern Michigan's RB coach.
Are you guys hearing that as well? Or any other potential candidates?
GO ORANGE!