Four Downs: Shaffer’s journey comes full circle in ACU victory

Will Shaffer had a decision to make. The linebacker transferred to Utah State after spending four years at Arizona State as a fixture on special teams and periodic appearances as a backup for the Sun Devils. But he wanted more. Shaffer had one year of eligibility left and wanted to be a starter or at least play regular snaps on defense. So, the grad transfer arrived at Utah State in time for spring workouts. 

However, the Aggies football program was suddenly in disarray after spring practice. In early July, head coach Blake Anderson was notified that his contract would soon be terminated for alleged noncompliance with the university’s Title IX policies, which require complete and timely reporting of disclosures of sexual misconduct, including domestic violence, and prohibits employees from conducting an investigation.