Stanford promotes David Shaw

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    If David Shaw has his way, he will never have to interview for another football coaching job. He is right where he has always felt he belonged: Stanford.

    A head college coach at age 38, Shaw is ready to turn Stanford into a football powerhouse despite its tough academic standards.

    "Since the day I started coaching, this is the job I always knew that I wanted," Shaw said. "Today's finally the day."

    Shaw arrived as an assistant on the Stanford coaching staff with Jim Harbaugh four years ago with the task of rebuilding a one-win team.

    He was promoted Thursday to replace Harbaugh and maintain the Cardinal's place as a national contender following their most successful season in decades.

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