New Coach/New Perspective

**acody** · 11-27-2006, 08:31 PM

I think we're going to have to deprogram ourselves from DMAC. Gene seems to be more of a deep thinker and not the hand clapping, rah rah guy that Dan was. As Pollard put it, he wanted a CEO of football operations and that is what GC appears to be from the brief press conference. I'd rather have a CEO than a cheerleader. So far, so good.

**chadm** · 11-27-2006, 08:34 PM

I'd rather have a CEO than a cheerleader. So far, so good.

I agree with a coach, but when the bar closes?

**CYVADER** · 11-27-2006, 08:37 PM

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT

**83Clone** · 11-27-2006, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by acody

I think we're going to have to deprogram ourselves from DMAC. Gene seems to be more of a deep thinker and not the hand clapping, rah rah guy that Dan was. As Pollard put it, he wanted a CEO of football operations and that is what GC appears to be from the brief press conference. I'd rather have a CEO than a cheerleader. So far, so good.

I agree-I see a very driven person with a vision and the knowledge of how to execute on the vision, which is where I believe most organizations (including this year's team) fail. And there will be no spin-just facts.

He had no problem talking of his faith and how he and his wife prayed before making this decision, which I find refreshing in a society where religion is not to be talked about unless it is Sunday morning.

I also see him fitting into the ISU "family", not that DMac didn't, but Floyd and Eustachy were never comfortable in that setting, and I see Chizik being more cohesive with the rest of the athletic dept and the fans

**cmoore_23** · 11-27-2006, 08:41 PM

i will say i loved how he handled the media, he didnt change his answer on any thing, he very clearly said "it will take hours upon hours to evaluate the team" i think this alone says alot

**Johnny8** · 11-27-2006, 08:42 PM

I was also pleased with the fact that he talked about his faith and prayer regarding the decision. It shows that he is a man of integrity and is going to be honest to the fan base, even if a few people might disagree with it. I agree that he seems like he is very open to fit right in with the Cyclone family.

He also hinted that he isn't planning on using ISU just as a stepping stone when he mentioned somewhat jokingly that his children will be recruited by ISU in a few years.