12/19/2008 Official Coaching Search Thread

**Jack34** · 12-19-2008, 07:59 AM

Another day down and hopefully another step closer to our new head coach. I'm sure going into the weekend more rumors will be flying around today, looking forward to it.

Go Clones!

**CycloneErik** · 12-19-2008, 08:05 AM

Are there any NFL guys that didn't quite make it in the league available, ala Pete Carroll?

**mustangcy** · 12-19-2008, 08:07 AM

Just heard on Rivals radio that Gary Barnett will be the next coach at ISU. Bill King (whom I respect very much) claimed it would be a grand slam, knock it out of the park hire. "Very much an upgrade".

**CycloneErik** · 12-19-2008, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by mustangcy

Just heard on Rivals radio that Gary Barnett will be the next coach at ISU. Bill King (whom I respect very much) claimed it would be a grand slam, knock it out of the park hire. "Very much an upgrade".

Should we just go ahead and come up with scandal ideas. This would look like a bad idea to me.

**CycloneErik** · 12-19-2008, 08:08 AM

Ted Marchibroda??

Seeing Peyton Manning onscreen brought him to mind.

**Cyclonepride** · 12-19-2008, 08:08 AM

The thing that has been concerning me is that many of the coaches we are supposedly pursuing (with good reason) are in bowl games. For instance, Charlie Strong's team won't be playing until, what, January 8th? I guess you wait if it's the right choice, but the timing probably isn't the best.

**mplscyclone** · 12-19-2008, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by mustangcy

Just heard on Rivals radio that Gary Barnett will be the next coach at ISU. Bill King (whom I respect very much) claimed it would be a grand slam, knock it out of the park hire. "Very much an upgrade".

I can't respect Gary Barnett. All of the issues CU had when he was there... Don't want to see that at ISU....

**Jack34** · 12-19-2008, 08:10 AM

I still like Pat Hill out of Fresno State. I know it's probably a long shot and he is an alum of Fresno but I think he's exactly what Iowa State needs.

I guess never say never.

**conmebol** · 12-19-2008, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

Are there any NFL guys that didn't quite make it in the league available, ala Pete Carroll?

chan gailey?

**mplscyclone** · 12-19-2008, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Cyclonepride

The thing that has been concerning me is that many of the coaches we are supposedly pursuing (with good reason) are in bowl games. For instance, Charlie Strong's team won't be playing until, what, January 8th? I guess you wait if it's the right choice, but the timing probably isn't the best.

If it's that far out, they can agree to the job, but still coach their team in the Bowl Game if they choose to. That's what USC is doing with their OC...