Are you Excited about the Hire?

**mj4cy** · 12-20-2008, 10:08 AM

Lets give him a chance!

**cyclonenum1** · 12-20-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Stormin

HOW do you know that Rhoads is not the best coach out there for ISU. To be honest, he is only 41 years old and has been a Coordinator at two different BCS schools for 8-9 years. If we didn't take him, he was eventually going to be a HC somewhere. I had heard his name surface back when Chizik was hired that Rhoads was actually someone we should have considered back then. But in order to replace Mac we needed more splash. No offense to Mac, but it seemed that we had hit the wall. Chizik brought in some pretty good talent. If Rhoads can coach and recruit then we will be in better shape than under Chizik. Chizik had a lot of problems in coaching as the HC. We lost 3 games this year we should have won and that doesn't even include the Iowa game where we could have won also.

The biggest problem with this hire is the "IF"..."If Rhoads can coach and recruit"...because he has never been a head coach we just don't know. I really wanted an experienced HC.

**cowboycurtis** · 12-20-2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonenum1

The biggest problem with this hire is the "IF"..."If Rhoads can coach and recruit"...because he has never been a head coach we just don't know. I really wanted an experienced HC.

The head coach doesnt do much recruiting. Hopefully his assistants can recruit and HC Rhoads seals the deal.

I just hope Rhoads can coach.

**zach** · 12-20-2008, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by stateofmind

He is a great coach! Give him a chance, at least he's not the Hawkeye that a lot of you were worried about. He's not from the South, so you don't have to worry about him bailing on us, which is what a lot of you worried about. He has worked on rebuilding programs and on 5* talented teams. AND he's from Ankeny, maybe now Albaugh gets out the checkbook and bowls in the South endzone.
Hey, if you don't want to lose all of the prospects and current studs, get behind this guy quickly or say adios to those guys...

Go Cyclones!!! Welcome home Paul!

Exactly what I thought....I think there are a couple ties that help!

Z

**CycloneErik** · 12-20-2008, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by 83Clone

Young, energetic, great defensive mind.

He's Gene Chizik without the splash.

I think he will do well

What if we said it this way: He's what Gene Chizik was supposed to be.

From JonDMiller's post, Tuberville kept trying to bring him to Auburn, and in fact, before bringing Chizik along. So, he just might be what we thought Chizik was, except thought of more highly, but with less hardware/fanfare to his name.

Sometimes, all that fanfare obscures who really does the job. We'd all think that at our own jobs. Just might be the case here.

**H2O4ISU** · 12-20-2008, 10:15 AM

Many of you (including a part of me) won't find much solice in the fact that Paul is highly regarded in the coaching profession. He should be able to assemble a top notch coaching staff...blah, blah, blah...I know, I know, it sounds so very familiar.

But, it's not. For those of you who know Paul, he's already working magic for us behind the scenes. He knows top level college football (first priority), and better yet, he REALLY is a great guy! And, as hard of this is for some to believe...he really wants to be here! And, if he is successful this is going to be WILD in Ames, IA.

I know this hire is not sexy. It won't come with national media excitement. Or local, for that matter! Many of the faithful will be left scratching our heads, looking at Jamie like he's the weird cousin at the holiday gathering and finding it difficult to create a sincere smile when thinking of ISU football right now.

However, I CHOOSE a different attitude. We have some good football talent sitting in Ames, IA. We have a good football mind at the helm (that REALLY wants to be here!) and the great fans. Jamie knew what he had to do, for his career is on the line, too.

Solid Hire! Nice Job, Jamie! Welcome Back Coach Rhoads!

**Aclone** · 12-20-2008, 10:21 AM

In case no one has posted it yet:

http://auburntigers.cstv.com/sports/...ds_paul00.html

It's an intriguing hire.

**TheHelgo** · 12-20-2008, 10:21 AM

I think we were getting a little bit far from reality with some of our wishful thinking - making this seem somewhat of a plain hire. But after thinking about it, I think this is an excellent hire. Seriously, how many on here were clammoring for someone with 'ties'? Well, here he is! No HC experience is the only real downside. I think a lot will be determined by the choices of coordinators - such a critical function in today's game.

**Cyclonick182** · 12-20-2008, 10:21 AM

Ill support him, but Im not excited. This team needs someone with HC experience, Im somewhat worried this is going to play out badly.

**abcguyks** · 12-20-2008, 10:21 AM

I will support PR no matter what. However, at this point I see this hire as being very similar to the DMac hire. Probably an improvement over what we had in coaching, but potentially a step back in recruiting. We may see a bowl game or two, but nothing more than a seven win season (sounds pretty good from 2-10).

I hope I am wrong.

**zach** · 12-20-2008, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by H2O4ISU

Many of you (including a part of me) won't find much solice in the fact that Paul is highly regarded in the coaching profession. He should be able to assemble a top notch coaching staff...blah, blah, blah...I know, I know, it sounds so very familiar.

But, it's not. For those of you who know Paul, he's already working magic for us behind the scenes. He knows top level college football (first priority), and better yet, he REALLY is a great guy! And, as hard of this is for some to believe...he really wants to be here! And, if he is successful this is going to be WILD in Ames, IA.

I know this hire is not sexy. It won't come with national media excitement. Or local, for that matter! Many of the faithful will be left scratching our heads, looking at Jamie like he's the weird cousin at the holiday gathering and finding it difficult to create a sincere smile when thinking of ISU football right now.

However, I CHOOSE a different attitude. We have some good football talent sitting in Ames, IA. We have a good football mind at the helm (that REALLY wants to be here!) and the great fans. Jamie knew what he had to do, for his career is on the line, too.

Solid Hire! Nice Job, Jamie! Welcome Back Coach Rhoads!

Only 15 posts..where have you been? Keep it coming!!!!

Welcome to CF

Z

**cloneluke80** · 12-20-2008, 10:23 AM

Rhoads is a true cyclone, period.

I think he wants this to be his final destination.

**cyfan4St8** · 12-20-2008, 10:25 AM

I've been trying to see what they have meant by that he is a great recuriter I looked through all of the years that coached and there is no big names there and I did not find anything over a 3 star recurit. This really has me worried. I will support Paul and ISU , alwasy have and always will but. And I know that He will be more like Dan Mac, but all we are going to have is more of the same here I'm afaid. Take a look for yourself, if anyone has a source out there that can make me feel better about this please let me know. Here is mine source it's free to look at, http://auburn.rivals.com/viewcoach.a...rt=1&Coach=380

**mj4cy** · 12-20-2008, 10:25 AM

I can live with this!!! Let's go cyclones! Can't wait for spring ball.

**ISUclones33** · 12-20-2008, 10:27 AM

my only comment on the guy. You wanted one that will stick around, here he is. Atleast until the job is done, or he will die trying.

To me, the Coordinators will be HUGE in this......