New OC announced on

**ISUclones33** · 01-03-2009, 06:46 PM

Schwartz has deceptive speed, but he is on the ropes anyway with Chizik leaving.

**joefrog** · 01-03-2009, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by farmerbrent

I'm starting to think Paul Rhoads has some pretty good connections and is well respected around the world of college football. I'm so over what's his name.

I am in full agreement here. I think people in the know really respect PR. I am guessing that in the football world he has been a somebody for a while now.

**jburke** · 01-03-2009, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by ISUclones33

The thing is, This is the type of offense Bo was trying to get away from at Florida, The other positive in this situation is Chizik hired Malzahn, so the offenses are similar, so a stay in Ames would probably be of best interest to Bo.

Bo really liked coach Rhoads though, said he was a very classy guy.

Wow I hope he stays, I think we can give him the touches he needs.

**ISU_Alum_2000** · 01-03-2009, 06:52 PM

Check the Rice stats this year:

ESPN - Rice Owls Statistics - College Football

**A-town Cy** · 01-03-2009, 06:58 PM

Yes our offense is going to be Yippee-ki-yay, mother******.

Next step, someone that can help our Defense!

**hurdleisu24** · 01-03-2009, 06:58 PM

The only thing that concerns me is the fact that the qb was the leading rusher. I know other than Dillard their qb was the best player on offense but im not surethe qb needs to be our leading rusher

**Hollinger** · 01-03-2009, 07:00 PM

I'm officially starting the campaign to get this man running our defense right here:

East Carolina Official Athletic Site

**CyValley** · 01-03-2009, 07:00 PM

and it's this: Good job, Jamie Pollard.

That seven-hour talk he and PR had must have been beneficial. PR appears to be an impressive fellow, and PR's hires so far appear to be impressive men.

I'm one fan who is far happier at this stage of PR's Cyclone tenure than I was with GC's at a similar stage. Great to know many, many other ISU fans feel the same way about PR.

PR is just JP's second-ever HFC hire. PR and his staff, so far, appear to not only have terrific professional experience and skills, but it just seems like this staff is a fit for Iowa State University and Cyclone Country fans.

Of course, proof is in the pudding, but great start. imho.

**benjay** · 01-03-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by hurdleisu24

The only thing that concerns me is the fact that the qb was the leading rusher. I know other than Dillard their qb was the best player on offense but im not surethe qb needs to be our leading rusher

Arnaud is a good runner, but he won't be our leading rusher by far. I don't think we will mimic Rice's offense exactly. A good coach will figure out what works for the team and the athletes he has at his disposal.

**PolkCityClone** · 01-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by scyclonekid

I was all about Paul Rhoades being our new head coach. With all these great assistants to back him I think Iowa State football is going to be okay. Way to go and welcome to the Cyclone family Coach Herman!!! Excited to have you here

Go Cyclones baby!!!

At least you spelled one name right...

**Bobber** · 01-03-2009, 07:10 PM

And the spread finally comes to Ames.

Rice is in a weak conference, but they've put us some impressive numbers.

I like the fact he's from California, coached a lot in Texas, and is really smart like Coach Rhoads. He should be able to recruit well.

Now we need to have an impressive Defensive Coordinator come in and we'll be set for the recruiting season.

**CLONE2THEBONE** · 01-03-2009, 07:11 PM

This seems to be a good hire, but like someone else said, our offense was pretty damn good this year. It's the playcalling that killed us on many occasions. This offense, w/the guys we have, is ready to go. I don't think we need to revamp it completely.

This will be a don't eff it up type thing as far as I'm concerned.

Right now, I'm thinking of all the posts that said, OMG!!! Our defense is finally going to be dominant with Chizik at the helm.

**erikbj** · 01-03-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by ISUclones33

I don't know how impressed Bo will be, ill probably try to talk to him soon about it, But Tiller will be elated, and the receivers are pretty excited. Bo came to ISU to touch the ball 20+ times a game, I think he will be mild about it because Herman finds ways to get his playmakers the ball.. We'll see.

I have only Bo play in the spring game last year and he was the most impressive player I saw all day. He will get the ball enough to make him happy, unless this coach is ******* ******.