Coach Rhoads is still here

**Rogue52** · 06-09-2010, 10:46 PM

Yes, Rhoads is still here today...

**dualthreat** · 06-09-2010, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

I do not want to play in a league full of Ohio and Micigan lower tier teams. Have you seen their stadiums?

yessir i have. I have no desire to play with those schools. Perhaps Independency would be in our best interest?

**Cydwinder** · 06-09-2010, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by dualthreat

yessir i have. I have no desire to play with those schools. Perhaps Independency would be in our best interest?

Being an Independent sounds much better than being in the MAC.

**MilehighClone** · 06-09-2010, 11:27 PM

My feeling is to forget about confrencnes, wins/ losses.; whrere we end up Etc.. Enjoy the moment, get to the games, go for it , because I think we surprise on the upside. You think CPR is goingto back down? You think the kids are? I think this could be our best year ever! Strappem up!

**Wesley** · 06-09-2010, 11:29 PM

2012 is when we play all new teams. The TV networks want it to start right away.

So who will SEC take on Monday? Mizzou?

**everyyard** · 06-09-2010, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by MilehighClone

and now we've got Freddy in the mix... It's not new, as ISU fans, we've been through this s$it before. Always the quentesential underdog(is this new?). But with CPR, I can't wait to finish out our last couple years in the
Bbig smell.....UnderDog ISU! I say we embrace the change and kick ***... and I think we will!

coming soon to an ISU near you...not enough money to pay them competitively.

**timappelgate** · 06-09-2010, 11:44 PM

say goodbye to our coaches if we change to the MAC/C-USA/MWC. we cant afford them if we do.

**mksmith2** · 06-10-2010, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

2012 is when we play all new teams. The TV networks want it to start right away.

So who will SEC take on Monday? Mizzou?

God I hope not, I think overall if conferences are looking at colleges with bright futures one would think ISU should be up there.

Not that I think it would happen like that, but don't good programs bring in more money for conferences (and themselves)? If so, you think people would take a good look at ISU and see we have a future.

Of course this is all talking optimistically from the hip without any real reason to back it up but I do have a good feeling that we'll end up fine in all of this. I'm just unhappy it's happening how it's happening.

**Al_4_State** · 06-10-2010, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

I could see Hoiberg staying, but if Rhoads were to keep doing well, he's gone.

Unless we can match his offer, right? There has to be a way that Rhoads could be convinced to stay. It's just a matter if we can pay. I've heard a few people close to the source say that Rhoads will Chiz us when given the chance and laugh all the way to the bank. It would be worse on this fanbase's psyche than this current mess.

**CrossCyed** · 06-10-2010, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Unless we can match his offer, right? There has to be a way that Rhoads could be convinced to stay. It's just a matter if we can pay. I've heard a few people close to the source say that Rhoads will Chiz us when given the chance and laugh all the way to the bank. It would be worse on this fanbase's psyche than this current mess.

I've heard he'd leave for the right offer.

I don't doubt Fred's ties to ISU are about 100x stronger and cannot see him leaving. This truly is his dream job.

**Al_4_State** · 06-10-2010, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

I've heard he'd leave for the right offer.

I don't doubt Fred's ties to ISU are about 100x stronger and cannot see him leaving. This truly is his dream job.

Could he be matched financially or is it a "if so-and-so comes knocking, I'm gone. Period"? What I'm asking is there a job that Rhoads won't turn down regardless of whether we match, OR is it just that all things equal, he'd take a few other jobs, but if we can reasonably compete financially he'll stay?

**CrossCyed** · 06-10-2010, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

Could he be matched financially or is it a "if so-and-so comes knocking, I'm gone. Period"? What I'm asking is there a job that Rhoads won't turn down regardless of whether we match, OR is it just that all things equal, he'd take a few other jobs, but if we can reasonably compete financially he'll stay?

Oh, I really think it'd have to be the right situation for him to go. I just wouldn't pin him down as a guy who'd never leave Iowa State. Things happen.

**Al_4_State** · 06-10-2010, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

Oh, I really think it'd have to be the right situation for him to go. I just wouldn't pin him down as a guy who'd never leave Iowa State. Things happen.

Ok, that's how I'd peg him. I saw him as a guy who would turn down a few offers to stay here, but could be weaseled away with the right offer. That's how I still see it. I think there are situations where he could leave, but I can't think of a specific program that would do it. I see it happening where someone cuts him a blank check that we simply can't match, and even then some. It would have to be the right someone cutting him a blank check.

**LutherClone** · 06-10-2010, 01:38 AM

With revenue crashing, it would really be time for fans to step up. Every dollar counts.

**The_Architect** · 06-10-2010, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by LutherClone

With revenue crashing, it would really be time for fans to step up. Every dollar counts.

This x 1000.

If we join a less prestigious conference it will be essential that the fans continue to be fans by donating and buying tickets and coming to games. We could be a big fish in a small pond if donations and ticket sales don't drop.