Best ISU Coach of All Time?

cybsball20 · 08-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dryburn

As far as major sports, I would have to go with Harold Nichols. Second choice would probably be Johnny Orr.

I realize it's a big sport in Iowa, but wrestling never was or will be a 'major sport'.

denniselmenace · 08-09-2008, 01:18 PM

I believe Maury John could have made the list if not for his untimely death.

djkent01 · 08-09-2008, 01:30 PM

Even though he didn't stay long enough to really deserve it, I'd have to say Johnny Majors.

In five years when we ask this question we'll be saying Gene Chizik.

Shoop · 08-09-2008, 01:31 PM

I love your optimism!!!

CycloneErik · 08-09-2008, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by djkent01

Even though he didn't stay long enough to really deserve it, I'd have to say Johnny Majors.

In five years when we ask this question we'll be saying Gene Chizik.

Awesome!!!!

I still think Johnny Orr might be the one. He came to a ridiculous program and built us up into something really cool.

isuforlife · 08-09-2008, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

Awesome!!!!

I still think Johnny Orr might be the one. He came to a ridiculous program and built us up into something really cool.

yep Johnny made ISU basketball

djkent01 · 08-09-2008, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by CycloneErik

I still think Johnny Orr might be the one. He came to a ridiculous program and built us up into something really cool.

It's hard to argue against coach Orr. Hilton Magic baby. That in and of itself is enough to earn the title of greatest coach.

I guess for me, coach Majors initiated my pride in ISU athletics, coach Orr took it to a higher level. A very tough choice for me.

joefrog · 08-09-2008, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by theshadow

1. Harold Nichols (6 NCAA titles, 7 Big Eight titles, 11 NCAA runner-up, 8 NCAA 3rd place)
2. Bill Bergan (2 NCAA XC titles, 25 Big Eight titles [T&F/XC combined])
3. Ed Gagnier (3 NCAA titles in four years, 10 Big Eight titles)
4. Bill Fennelly (9 NCAA bids in 13 years)
5. Johnny Orr (6 NCAA bids in 14 years)
6. Jack McGuire (11 conference titles -- 9 swimming, 2 golf)

This is how I would put them. Johnny Majors probably at 7. I think success, longevity, and attachment to the school matter. Some very great people on this list. People we can be very proud of.