Rhoads' Contract
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Jacktronic
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That is a fair point. And to be truthful, I don't have a good response. Perhaps I just feel bad for him, since he comes across as a good guy who at least appears passionate about Iowa State. But in the end, the program and University is where my loyalty lies, and if this season plays out like I expect, by the end I won't have any reasons left (logical or otherwise) to retain him.
Wally, why in the world did you come back for this year when you knew you had no talent on D? Go enjoy life. You're old enough to retire.
Last year set a school record. This year is the second highest total in school history. Pretty remarkable, really.
CycloneErik
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There's some goodwill residue from those 2 wins to close last season. Without those 2, the sales would have dropped by several thousand more.
I'm guessing we've also got more financial obligations than any other time in school history (that construction site directly south of the stadium will serve as a reminder all season long). A 5-7% dip in season tickets sold, even if it's from a landmark high, is nothing to sneeze at.
It's unlikely Wally will be the scapegoat, considering that's Rhoads's side of the ball and Wally has proven in the past he can have a good defense with decent talent. There are no more scapegoats at this point. It's late enough in Rhoads's tenure any bad hires he made or recruiting misses come back to him and they'll become much harder to move past.
In the grand scheme, the money from the student fee is not that significant (I agree there), but your distinction between "Money from students" and "Money from the university" is silly.
JP may have put forth a bad contract, but he also has been better than anyone in recent memory at filling the stands, fundraising, improving facilities, and getting people excited about Cyclone athletics. JP isn't going anywhere unless Leath has some personal vendetta against him.
The SEZ will be done by the home opener next year. I think sales will actually increase in 2015. 2016 could be an entirely different story if he doesn't get this turned around. If he doesn't, a coaching change after that season seems most likely to me. That's halfway into his contract. The buyout would seem more reasonable at that point and you've demonstrated to coaching candidates that you were more than fair.
CycloneErik
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By then, we've demonstrated to coaching candidates that we just don't care if they actually do anything or not. 6 years is more than fair already.
He's our coach. Period. Get over it. The same people griping now are probably the same ones that celebrated getting him signed to the new contract. Let's talk about something we actually have control over, like cheering this crew on no matter what. They are Iowa State just like all of us alums are.
Money earmarked directly for athletics... not general university programs is what I should have said. Talking about something that generates 2% of the budget... now that's silly.
CPR will be here for at least this season and next. The SEZ will sell tickets next year, but after that, there needs to be some hope for good football. If there is no bowl game this season or next, he will be gone.
