Coaching Search Rumors - Consolidated Thread
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LOL, he's not leaving Northwestern for anything but a top 5 job. I'm not even sure he'd leave for one of those jobs.
But...But...Rhoads was a valedictorian. Or are you dissing the Ankeny school system?
IMO there is no magical formula in JP's next coaching hire. There have been successful major college assistants, mid-major head coachess, guys with pro experienc, etc, etc.
I think what is critical is JP finding a coach who is a great fit for ISU both personally and professionally. I don't think system is as important. The right guy can make the spread, pro-style, triple option or wing-T work.
Recruiting is critical, but the reality is ISU's success won't be built on 4 or 5 star athletes. The new coaching staff will need to develop 2 and 3 star kids. Hopefully, more 3 than 2 star. At least initially, JUCO kids need to be an area of emphasis to create competition and fill gaps. I also think it's critical that the next head coach has significant experience at a P5 conference school. They need to understand the talent, work ethic and culture needed to win at the highest levels.
I think what is critical is JP finding a coach who is a great fit for ISU both personally and professionally. I don't think system is as important. The right guy can make the spread, pro-style, triple option or wing-T work.
Recruiting is critical, but the reality is ISU's success won't be built on 4 or 5 star athletes. The new coaching staff will need to develop 2 and 3 star kids. Hopefully, more 3 than 2 star. At least initially, JUCO kids need to be an area of emphasis to create competition and fill gaps. I also think it's critical that the next head coach has significant experience at a P5 conference school. They need to understand the talent, work ethic and culture needed to win at the highest levels.
He inherited a really good situation, tough to assess if he's a good coach at this point.
To change the football program the administration has to change. To win in football in the modern era you have to spend money on a Head Coach. JP has to put his accounting hat away and hire someone who is able to out coach guys the other schools in the Big 12.
Guys like this aren't cheap.
Guys like this aren't cheap.
We aren't outbidding many P5 schools for big name coaches. Not when a 2.5m job at a middle of the pack P5 school might be considered better than a 3m ISU job.
We are going to have to identify someone with potential. In the past we've done that brilliantly. We've brought guys like Briles, Harbaugh and Kelly to the table. Before they became big names.
We haven't hired them, but that's another story. That may be because we're put off by egos, non Iowans, lack of religiousness, lack of midwest values, lack of family values etc.
We are going to have to identify someone with potential. In the past we've done that brilliantly. We've brought guys like Briles, Harbaugh and Kelly to the table. Before they became big names.
We haven't hired them, but that's another story. That may be because we're put off by egos, non Iowans, lack of religiousness, lack of midwest values, lack of family values etc.
My guess is that the new coach has already been chosen. Jamie himself has said that he always keeps a short list on all of the coaching positions at ISU. I think Jamie has been having serious discussions with candidates for the last couple of months. It's already a done deal.
I dont agree with this statement at all.... Considering at most power 5 schools the expectations are so high that coaches view they're time to win as limited and here they would have time to establish their game and will be given time to do it. ISU is not expecting 9-10 win seasons, they simply want bowl eligibility and competitive with the big players in the league. Our facilities are greatly improved from when Rhoads got here and hes a huge part in their improvement. But, with better facilities, its obviously easier to recruit.
I would go all in on Scott Frost, if he declined, then i would turn my attention to either Meachum at TCU or Fritz at GA Southern. The big draw for Fritz is that hes won everywhere he's been and he has strong JC ties to Coffeyville and Blinn.
