Recent content by ghostoftazzles

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    Great News! Mullen to Fl & Schiano to Tn.

    I really hope CMC is here for the long haul and is the next "Snyder" of this era. However, he and the coaching staff have to mature if they're truly ready to move to a "better" program. There was three games we lost this year frankly due to poor game management and lack Off/Def adjustments...
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    SOURCES: Oyster out as S&C coach

    NDSU is a separate issue from the treadmills but he's right. Those boys mauled us in the second half while we were gassed and cramping. No excuse...lack of conditioning and nutrition/hydration status.
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    SOURCES: Oyster out as S&C coach

    The underwater treadmill is actually a great rehab piece. The over speed treadmills are highly debateable.
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    SOURCES: Oyster out as S&C coach

    I'm assuming Wade from Toledo is his replacement?
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    Strength and Conditioning Staff Retained?

    Any word on if the current staff have a chance to stay? Assuming they'll interview with Campbell?
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    Whom is going to be potential assistants?

    Everybody is replaceable, we're 8-28 the last three years.
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    COLUMN: Pros and cons of the Matt Campbell hire

    Overall I like this hire, Campbell wasn't my first choice but I absolutely believe the prerequisite for the job needed to be prior HC experience. Also we have an offensive minded HC, something we haven't had in over 20 years. Campbell HAS to diversify his staff however...can't just be "Toldedo...
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    Pollard's last chance?

    I would say Gene Smith wasn't too shabby given the era of the athletic dept.
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    ***Official Iowa State vs West Virginia Gameday Thread***

    He seriously brought out the hard hat. :unsure:
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    New Coach: Experience v. Potential

    Great post! I have also followed Duke's turnaround from afar and agree with you. What's great is ISU is in a MUCH better position for success than Duke was. What we need to find is our version of Bill Snyder. If you can win at K-State...you definitely can at ISU.
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    COACHING SEARCH: Thanksgiving night update

    Are we really on the PJ Fleck bandwagon now? The guy with a 15-21 record and his rah rah forced enthusiasm? Give me a guy with some substance. We're only narrowing down on Fleck because again, he would come cheaper than coaches with more success and substance.
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    COACHING SEARCH: Thanksgiving night update

    People have to remember that Calhoun was an Offensive Coordinator for the Houston Texans, ran a West Coast offense. He's only running that type of offense at AFA because of their talent pool. I believe you would see a different offensive package at ISU.
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    More "Under the Radar" Names

    1. Harsin-I don't see it. That would shock me, I would be curious of his recruiting philosophy for the job. 2. Doeren-He has a great gig. Easier to win 7-9 games a year in the ACC than Big 12. Plus, Raleigh, NC is ranked like #1 or #2 best place to raise a family. That area is a hidden gem for...
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    Throwback Thread: COACHING SEARCH: Wednesday, Nov. 25 evening update

    I forgot about Todd Monken. Another good prospective hire.
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    Coaching Search Rumors - Consolidated Thread

    The more I reflect on this, the more I think we should hire a coach with current HC experience. Calhoun, Niumatalolo, and long shot Fuente fit the criteria and warrant compensation package accordingly. Talks of Fritz and Leipold are cost savings measures in my opinion. Although Fritz seems to...