Joe was coming to Iowa State until Ohio State offered. His Dad Jim (my high school coach at Ames High) was very close to coming back to coach the secondary for Rhoads as well. I pushed for Joe to look at Iowa State when he decided to transfer. Don’t think there was any mutual interest. Regardless, I am very happy and excited for the Burrow family. Dan (pictured above) is one of my best friends from high school. Knowing and seeing the whole family have a Heisman Trophy is incredible. Another thought I had this evening. You know how close Ames High was to having NBA players and Olympic Gold Medalists and then a Heisman Trophy winner? I know it’s a stretch but Jim, Robyn and Joe could have easily stayed in Ames. Never cared about LSU football until the last two years and am now a huge fan. Good luck to Joe and the Tigers in the playoffs!
