I don't doubt Pollard has an ego, but he has accomplished a lot. I don't put it on him losing Fred, as we knew Fred wanted to go to the NBA. How do you put that on Pollard? You would have to tell me about Kindler. I hated losing Cael, but it was clear with those last two Jamie understood he had to focus on the revenue sports. I thought Matt said Pollard was a big part of why he was here at ISU and even thought I heard he had an out if Jamie wasn't the athletic director. Can anyone confirm or refute that as I am not sure?
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I don't doubt Pollard has an ego, but he has accomplished a lot. I don't put it on him losing Fred, as we knew Fred wanted to go to the NBA. How do you put that on Pollard? You would have to tell me about Kindler. I hated losing Cael, but it was clear with those last two Jamie understood he had to focus on the revenue sports. I thought Matt said Pollard was a big part of why he was here at ISU and even thought I heard he had an out if Jamie wasn't the athletic director. Can anyone confirm or refute that as I am not sure?
They don't mind Kirk, just know Matt is good (they love to say he hasn't beaten them yet) and they are afraid Brian will be their next coach.
Matt's contract significantly reduces they buyout another school would have to pay if Jamie is no longer AD.
Sounds like the Jets sent CMC a text asking him to give them a call. CMC is on vacation, looks at his schedule and says sure I’ll call you at 8 am tomorrow. CMC might not even know why they are calling maybe he’s hoping they have an opening for One of our grad assistants or wants to scout some of our guys.
The Jets let it leak that “they’re talking to Matt Campbell about their opening”. The news media blows up and One of CMC’s relatives calls him or someone asks “why are you interviewing with the Jets”? CMC cusses and says they just asked me to call them, didn’t think they were looking for a coach after two years, why would I ever go there????
So CMC calls Randy Peterson and tells him that he is NOT interviewing for the Jets job.
All of this is pure speculation on my part but all the pieces and stories seem to fit.
Everything about CMC indicates that he wants to turn ISU into the Power 5 version of Mt. Union. I think if he does interview for a job we’re screwed. Until then let’s enjoy the ride.
The Jets let it leak that “they’re talking to Matt Campbell about their opening”. The news media blows up and One of CMC’s relatives calls him or someone asks “why are you interviewing with the Jets”? CMC cusses and says they just asked me to call them, didn’t think they were looking for a coach after two years, why would I ever go there????
So CMC calls Randy Peterson and tells him that he is NOT interviewing for the Jets job.
All of this is pure speculation on my part but all the pieces and stories seem to fit.
Everything about CMC indicates that he wants to turn ISU into the Power 5 version of Mt. Union. I think if he does interview for a job we’re screwed. Until then let’s enjoy the ride.
The other funny thing is the quote that people around the NFL are skeptical of MC because he’s too buddy-buddy with his players.I'm convinced crap news media just need material to talk about and potential coach changes are something.
Pro Football Network with the title Matt Campbell Making Jump to NFL 2021 talks about his long history with the NFL. By history they claim the patriots called him to be a position coach and jets called him to be head coach, both positions he turned down and stayed with college ball. They then talk about how its less than 5% and maybe less that 1% chance he would take a head coach job with the jets. Then talk about why the jets wouldn't want him anyway. Talk about less than useless garbage.
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Matt Campbell making the jump to the NFL?
Matt Campbell is a popular candidate for vacant NFL head coaching positions but could he make the jump with the New York Jets?www.profootballnetwork.com
Buyout reduced by 50% if Pollard is no longer AD. I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect Campbell to stay forever, but if things continue to go well, it seems like the AD/GM relationship would be a critical factor if he decided to move on. If you’re making enough, getting to choose who you work for/with is a nice perk.
I think if the Cael situation happened today, Pollard would have been able to keep him. Pollard the AD back then and Pollard the AD now are almost like two totally different people.
Let's not forget that after Cael was gone and Kevin was not working out, it was Matt Campbell who flew to Blacksburg to recruit Kevin Dresser. That kind of stuff just doesn't happen. There are some loyalties and some relationships that may run deep here.
Lots of reasons why, but the main one is the TV revenue was $7 million/yr when cael left and now it is around $44 million.
I see your point but Cael was gone probably no matter what.
Johnny stayed 5 years; Earle stayed 6 years.
I think what happens after next year is key to the future of Iowa State with or without Matt Campbell. Personally, I think he will stay for the long haul.
I think what happens after next year is key to the future of Iowa State with or without Matt Campbell. Personally, I think he will stay for the long haul.
Does Mrs. Campbell want them to raise their kids in New Jersey?
Edited to say "Mrs." (which is what I meant).
Edited to say "Mrs." (which is what I meant).
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It’s like marriage, get through the 7 year itch and then it is generally the long haul. Get him what he wants for the next couple years and increase his buyout to a huge number so if he gets poached, we have money to go after anyone. I believe next year is huge. A lot CMCs future here may hinge on what he believes he has for a Purdy replacement. Hope he believes he has his own thing here and can be nearly idolized if he sticks around 10-15 years. By then we have a base built and are solid.
Report: Matt Campbell not expected to interview for the Jets head coaching job
Bruce Feldman of The Athletic reports Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is not expected to interview with the Jets for their head coaching vacancy. SOURCE: Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell...
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No freaking way Kolar and eiseworth come back with Campbell leaving. Put this thread to bed.
88 and 12 are coming back?
Does CMC even know though since he's been on vacation?
If they called them every few hours during the bubble, no way he is unaware of this.
