All I will say is all we've hired since the big 12 was the big 8 is coordinators. That can definitely work, and we've had modest success at times, but if we get Campbell, you're hiring a guy who has already been a successful coordinator, and has been a successful head coach for several years, and is used to WINNING. There's several candidates I'd be happy with, but getting a head coach that has been successful in a decent conference is what we need. No on the job training, and a guy that can make the team better this offseason, instead of learning how to conduct meetings and press conferences.
Keep in mind, this is almost identical to the Prohm hire:
-Both successful mid major coaches
-Prohm (4 years experience), Campbell (5 years experience)
-Both are young and vibrant, which should be a major plus in recruiting
-Both are inheriting arguably the most talented rosters ISU has ever had
I wouldn't call either one vibrant. Not at all.
That doesn't mean they won't win though. Ferentz isn't vibrant either. If you can coach that doesn't matter.