The blood is in the water
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Fred took guys that had problems to the point they were kicked off other teams. Would CPR ever go the transfer route with problem children from other programs?
He's done that to some extent by bringing Coe and Taylor.
On top of that, the transfer epidemic is not near as big in college football. Seems like there'd by a smaller percentage of players to go after.
Funny thing is, we still have 3 games left! Not saying this is likely, but what if we would win the last 3? We end up 5-7 with a win over a rated TCU team, really close losses to Texas and K-State, plus games we "easily could have won", with NDSU and Kansas.
Now, again, that is not likely to happen but what do you think the tone around here would be then? That's why I think you let the season play out before totally burying they guy.
This is why the last 3 games are so critical for the future of ISU FB, no matter who the future coach is. Defensive players are what ISU desperately needs, especially DL and LBers. Looking like there is hope is really the only way to stop the bleeding. 3 blowout losses and the team will loss recruits and a lot of the remaining fans.
Love the "If Rhoads cannot succeed here, nobody can." Why do people keep saying this. It's as if they think he is a proven head coach with tons of years of head coaching experience. I honestly think some of you determine what a good coach is based on how passionate and proud they are.
Exactly what I was trying to say earlier. Why is Rhoads the make or break coach for ISU football? Just because he turned down other jobs to stay here?
If Nick Saban was our HC, Chip Kelly our OC, and Pat Narduzzi our DC, and we still went 2-10, 3-9 after 6 years, then I would be worried that it could never happen in Ames, Iowa.
Who. the. hell. cares? If a coach has success at ISU, but bolts somewhere, that's way better than an unsuccessful coach who has to get fired. At least in the first circumstance, we had a good year or two. And that's more than we have EVER had.
Agree! Paul Rhoads did not have the resume to have this job to begin with. He was out of work, he was cheap, and he was local.
You're right with Fred, but I assume that you know turning a basketball vs football program around are two different animals. Not even close to the same challenge.
For a basketball thread that'd be a great start. I'd also add Tim Floyd, Larry Eustachy and Johnny Orr too!
Only takes 1. Ask Hayden Fry, Bill Snyder, Jerry Kill. And if the guy is successful and leaves, still a more desirable job than where we are today. Also no other coach in our HISTORY has had the tools and facilities at their disposal like they do today.
Hahahaahhaha that's hilarious. Just because he slaughtered your hawks doesn't mean he's a great coach.
