Due to where I was told the rumor came from, I'm not going to just post it here. But I think Rogers has his guy.
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Are we hiring a special teams coach? I’m hoping that PSU has 4-5 punt returns deflect off their return team for a turnover. It’s about the only thing that drove me crazy about Matt.
Roehl would be a great hire and would likely be able to keep the majority of the offense, especially the running back position.
Rogers had a special teams coach this year. Funny enough he’s a Drake grad
Pat Cashmore - Football Coach - Washington State University Athletics
Pat Cashmore begins his first season in Pullman as special teams coordinator on Jimmy Rogers staff, a similar role he held under Rogers at South Dakota State...
So, I prompt engineered Skynet, and it basically told me Rogers and Roehl would unite the defense and offense from the Dakotas, and then there was this nugget:
Carson Hansen & Abu Sama: Tyler Roehl was the primary position coach for these two during their breakout 2024 season. He developed Hansen into a red-zone force. His return effectively "re-recruits" them, preventing them from entering the portal on Dec 9. Without Roehl, both would be prime targets for other power programs.
Retaining the Tight Ends: Iowa State’s roster is built with talented tight ends (e.g., Benjamin Brahmer, Gabe Burkle) who are essential to Roehl's 12 (1 RB, 2 TE) and 13 (1 RB, 3 TE) personnel groupings. Knowing they will be the focal point of the offense (unlike in many Spread systems) gives them a strong incentive to stay.
Stabilizing the Quarterback: Rocco Becht is a veteran by 2025. While Roehl is run-first, his NDSU offenses (like with Trey Lance) were highly efficient in play-action. A quick hire reassures Becht that he will have a strong run game to support him, rather than forcing him to shoulder the entire load.
I know BB might be gone, same with RB, but I found this Interesting.
Carson Hansen & Abu Sama: Tyler Roehl was the primary position coach for these two during their breakout 2024 season. He developed Hansen into a red-zone force. His return effectively "re-recruits" them, preventing them from entering the portal on Dec 9. Without Roehl, both would be prime targets for other power programs.
Retaining the Tight Ends: Iowa State’s roster is built with talented tight ends (e.g., Benjamin Brahmer, Gabe Burkle) who are essential to Roehl's 12 (1 RB, 2 TE) and 13 (1 RB, 3 TE) personnel groupings. Knowing they will be the focal point of the offense (unlike in many Spread systems) gives them a strong incentive to stay.
Stabilizing the Quarterback: Rocco Becht is a veteran by 2025. While Roehl is run-first, his NDSU offenses (like with Trey Lance) were highly efficient in play-action. A quick hire reassures Becht that he will have a strong run game to support him, rather than forcing him to shoulder the entire load.
I know BB might be gone, same with RB, but I found this Interesting.
I've created a list named Iowa State OC Candidates with the following individuals:
* Taylor Mouser (Current Iowa State TE Coach/OC): Represents continuity and roster stability. Could potentially be retained with an elevated title like Associate Head Coach.
* Danny Freund (Washington State OC): A trusted colleague of Coach Rogers from his time at Washington State. Runs a spread offense, which would be a stylistic shift.
* Seth Littrell (Former North Texas Head Coach/OC): A veteran coach with strong Big 12 experience (Oklahoma, Texas Tech) and a proven track record as an offensive play-caller.
* Bryan Harsin (Cal OC, former Auburn HC): Known for installing physical, run-first systems at Boise State, which aligns with Iowa State's established culture.
I would also add Roehl to the list
* Taylor Mouser (Current Iowa State TE Coach/OC): Represents continuity and roster stability. Could potentially be retained with an elevated title like Associate Head Coach.
* Danny Freund (Washington State OC): A trusted colleague of Coach Rogers from his time at Washington State. Runs a spread offense, which would be a stylistic shift.
* Seth Littrell (Former North Texas Head Coach/OC): A veteran coach with strong Big 12 experience (Oklahoma, Texas Tech) and a proven track record as an offensive play-caller.
* Bryan Harsin (Cal OC, former Auburn HC): Known for installing physical, run-first systems at Boise State, which aligns with Iowa State's established culture.
I would also add Roehl to the list
I don’t know how good they will be but Rogers is putting together a staff that indicates this teams intention will be to physically **** you up.
If you’re being honest what Bryan Harsin is really known for is the Statue of Liberty.
Sorry i should of mentioned it was an AI list. I think Mousser or Roehl for player retention would be my top choice though.
Was the RB coach 2 years ago. He’s now the TE coach for The Lions
RB coach and now coaches TEs for the Lions
Was NDSU OC and ran some pretty prolific FCS offenses from 2019-2023, including Trey Lance while there. Would have some connection and potential to retain offensive players who maybe are on the fence.
Yep definitely would have had his hands in the current freshman class that’s at Iowa State especially
I know Scheelhausse is just a rumor at the moment…. If that comes true then either MC was told to do better then Mouser or he knows he isn’t ready for OC. If that all comes to happen then what the heck was going on with the push for Mouser to take over here???
Because people like Chris Williams are close with the staff and friends with him. They’re heart wanted him, even though he would have been an awful hire.
