Rocco joining the Transfer Portal

In hindsight it’s kinda weird that Bill let him speak to the WBB team before the Iowa game, but it lends some credence that he hadn’t made the decision at that time.
 
CW’s reaction to the coaching change was embarrassing. Guy was bawling because some friends were going to move away. And it calls into question any sort of “analysis” he provided that involved this coaching staff and, to be honest, the new staff. That should be remembered that going forward. When you tune into a postgame show, his love for the coaches means he will never tell it to us straight.

I recognize he’s not an unbiased journalist in his role but his bias should be to the cyclones, not the coaches. Truth is, he showed he is more Campbell Fanatic than Cyclone Fanatic.
 
CW’s reaction to the coaching change was embarrassing. Guy was bawling because some friends were going to move away. And it calls into question any sort of “analysis” he provided that involved this coaching staff and, to be honest, the new staff. That should be remembered that going forward. When you tune into a postgame show, his love for the coaches means he will never tell it to us straight.

I recognize he’s not an unbiased journalist in his role but his bias should be to the cyclones, not the coaches. Truth is, he showed he is more Campbell Fanatic than Cyclone Fanatic.
You should have seen how mad he was when Rhoads was fired. I'm not sure why anyone reads "homer" articles anyway. Every article written here is 100% propaganda.
 
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Maybe I’m off base, but I’m a bit surprised we haven’t heard more from CJR. In times of change, more information is helpful. I know he’s super busy, but even a coach announcement or a short podcast that says “hey, I’m out here. We’re gonna be fine.” Would endear him to the masses a bit. Feels like he’s gone underground.
 
Maybe I’m off base, but I’m a bit surprised we haven’t heard more from CJR. In times of change, more information is helpful. I know he’s super busy, but even a coach announcement or a short podcast that says “hey, I’m out here. We’re gonna be fine.” Would endear him to the masses a bit. Feels like he’s gone underground.
With graduation, and Wazzu in a bowl in a few days, player retention and recruitment is in full force right now.
 
In hindsight it’s kinda weird that Bill let him speak to the WBB team before the Iowa game, but it lends some credence that he hadn’t made the decision at that time.
He knew. He and others didn't say anything I would guess so they could be less bothered on campus.

And all of them have had their agents and representatives with feelers out to get around tampering.
 
In hindsight it’s kinda weird that Bill let him speak to the WBB team before the Iowa game, but it lends some credence that he hadn’t made the decision at that time.
I've thought a LOT about this and have had discussion with family members (ISU fans) concerning RB's speech. If it had been me and I had even the slightest inkling that I'd be moving on to a different institution, I would NOT have spoken to the Women's team. I understand WHY Rocco is transferring, but he needed to tell Bill that due to the coaching change, another student-athlete leader who is committed to THE University (not just a coach) would be better suited to fire up the team. Just my 2 cents!
 
Odds we see Penn State gear on a podcast next year?
Of all the places MC could have went…this is the worst. They’re literally the only team I will never root for in any game.

Vs Iowa? Go Hawks!
Vs Nebraska? I’m a Husker that day.

I loved MC as a coach here, I could move past the leaving us part…but there isn’t a world where I want pedo state to win anything.
 
I've thought a LOT about this and have had discussion with family members (ISU fans) concerning RB's speech. If it had been me and I had even the slightest inkling that I'd be moving on to a different institution, I would NOT have spoken to the Women's team. I understand WHY Rocco is transferring, but he needed to tell Bill that due to the coaching change, another student-athlete leader who is committed to THE University (not just a coach) would be better suited to fire up the team. Just my 2 cents!
I think he thought it would show us all how much he loved Iowa State regardless of him leaving.

Maybe it does?

But it gave the entire fan base hope that they were staying put.

When you quit your job for another opportunity you don’t hit up the company Christmas party and fire up the staff with a speech the night before you give notice.
 
Haven't read through everything, but IMO, Rocco doesn't have the talent or physical traits to make it in the NFL, which makes 2026 his final opportunity to make serious bank playing football. Combine that with the coaching change, and I am not surprised that he is transferring.

I don't think Penn St is the ideal landing spot, given the turmoil they are also under. Plus, it isn't clear if he would win the starting job there.

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CW’s reaction to the coaching change was embarrassing. Guy was bawling because some friends were going to move away. And it calls into question any sort of “analysis” he provided that involved this coaching staff and, to be honest, the new staff. That should be remembered that going forward. When you tune into a postgame show, his love for the coaches means he will never tell it to us straight.

I recognize he’s not an unbiased journalist in his role but his bias should be to the cyclones, not the coaches. Truth is, he showed he is more Campbell Fanatic than Cyclone Fanatic.
That podcast him and Blum did i think on that Sunday after the dust had settled was super cringe.

If you didn't know any better you would have thought Campbell passed just by listening to his tone and his body language.