In somewhat of a defense of Randy Peterson, he was much more cautious/realistic than Kirk:
[from article
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...te-just-enjoy-ride-kirk-herbstreit/788218001/]
"I’d be shocked if Matt’s around for the duration of a contract that right now expires after the 2021 season.I said “right now,” because it wouldn’t surprise me if athletics director Jamie Pollard has a contract-tweaking on his agenda... ... None of us know, but I think I know him well enough to know that he’s not jumping at just any Power Five opportunity that knocks on his door. Let’s narrow this to three (with an asterisk). My guess, and it’s just a guess, is that he won’t leave Iowa State for anything other than Ohio State, Penn State or Michigan State. Maybe Notre Dame, and now for the asterisk: If a good SEC program calls, you’ve got to answer..."