I voted Iowa because I’m an unabashed homer. Truthfully, when you talk about a program, you’re talking about an ongoing tradition of winning. Something that is sustainable. I don’t know that Campbell can do that at ISU in just, basically, three years. Not enough time. The more realistic question would be five years.
The boat rower is a fraud, he’s out. I’m just not sure about Frost, however, he doesn’t have to deal with a history of inpeptitude that Campbell has to reckon with. Fitzgerald and Ferentz are what you see what you get. Theyve brought the program to where it’s going to be.
If Campbell stays, don’t rip into me, I’m not saying he’s going anywhere, but, if he stays, ISU will almost certainly be at the middle tier of program in the country. Consistent bowl games and a decent chance at more every 5-10 years. That’s where Iowa and Northwestern are now. Probably moreso Iowa than Northwestern.
If you had asked 5 years, I would say that Nebraska would probably be 1st, gag, then throw a blanket over Iowa, ISU, and Northwestern. I hope Minnesota is ceded to Canada and their stupid 10,000 lakes serves as a septic tank.
