I get that frustration. Trust me if I didn’t have Michigan to cheer for I would be losing my mind as sparty had a very similar year in many ways. However those 2nd and 1 plays work previous years because you have starting NFL talent at RB. Yeah a lot of close games were lost but those games being close all season shows how close you are to a much better record and more importantly that the team didn’t quit (TCU game maybe).
Well, I suppose he should have realized by Week 11 that he didn't have Breece Hall in the backfield any longer for those three 1 yard line plunge failures. / sarcasm. Either way, the issue is not about W-L expectations by the fans.
ISU had players (NFL Bound All-Big Xii and All-American players) that were capable of more than 7-6 in 2021 and 4-8 in 2022. I like Coach Campbell, and I do NOT want him to leave. He has built a very nice foundation and has the tools to succeed in Ames. However, he needs to reassess how he does some things as all coaches have to do from time to time.
As for the fans, I will never buy that ISU fans should only expect "so much". ISU is capable of winning 10 games in a season, winning a Big Xii Championship and playing in and winning NY6 Bowl Games. Not every year, but the past two years have been unerperforming years based on the talent.
As tough as this year (4-8) was and that final thump (14-62) was, hopefully, it will lead to some constructive changes from a very good Head Coach. Hopefully, he gets it figured out.