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Dear Matt Campbell,

1SEIACLONE said:
I hate to say it, but we might have just set ourselves up for a repeat of the Campbell situation. Let's say that Rodgers has equal success or more, it will not be long before the big dogs come sniffing around to take him. You have to hope if that happens that Rodgers unlike Campbell decides that coaching at ISU has a lot of rewards and few of the hassles that being at a "have" school comes with. He is roughly at the same age as
Campbell was when he came to Ames, so it could happen that he is the at the top of the coaching search in 5 to 10 years from now.
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Then we bring Campbell back. When he’s fired for back to back 10-2 seasons. See the big picture!
 
NoCreativity said:
Bill Snyder turned down every significant job in the country in both college and the NFL a majority of his time at K-State. It can be done.
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I'm not in the know on bill Snyder, but based on how he was holding out for his son to take over after he retired the last time I'm guessing he had far more control at kstate than Campbell was allotted here.
 
1SEIACLONE said:
I hate to say it, but we might have just set ourselves up for a repeat of the Campbell situation. Let's say that Rodgers has equal success or more, it will not be long before the big dogs come sniffing around to take him. You have to hope if that happens that Rodgers unlike Campbell decides that coaching at ISU has a lot of rewards and few of the hassles that being at a "have" school comes with. He is roughly at the same age as
Campbell was when he came to Ames, so it could happen that he is the at the top of the coaching search in 5 to 10 years from now.
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If that does happen, so be it. We can’t be afraid of hiring good coaches because they might leave us someday.
 
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exCYtable said:
8-4 consistently at Iowa State makes you a legend. 8-4 consistently at Penn State gets you fired. Matt had it SO good here.
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Did he though? Was he getting the support he needed to take the next step? He took a paycut to give his assistants a raise. Does this scream comfort to you? He literally left a scholarship to go to Mount St. Mary's to chase championships. Do you think he would settle for 8-4 every year watching his best recruits get swooped away by more well funded schools....
 
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JacksonLPence said:
My thoughts on Matt Campbell to Penn State:

I’m not going to lie — the last 36 hours have been gut‑wrenching and saddening to say the least. The man who lifted Iowa State Football to heights we never thought possible is gone in the blink of an eye, and that man is Matt Campbell.

It’s impossible to fully capture what Campbell has meant to Iowa State since arriving in Ames in 2015. He is, without question, the greatest coach to ever lead an athletic program at Iowa State University. In 10 years, he became the all‑time winningest coach in school history, took two teams to the Big 12 Title game when no one believed it could be done, delivered a school‑record 11 wins in 2024, and so much more.

He and his staff brought in incredible players, coaches, and families who forever changed the fabric of Cyclone football. We got to witness unforgettable moments: the 2017 team that put Iowa State on the national scale, the 2020 squad that shattered expectations, and the 2024 team that will forever be remembered as the best in school history. And through every storm in college athletics, Campbell stayed. He chose Iowa State when he could have left countless times, and for that, #cyclONEnation and I will always be grateful.

Yes, it hurts to see him leave for Penn State. But more than anything, I feel appreciation. He owes Iowa State nothing, and we owe him everything. His loyalty, his passion, his belief in this place — they were second to none. I’ll be cheering for him and his staff in Happy Valley, and I hope they reach the mountaintop someday.

Thank you @ISUMattCampbell. Thank you for all the countless memories and moments you brought to our lives. I can't wait to see the statue we build for you in Ames, Iowa, someday.

But as one chapter closes, another begins. A new era is here in Ames with Jimmy Rogers taking the reins as head coach. The foundation Campbell built is strong, and now it’s Rogers’ time to lead the program forward. The future of Cyclone football is still bright, and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes us all.

Thanks for following along to all of our coverage @CycloneFanatic. We will bring it to you all in the coming days. Love you, Cyclone Nation. You guys are what is still great about college sports. Best fanbase in the country, hands down.
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The only thing I don’t like is the timing. Bowl game prep and signing recruits will take a hit.
 
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1SEIACLONE said:
I hate to say it, but we might have just set ourselves up for a repeat of the Campbell situation. Let's say that Rodgers has equal success or more, it will not be long before the big dogs come sniffing around to take him. You have to hope if that happens that Rodgers unlike Campbell decides that coaching at ISU has a lot of rewards and few of the hassles that being at a "have" school comes with. He is roughly at the same age as
Campbell was when he came to Ames, so it could happen that he is the at the top of the coaching search in 5 to 10 years from now.
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Rogers! :)
 
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