New Coordinators?

[JHudd]

PS.. I really feel that Applewhite isnt even an option

Statement from Major Applewhite :: <blank>

I would be shocked with him as well but that is 2 years old and is kind of the standard statement when you are staying put. I don't think he was saying "I would never go to Ames".

 

[dunar]

PS.. I really feel that Applewhite isnt even an option

Statement from Major Applewhite :: <blank>

I don't see him as a candidate, mostly b/c I don't think he'd be interested (quote in that article seems like CYA move, not talking about ISU in general; see KSU and Patterson from a month ago.)

 

[ISUclones33]

I knew the statement was from 06, but Chizik had no interest in him then, and he is just too young and inexperienced because the most likely scenario right now is that Chizik takes over DC responsibilities. So he is going to need an experienced OC that can hold his own end of the staple down.

 

[LeaningCy]

So, with Chizik possibly taking over DC, does that mean we have more money to spend on an OC that would have otherwise been out of our league?

 

[ISUclones33]

So, with Chizik possibly taking over DC, does that mean we have more money to spend on an OC that would have otherwise been out of our league?

Somewhat... mind you we still have Bolt and MacFarland on the payroll. But, ofcourse it liquidates some cash by us not having to fill a DC role. I think its a good situation, and the players want Chiz to take over the D

 

[clonefan_80]

Pretty good chance that Gene Chizik is the Defensive Coordinator in waiting at ISU. Noone knows his defense better than him. Take the time to find a quality OC that can lead his end of the deal, and the rest is cake.

I don't understand why this wasn't done the first time around.

 

[Rods79]

Is this a typical situation for a head coach to take over responsibilities as an DC or OC if they specialized in that? Are there any other universities that have it set up that way?

 

[klerme]

Somewhat... mind you we still have Bolt and MacFarland on the payroll. But, ofcourse it liquidates some cash by us not having to fill a DC role. I think its a good situation, and the players want Chiz to take over the D

Under this scenario, does Koonz then take over the role of secondary coach or do we hire someone from the outside that is also a strong recruiter? I mentioned yesterday that I felt that a good secondary coach would be someone like Aaron Alford, the Utah CB coach who, based on an educated guess, is probably related to former RB coach Tony Alford (both attended Colorado State).

 

[ISUclones33]

Thats a good question, really i think if Chiz takes over DC that he will let Koonz run the Secondary. But i can also see him bringing a guy in so he doesnt get swamped. Chiziks specialty is the secondary, so being the DC, he can really help out. It will be interesting for sure

 

[ISUclones33]

PS, Koonz is an outstanding motivator and student of the game, he is going to do good things in his career. I didnt like Raney at all.

 

[klerme]

PS, Koonz is an outstanding motivator and student of the game, he is going to do good things in his career. I didnt like Raney at all.

Thanks for the insight. Any of your own thoughts on who may be a target for OC recognizing what you have previously stated about Applewhite?

 

[ajk4st8]

PS, Koonz is an outstanding motivator and student of the game, he is going to do good things in his career. I didnt like Raney at all.

After being at a couple ISU football practices you can see why the kids love him.

 

[jakemcilroy]

The only person who should be DC is Chizik.

 

[cgwarrior33]

Is this a typical situation for a head coach to take over responsibilities as an DC or OC if they specialized in that? Are there any other universities that have it set up that way?

I know USC did it this way a couple year ago with Petey boy calling the defense, I don't know if this is still the case. Charlie Weiss took over play calling duties for the offense late in the year this year.

 

[cykitt]

Link to some of the Top Assistants of the Game


1 TO 100 - Top 100 Assistant Coaches

 

[CycloneErik]

Interesting that Paul Rhoads from Auburn is from Ankeny, IA. Doesn't mean much, but it's interesting.

 

[MontyBurns]

Also, I don't think that the team ever respected Bolt OR MacFarland because of the physical shape they were in.

So Mangino is out of the question?

 

[CycloneErik]

Buddy Ryan was never in good shape. Seems like players took to him.

 

[Nedrick]

Interesting that Paul Rhoads from Auburn is from Ankeny, IA. Doesn't mean much, but it's interesting.

You do know he was an asst. at ISU back in the '90s, right?

 

[ajk4st8]

Interesting that Paul Rhoads from Auburn is from Ankeny, IA. Doesn't mean much, but it's interesting.

He used to be our secondary coach I think