Welcome aboard Coach Campbell!
Here's an interesting article on Matt Campbell: http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/434049
Here's an interesting article on Matt Campbell: http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/434049
SI reporting ISU working on deal with Campbell
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Interesting that he would've played against ISU with Paul Rhoads had he stayed at Pitt in 2000.
Isn't the bolded part what people were so adamant about? I feel like we got what we wanted (a proven head coach) while still being able to pay for the things we need (solid recruiters) to build this program up.
And if we have success I think that it also raises the possibility of being able to promote a coordinator if Campbell gets a better offer. I know that's looking too far ahead but in the end I'm happy we got someone that was sought after even though Ubben and others think it's a low-level job.
I'm happy with it too, especially in light of the assistant package information. People are worried that he can't recruit Texas... well he can hire someone who can. We know he's keeping Ayeni, but everyone else is up for grabs. I'm assuming this is the end of Burnham, and possibly his son as well. The younger Mangino is probably gone as well. Who knows about Sturdy.
But with all of those positions open, he'll be able to hire competent coaches and recruiters without issue. I'm very, very excited to see what comes of this.
Originally I was worried since his main recruiting ground is Ohio/Western PA but in the end that's just another potential place to recruit now. As long he fills up his staff with some combination of people who can recruit Texas, Florida, California, and JUCOs I feel like he has a great chance for success here.
All of that is easier said than done, but the more I digest it the more I like this hire. It's basically just like the Prohm hire for me at least.
Congratulations to Matt! Well earned and he knows what he is getting into.
I am curious to see if he and Pollard recognize what caused Rhoads, Chizek and McArney to fail. The lack of attracting top flight coordinators and putting your personal relationships above the needs of the program. Let's hope he learns from it and brings guys in that can recruit, teach and gameplan against as good a slate of Coaches as anyone will see.
Also, will Jamie take this opportunity to rebrand the program, revamp gameday experience, change uni's etc. Make it feel different. These little things matter.
I am curious to see if he and Pollard recognize what caused Rhoads, Chizek and McArney to fail. The lack of attracting top flight coordinators and putting your personal relationships above the needs of the program. Let's hope he learns from it and brings guys in that can recruit, teach and gameplan against as good a slate of Coaches as anyone will see.
Also, will Jamie take this opportunity to rebrand the program, revamp gameday experience, change uni's etc. Make it feel different. These little things matter.
This is excellent news. Bodes well for ISU.
Got a new young coach with much potential very quickly. A coach that some national pundits thought was out of our league.
Now get a staff in place and soldify next year's class.
Fyi, can't wait to buy next year's season tickets.
Got a new young coach with much potential very quickly. A coach that some national pundits thought was out of our league.
Now get a staff in place and soldify next year's class.
Fyi, can't wait to buy next year's season tickets.
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How the hell did this thread happen without me having a comment on it?
If we ever find out that aliens have replaced me with a clone ala Invasion of the Body Snatchers, November 28th, 2015 is when it happened.
If we ever find out that aliens have replaced me with a clone ala Invasion of the Body Snatchers, November 28th, 2015 is when it happened.
I know I was pretty much over ISU football at the time Campbell was hired. I didn’t really care who got hired. Now I’m happy though!
No comments from me either. That's better than saying something dumb.
I have to admit though that I had some of the same concerns as D_UP. I also posted some pretty sharp criticism of Campbell after the 2016 debacle in Iowa City. Fortunately, Campbell hit rock bottom early in his tenure at ISU!
I have to admit though that I had some of the same concerns as D_UP. I also posted some pretty sharp criticism of Campbell after the 2016 debacle in Iowa City. Fortunately, Campbell hit rock bottom early in his tenure at ISU!
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I see there were a lot of bad takes on his faith. Probably the same idiots that rip Prohm for his faith
I was impressed how Pollard was able to get him Looked like a good fit from the start. Totally sold after the first season. Saw great progress in the team.
Go back and read D UP Clones takes on this hire. Wonder if he is on board yet or changed his screen name because of this.
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You're gonna have a bad time.
Just lay back and take it.
