Hes not going to get fired from OSU for preparing for his OSU season instead of his ISU Bowl game. Auburn fans didn't like that Chiz was getting hired after two ****** years at ISU, they didn't fire him because of the fans opinion.
I'm just saying that this bowl game will be his first impression for most tOSU fans watching. A lot of fans are already saying WTF. If we come out and play like crap offensively, they will question the hire even more. Then, if tOSU has some struggles imstalling the spread the first year or two, Herman will be all but gone. Boosters, espeically at tOSU, have a lot of sway. If they are really unhappy after a year or two, they can put pressure on Meyer to make changes.
Now, if ISU comes out and moves the ball efficiently and scores 35 points in the bowl game, a decent number of tOSU fans will have their opinion of him improve. That helps him. Also, since he has commited to coaching this game, he will want to have ISU perform well so it improves his reputation. His end goal is to be a head coach. Every move he makes, including giving his all for ISU in his last game, will be scrutinized by a future AD (if they do their homework). Word travels in the coaching fraternity. If TH mails it in and ISU stalls out in the bowl game, people will find out why and it might hurt his future. TH seems to be a professional and I think he will give a lot of effort for the Pinstripe.
That's just my opinion though.