UPDATE: Heacock staying at Iowa State per report

[BigJCy]

"At defensive coordinator, Iowa State veteran defensive play-caller Jon Heacock has emerged as a priority target for the Irish’s top defensive position. Multiple sources tell FootballScoop that Heacock spent Tuesday in South Bend, Indiana, on the Notre Dame campus.

Heacock is a native of the Midwest, originally from Ohio, and a former head coach at former Football Championship Subdivision power Youngstown State. Heacock has spent the past six seasons with Matt Campbell at Iowa State, where Heacock has carved a reputation as one of college football’s great tacticians – especially as the Cyclones have leveled the playing field for their program in the Big 12 despite oftentimes not having the same depth of talent as the Oklahomas and Texases in the league.

Per sources, Heacock’s visit to Notre Dame left the Irish very impressed."

 

[CYCLNST8]

I’d imagine Veidt would fill the vacancy. Maybe 4-man front fans will get their wish…

 

[Remo Gaggi]

He gone!

 

[ISUCubswin]

Wouldn’t be shocked if he goes since he’s probably nearing retirement and it could be a fun and well earned last ride

BUT

I’m assuming he’d have to give up some powers to Freeman

 

[BigJCy]

I’d imagine Veidt would fill the vacancy. Maybe 4-man front fans will get their wish…

I hope Heacock stays but I would also by lying if there aren't times I wish we would have more guys at/near line of scrimmage and to bring more pressure. That and the 3rd and Long conversions given up drives me nuts.

 

[CYCLNST8]

I hope Heacock stays but I would also by lying if there aren't times I wish we would have more guys at/near line of scrimmage and bring more pressure.

The novelty of our defense has worn off and teams have found the weaknesses. I was hoping for some kind of evolution this off-season anyways. Best of luck to him if he decides to move on. Will be forever grateful for his contributions.

 

[isufbcurt]

Veidt would fill the shoes and expand on what we've done.

 

[madguy30]

Shut it all down.







Except tailgating.

 

[JP4CY]

If true tough to be upset about a move to Notre Dame.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Good head coaches welcome staff turnover (via promotion) and the incorporation of new ideas. See Alabama.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

The novelty of our defense has worn off and teams have found the weaknesses. I was hoping for some kind of evolution this off-season anyways. Best of luck to him if he decides to move on. Will be forever grateful for his contributions.

I’d like to see us move to a six man front. Guys like Petrass won’t have any time to toss the ball.

 

[joefrog]

I’d like to see us move to a six man front. Guys like Petrass won’t have any time to toss the ball.

I honestly love the double A gap blitz threat.

As for Heacock, I would be happy for him, and also think ISU will be fine.

Just as defenses adjusted to the spread, offenses have adjusted to our defense.

Time for a shakeup.

 

[jsb]

Good head coaches welcome staff turnover (via promotion) and the incorporation of new ideas. See Alabama.

Absolutely, but that's assuming the head coach is interested in remaining the head coach (See Alabama).

In a year where it SEEMS like Campbell has been sniffing around jobs more than normal, it is a little concerning. Not to mention that Heacock would be far and away the best choice for a new head coach is continuity is the goal (and CW seems to think that is what they would do).

 

[BCClone]

Absolutely, but that's assuming the head coach is interested in remaining the head coach (See Alabama).

In a year where it SEEMS like Campbell has been sniffing around jobs more than normal, it is a little concerning. Not to mention that Heacock would be far and away the best choice for a new head coach is continuity is the goal (and CW seems to think that is what they would do).

Heard a lot that Heacock is not interested in a HC position. Likes the DC position.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

Absolutely, but that's assuming the head coach is interested in remaining the head coach (See Alabama).

In a year where it SEEMS like Campbell has been sniffing around jobs more than normal, it is a little concerning. Not to mention that Heacock would be far and away the best choice for a new head coach is continuity is the goal (and CW seems to think that is what they would do).

The Washington openin was the only one I actually saw a confirmed interview and offer on

 

[jsb]

Heard a lot that Heacock is not interested in a HC position. Likes the DC position.

I could see that. My point sort of still stands though. If we were to hire Manning without Heacock, I would not like it.

 

[madguy30]

Time to bring back 90s class A football go to-s.

5-2 Monster.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Absolutely, but that's assuming the head coach is interested in remaining the head coach (See Alabama).

In a year where it SEEMS like Campbell has been sniffing around jobs more than normal, it is a little concerning. Not to mention that Heacock would be far and away the best choice for a new head coach is continuity is the goal (and CW seems to think that is what they would do).

High profile programs may not be as interested in Campbell as we think they are. His stock is a little down right now. Maybe if he had beaten Clemson or Iowa…

 

[Urbandale2013]

From what has been said around here isn’t he already kind of viewing Iowa State as his retirement gig?

 

[jsb]

The Washington openin was the only one I actually saw a confirmed interview and offer on

I don't even think I've seen a confirmed interview with Washington. Either way, it seems like Campbell was sniffing around more than usual this year. Part of that was probably a 6 year itch at Iowa State, the quality of jobs opening up, and the huge group of seniors that he loved. All of those reasons are fine and frankly looking at things might help cement to someone that they are where they should be.

Of course, the other reason is that he really wants out.