Sounds like it’s getting really really close. But remember, we have Krafty and there’s always time for him to eff it all up. He is a moron. He had daboll to a second interview.Ok you dweebs let's get back on track. Is it Campbell?
Sounds like it’s getting really really close. But remember, we have Krafty and there’s always time for him to eff it all up. He is a moron. He had daboll to a second interview.Ok you dweebs let's get back on track. Is it Campbell?
Does Crumbl have any corporate offices in Ames?More ammunition to get the Iowa State boosters to write checks and keep him.
So, much like every social function you attend?Not knowing what a xxxxx is, is like being a room full of people and not knowing who the butthole is ... if you don't know, it's probably you.
Franklin is an outstanding recruiter and people on here said he was just okay….maybe that’s because it’s not as easy as many think to recruit to Penn State. So if our next coach is not an outstanding recruiter, we won’t get higher than the 30’s. If he is an outstanding recruiter, we’ll get around 15, but there aren’t any outstanding recruiters left. And Terry Smith isn’t going to keep us in the top 15.If Campbell can’t sustain Penn State in the top-15 for recruiting classes, then it’ll be a wasted experiment bringing him in. I’m not a Terry guy, but at that point I’d rather try the experiment with Terry Smith since he has plenty of experience recruiting the level of players we need. But, Kraft won’t do that because he can’t.
Saying Penn State does not recruit itself, goes too far in its hyperbole, but it is true that Penn State requires a high-level recruiter more so than some of the other big football schools we compete against for players. That is why I don’t care for anyone who cannot recruit at a high level.
Ludd needs to take a stroll around the confines of Lane Stadium and cool off!Go outside and touch some grass Ludd.. this is consuming you.
This will pass!
I hope he's in the lead, I'd prefer him over Rees or Patricia and that's the rumored top group right now. I don't know much about his recruiting history as he seems to bring in mostly 3* guys but has a knack for finding some gems. He got Brock Purdy into the NFL. Campbell seems like a high character guy too, but that concerns me in terms of how willing he might be to leave ISU high and dry by trying to bring their recently signed kids to PSU. I don't like that aspect of the business either, but it's the world we're in now and PSU could use that assist, obviously.Campbell lead contender?? I am good with that. Can he attract elite QBs? Who would we get as an OC? Is he less of a CEO than you know who? I hope so and more of a football coach. I think we need to hire a GM to support him.
Can we keep the discussion to coaching candidates and not this inane bickering about Joe and Joe bots? Joe was a great man, a great coach and literally built Penn State football into the powerhouse blue blood it is today. He has been dead for almost 14 years, never forget him but let's move forward.
It’s the news at the moment. Why not keep up with it? I would like to see us get a good coach, but that option seems to be slipping away. Maybe I need to smoke the grass instead of touching it.Go outside and touch some grass Ludd.. this is consuming you.
This will pass!
Well if and I say if we get Campbell he is a much better on field football coach than James.Franklin is an outstanding recruiter and people on here said he was just okay….maybe that’s because it’s not as easy as many think to recruit to Penn State. So if our next coach is not an outstanding recruiter, we won’t get higher than the 30’s. If he is an outstanding recruiter, we’ll get around 15, but there aren’t any outstanding recruiters left. And Terry Smith isn’t going to keep us in the top 15.
More likely some corn conglomerate will come through with a check for $9 million. Thankfully it’s Iowa State and not Iowa or Caitlin Clark may write the $9 million check.Does Crumbl have any corporate offices in Ames?
Johnny Majors preceded Bruce at ISU. You know the guy who won a Natty at PittOhio State hired Earle Bruce from Iowa State in 1979 to replaced the fired Woody Hayes.
Bruce went on to win four Big Ten Conference titles in nine seasons at Ohio State.
His career record at Ohio State was 81-26-1 before he was fired.
No thanks, I’m fine.Ludd needs to take a stroll around the confines of Lane Stadium and cool off!
Send Cael to close the deal.More likely some corn conglomerate will come through with a check for $9 million. Thankfully it’s Iowa State and not Iowa or Caitlin Clark may write the $9 million check.
I would love to get Campbell, but the best on field coach in the world isn’t winning any conference or national titles with on field coaching….you have to have the talent first.Well if and I say if we get Campbell he is a much better on field football coach than James.
Perhaps you are not addressing me, per se, but I am one of the people who constantly talked about how good of a recruiter CJF is. That was his biggest aptitude. However, I fully disagree that Penn State cannot be better than the 30s without James Franklin. That is way too pessimistic, in my view. Paterno, when he wasn’t even really recruiting anymore, still averaged better classes than that. For every class he had in the 30’s, he had a class in the top 10. He had plenty in the teens.Franklin is an outstanding recruiter and people on here said he was just okay….maybe that’s because it’s not as easy as many think to recruit to Penn State. So if our next coach is not an outstanding recruiter, we won’t get higher than the 30’s. If he is an outstanding recruiter, we’ll get around 15, but there aren’t any outstanding recruiters left. And Terry Smith isn’t going to keep us in the top 15.
you said "winning record" which it isn't500 isn’t a losing record either by definition. Bottom line, the SEC isn’t the juggernaut you’re making it out to be. They’re very comparable conferences with strong teams, average teams, and poor teams. Depending on the draw, any team could end up with a brutal conference schedule or an easy schedule, or something in between.
Sam with the Big Ten--see NebraskaBeing 7-5 (or maybe even 8-4) in the SEC means you were terrible in conference play.
Well one thing we know for sure…a good recruiter with terrible on-field coaching sure doesn’t get it done. Especially not in big games.I would love to get Campbell, but the best on field coach in the world isn’t winning any conference or national titles with on field coaching….you have to have the talent first.
This is absurd. Fighting for Joe doesn't the opposite of what those fighting want. The more our fan base fights the stronger the narrative becomes
Iowa State is in a lot of financial debt they won’t be able to match Penn State.Smart move. Why would he risk tarnishing his career coming into a dumpster fire where there are no incoming 2026 recruits; the existing recruiting staff is decimated; and players on the roster with eligibility are actively campaigning for another guy, and if their gambit fails will portal out?
Iowa State has a NFL QB on his roster. Rocco he got hurt this year. They said he was probably coming back one more year.Campbell lead contender?? I am good with that. Can he attract elite QBs? Who would we get as an OC? Is he less of a CEO than you know who? I hope so and more of a football coach. I think we need to hire a GM to support him.
Can we keep the discussion to coaching candidates and not this inane bickering about Joe and Joe bots? Joe was a great man, a great coach and literally built Penn State football into the powerhouse blue blood it is today. He has been dead for almost 14 years, never forget him but let's move forward.
Yes they are not in a great position for a bidding war: https://www.amestrib.com/story/spor...-147m-funding-gap-whats-to-blame/85374554007/Iowa State is in a lot of financial debt they won’t be able to match Penn State.
Franklin is an outstanding recruiter and people on here said he was just okay….maybe that’s because it’s not as easy as many think to recruit to Penn State. So if our next coach is not an outstanding recruiter, we won’t get higher than the 30’s. If he is an outstanding recruiter, we’ll get around 15, but there aren’t any outstanding recruiters left. And Terry Smith isn’t going to keep us in the top 15.
Youre totally right...you need a master recruiter and a wonderful gameday coach. How many are out there right now? Honestly? How many of them want this job right now? I think Campbell is a homerun if we pull him in....he'll have a huge NIL to compete for players.....we just need someone that can coach and stabilize for now.I would love to get Campbell, but the best on field coach in the world isn’t winning any conference or national titles with on field coaching….you have to have the talent first.
Just one more note about him....I like him personality wise, I don't concern myself with him getting into dustups with the fans or acting like a fool in press conferences, and right now, that matters to me.For all these idiotic posts I’ve seen I’ll help all the mis informed.
Matt Campbell is a highly respected coach. The Detroit Lions, USC, and Tennessee all wanted to hire him. He never took any jobs because he said he wanted to finish the season first. 3x Big 12 coach of the year.
Iowa State is a financial mess right now. He took a pay cut to help pay his assistants more.
All the people that know college ball said it would be a great hire but have idiots on here say if he can’t recruit top 15 classes it’s a waste of time and they should just hire Terry instead Yeah look at Cignetti before you run your mouth and just say dumb crap.
More likely some corn conglomerate will come through with a check for $9 million. Thankfully it’s Iowa State and not Iowa or Caitlin Clark may write the $9 million check.
Signed... Mike Tomlin.Being .500 is better than being below .500.
Campbell should have been a top 3 candidate when the search started and it would be a miracle if we end up with him after all this. I’ve heard a few times over the weeks that he’s definitely out so unless Kraft goes crawling back to him on his hands and knees then I don’t see it happening. Really hope I’m wrong though.For all these idiotic posts I’ve seen I’ll help all the mis informed.
Matt Campbell is a highly respected coach. The Detroit Lions, USC, and Tennessee all wanted to hire him. He never took any jobs because he said he wanted to finish the season first. 3x Big 12 coach of the year.
Iowa State is a financial mess right now. He took a pay cut to help pay his assistants more.
All the people that know college ball said it would be a great hire but have idiots on here say if he can’t recruit top 15 classes it’s a waste of time and they should just hire Terry instead Yeah look at Cignetti before you run your mouth and just say dumb crap.
For all these idiotic posts I’ve seen I’ll help all the mis informed.
Matt Campbell is a highly respected coach. The Detroit Lions, USC, and Tennessee all wanted to hire him. He never took any jobs because he said he wanted to finish the season first. 3x Big 12 coach of the year.
Iowa State is a financial mess right now. He took a pay cut to help pay his assistants more.
All the people that know college ball said it would be a great hire but have idiots on here say if he can’t recruit top 15 classes it’s a waste of time and they should just hire Terry instead Yeah look at Cignetti before you run your mouth and just say dumb crap.
I thought this site was ruined? You truly are a complete assh*le. Now go and find posters who are changing nics…You too. Go to the Penn State site, look up Kraft's email and phone number and give him your orders, instead of whining on a message board.
... and a double ellipse at thatCan someone, anyone, please translate this for me? I think it’s supposed to be an insult but I’m not sure.
Oh, and for future reference, the period goes inside the quotes.
Next time, we’ll cover what an ellipse is…
so is The WaterboyWell if and I say if we get Campbell he is a much better on field football coach than James.
Is this a legit or spoof page
I actually like Campbell a lot more than Sitake as an option.Campbell should have been a top 3 candidate when the search started and it would be a miracle if we end up with him after all this. I’ve heard a few times over the weeks that he’s definitely out so unless Kraft goes crawling back to him on his hands and knees then I don’t see it happening. Really hope I’m wrong though.
Obviously.Well if and I say if we get Campbell he is a much better on field football coach than James.