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Alex
11-08-2006, 08:34 PM
Dan McCarney Finished After 12 Years at Iowa State? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/ncaa/11/08/mccarney.meeting.ap/index.html)

Tough situation for Iowa State. They're not exactly a football powerhouse but the program seems to have maxed out under McCarney at about 6-7 wins a season. A change probably dooms Iowa State for a couple more years but could benefit them in the long run.
buckeyefan78
11-08-2006, 08:39 PM
This is kind of surprising considering the program's history. McCarney was the best coach there since Earl Bruce in the late 70s.

ISU did beat Iowa a few times and was able to post 7-5 seasons on a regular basis.

I don't like this move. Seems to me ISU believes they are a 9-10 win program in the Big Twelve. Well I got news for 'em: they ain't.
tobynosker
11-09-2006, 07:35 AM
Originally Posted by buckeyefan78
Seems to me ISU believes they are a 9-10 win program in the Big Twelve. Well I got news for 'em: they ain't.

They also shouldn't be an 0-6 team in the Big XII, either.

I disagree with any decision to let McCarney go, but I went to Ames last weekend and that team has simply packed things in for the season. I don't doubt for a second that they could get beat by Colorado this weekend.
catman
11-12-2006, 12:17 AM
And it appears you are right on all counts, Toby. ISU has thrown in the towel. Who takes the reins next season?
On a personal note, I have known Dan for 30+ years. He is a really nice guy that should hook up with someone that needs a good defensive line coach. That is his specialty.
buckeyefan78
11-12-2006, 01:59 PM
And it appears you are right on all counts, Toby. ISU has thrown in the towel. Who takes the reins next season?
On a personal note, I have known Dan for 30+ years. He is a really nice guy that should hook up with someone that needs a good defensive line coach. That is his specialty.

ISU threw in the towel cuz their coach got jobbed. Big mistake by ISU.
brady_44
11-18-2006, 06:17 PM
Good win for them to go out on today. I feel bad for McCarney as I know nothing but positive things about him. I think more than anything, Iowa State needs a shakeup in their conservative play calling. They have one of the best receivers in the country that nobody will ever hear about.