Prohm beat a bad team at some point in his time here at ISU, we should keep him based on that one game I watched.
ISU Coaching Poll
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Prohm beat a bad team at some point in his time here at ISU, we should keep him based on that one game I watched.
Outside of beating undefeated San Diego State near the end of last season, I have not been impressed with anything TJ has done to date as a HC. He either needs more time to prove it first, or just isn't cut out for a P6 gig. I don't want Pollard to hand him the keys at this point.
Serious question: Is it hate to question whether a coach can succeed at ISU when that coach: (1) hasn't won outside of at a low major that already had one of the best players in the conference; and (2) has struggled at a mid-major where recruiting has been rumored to get some a$$i$tance?
I think all of the coaches to which we are linked have some question marks and risks, and I don't think any of them are no brainers. While I love TJ's connections to ISU and his past recruiting success, I honestly can't say whether he would be successful at ISU or not. So, in my opinion, it is confusing why some see the hire as a no brainer.
Maybe Campbell has rubbed off on me, but I'm about the process on this one. I'd much prefer a thorough search where all interested candidates are equally evaluated, the best one is hired and ISU connections are just one of many factors considered.
Now, if TJ is hired, I will support and root for him 100% as he'll be ISU's coach, but I won't consider likelihood of success as a no brainer. He could succeed or he could fail.
Miller = about as attractive as any other candidate on the fans short list of names. Which is not very attractive. I like Craig Smith the best. As far as Iowa goes, you're right it's not very important. I just want to finally beat them in something.
Exactly, that's like a pitcher that strikes out Mike Trout twice in one inning. That's great, right? No, 8 other guys are lighting you up.
And no way am I comparing Iowa to Mike Trout. Probably should have used Mike Stanton as an example instead. All or nothing type guy.
Nick Punto. Not very good, but will slide head first into first base every time just to pi$$ you off.
Pollard doesn't hire proven power conference head coaches. They cost too much. All of our prospects will have question marks. Chizek, CPR, CMC, mcdermott, hoiberg, prohm. It just isnt going to happen.
TJ is Prohm 2.0
It’s like buying the new Madden, it’s the same game just some minor upgrades and new excitement when it first comes out.
It’s like buying the new Madden, it’s the same game just some minor upgrades and new excitement when it first comes out.
Today's odds (based on zero insider info):
TJ. 3:1
DeVries. 9:2
Smith. 10:1
Matta. 40:1
Prohm. 50:1
TJ. 3:1
DeVries. 9:2
Smith. 10:1
Matta. 40:1
Prohm. 50:1
In terms of coaches I don't know why we wouldn't take a long term assistant at a good program. Why not Jerome Tang at Baylor. I think his upside exceeds most options here. He will likely have options at the end of the season. I would hope guys like that are considered. Drew has proven to be a very good coach, and Tang has been learning what it takes to coach successfully under Drew for well over a decade.
I honestly don't get the TJ fanboying. Very underwhelming choice.
Wouldn't be my first choice either, but his relationship with JP will trump most resumes.
I can't speak to the a$$istance part, but yes, it's reasonable to scrutinize a coach's body of work in that way. I don't think that demonstrates dislike for a candidate or suggests a person thinks he couldn't succeed.
One thing is for sure, with all the options, critiques, and overall lack of consensus, Prohm's retainment numbers gradually have gone up since the start of this thread. Not by a large margin, but inarguably 'up'. If this thread vets 'every' option out there with no popular choice, I wouldn't be surprised if that trend continues.
The only thing I’ve seen is ripping on imaginary TJ fanboys over the past 5 pages of the thread.
I think the money JP is going to be willing to spend is going to leave us with similar candidates, I don't think the choice is going to blow anyone away. It'll be similar to the Prohm hire.
He has beat Utah State this year. That is a good win. Outside of that his other 6 conference wins are against teams with a combined conference record of 8-42. He has no good non con wins so at the moment it's Utah State to go on.