Ryan Clanton to be new offensive line coach

[Connor_Ferguson]

Ryan Clanton is expected to be named Iowa State's newest offensive line coach. Guy has an insanely positive resume.

Iowa State to hire UNI's Ryan Clanton as new offensive line coach, per report - Cyclone Fanatic

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Friday that Northern Iowa offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Ryan Clanton will be Iowa State’s newest leader in the trenches. Clanton has coached at UNI for five season and developed the likes of Spencer Brown and Trevor Penning, who were drafted in...

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[ianoconnor]

 

[Drew0311]

Not sure if he is good or not. However, he is an upgrade already.

 

[Frak]

Has two more drafted OLs at UNI than Campbell and Manning have had in 7 years at ISU. That’s all I need to know.

 

[bozclone]

Great hire. Played at Oregon and has developed guys that were drafted very high. O linemen that played with some attitude.

 

[CYCLNST8]

I hope he comes into the locker room ready to whoop some ass.

 

[IceCyIce]

As compared to UNI, I would hopw ISU gets higher level talent and bodies that are more ready. Hopefully this will lead to him puting more kids in the NFL. I'm expecting great things in a couple years for the line. This year could be another tough one, but will definitly be better.

 

[Chitowncy]

Incredibly great hire! Awesome addition to the staff and the development of the OL. This guy is going places and has a proven track record developing linemen.

 

[1UNI2ISU]

You absolutely got a good one. He's great with kids, he relates to them extremely well and does an incredible job recruiting as well because he likes what kids like (HUGE pro wrestling and video games guy). He's the right guy for a developmental program like you have to be at Iowa State. He'll get the most out of kids that nobody else thought could be anything.

Spencer Brown and Trevor Penning both came in under 240 pounds and 4 years later he had a day 1 starter in Buffalo that should've been drafted way before the 3rd round and the first UNI kid to ever go in the 1st round that's going to be the Saints LT for the next 12 years.

The best part is that your getting a great person. All you need to know about his integrity is that he was still on the road doing in-homes for UNI yesterday. I remember when Scott Frost left UNI and he literally packed up his office and left half an hour after a loss in the semifinal and quit returning Farley's calls immediately. Clanton was still out there trying to make sure that UNI was in good shape even after he's gone. Hell, UNI and ISU open the season next year.

 

[CYCLNST8]

As compared to UNI, I would hopw ISU gets higher level talent and bodies that are more ready. Hopefully this will lead to him puting more kids in the NFL. I'm expecting great things in a couple years for the line. This year could be another tough one, but will definitly be better.

I think we've recruited sufficient talent- it's the development that's been lacking. Hopefully Ryan gets along well with the new strength coach.

 

[Hayes30]

I hope he comes into the locker room ready to whoop some ass.







Does this look like a guy that is scared to kick some ass?

 

[JM4CY]

You absolutely got a good one. He's great with kids, he relates to them extremely well and does an incredible job recruiting as well because he likes what kids like (HUGE pro wrestling and video games guy). He's the right guy for a developmental program like you have to be at Iowa State. He'll get the most out of kids that nobody else thought could be anything.

Spencer Brown and Trevor Penning both came in under 240 pounds and 4 years later he had a day 1 starter in Buffalo that should've been drafted way before the 3rd round and the first UNI kid to ever go in the 1st round that's going to be the Saints LT for the next 12 years.

The best part is that you’re getting a great person. All you need to know about his integrity is that he was still on the road doing in-homes for UNI yesterday. I remember when Scott Frost left UNI and he literally packed up his office and left half an hour after a loss in the semifinal and quit returning Farley's calls immediately. Clanton was still out there trying to make sure that UNI was in good shape even after he's gone. Hell, UNI and ISU open the season next year.

I can second this. I’ve talked to a couple former UNI players, one former OL. From what they tell me, this guys the real deal. Like a home run. The players love him and he’s an ace recruiter.

 

[KnappShack]

I hope he comes into the locker room ready to whoop some ass.

I hope he comes in ready to develop talent

 

[CYCLNST8]

Also happy to see Campbell reaching out beyond his Mount Union roots for some fresh perspective.

 

[CloniesForLife]

I know with o-line it will take a couple years to really get rolling but hopefully we can at least look cohesive and competent next year with some good coaching

 

[CYCLNST8]

I know with o-line it will take a couple years to really get rolling but hopefully we can at least look cohesive and competent next year with some good coaching

Well we're returning plenty of experience. Hopefully it can lead to a quick turnaround.

 

[madguy30]

FCS football can be underrated in how fundamentally sound the teams tend to be especially up front.

Hopefully this shows some real progress.

 

[IceCyIce]

I can second this. I’ve talked to a couple former UNI players, one former OL. From what they tell me, this guys the real deal. Like a home run. The players love him and he’s an ace recruiter.

Based on this post I forgot a significant piece. He should have an easier time recruiting talent to ISU. That's a huge needed bonus. Good point on the "Ace Recruiter".

 

[MartyFine]

How many hires do we have left?

 

[CyCloned]

I know with o-line it will take a couple years to really get rolling but hopefully we can at least look cohesive and competent next year with some good coaching

Just cutting down the procedure penalties in the red zone would be a great start.