CPR is the man

[TigerCyJM]

Today in the semifinals of the high school ISU 7v7 tournament, I collided with a teammate and opposing player and was knocked unconscious for a short time. (have a concussion and a fat lip, but fine other than that)
When I woke up and was being lifted to the ambulance, CPR was there personally to make sure I was ok and give me a high-five.
After I arrived at the hospital, an employee comes in and says that "a Paul Rhoads is here to talk to you." He then proceeds to come in, give me a bag of stuff, tell me about how my team ended up winning, and talk to my Dad and me for a good 15-20 minutes.
Say what you want about the guy, but this was a total stand-up move. He didn't need to come and do this, but he did, and it meant a ton to me, my dad, and my coach.
Count me as a believer.

 

[CycloneErik]

That is legitimately cool of him to do!
Sorry about the occasion. Heal up quickly.

 

[jsb]

Really cool.

Glad you are ok. Watch your concussion symptoms. I had a friend that had one and ended up out of commission (no work) for 8 months and only know 14 months later is back to normal.

 

[CyFan61]

Other than Fred, I haven't wanted a guy to be successful at ISU more than I want CPR to succeed. Down to earth guy who genuinely cares about the school and the area.

 

[chuckd4735]

Honestly that is really cool, but I don't think anyone has ever questioned CPR's character. He seems like an awesome guy, and I would love for him to be ISU's coach for a long time, but he has to win games for that to happen. Let's hope he does!

 

[MohawkCy88]

Today in the semifinals of the high school ISU 7v7 tournament, I collided with a teammate and opposing player and was knocked unconscious for a short time. (have a concussion and a fat lip, but fine other than that)
When I woke up and was being lifted to the ambulance, CPR was there personally to make sure I was ok and give me a high-five.
After I arrived at the hospital, an employee comes in and says that "a Paul Rhoads is here to talk to you." He then proceeds to come in, give me a bag of stuff, tell me about how my team ended up winning, and talk to my Dad and me for a good 15-20 minutes.
Say what you want about the guy, but this was a total stand-up move. He didn't need to come and do this, but he did, and it meant a ton to me, my dad, and my coach.
Count me as a believer.

I'm the dad and I know this sounds totally cliché in light of the whole thread and the events, but I could not have been more impressed (and proud) to have Paul Rhoads as Iowa States Football coach. He didn't have to come and do that but he did. Further, he truly spent at least 20 minutes with us. He's the real deal

 

[BodeClone]

Cool story. I'm predicting a bounce back year from Coach Rhoads.

 

[CyCrazy]

CPR is a class act, always thought that.

 

[2forISU]

Where can I get that hat?

 

[clonedude]

Other than Fred, I haven't wanted a guy to be successful at ISU more than I want CPR to succeed. Down to earth guy who genuinely cares about the school and the area.[/QUOTE

Ditto. I know I've been critical of the job Rhoads has done lately, but I've never wanted someone to succeed here more than him.

He is a true Cyclone and a great guy.

 

[Haverhill]

Very cool story.

 

[Redman97]

Yes, he's the man. I hope he can get it this year. Love that hat.

 

[3TrueFans]

Impermissible benefit, 2 years probation.

 

[cycloneML]

CPR knows an OLB prospect when he sees one. This is a sign of better days ahead. CPR's tank is now full.

 

[Clone9]

Where can I get that hat?

Seriously - where can we get that hat????

 

[88clone]

Other than Fred, I haven't wanted a guy to be successful at ISU more than I want CPR to succeed. Down to earth guy who genuinely cares about the school and the area.

This is why I can honestly say I am called out in some threads about FB and CPR. I like him and want him to be the guy to lead us back. Can he do it? I don't know, but I really like him and want him to do it and I fell like, if he can do it, he'd stick around because this is his home and his destination job.

 

[TOFB4ISU]

I'm the dad and I know this sounds totally cliché in light of the whole thread and the events, but I could not have been more impressed (and proud) to have Paul Rhoads as Iowa States Football coach. He didn't have to come and do that but he did. Further, he truly spent at least 20 minutes with us. He's the real deal

90% of all people cannot write a paragraph as coherent as what your son wrote after his bell was rung. Good luck to both of you!

 

[CyFan61]

Where can I get that hat?

Seriously - where can we get that hat????

I would buy that hat right now if I knew where I could

 

[88clone]

Where can I get that hat?

Seriously - where can we get that hat????

Here it is: Hat

 

[RedDog]

I too want CPR to succeed, but if he doesn't, I want his hat.