Kevin Jackson Resigns

[Flying_Tiger]

Effective at the end of the season. Wonder if PD2/3 put him over the edge?

http://cyclones.com/news/2017/1/31/jackson-stepping-down-as-wrestling-coach-at-seasons-end.aspx

 

[Franklin_Restores_TheTradition]

Effective at the end of the season. Wonder if PD2/3 put him over the edge?

http://cyclones.com/news/2017/1/31/jackson-stepping-down-as-wrestling-coach-at-seasons-end.aspx

Wow, that's pretty shocking. I wonder who they go after - any chance they would make a run at Popolizio? Thoughts?

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

Popolizio wouldn't leave NC State right now. He took that job a few years ago after building up Binghamton and has done wonders and has more coming

 

[Franklin_Restores_TheTradition]

Popolizio wouldn't leave NC State right now. He took that job a few years ago after building up Binghamton and has done wonders and has more coming

Gotta believe ISU is still way up there on the list for up-&coming coaches.

 

[dunkej01]

Pop has a very supportive AD doubt he leaves for lateral move.

Smh to say that isu is a lateral move but right now it is. Frankly nc state is above isu at the moment.

 

[LemonPie]

Bono?

 

[diggerpup]

Has to be easier recruiting PA/OH/NJ to NCSt after PSU-OSU-Iowa takes who they want, rather than playing Little Brother in Iowa.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Gotta believe ISU is still way up there on the list for up-&coming coaches.

I'm not so sure about that. Unless the administration shows a renewed commitment to wrestling, they may have a hard time getting a top tier coach. One of the reasons Cael left was due to what he felt was a lack of commitment to the sport. I would be very surprised if a guy like Pop left NC State; he has good support there, the team is doing really well and they have much better weather.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

PD2 to take over as HC, with PD3 joining him as assistant, after winning the Hodge. Twice. They will then win the next 37 National Championships.

 

[KidNittany]

Bono?

This assumes the AD cares

 

[Flying_Tiger]

There is bad blood between Bono and Pollard so it's unlikely.

 

[LemonPie]

There is bad blood between Bono and Pollard so it's unlikely.

Didn't know that. Interesting. Something to do with the 2009 opening?

 

[nitlion6]

I have to believe Bono gets a call, but the support thing. Isn't there an issue between Bono and the AD?

They are inept at their sports administration jobs if they don't show a strong interest in Cody.

One of those two if possible. I am guessing it will be someone else. It is a shame that a program with the history of Iowa State is as low as it is right now.

 

[KidNittany]

Terry Brands??????

 

[KidNittany]

Terry Brands??????

or maybe PD3 as player-coach?????????

 

[El-Jefe]

Wow, that's pretty shocking. I wonder who they go after - any chance they would make a run at Popolizio? Thoughts?

Would be a demotion for Coach Pop.

The most Pitt thing possible would be for Peters and Jackson to trade places, Peters succeeds in Ames, Jackson flails in Oakland.

Will say this for Jackson: he did not leave the cupboard bare. And while this didn't work out, he's still an asset to the sport, so hopefully the sport is smart enough to keep him around in some capacity.

 

[Franklin_Restores_TheTradition]

I have to believe Bono gets a call, but the support thing. Isn't there an issue between Bono and the AD?

They are inept at their sports administration jobs if they don't show a strong interest in Cody.

One of those two if possible. I am guessing it will be someone else. It is a shame that a program with the history of Iowa State is as low as it is right now.

I would think they might chase CC more so than Cody, but doubt there would be mutual interest with either though.

 

[El-Jefe]

I have to believe Bono gets a call, but the support thing. Isn't there an issue between Bono and the AD?

They are inept at their sports administration jobs if they don't show a strong interest in Cody.

One of those two if possible. I am guessing it will be someone else. It is a shame that a program with the history of Iowa State is as low as it is right now.

If you mean Mark Cody, interesting idea.

If you mean Cody Sanderson ... don't see it happening.

 

[nitlion6]

I am not saying Cody has an interest. I am saying if they do not make a serious inquiry they are not doing their jobs.

I listed Cody and not Casey because of the alum connection.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Didn't know that. Interesting. Something to do with the 2009 opening?

He was KJs head assistant for one year and then left on bad terms. Really don't know the details but I have seen numerous comments on the Cyclone board over the years that there has been some animosity between him and Pollard since then.

 

[LaxHawk174]

Drew Pariano?

 

[Allensville Amos]

Metcalf

 

[dunkej01]

Reports are that gomez is first to ask out of NLI.

A bad situation will get worse

 

[Clarion167]

Varner?

 

[LaxHawk174]

Reports are that gomez is first to ask out of NLI.

A bad situation will get worse

Apparently Allar asked for a release as well.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Another job opening up. Makes me think of the "crazy prediction" thread we had awhile back where I predicted Casey would take a job as head coach somewhere this year. I really hope I have no reason to be nervous about any of this.... lol

 

[dropster45]

Kevin Jackson is a really good guy. I am also very impressed with his words regarding the matter. Very mature and level-headed response toward something that must be pretty emotional for him.

 

[NittanyLion84]

You've got to admire his integrity. He did not feel he had lived up to his own and Iowa States expectations, so he resigned, instead of waiting for Iowa State to make a move.

 

[El-Jefe]

You've got to admire his integrity. He did not feel he had lived up to his own and Iowa States expectations, so he resigned, instead of waiting for Iowa State to make a move.

Agreed on his integrity.

Not sure I agree on the premise -- wouldn't be surprised if Pollard told him earlier but asked him to keep quiet.

If Pollard has already started poking potential replacements, he wouldn't be the first AD/GM to do so mid-season.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

The natives are tossing around all kinds of crazy possibilities, but I remain pessimistic about Pollard making the right move. This is not a time to save money, but to instead make a splash to try to keep a few of these solid recruits and move forward. I wish I didn't care, but I do.

 

[andegre]

The natives are tossing around all kinds of crazy possibilities, but I remain pessimistic about Pollard making the right move. This is not a time to save money, but to instead make a splash to try to keep a few of these solid recruits and move forward. I wish I didn't care, but I do.

Yeah, I've been texting my ISU buddy about this and he's saying Burroughs.......not a chance that happens.

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

Yeah, I've been texting my ISU buddy about this and he's saying Burroughs.......not a chance that happens.

There's honestly not a chance most if any of the names the isu fans have been throwing around would take the job

 

[GantryZ]

The natives are tossing around all kinds of crazy possibilities, but I remain pessimistic about Pollard making the right move. This is not a time to save money, but to instead make a splash to try to keep a few of these solid recruits and move forward. I wish I didn't care, but I do.

Gomez and Allar have already asked for a release, so that ship has sailed to some extent.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Another job opening up. Makes me think of the "crazy prediction" thread we had awhile back where I predicted Casey would take a job as head coach somewhere this year. I really hope I have no reason to be nervous about any of this.... lol

Nah, I don't see it happening. This isn't NCAA football or basketball where the coaches are getting millions of dollars thrown at them. Cody and Casey both hold prominent roles at PSU where they helped build the nation's most successful college and RTC programs. Their families are now firmly rooted in State College and their jobs are secure. Could it happen? Sure. Is it likely to happen? Nah.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

The program is down right now, but it is certainly a top ten job. Tradition, facilities, and a fan base that will flock back on board with the correct hire and results. It is up to the University to pony up the right offer. Very few coaches would turn down this job if the money and administrative support was right. I doubt Bono would want to leave SDSU so soon after getting it going there, but would be tough to turn down for him if the money is right. I have heard Mark Branch talk and some even think NAIA power house Grandview head coach Nick Mitchel?

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Bono seems like a perfect fit. Wonder if the bridge can be mended or perhaps his beef was more with KJ then Pollard?

 

[El-Jefe]

The program is down right now, but it is certainly a top ten job. Tradition, facilities, and a fan base that will flock back on board with the correct hire and results. It is up to the University to pony up the right offer. Very few coaches would turn down this job if the money and administrative support was right. I doubt Bono would want to leave SDSU so soon after getting it going there, but would be tough to turn down for him if the money is right. I have heard Mark Branch talk and some even think NAIA power house Grandview head coach Nick Mitchel?

I'm not sure that's quite true -- that very few coaches would turn down that job with the right money and admin support. Guess it depends on how to define "right money" -- as in, how much ISU would outspend the market.

Geography and demographics say ISU has a much harder recruiting job than nearly all of the teams that finished higher, and also much harder than at least 3 of the teams that finished lower (Rutgers, Minnesota, Pitt). Most of those teams have better in-state talent and no in-state competition for it. (And Pitt has so much available talent within 3 hrs that they should finish top 5-8 just off Cael's and Tan Tom's scraps.)

When I start asking myself actual names of coaches and whether or not ISU is really an upgrade over their current situation, the list isn't that long any more. Bono, sure. But to draw other names: Koll, no. Santoro, no. Dresser and Pop, maybe but probably not. Brian Smith, no. Zeke, no. Etc. I guess it's the "very few" part that seems pie in the sky.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

There is money that alters situations, but Iowa State has a fan base that is actually quite large despite the low attendance the past few seasons. Facilities for wrestling are very good and never forget all of the greats that have wrestled there. Cael was pulling very strong recruits- heck Jackson just picked up a great class with all of the losing and disarray happening in the program. I can't think of very many places that would land that type of a recruiting class while going the direction ISU is and has been. I still firmly believe the pieces are in place for a quality coach to have a constant top ten program. NCState, Rutgers, etc. don't have the tradition or long standing fan support. I think you are looking at the Jackson era as a picture of ISU wrestling. Look just a little bit deeper. Oklahoma is rebuilding quickly and the same thing could happen in Ames due to way better facilities and at least equal talent proximity. Nebraska has had a spike mostly due to ISU sucking and we still have more fans at a typical dual. It is all a matter of opening the purse strings and making it a top 5 paying job.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

I guess another way of looking at it is PSU,Iowa, and Okie State all have threads at the top talking about the ISU situation. This would not occupy much space in the minds of the fans of the top three programs if this wasn't at least a somewhat relevant wrestling school even today. Wrestling fans know ISU wrestling. Certainly any young wrestler that hopes to someday become a world class coach should consider becoming a Clone.

 

[El-Jefe]

Tradition doesn't land recruits. It doesn't develop talent or pay the tuition bill.

It's like the famous Curt Schilling quote about the Yankees' "Mystique and Aura":

"Those are dancers in a nightclub. Those are not things we concern ourselves with on the ball field."