coaching isn't even a question. For those who don't agree, look in the mirror and ask yourself where either program would be without either coach.
Iowa has routinely put players in the NFL under Captain Kirk, not even a question on asking him to leave.
ISU, Rhoades may be a lot of talk, but who else are you going to get to move to (L)Ames to coach football that won't use it for a stepping stone like that piece of $hit Gene Cheesedork.
In order to be and stay competitive, programs must be established...recruits won't sign on to losing programs or pogo-stick programs that change coaches every 2-5yrs.
We live in Iowa, that we can even attract out of state talent amazes me. Further amazes me that everyone is so quick to call for the coaches heads when our teams play like crap...it can be a lot worse than where we're at. Who has the patience for back to back 2win seasons while a coach establishes himself??????
Full disclosure, ISU student from 1998-fall 2002...but an Iowa season ticket holder that whole time...I grew up on the right side of the state. That said, prepare for an ugly game and anyone's game. Squeamishly I say go hawks.