For the first time in seven years, and the 3rd time in 10, Iowa State is in need of a new head football coach. Paul Rhoads was fired this morning after yesterday's meltdown of epic proportions against the Kansas State Wildcats, but as cylentbutdeadly hinted this morning, the firing came down to more than just one game.
Going forward, the Cyclones, at least in my opinion, are in a surprisingly good position to make a splash with this hire. Whomever takes over next year will inherit a team with playmakers and some depth on both sides of the ball, a newly-renovated stadium, and football facilities on par with the rest of the Big 12 Conference.