The craps table that is college football is traditionally a losing proposition for Iowa State. A new coach grabs the dice and, more often than not, the first roll is a snake eyes.
Matt Campbell, though, tossed out a seven on his initial throw — and hasn’t stopped winning since.
It continued Sunday when the Cyclones landed a pair of commitments from offensive tackle Caleb Chandler and junior-college cornerback Octavious Morgan. It was the latest example of a nearly-perfect honeymoon period for the new coach and the Cyclones.
Forget about winning the introductory press conference. Campbell has won his first off-season.