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So why should Matt Campbell Stay at Iowa State:
1. Matt Campbell just went 7-5 with a senior laden team. Arguably the most talented team Iowa State has seen with a number of Preseason All-Americans and a number of kids on distinction award watch for their various positions. Iowa State's Athletic Director has reminded Campbell that he went 7-5 and no donors, board of directors, President is suggesting that Campbell be removed. Dan Mullen was fired during his fourth Season after having gone to 3 straight New Years Day bowl games and winning the Eastern Division in 2020. Tom Herman at Texas was fired last after going 7-3 during a COVID year. Iowa State will allow you to have a down year, and give you the time to rebuild, next level up teams expect you to win every year - no excuses.
2. Moving to Notre Dame may require a different type of recruiting. They don't have all the facilities. This one of the alleged reasons Kelly entertained the LSU discussion. They have high academic standards at Notre Dame and it may be tougher to recruit young football players that are more interested in NIL Money and fame to go to Notre Dame
3. The Grass may not be greener. Yes Notre Dame has won lots of National Championships in Football. But the last time they won a Championship was under Lou Holtz in 1988, that was over 30 years ago. Winning a Championship may be a whole lot more challenging in the digital world of 2022 and beyond.
4. You may not make more money, and possibly a need to take a pay cut. Based on my quick research before LSU came calling Brian Kelly. Kelly was earning $1.9 million, while Campbell is making 3.5 give or take. Campbell is well paid but definitely definitely middle of the pack and not even close to the money that has been handed out over the past few weeks. I would guess Notre Dame would match Campbell's salary. But, Lou Holtz has said many time - Notre Dame has a rule that no one can be paid more than the President, and he is a priest that took a vow of poverty.
Why Would Campbell leave:
1. Campbell and Iowa State faced Notre Dame in 2019 at the Cheez It Bowl. Notre Dame won that game 33-9. The talent gap between the two teams was obvious. Notre Dame had better talent and the game was never even considered close. Although, it can be a challenge recruiting at Notre Dame the school and history can still get talent.
2. Brian Kelly was able to recruit his last two recruiting class were high ranking recruiting classes. The big question is can Notre Dame keep them after Kelly leaves. With the transfer portal, it is easier for players to make moves when coaches move on to greener pastures. Campbell would be walking into a team with talent ready to win, and the falloff would be slight.
3. Notre Dame is Midwest - Notre Dame is located in Indiana part of the Midwest which is where Campbell is from and it fits his recruiting background and connections. Campbell would most likely take the majority of his staff just like after leaving Toledo. They would be able to pick up were Kelly left off.
4. History and Fame - Notre Dame is a power house football school. Notre Dame has 13 National Championships to their credit, which is #4 on the list behind only Alabama in recent history. Notre Dame is a dream job that would definitely test any football coach in a positive way.
5. Rivalry with USC - with Lincoln Riley going to USC to become the new head coach, the appeal of Matt Campbell's success against Oklahoma and Lincoln Riley as head coach could be a big feather in his cap. This could be a big appeal for the Notre Dame Athletic Director, because the USC/Notre Dame rivalry is real and it is big on both sides.
At the end of the day it is Notre Dame and if you are from the Midwest, you've likely watched and dreamed about playing or coaching at Notre Dame. If not go watch Rudy. I just may re-watch it myself, but I'll be crying for a different reason all together. I may just say a little prayer to Touchdown Jesus today.
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