Well, this explains some things (Yahoo):
Cyclone tight end Chase Allen jokes about Campbell’s penchant for all-black outfits – “He’s Johnny Cash.” Campbell wears the same black hoodie so often that senior defensive back Greg Eisworth will ask: “Do you wash your clothes?”
The headline is presumptive and probably a jinx. “Generations of futility”, if spelled out by number of eight-win seasons, covers about 40 years. Campbell has had two of those so far, last year’s hyped-up team went 7-6, and his overall ISU record is just above .500 (33-27), although if you take the first year out it’s 30-18.
But, like Earle Bruce, that futility can come roaring back if the coach leaves. How does Campbell, born and raised in Ohio, feel about wearing maize and blue?
Friday’s win over Texas was Iowa State’s third ever win when both teams were ranked, second ever win when ISU was the higher-ranked of the two teams, second ever win in Austin, and first ever road win over a ranked team when also ranked.
In a lifetime of Cyclone fandom, it’s been my position that if Iowa State football ever comes close to sniffing a championship, the world must be coming to an end.
…oh, right.