(Ames, IA) — At a press conference on Monday morning, Jimmy Rogers was introduced as the 34th Head Coach in Iowa St. football history. Rogers says he is impressed with the growth of the Iowa St. program and the loyal support of the fans. He says he will work hard to continue the recent winning tradition of the Cyclones
Rogers comes from Washington St. where he spent only one season running the Cougars and playing largely an independent schedule went 6-6. Rogers says he did not intend to leave Washington St. after just one season but the opportunity to coach Iowa St. was too good to pass up
Rogers had to replace about three fourths of Washington St.’s roster so he is used to working the transfer portal but he hopes he will not have to do that at Iowa St.
Rogers did thank Matt Campbell for his 10 years as head coach saying he has built a solid culture of winning. Rogers will be meeting with the Cyclone players throughout this coming week and he realizes he will be losing some players to Campbell
Expectations have been raised at Iowa St. since Campbell arrived Ames and Rogers says he relishes that
Rogers was born in Chandler, AZ but played at South Dakota St., later coached at South Dakota St. and understands what it takes to win and recruit in the Midwest
Rogers has some priorities in recruiting in the short term with signing day happening just last week
It will be a busy time for Rogers as he meets and evaluates his Iowa St. players and he needs to get together a coaching staff. The transfer portal will open on January 2nd.
