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Iowa State Extends Contract of Head Football Coach Dan McCarney
11.05.1998 | Football
AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University has extended the contract of head football coach Dan McCarney through the 2001 season. The extension, announced Thursday by ISU athletic director Gene Smith, adds two years to the Cyclone coachs current agreement, which runs though next season.
"Dan McCarney is the right man for the job," Smith said. "He deserves the highest marks in several areas. His dedication to the welfare of his student-athletes, his respect for NCAA rules and University policies, his positive presence as a representative of Iowa State and his accountability to myself and the University administration have been exceptional. The only area lacking during his tenure has been in the win-loss column. This decision was made because it is consistent with the values of Iowa State University. Let me emphasize that we expect more wins and further tangible improvement next season."
Iowa States 1998 season includes the first win over intrastate rival Iowa in 15 years and the Cyclones win over Ball State was ISUs first shutout victory in 14 seasons. McCarneys team is currently in a string of seven games that includes contests against six teams that have appeared in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. The Cyclones losses have come to six teams with a combined 1998 record of 41-18.
"I want to express my appreciation to (ISU President) Dr. (Martin) Jischke and Gene Smith for their support of our efforts toward building a winning future for the Iowa State football program," McCarney said. "I also want to thank our fans for backing our team. Their support has been a source of strength for our football family."
McCarney owns a four-year record of 8-32 heading into Saturdays game against No. 14 Nebraska. His tenure has included the Heisman Trophy rushing exploits of tailback Troy Davis and the passing achievements of ISU quarterback Todd Bandhauer. The Cyclone defense, which surrendered 44.8 points per game last season, has allowed 28.6 points a contest this fall. His program, which has consistently posted a graduation rate at or near the top of the Big 12 Conference, has lost only two scholarship players to academic ineligibility since McCarney became Iowa States 29th head football coach in November of 1994.
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