Des Moines Register
11-07-06
ISU financial supporters say they'll back football program — no matter what
RANDY PETERSON
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
People will continue to financially support Iowa State athletics, regardless of the
state of the football program, according to a check of some big-buck Cyclone
contributors.
“I support Iowa State, and I will always support Iowa State,” said trucking
magnate Dick Jacobson of Des Moines.
Jacobson’s name is attached to the building that houses Cyclone football coach
Dan McCarney, whose job status remains uncertain heading into Saturday’s 2
p.m. game at Colorado.
Iowa State is 0-6 in the Big 12 Conference, and two more losses would be the
second time in four seasons the Cyclones have lost all conference games.
Some fans have expressed dissatisfaction by leaving Jack Trice Stadium before
games have ended, as well as voicing opinion through Internet and the media.
Key financial supporters say they are just as discouraged as McCarney at the
surprising season, but not upset enough to withdraw their resources.
“I will always be loyal to Iowa State University,” said Ames realtor Tom Randall, a
football stadium suite holder and former Cyclone football player. “What I’m
disappointed about it that some people have short memories. Dan McCarney will
fix what’s wrong right now with Iowa State football. I’m OK with Dan getting a
mulligan for this season.”