Sports Network
11-08-06
Iowa State head coach McCarney to step down after season
Ames, IA (Sports Network) - Iowa State head football coach Dan McCarney
announced on Wednesday that he will step down at the conclusion of the
season.
"Sometimes, you just know it's time," said McCarney. As hard as it is to say that especially because I know that this department is on the cusp of some special
things - I realize it is time for different leadership. I have led the football program
for 12 years. That is a long time in this day and age to lead any organization."
McCarney, the school's longest-tenured and winningest coach in school history,
posted a 55-84 record over 12 seasons at the helm of the Cyclones, including
five bowl appearances, the first two bowl wins in school history and a 6-6 record
against state-rival Iowa.
"Dan has demonstrated amazing loyalty and selflessness right up to today’s very
difficult and emotional announcement," Iowa State athletic director Jamie
Pollard. "He cares about Iowa State University, his coaches and players and the
entire Cyclone fan base. It is with sadness that I accept Dan's decision. I had
hoped to see Coach McCarney lead the Cyclones successfully for many more
years. But, it's the true measure of this man that he was unselfish in assessing
what was best for Iowa State."
Pollard said that a search for a head coach will start immediately.