As Steve Deace has always said, Iowa State needs a gimmick, or unique system, in which Iowa State can put points on the board and win games. No other coach has created such a system in the Big 12 as current Washington State (and former Texas Tech) head coach, Mike Leach. As the Paul Rhoads era winds down, this possibility should be a real consideration for Iowa State athletic director, Jamie Pollard.
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| Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree scores the game-winning touchdown vs Texas in 2008. |
