Shawn Watson to Iowa State?

For some strange reason, Iowa State HC Gene Chizik has been named the new Auburn Head Coach.

Right now, we will list all of Iowa State’s Big 12 wins in 2008:

Wow. Pretty impressive stuff. You know, you only fire a coach when you are confident you can find a better candidate.

Husker fans know that feeling all too well.

That now leaves a surprise opening in the Big 12. One would have to conclude that two names with ties to the Husker program will be front runners: Turner Gill and Shawn Watson.

The thought of losing Shawn Watson, and some coaches he might take from the current program, would be setback to Restoring the Order. Plus, with knowledge of the Big 12 North and its landscape, he would instantly make Iowa State more competitive.

I would say Turner is actually more of a long-shot. He might also be a little more choosy given his younger age and that he is a head coach.