It only took three decades, but Paul Rhoads is returning to Columbus, Ohio. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head football coach has been hired to become a defensive analyst at Ohio State, where he served as a graduate assistant in 1991 under John Cooper. He brings 28 years of coaching experience to Ryan Day's Buckeyes staff. Rhoads' experience … [Read more...] about Rhoads to join Ohio State’s football program as defensive analyst
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Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 2
Here is Episode 2 of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, featuring Shelter Insurance agent Rod Brannan, Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm and sports fan extraordinaire Tony Rhoads. Special guest Paul Rhoads also makes an appearance. https://www.shelterinsurance.com/CA/agent/rodneybrannan … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 2
Ankeny native Rhoads named interim head coach after Arizona fires Sumlin
Former Iowa State head football coach and Ankeny native Paul Rhoads has been named the interim head coach at Arizona following Saturday's firing of head coach Kevin Sumlin. Sumlin was let go one day after the Wildcats' 70-7 loss to rival Arizona State. Arizona is 0-5 this season after dropping its final seven games last year. Rhoads served as Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny native Rhoads named interim head coach after Arizona fires Sumlin
‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A
Paul Rhoads still yearns to be a head football coach again. A move to the Arizona desert may help him get there. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head coach is getting ready for spring ball at the University of Arizona, where he was named the defensive coordinator in late December. He spent the last two seasons on the staff of UCLA coach Chip … [Read more...] about ‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A
Ankeny native Rhoads named defensive coordinator at Arizona
Former Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads has been named the defensive coordinator at the University of Arizona. Rhoads, an Ankeny native, spent the last two seasons on the staff of UCLA coach Chip Kelly. He coached the Bruins' defensive backs. Rhoads served as the Cyclones' head coach from 2009-15. He then spent two seasons at Arkansas as the … [Read more...] about Ankeny native Rhoads named defensive coordinator at Arizona