Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsOften overlooked by fans is the dramatic effect of a fired coach leaves on the players and the program
Today, news broke that Paul Rhoads had been fired as Head Coach of Iowa State. Not huge news by any stretch as Iowa State isn't in the minds of most fans as they turn their attention to the conference title games and the college playoffs. It's been an incredible sight this year with how many coaches have been fired, quit or retired during the season. Iowa State is the 12th program to lose a head coach this year. And while some fans yell about the need of a new coach this program or that, the student-athletes that remain after the departure are left with…
