As it turns out, the Lions zeroed in on another Campbell before settling on Dan.
CBS Sports reported Thursday former Toledo football coach and current Iowa State coach Matt Campbell turned down an eight-year, $68.5 million offer to become head coach of the Detroit Lions.
There were murmurs last winter about the Lions’ curiosity in Campbell, a former Bowling Green assistant. Those rumors now have credence.
When asked about Matt Campbell during Lions coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference, Lions president Ron Wood said: “I’m not going to comment on any college coaches. I think I’ve talked to a couple of you about that, out of respect for their current position and recruiting.