"Every day it's almost like you have to pinch yourself"
T.J. Otzelberger inked a lucrative, $6 million per year contract, keeping hm at Iowa State for the next ten years. He says staying at Iowa State has always been his, and his family's, goal.
A massive statement from Iowa State to push TJ into the top ten highest paid coaches in the country.
Worth every penny and more. Keep the great people in house.
BREAKING: T.J. Otzelberger agrees to a 10-year contract extension through 2036 with a pay increase to $6 million annually, Jamie Pollard announces.
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Four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle announces his commitment to Iowa State.
The 6-foot-4, 280 pound product from Grinnell committed in the fall but reopened his recruitment during the coaching change.
Now the top lineman in the state for 2027 recommits. https://t.co/xfkoCRQjYv
-52-Straight Weeks in the AP Top 25 (4th Longest streak in the Country)
-13th Time in Final AP Top 25
-6th Time in Final AP Top 10 (3 Under Otz in 5 Years)
-Second-Highest (#6 in 2000) Final AP Ranking
Why TJ won’t leave Iowa State
1. He’s able to build title contenders there
2. It’s home - he’s spent 13 years there, wife is in the ISU hall of fame. Midwest guy in his dream job
3. makes $4M/yr in Ames
You call him bc he’s amazing, but he’ll stay put