Rhoads gets 10 year - $20 million extension from Iowa State

Pitt moving towards Cristobal, Fickell, Chryst & others

PiTTSBURGH -- Paul Rhoads who was at the top of Pitt's wishlist, is no longer a candidate for the Pitt job. The threat of Rhoads going to Pitt made Iowa State move quickly and the school has given Rhoads a massive 10 year - $20 million extension, Kansas City star reports. The school has also announced the 10 year extension. Rhoads made $1.15 million this season. This is how the coaching business works in college football.

Meanwhile, Pitt's search continues to heat up as the school is hopeful to hire a coach by early next week