2006 Iowa State Offense - Dan McCarney

The coach of the 2006 Iowa State football team was Dan McCarney.

Dan McCarney is a former American football coach who served as the head coach for Iowa State from 1995 to 2006. He also served as an assistant coach at various schools, including Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida. McCarney was known for leading the Iowa State program to its first bowl game in 22 years in 2000 and also leading the team to three other bowl games during his tenure. He is widely respected in the coaching community for his ability to develop players and build strong relationships with his players. After leaving Iowa State, McCarney served as an assistant coach at South Florida and Florida before retiring from coaching in 2018.

In 2006, Dan McCarney led the Iowa State Cyclones to a 4-8 record overall and a 1-7 record in the Big 12 conference. The team struggled throughout the season, with their lone conference win coming against Kansas State. Despite the team's struggles, McCarney was respected as a coach and had previously led Iowa State to some of its most successful seasons in program history.

Dan McCarney's offense style at 2006 Iowa State was a spread offense, which emphasized the use of multiple wide receivers and a shotgun formation. The Cyclones utilized a balanced attack that relied on a mix of running and passing plays. The offense was led by quarterback Bret Meyer, who threw for over 2,800 yards and 19 touchdowns that season. The team also had a strong rushing attack, with running back Stevie Hicks rushing for over 1,000 yards and 6 touchdowns. Overall, McCarney's offense was designed to keep defenses off balance and create mismatches for his skill players.