sentences:  The Professional Football Researchers Association named Isbell to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2008  Isbell is one of ten players that were named to the National Football League 1930s All-Decade Team that have not been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Isbell started out at Purdue as an assistant coach in 1943 and took over as head coach in 1944.He coached there for three years with a 14–14–1 record.