Matt Van Winkle Cylcone Fanatic Video Editor

Matt Van Winkle started working for Cyclone Fanatic in the spring of 2012 as a video intern. You may have seen some of his ISU football & basketball "Quick Hit" videos on the site. Matt is a 2009 Ames High School graduate and a senior at Iowa State University studying Journalism & Mass Communication. He is the current Sports Director at the student-run TV station, ISUtv.

Matt has also worked for KASI Radio (1430 in Ames) since 2010 as a studio engineer. At KASI, Matt has been a co-host for the Saturday Sports Showcase and Cyclone Tailgate Show. He has also done color commentary for Ames High football, baseball, and basketball. Matt was also an intern with the Iowa Cubs video production team last summer.

An avid sports fan, Matt's favorite sports are baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Matt was born and raised in San Jose, California. His favorite teams are the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors and the San Jose Sharks.

In his free time, Matt enjoys frolfing, going to concerts, traveling to new baseball ballparks and hanging out with friends.

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CFTV: Rhoads meets media on day 1 of spring ball

Video of Coach Rhoads' Q&A session with reporters at day one of spring football.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Football.
CFTV: Cyclones reflect after tough loss to Ohio State

Locker room reaction from the Cyclones after a heartbreaking loss to Ohio State in the third round.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Emotional Georges Niang reflects on loss to Buckeyes

Locker room reaction from Iowa State's loss to Ohio State from freshman F Georges Niang.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones talk No. 2 seed Ohio State

Hoiberg and the Cyclones talk to the media before Sunday's third round game against Ohio State.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Buckeyes talk Iowa State

Thad Matta and some of the Buckeyes talk about how they'll try to slow down Iowa State.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones talk after win over Notre Dame

Georges Niang, Melvin Ejim and the Cyclones reflect after a big NCAA Tournament win over Notre Dame.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Fred Hoiberg after a Notre Dame beat down

Fred Hoiberg talks to the media after a 76-58 thumping of the Fighting Irish.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Hoiberg talks keys to beating Notre Dame

The Mayor says Notre Dame is one of the most efficient teams in the country. What's the game plan tomorrow?
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Cyclones ready for fight with the Irish

The Irish are bigger, but the Cyclones have faced that all season. The guys talk about preparing for Notre Dame.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.
CFTV: Fighting Irish talk Iowa State

We caught up with some of Notre Dame's starters about playing the Cyclones in the Second Round.
By Matt Van Winkle, Video Editor in Men's Basketball.