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ISU announces that James Capello will transfer

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By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher

And then there were four.

Sophomore Cyclone quarterback James Capello is transferring to Tiffin University in Ohio, according to and Iowa State release.

“James has informed me of his decision to transfer from Iowa State,” Paul Rhoads said in the release. “I told him that we respect his decision and wish him a bright future.”

Capello had three carries for 27 yards and a touchdown last season.

Chris’ Take: This isn’t a surprise. Rumblings of this story have been floating around Ames ever since the conclusion of spring ball. Capello, who had a reputation among his teammates as a grinder, wants to actually play football over the next couple of years. Can you blame him? With two juniors ahead of him and a redshirt freshman breathing down his neck, PT was going to be at a premium at Iowa State. Don’t forget about true freshman Sam Richardson entering the mix later on this summer. No matter how everything was eventually going to go down, seeing the field at quarterback was going to be difficult for Capello to do while wearing the cardinal and gold. He saw the writing on the wall.

And then there were three…

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Chris Williamshttp://www.CycloneFanatic.com
Chris is the Publisher of Cyclone Fanatic, one of the largest independent college sports media outlets in the country, and the Founder of Iowa Everywhere, a statewide digital platform dedicated to telling Iowa’s stories through sports and culture. A trusted voice for Cyclone fans, Williams has covered Iowa State athletics across print, radio, television, and digital media, earning a reputation as both a storyteller and community builder. Born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa, Williams also happens to be a devoted motorsports fan, country music enthusiast, and weekend pitmaster. He lives in central Iowa with his wife Ashley, their daughters Camryn and Elyse, and the family dog Diffie, who collectively keep him busier than a Big 12 schedule.

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