Oct 28, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones fans fly the “W” flag after beating the TCU Horned Frogs at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State beat TCU 14 to 7. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
For 49 days, we here at Cyclone Fanatic have remembered some of the greatest seasons, players and games in the history of Iowa State football in conjunction with our friends at Tailgate Clothing. Today, with one day until Iowa State’s season opener against South Dakota State, we have something a little different.
Football Is Back
The lines are painted, the hash marks are down
It is time for Cyclone Nation to come to town
From Neola to Davenport and in between
Excitement has not been higher than 2018
They have brewed up the storm and won in the dark
All after Kyle Kempt got the team out of Park
We said goodbye to legends who wore seven and five
We will never forget them in all of our lives
Legends are made and can never be born
With David Montgomery back there’s no reason to mourn
The defensive line might be the best we have seen
And the uniforms they will wear look so freaking clean
The old-timers said Cyclones can never wear black
But who cares when Spears leads your defensive attack
We hope the magic has moved across fourth street
We do know Matt Campbell’s team will always compete
This whole thing could hinge on the O-line improving
It feels like the difference between winning and losing
Butler and Eaton and Tarique Milton, too
We can’t wait to see what these receivers can do
The air smells like pork and of course Busch Light
For every yard, we know the Cyclones will fight
We remember Jack’s promise and say I will
Even with a company’s name down on the field
Loyal Sons Forever True is more than a song
It is the life we live and to what we belong
Like Kene Nwangwu our pride never runs slow
It is time for the cardinal and gold to flow
Grab your favorite red cap and tailgate shirt
You can already hear the Cyclone weather alert
Load up the car, let’s pack the Jack
The countdown is over. Football is back.
