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Notebook: Cyclones 1-0 after 17-point win

By Ian Smith, CycloneFanatic.com contributor When good football teams are challenged, they answer. That’s exactly what Iowa State did on Thursday night with a methodical touchdown march late in the fourth quarter. The clutch drive helped push Iowa State (1-0) to a 27-10 victory over Northern Illinois at Jack Trice Stadium. “The kids’ focus was …

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Cyclone defense answers the call

By Ian Smith, CycloneFanatic.com contributor Worried about his defense, Paul Rhoads thought Iowa State would need to score a bunch of points to beat Northern Illinois on Thursday. In fact, he told his offensive coaches as much during a meeting this week. Turns out the second-year head coach was wrong. The defense proved it’s just …

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Flood Update: Where to go from here

By Ian Smith, Cyclonefanatic.com Contributor Hilton Coliseum should be open and ready for business when the Iowa State women’s basketball team begins its season on Nov. 4 against Minnesota State-Mankato. That’s the good news. The bad news is that Iowa State officials are still unsure of what shape the arena will be in at that time. …

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Camp Report: McDonough has stood out

By Ian Smith, Cyclonefanatic.com Contributor The Iowa State defense wants to set a tone this season and it starts up the middle. While new linebackers A.J. Klein, Jake Knott and Matt Tau’fo’ou have received a majority of the ink during fall camp, the defensive tackles will play just as vital of a role in the Cyclones …

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Like father, like son

By Ian Smith, Cyclonefanatic.com Contributor Iowa State defensive coordinator Wally Burnham is a coaching lifer. Football is in his DNA. Apparently, the same can be said for his son, Shane. For the second straight season, the Burnham’s are getting set to lead Iowa State’s defense under head coach Paul Rhoads. They didn’t plan it this …

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Fulfilling a legacy

By Ian Smith, Cyclonefanatic.com Contributor Austen Arnaud and the word Cyclones are synonymous. For nine years, the nickname has been stitched across his chest. First, as a prep star at Ames High, Arnaud led the school to consecutive playoff appearances. At Iowa State, the 6-foot-3 quarterback has etched his name near the top of every Iowa …

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Camp Report: Defense shows progress

By Ian Smith, CycloneFanatic.com Contributor Iowa State’s trio at linebacker is a quiet bunch. That is, until they strap on their football pads. A.J. Klein, Jake Knott and Matt Tau’fo’ou were able to make some noise on Saturday as the Cyclones put on shoulder pads for the first time this season. “We’ve had great energy …

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Notebook: Cyclones 1-0 after 17-point win

Cyclone defense answers the call

Flood Update: Where to go from here

Camp Report: McDonough has stood out

Like father, like son

Fulfilling a legacy

Camp Report: Defense shows progress

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