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JORDAN: Breaking down the Big 12’s cease and desist to ESPN

Aug 31, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; ESPN College Football logo on a tv camera prior to the game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports I was asked to provide a simple opinion and explanation of the implications derived from the cease and desist …

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Jay Jordan: Eyes on the Trenches, Part One

A constant refrain in Iowa State football season preview material is that offensive production, and in some cases wins, will hinge on the play of the offensive line. This constant is justified as the play of the offensive line has either been perceived to be, or actually, below standard during the Matt Campbell era. I, …

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JAY JORDAN: Big 12 preseason tiers for 2020

Oct 26, 2019; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) throws as TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Garret Wallow (30) defends during the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The analysis and opinions below are based on a hypothetical bubble without considering any effects from Covid-19 …

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Jay Jordan: Setting Production Expectations

Nov 23, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates after a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Jayhawks 41 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Inside the gilded walls of any football program, a part of the preparation for a new …

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JORDAN: Third Down Defense – Part II

Oct 12, 2019; Morgantown, WV, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Ray Lima (58) tackles West Virginia Mountaineers running back Kennedy McKoy (6) during the third quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports After a statistical dive into Iowa State’s third down defense, the shift turns to the …

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JORDAN: Third Down Defense – Part 1

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA;Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) runs with the back as Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) defends during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports A part of the fallout from the 2019 Iowa State football season was a …

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Jay Jordan: Brotherhood

Oct 27, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; The Iowa State Cyclones celebrate with Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) after his interception against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Red Raiders 40 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports This post isn’t for everyone, or perhaps …

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JAY JORDAN: Recruiting and roster analysis for the 2020 class

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell runs out with teammates prior to the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Recruiting for 2020 has officially come to a close and Iowa State has again pulled in a talented …

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Jay Jordan: This Game Matters

Oct 5, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches his team play the TCU Horned Frogs at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Bowl games are exhibitions. The primary benefit of making a bowl game is the 15 extra practices a program receives as a reward. There …

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JAY JORDAN: At the end of the day…2019 regular season

Oct 12, 2019; Morgantown, WV, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell attempts to call a timeout during the second quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports The perception of a season is often mired in the expectations that existed prior to …

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JORDAN: Breaking down the Big 12’s cease and desist to ESPN

Jay Jordan: Eyes on the Trenches, Part One

JAY JORDAN: Big 12 preseason tiers for 2020

Jay Jordan: Setting Production Expectations

JORDAN: Third Down Defense – Part II

JORDAN: Third Down Defense – Part 1

Jay Jordan: Brotherhood

JAY JORDAN: Recruiting and roster analysis for the 2020 class

Jay Jordan: This Game Matters

JAY JORDAN: At the end of the day…2019 regular season

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