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JAY JORDAN: At the end of the day … UNI

Aug 31, 2019; Ames, IA, USA;Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Deshaunte Jones (8) runs after catching a pass against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones won 29-26 in three overtimes. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports UNI vs. Iowa State was not what I expected, nor was it necessarily fun. However, …

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JAY JORDAN: Post-camp notes and analysis

Fall camp is coming to a close and game one is on the horizon. Whether the time has gone by slow or fast, the final days on the countdown clock are excruciating. Below, I have a few note points from news and reports out of fall camp that I find intriguing and believe important. Then, …

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JAY JORDAN: Analyzing every game on the 2019 football schedule

Can you smell it? Yes, the pungent odor of sweat drenched socks and 125 dudes in a locker room. But also, the sweet kiss of a closely shorn lawn near a maturing corn field. And…the distant sound of a whistle and a grown man yelling at kids to run faster across his lawn. It is …

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JAY JORDAN: The McDonald twist

Chris Williams recently published a piece analyzing the importance of Iowa State moving redshirt freshman Will McDonald to the strong outside linebacker position. Coach Campbell provided the sizzle for the move and indicated that the move provides additional flexibility for defense. In my season summary piece associated with last year’s Texas game, I opined that the defense …

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JAY JORDAN: Day two Big 12 media day team-by-team nuggets

Media Day No, 2. I am a veteran now. Couldn’t be more excited for today’s events as the big show rolls in town in the form of Matt Campbell and Tom Herman. The two most intriguing teams in the Big 12 are Texas and Iowa State, the preseason second and third place teams. The proverbial, …

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JAY JORDAN: Day one Big 12 media day team-by-team nuggets

This is my maiden voyage in to Big 12 Media days and as a first time credential holder, it was quite the eye opener. I am not a “real” reporter. I am simply an analyst, so as such, my focus is a bit different and my workload a bit lighter. I have the license as …

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JAY JORDAN: Is the hype justified?

Nov 24, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell watches his team against the Kansas State Wildcats at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Intro by Jared Stansbury We currently sit fewer than 70 days away from the most highly anticipated Iowa State football season in the program’s …

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JAY JORDAN: Big 12 Rankings for summer vacation

The Big 12 is a very interesting league to consider for the 2019 season. As I have reviewed other’s perception of the state of the league, I have noticed a consensus with which I agree. That is: After Texas and Oklahoma, there is a five to seven team pile up for the balance of the …

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JAY JORDAN: What to make of Matt Campbell’s spring ball comments on the Cyclones

Matt Campbell recently spoke about his spring practice impressions as presented on Cyclone Fanatic. Coach Campbell will certainly throw out some coach speak from time to time, but can also be very candid if you know what to listen for. For instance, in the offseason, when he mentions a player by name, it is a …

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JAY JORDAN: In-depth analysis on Iowa State’s spring football season

A developmental program creates its margin of improvement in the span of January to August. The young players mature and the gains of the veterans accelerate creating a basis for optimism in the upcoming season. Spring practice is key in that developmental process. The practices are a focused opportunity to develop fundamentals, work on new …

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JAY JORDAN: At the end of the day … UNI

JAY JORDAN: Post-camp notes and analysis

JAY JORDAN: Analyzing every game on the 2019 football schedule

JAY JORDAN: The McDonald twist

JAY JORDAN: Day two Big 12 media day team-by-team nuggets

JAY JORDAN: Day one Big 12 media day team-by-team nuggets

JAY JORDAN: Is the hype justified?

JAY JORDAN: Big 12 Rankings for summer vacation

JAY JORDAN: What to make of Matt Campbell’s spring ball comments on the Cyclones

JAY JORDAN: In-depth analysis on Iowa State’s spring football season

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