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JAY JORDAN: Evaluating the roster, and future of Iowa State football

The end of a season brings both reflection and projection. I generally shy away from reflection and immediately move to projection in a general sense. Projection means an evaluation of program status via critical analysis of recruiting and roster construction. This necessarily involves player and position group evaluation. The starting point of analysis of any …

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JAY JORDAN: Your ultimate Alamo Bowl preview

The Alamo Bowl pits two teams against one another that have a lot in common. From preferred beer choice to similar historical “success” in football. Perceived and actual remoteness in geography is notable. The two programs feature one established legendary coach and and one whose career is emerging. Then, there is the perception of achievement …

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JAY JORDAN: On Iowa State’s defense, a baseline analysis for the future (part 2)

Read part one here. Part two analyzes the defense in the context of the Texas game with overall notes for the future ahead. But, first, there was a great game played against Kansas State and a “not-so-great” game played against Drake. It needs to be understood that, though there is criticism in both Part 1 …

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JAY JORDAN: Texas & 2018, baseline analysis for the future (part 1)

Nov 17, 2018; Austin, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the fourth quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports Given the timing of this article and the craziness that was Farmageddon, it is my intent to allow the …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: Baylor

Nov 10, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Officials breakup an altercation between Baylor Bears defensive end Greg Roberts (52) and Iowa State Cyclones tight end Charlie Kolar (88) and Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Josh Knipfel (66) during their game at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Bears 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: Kansas

Nov 3, 2018; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Tarique Milton (14) stiff arms Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Drew Harvey (33) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Another week, another step closer to bowl eligibility and maybe more. Yes, maybe more. I do not say that because …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: Texas Tech

Oct 27, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Jah’Shawn Johnson (7) pressures Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Sometimes life gets in the way and stacks up on you. It doesn’t always lend itself to staying on schedule. Sometimes things …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: West Virginia

Oct 13, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Hakeem Butler (18) catches a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports By late this Monday morning, all of the plaudits have rolled in and the satisfaction of another win against a top 10 team …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: Oklahoma State

Oct 6, 2018; Stillwater, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Tarique Milton (14) reacts after a touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports The Iowa State defense was able to do enough and the offense was able to pivot and attack …

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THE SUNDAY AFTER: TCU

Sep 29, 2018; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jalen Reagor (1) is brought down by Iowa State Cyclones defensive back D’Andre Payne (1) and linebacker Spencer Benton (58) during the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Seventy-nine yards passing and ISU had a solid …

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JAY JORDAN: Evaluating the roster, and future of Iowa State football

JAY JORDAN: Your ultimate Alamo Bowl preview

JAY JORDAN: On Iowa State’s defense, a baseline analysis for the future (part 2)

JAY JORDAN: Texas & 2018, baseline analysis for the future (part 1)

THE SUNDAY AFTER: Baylor

THE SUNDAY AFTER: Kansas

THE SUNDAY AFTER: Texas Tech

THE SUNDAY AFTER: West Virginia

THE SUNDAY AFTER: Oklahoma State

THE SUNDAY AFTER: TCU

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