Kirk Haaland

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Kirk has been a contributor at Cyclone Fanatic since the fall of 2009 and is a lifelong Cyclone fan. He eventually started his own website, enCYCLONEpedia.com, where he cultivated an interest in statistical analysis and historical Iowa State football and basketball data. In 2014, Kirk came to Fanatic and housed his works here. In 2015 he launched a new website, cfbanalytics.com, as the co-founder. There you can find in depth analysis of all things involving advanced statistical analysis in college football for every FBS program. Kirk graduated from Iowa State University in 2006 with a degree in Industrial Technology and has worked as a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer ever since. He's married to his wife, Kelley, and has three daughters, Hannah, Hayley, and Kinley (plus his Golden Retriever, Clyde).

Kirk has been a contributor at Cyclone Fanatic since the fall of 2009 and is a lifelong Cyclone fan. He eventually started his own website, enCYCLONEpedia.com, where he cultivated an interest in statistical analysis and historical Iowa State football and basketball data. In 2014, Kirk came to Fanatic and housed his works here. In 2015 he launched a new website, cfbanalytics.com, as the co-founder. There you can find in depth analysis of all things involving advanced statistical analysis in college football for every FBS program. Kirk graduated from Iowa State University in 2006 with a degree in Industrial Technology and has worked as a Manufacturing/Quality Engineer ever since. He's married to his wife, Kelley, and has three daughters, Hannah, Hayley, and Kinley (plus his Golden Retriever, Clyde).

Haaland: D3f3ns3

Kirk Haaland,
Mar 9, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Michael Jacobson (12) shoots the ball over Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Matt Mooney (13) during the first half at Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports There is a quote somewhere abou...

HAALAND: Defensive decline

Kirk Haaland,
As Iowa State has struggled over the past few weeks, it has been apparent if you’ve been following the progression of the season’s numbers that the defensive end has been the root of the struggle far more than the offensive end. The offense has clearly not be...

Haaland: Lineups and more

Kirk Haaland,
Feb 16, 2019; Manhattan, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Lindell Wigginton (5) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats guard Kamau Stokes (3) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports Forgive me and my busy s...

Haaland: Fighting narratives

Kirk Haaland,
Feb 4, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Marial Shayok (3) shoots the ball over Oklahoma Sooners guard Jamal Bieniemy (24) during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports I’ve maintained for ye...

Haaland: The perfect storm

Kirk Haaland,
Jan 8, 2019; Waco, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Lindell Wigginton (5) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (22) and forward Michael Jacobson (12) and guard Nick Weiler-Babb (1) huddle after a made basket against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Ferrell Cen...

Haaland: Midseason Metrics

Kirk Haaland,
Oct 6, 2018; Stillwater, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports In case you didn’t know, i...

HAALAND: The Original Transfer

Kirk Haaland,
Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications.  Before Nick Weiler-Babb and Deonte Burton. Before Jameel McKay, Abdel Nader, or Bryce Dejean-Jones. Before DeAndre Kane. Before Will Clyburn and Korie Lucious. Before Royce White, Chris Allen,...