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: Diagnosing defense

Kirk Haaland,
Feb 25, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Edric Dennis (2) goes to the basket between Iowa State Cyclones forward Solomon Young (33) and guard Rasir Bolton (45) at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Horned Frogs 65 to 59. Mandatory Credit: Reese S...

Haaland: Shot Selection

Kirk Haaland,
Feb 5, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Prentiss Nixon (11) shoots defended by West Virginia Mountaineers guard Miles McBride (4) and guard Taz Sherman (12) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODA...

Haaland: Frustrations, Fears, the Future

Kirk Haaland,
Jan 29, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Steve Prohm talks to his team during a timeout against the Baylor Bears at Hilton Coliseum. Baylor beat Iowa State 67 to 53. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports For my triumphant re...

enCYCLONEpedia: Scouting Notre Dame

Kirk Haaland,
Nov 30, 2019; Stanford, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Fanatics, I have good news and bad. I think we can a...

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...