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enCYCLONEpedia: Rocket recon

This past Saturday while we were all shoe-horned in to Jack Trice Stadium to watch the 2015 Cy-Hawk game, there was a pertinent game to Cyclone fans unfolding in Arkansas differently than any of us probably would have guessed. I got word from fans as I was crossing the parking lot east of the stadium, …

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CF Staff Picks: Week 3

The Iowa State offense in the second half last week wasn’t the only disappointment in central Iowa this past Saturday. The Cyclone Fanatic staff picks were also stale, poorly timed, and off the mark. Here are the standings through the first two weeks: CF Columnist, Brent Blum Auburn @ LSU (-7.5) – Beware the extra half …

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enCYCLONEpedia: (Not) Going for it

It has been one of the most talked about decisions from the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday that was pivotal even though it happened in the second quarter. The Cyclones were leading Iowa 10-3 and had the ball moving near midfield. On 3rd & 8, Sam Richardson hit Allen Lazard crossing the middle of the field …

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CF Staff Picks: Week 2

A cool crispness in the air is becoming more frequent in central Iowa as September invades our lives sooner than we could’ve imagined. But, the good news is September brings a good friend along with it riding shotgun, College Football. We all love college football, but especially we love pretending like we know what we’re …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Iowa’s D-Line dominance? Cy-Hawk spread history

Every single season during the week of the Iowa State – Iowa football game, there has been a major talking point that has been consistent among fans of both teams and the media that I have observed since paying close enough attention; can the Cyclone offensive line hold its own against the Iowa defensive line? …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Going for it

It has been a common point of wonderment for Cyclone fans recently for Paul Rhoads and Iowa State; has Rhoads lost his edge and chutzpah when it comes to rolling the dice and playing aggressive? This has been most notable in fourth down circumstances for his offenses. When you look at the situation simply you …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Kicking in Jack Trice Stadium

The new south endzone at Jack Trice Stadium has been the talk of the football program for the last 12 months. As the product on the field has missed expectations the excitement over a shiny and new facility addition has been the dream of Cyclone fans for a long, long time. As opening kickoff approaches, …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Steve Prohm’s profile

The following blurb about Steve Prohm was written last week when Kirk Haaland outlined candidates for the Iowa State job. Steve Prohm has some tendency to play a bit uptempo but not beyond last season and not to the pace that we have been watching in Ames. Last year was a banner season for scoring efficiency …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Profiling the candidates

I watch a lot of college basketball from November through April. Games on games on games. But, truth be told I haven’t caught a whole lot of Stephen F. Austin, Boise State, Valparaiso, or Murray State games over the past couple of seasons. Typically that is totally acceptable but when Iowa State is launching a …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Resentment, understanding, and thanks

Five years ago when Fred Hoiberg was hired, the questions being asked were innumerable. As Brent Blum pointed out on Monday, the primary question was, “there’s no way you can fire a legend.” But there were more; who will be on his staff, how will he recruit, how can Jamie Pollard hire someone that has …

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enCYCLONEpedia: Rocket recon

CF Staff Picks: Week 3

enCYCLONEpedia: (Not) Going for it

CF Staff Picks: Week 2

enCYCLONEpedia: Iowa’s D-Line dominance? Cy-Hawk spread history

enCYCLONEpedia: Going for it

enCYCLONEpedia: Kicking in Jack Trice Stadium

enCYCLONEpedia: Steve Prohm’s profile

enCYCLONEpedia: Profiling the candidates

enCYCLONEpedia: Resentment, understanding, and thanks

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