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MBB: Struggling ISU seeks to match No. 8 West Virginia’s intensity in Big 12 road opener

Dec 11, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Toussaint (1) controls the ball as Iowa State Cyclones guard Tyler Harris (1) and forward Xavier Foster (10) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Match. Their. Intensity. That’s the mantra being repeated by the struggling Iowa …

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GRAY: On star ISU tight end Charlie Kolar’s brick by brick approach to football and life

Nov 27, 2020; Austin, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Charlie Kolar (88) catches the ball for a first down against Texas Longhorns defensive back Josh Thompson (9)and Texas Longhorns defensive back Caden Sterns (7) during an NCAA college football game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell-USA TODAY NETWORK …

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NOTEBOOK: Greg Eisworth back at “Jerry’s World” and what “saved” Matt Campbell’s life

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth II (12) celebrates a stop for the ISU defense during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State takes a 21-0 lead over West Virginia into halftime. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State standout senior safety Greg Eisworth …

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Patience and consistency have fueled the growth of Iowa State’s Brock Purdy-led offense

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) hands off to Iowa State running back Kene Nwangwu (3) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports The word most often used to describe Iowa State star quarterback Brock Purdy is “efficient.”  But there …

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Growth of ISU’s young players has been key to team success — especially down the stretch

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell watches from the sidelines during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports Many of Iowa State’s younger players have quietly toiled on special teams this season, or solely in practice. Some have managed to see …

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NOTEBOOK: ISU’s stars Brock Purdy and Breece Hall shined as the team aligned and more

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) rushes next to quarterback Brock Purdy (15) during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State would go on to defeat West Virginia 42-6. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports AMES — The stars shined. The team remained aligned. …

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GRAY: Landen Akers’ first career TD was largely symbolic — and that’s what makes it special

Dec 5, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. Iowa State would go on to defeat West Virginia 42-6. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports  AMES — Brock Purdy smiled as the excitement built around him. …

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SENIOR DAY: On 17 Cyclones who “came here on hope” and “(gave) back hope to everybody else”

Oct 31, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Landen Akers (82) runs the ball as Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Karon Prunty (9) defends during the first half at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State senior safety Lawrence White once doubted he could steer through a patch …

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NOTEBOOK: How questions and answers frame ISU’s success, winning close games and more

Nov 21, 2020; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell leads his team out of the tunnel before their football game against Kansas State at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Powers-USA TODAY Sports Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell asks at least three elementary questions of his team after every game. What did …

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NOTEBOOK: Dylan Soehner’s career day, a senior salute, Breece Hall records watch and more

Nov 27, 2020; Austin, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Dylan Soehner (89) pulls the ball in for the first down against Texas Longhorns defensive back Chris Adimora (1) during an NCAA college football game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell-USA TODAY NETWORK  Dylan Soehner stands as a hulking, …

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