Category: Football

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 42

Jared Stansbury,
There were not many surprises on Iowa State's pre-fall camp depth chart released earlier this week, but one listed starter in the linebacking corp was definitely unexpected. Redshirt sophomore Marcel Spears Jr. was listed as the starter at one of the Cyclones' three...

Where Are They Now: All-American Mike Busch

Rob Gray,
Mike Busch never intended to cross the high-stakes, major league picket line. And he never really did. The Iowa State two-sport All-American — in football and baseball — chose hardball for his early career pursuit after getting drafted by the Los Angel...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 43

Jared Stansbury,
Joel Lanning has been the Iowa State linebacker grabbing all the headlines leading up to the 2017 season, but there is another newcomer in the group who could make a big impact on the Cyclones' defense this season. Redshirt freshman Tymar Sutton would have ...

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 44

Jared Stansbury,
Few players in Iowa State history have put together a better two year run than linebacker Tim Dobbins did in 2004 and 2005. The Copiah-Lincoln Junior College product tied for the team lead in tackles in 2005 before being taken in the fifth round of the NFL Dra...

David Montgomery named to Doak Walker Award Watch List

Jared Stansbury,
Nov 12, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) rushes up field against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports The following is a press release c...

WILLIAMS: 10 Takeaways from Big 12 media days

Chris Williams,
I have been back in Iowa for about 24 hours now after a short trip to Dallas for the annual Big 12 media day event. My mind has since processed a few things so here are 10 quick and final takeaways from the event. 1 - Matt Campbell handles himself like a CEO. It is very different than what I am used to at Iowa State with McCarney and Rhoads be...