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Cyclone Wrestling: Media day notebook

By Ian Smith, CycloneFanatic.com ContributorThe core of the Iowa State wrestling team is a tight-knit unit. They share championship aspirations, an “all-in” attitude and even a house.Jon Reader, Chris Drouin and Trent Weatherman feed off each other in practice...
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Practice Report: Injury updates, audio interviews

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Rain showers cooled things off for the Iowa State football team on Tuesday afternoon. The Cyclones fought fatigue a week ago while preparing for Utah. Because of that, Paul Rhoads decided to have his team practice...
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Williams Blog: Flip a coin at running back

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com PublisherAlexander Robinson does all the right things on and off of the field. He says the right things to the media. He’s a total class act and everything that you'd want your son (in my case future son) to be. The Cyclone ...
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Bruns: Insightful observations

By Ben Bruns, CycloneFanatic.com Contributor & former Iowa State All-AmericanHere’s the fictitious conversation in my head that’s been torturing me for two days:Me: Ouch. Okay – that’s it for this week. Thanks for visiting Fanatic!Voice in the dist...
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Notebook: Injury updates and more

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com PublisherMonday media days after 41-point losses are never fun for anybody. However, I was thoroughly impressed by the energy and passion that Paul Rhoads and his players brought to the table today. Here are the notes that I to...
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LISTEN: Paul Rhoads’ 10-11 press conference

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com PublisherClick below to listen to Paul Rhoads' press conference from Monday, Oct. 11. Hot topics include: Alexander Robinson's health, the team's reaction to the Utah loss, a look at Oklahoma and a whole lot more. Paul Rho...
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Williams: Utah report card

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com PublisherHave you ever had just a really bad day at the office? You know the kind of day I am talking about. The kind where no matter what you do, say or even think, it is wrong. I'm not talking about a semi-bad day either...
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Utah rolls past Iowa State, 68-27

By Ian Smith, CycloneFanatic.com ContributorThe Utah offense is lightning quick and it packs a punch.That’s deadly combination, especially for Iowa State.The No. 10 ranked Utes needed roughly 25 minutes Saturday night to knock the Cyclones out. Utah blitzed ...