2019-20 Big 12 Bowl Game Dates & Times Announced

1. Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) Wed, January 1st 7:45 pm Central
2. Alamo Bowl (San Antonio) Tue, December 31st 6:30 pm Central
3. Camping World (Orlando) Sat., December 28th 11:00 am Central
4. Texas Bowl (Houston) Fri., December 27th 5:45 pm Central
5. Liberty Bowl (Memphis) Tue., December 31st 2:45 pm Central
6. Cheez It Bowl (Phoenix) Fri., December 27th 9:15 pm Central
7. First Responder Bowl (Dallas) Mon., December 30th 11:30 am Central

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CMC not done finalizing 2019 Class

Looks like CMC and Staff are looking to add one more bullet to the gun with 6'3 200 Pound Kansas JUCO Product Darren Wilson. He looks like an absolute burner and a guy that can really stretch the field and add even more depth to a young WR Room. Would be a RS Soph.

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Alexis Conaway signs contract with Finland VB team

http://kiwaradio.com/sports/conaway-signs-contract-with-finland-volleyball-team/

Alexis Conaway, the former MOC-Floyd Valley standout and Iowa State middle blocker and outside hitter is the newest contract player for LiigaPloki Pihtipudas in Finland.

Great news for Alexis!!

Link to the team's FB page:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Vaw3pDx_q9QUSPyCPNw5NkQfF&cshid=1558559335413

Football '19 Not in Top Ten Toughest Schedules

There were a few years, not long ago when we were less than stellar, and faced some of the toughest schedules in the NCAA (rated pre-season). Well for maybe the third year it holds we (preseason ranked at #24) have less than an overwhelming schedule based somewhat this season on the BIG 12 having only 2 schools ranked ahead of us (at OU #6 and Texas #11 in Ames https://athlonsports.com/college-football/top-25-college-football-rankings-2019 )

No doubt we had tough schedules recently, but we did well. With a good returning core and favorable schedule this could be another good year https://cyclones.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=97

  • Aug. 31 —vs. UNI
  • Sept. 14 — vs. Iowa
  • Sept. 21 — vs. Louisiana-Monroe
  • Sept. 28 — at Baylor
  • Oct. 5 — vs.TCU
  • Oct. 12 — at WVU
  • Oct. 19 — at Texas Tech
  • Oct. 26 — vs. Oklahoma State
  • Nov. 9 — at Oklahoma
  • Nov. 16 — vs. Texas
  • Nov. 23 — vs. Kansas
  • Nov. 30 — at K-State
Yes it is subjective - From 247SPORTS:

What is the most important factor in reaching the College Football Playoff during the 2019 season?

Hint: It's not always about having an elite head coach or several future draft picks in your two deep — though it certainly helps.

Schedule favorability, above all, is a chief indicator during the preseason on who might be the best bets to reach the final four. It usually means many of your toughest games come at home and there are notable breaks — needed byes in key spots or missing a titan from the other side of the conference — highlighting your favorite team's respective docket.


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Athlon Preseason Top-25

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/top-25-college-football-rankings-2019

Also: An important note on Athlon's top 25 for 2019: This is not a preseason ranking of teams going into the season. Instead, this ranking takes into account where we project teams to finish after the national championship in January.

24. Iowa State

Iowa State is on the rise under coach Matt Campbell. The Cyclones are coming off back-to-back winning records in Big 12 play for the first time in program history, and this is the first time Iowa State has been projected by Athlon Sports to finish in the top 25. Running back David Montgomery and receiver Hakeem Butler left big shoes to fill in Ames after leaving early for the NFL Draft. However, the news wasn't all bad for the offense this offseason. Tom Manning returned to Ames from the NFL to call the plays, and quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the Big 12's rising stars. As a freshman in 2018, Purdy went 6-2 as the starter and threw for 2,250 yards and 16 touchdowns. The offensive line has room to improve but brings back all five starters from last season. Replacing Montgomery might be more of a committee approach, while Deshaunte Jones, Tarique Milton and transfer La'Michael Pettway lead the way at receiver. Iowa State led the Big 12 in run defense and held opposing offenses to just 22.9 points a game (also best in the conference). This unit boasts a strong front seven, anchored by end JaQuan Bailey and nose guard Ray Lima up front, with Marcel Spears and Mike Rose providing support at linebacker. The biggest concern for coordinator Jon Heacock rests at cornerback in finding a replacement for standout Brian Peavy and D'Andre Payne.

Others of note:
18. Iowa
11. Texas
6. Oklahoma

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