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Cyclone Joy/Pain by Age

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After listening to CW & Blum last night discussing how different ages of Cyclone fans have experienced varying levels of program success, I wanted to take a stab at quantifying it.

This is a first cut - basically takes winning percentage in FB (50%), MBB (35%), WBB (10%), & Wrestling (5%) and assumes that you first start "fandom" at 8 years of age.

Long short: The ISU sports experience has gradually improved over time, but the BEST experiences are those that are currently 18 & under. For them everything's been awesome with only minor success dips for their entire life.
Being younger than 40 also puts you in a relatively positive experience with some ups and downs.
Anyone over 40 has seen some dark ****
If you're older than 68 ... I'm so sorry.


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Players Era

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Alright, I'm sorry if this has already been discussed a lot and I missed it, but I'm still confused about the Player's Era format.

The Player's Era website just makes it sound like everyone will play two games and then, magically, 2 teams will be selected for the championship game. If you go to ncaa.com, it says "All 18 men's teams will play on Monday, Nov. 24 and Tuesday, Nov. 25 in pre-set matchups, which will determine the championship matchups on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Teams that finish 2-0 entering Wednesday will be the first to qualify for the Players Era Championship game and the third place game, with 1-1 teams to follow. Tiebreakers will be determined by point differential, points scored and points allowed. All men's games on Wednesday and Thursday will be determined following Tuesday's final game."

So the two 2-0 teams with the highest point differential will play for the championship? I feel like that's a disadvantage to defensive-first teams like ISU.
I'm sure I'm overthinking it and just need to accept that it's a "festival" and not really a tournament. I just think it's weird that you could go 3-0 and not be the "champion."
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CF Staff Picks: Iowa State vs. Kansas

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Happy Thursday Fanatics! Iowa State hosts Kansas in the home finale on Saturday.

See what our staff thinks of the game below!

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CF Staff Picks: Kansas at Iowa State - Cyclone Fanatic

The Iowa State Cyclones return home for the last time during the 2025 season to host the Kansas Jayhawks. The Cyclones are coming off a hard fought 20-17 road win at TCU and are looking to finish their home slate with a win on Senior Day. See what our staff thinks of Iowa State’s game […]
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DAILY CLONE: Slowing down Jalon Daniels, Campbell emotional about seniors, Jefferson's homecoming

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On Thursday's edition of the Daily Clone, Matt Campbell talks about the challenge of facing Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and Dom Orange is ready for the chance to slow him down. Campbell reflects on his 16 seniors and why they mean so much to the program. Jake Brend gives his game pick for Saturday and Joshua Jefferson talks about his Las Vegas homecoming next week.

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Tyler Miller, Dom Orange among 16 ISU seniors to be celebrated on Saturday

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Tyler Miller, Dom Orange among 16 ISU seniors to be celebrated on Saturday - Cyclone Fanatic

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) reacts late in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images AMES — Iowa State’s heaviest starting football players shared a lighthearted...
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Twister Sister Summary - Previewing Drake

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The Knapp Center has never been kind to the Sisters. Let's hope things go different this year.

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TSS 11/20 – Previewing Drake

First official road game of the season. Playing against an instate rival. Playing in a venue that hasn’t been friendly to the visiting Cyclones. Lots of new faces on both teams. What do we ex…
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The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates

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Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State’s game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men’s basketball heads to Vegas – what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Enjoy!

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The Beat Reporters: Senior Day preview, Las Vegas look ahead, and Audi Crooks dominates - Cyclone Fanatic

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray preview Iowa State’s game against Kansas as the Cyclones send off a significant senior class. Men’s basketball heads to Vegas – what are the expectations? Audi Crooks starts the season on fire. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.
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Drake Rollcall

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Who all is making the convenient drive to Des Moines for the WBB on the 20th? Tip is 6pm. I guess I'm going picked up a GA ticket today. the Knapp center is small enough there really isn't a bad seat. I'll predict a Cyclone victory but our record at the Knapp Center is less than stellar lately. Time to see if our new defense travels. Just from past trips I assume the ISU fan base will rep well in Des Moines.
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Jada Williams and No. 12 ISU "excited" to face first road test at Drake

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Jada Williams and No. 12 ISU "excited" to face first road test at Drake - Cyclone Fanatic

Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Jada Williams (8) takes a three-point shot against Norfolk State during the second quarter in the regular season NCAA Women’s basketball on Nov. 16, 2025 at Hilton Coliseum, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images AMES —...
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"UNDERRATED": Tyler Perkins' story as ISU's punter/holder nears its end

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"UNDERRATED": Tyler Perkins' story as ISU's punter/ holder nears its end - Cyclone Fanatic

Tyler Perkins stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. © Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK AMES — What do you do when no good options remain? You punt. What happens when a team can’t sustain a drive, or fails...
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Williams & Blum: Kansas Preview, Dillingham on NIL, Big 12 preview, and Mailbag Q’s

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State Football's game against Kansas this weekend before diving into Kenny Dillingham's comments about NIL, the Big 12, mailbag questions, and story time. Presented by Mechdyne!

Enjoy!

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Williams & Blum: Kansas Preview, Dillingham on NIL, Big 12 preview, and Mailbag Q's - Cyclone Fanatic

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Iowa State Football’s game against Kansas this weekend before diving into Kenny Dillingham’s comments about NIL, the Big 12, mailbag questions, and story time. Presented by Mechdyne!
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