From what I've been hearing, Iowa State has been trying to get out of this for a while. Players like interacting with the fans, but aren't a fan of driving down to West Des Moines a few times per week during their summer.
So what's the alternative, other than endless scrimmages amongst themselves? I would have to think some other possibilities might open up?Bull. If Iowa State didn't want to participate, they wouldn't have.
I don't know why they never got the league moved to Ankeny though. Basically right between Drake and Iowa State.