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AMES --- Is E.J. Bibbs really best tight end in the Big 12?Probably, but Iowa State’s senior hasn’t had much of a chance to show it through the first four games of 2014. There was the one touchdown reception at Iowa but other than that, Bibbs has mostly b...
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AMES — In-house video reviews confirmed what the naked eye saw. ISU’s receivers got behind Baylor’s speedy and physical defensive backs several times in Saturday’s 49-28 loss to the No. 7 Bears at Jack Trice Stadium. But those skillful maneuvers ob...
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AMES — Tuesday, ISU coach Paul Rhoads hinted at the very real possibility true freshman running back Martinez Syria could see playing time in 2014 — and very soon. In Saturday’s 49-28 loss to Baylor, possibility met reality as Syria eventually became the prim...
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AMES --- Sam Richardson discusses leading game-winning drives. Brett Medders on his development and maturation as a player. Hear from these two Cyclones today on CFTV.
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AMES --- From the standpoint of game preparation, Iowa State’s 2014 football schedule could not have been scripted more favorably.Iowa State’s first three games were against the most (power) run-oriented teams that the Cyclones will see all season. Now, I...
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When Iowa State lost its second straight season opener to an FCS program – an embarrassing 34-14 defeat to North Dakota State just over two weeks ago – the conversation that followed on this website was as vile as I have ever seen.By visiting our message b...
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Wow. I don’t think anyone ruled out the possibility of the Cyclones leaving Iowa City with a win, but even after the improved performance over Kansas State and the Hawkeye struggles against Ball State and Northern Iowa, it didn’t seem like the most likely sc...
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AMES --- A week after the start of fall camp, Iowa State held its football media day on Sunday at Jack Trice Stadium and with that, head coach Paul Rhoads released a shiny new depth chart. While it wasn't exactly full of surprises, it does provide us an opportunity to go position-by-position and analyze key position battles that will ...
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Go ahead, put up some cones and orange signs. After Iowa State’s annual spring game on Saturday it’s clear, the Cyclones remain under construction.Iowa State didn’t do much to inspire confidence after a 3-9 season, but it’s important to remember it’s April...
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By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher
Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliamsAMES --- Please accept this apology Cyclone Nation. I had the intent to post these notes that I took at Iowa State’s first spring football practice (that was open to the m...
