Tag: Cyclones

Cyclones seek more big plays on ‘D’ entering Cy-Hawk week

Rob Gray,
Sep 2, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Joel Lanning (7) and Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Brian Peavy (10) tackle the ball carrier of the Northern Iowa Panthers at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Panthers 42-24. Mandatory Cre...

ALL DAY: David Montgomery’s work ethic transcends time

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Sep 3, 2016; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) hurdles Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Jamison Whiting (29) during the first half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports AMES â€...

WATN EXTRA: All-American Mike Busch

Rob Gray,
Author’s note: Each “Where Are They Now” will now include an “Extra” edition that’s a less structured showcase for some interesting quotes that didn’t get featured in the main piece.  Mike Busch hated to lose. Still does. So the two-sport...

Where Are They Now: All-American Mike Busch

Rob Gray,
Mike Busch never intended to cross the high-stakes, major league picket line. And he never really did. The Iowa State two-sport All-American — in football and baseball — chose hardball for his early career pursuit after getting drafted by the Los Angel...

Where Are They Now: Wayne Morgan

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 Wayne Morgan faced the band of rambunctious students, then wondered, "What did I get myself into?" In the early 1970s, the future Iowa State basketball coach cradled twin goals as be began his sixth-month student teaching stint in New York: Teach and coach...

WATN Extra: Wayne Morgan

Rob Gray,
Author's note: Each "Where Are They Now" will now include an "Extra" edition that's a less structured showcase for some interesting quotes that didn't get featured in the main piece.   Wayne Morgan on Larry Eustachy's practices "Say we practice on a Saturday whe...

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Scott Christopherson

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Scott Christopherson exulted, then knelt, positioning his lips toward center court at Hilton Coliseum. The slick-shooting guard finally planted a parting smooch on the hardwood after a rousing comeback senior night win in 2012 over Baylor — and none of ...

Campbell pleased with right kind of spring countdown for ISU

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 Nov 12, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell talks with his players prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports AMES — As last year’s spring game wrap...