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NOTEBOOK: The second season is underway

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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(Overreaction) Monday Musings

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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Williams: Cyclones need to sell hope vs. KSU

 Here we are, one measly game into the 2014 Iowa State football season and the two highest profile recruits that Paul Rhoads has ever signed will each start the first game of their careers on Saturday against Kansas State. The Allen Lazard and Jake Campos (...
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Richardson, Montgomery rekindle Florida connection

For over 77 years, Nebraska Furniture Mart has provided the greatest selection of products at legendary low prices. We shop our competitors and update our prices daily to guarantee you the lowest price in town. Offering a great selection of appliances, television...
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Monday Musings: Opening week mailbag

AMES --- Despite some semi-bleak external expectations for the 2014 Iowa State football season (depending on who you talk to), the opening week of the season is always an exciting time here at CycloneFanatic.com.In fact, this is my favorite time of year. We are in that transition from summer to fall and football will be on the radar...
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Week one depth chart notes

AMES --- Welcome to game week. Iowa State released its depth chart for Saturday’s season opener against North Dakota State on Monday morning and as always in week one, there were a few eyebrow-raising moves.Specifically, why is sophomore wide receiver D’Vario Montgomery listed as fourth-string?Interesting, indeed.*** View the dep...

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