In the summer of 1995, my family and I went on a vacation to Colorado. This was a classic example of kids from suburbs experiencing the real outdoors for the first time. On our first day in Estes Park, my mom suggested my brothers and I try horse-back riding. At the time, the extent of my "riding" experience was on those quar...
AMES — When ISU quarterback Sam Richardson found himself third on the depth chart during the spring, he sought familiar refuges. First, the former starter from Winter Park, Fla., turned inward for motivation. Then, he reached out toward home. “Those guys...
AMES — It's finally official. Moments ago, ISU coach Paul Rhoads announced that Sam Richardson will be the Cyclones' starting quarterback when the team begins the season Aug. 30 against North Dakota State at Jack Trice Stadium. Richardson started the first eight games last season and had been dueling with another former starter, Gr...
Iowa State quarterback competitions are like reality television shows. Some folks out there (myself included) find them entertaining. Others, do not. Love or hate either topic, neither is going anywhere.When it comes down to Iowa State’s quarterback competition heading into the 2014 season, Sam Richardson is likely going to be the gu...
AMES — Reluctant to hit, or be hit?Satisfied with a big catch here and there, while lackadaisically blocking downfield?Then, congratulations: You're a skill player that’s found a spot on offensive coordinator Mark Mangino’s bench.The Cyclones’ celebrated first-year leader of the offense emerged from the last true scrimmage o...
AMES --- After Thursday’s practice, Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads was visibly refreshed when talking about his team’s situation at quarterback. It is clear that Rhoads believes Iowa State has two quality options at the most important position on the field – although clearly, junior Sam Richardson appears to have an edge on so...
AMES --- Paul Rhoads told reporters after Thursday's practice that he will make his decision regarding a starting quarterback on Monday. That will follow Saturday's scrimmage. Will it be Sam Richardson or Grant Rohach? Here is an update from their position coach, Todd Sturdy. ...
AMES --- Monday is the day.After Thursday's practice, Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads said that is when he will name his starting quarterback for the season opener vs. North Dakota State on Aug. 30. Iowa State is scheduled to have a full scrimmage on Saturday morning, the date in which Rhoads has said he wanted to have a starter by....
AMES — Sometime within the next week to 10 days, Paul Rhoads and his staff will likely face a momentous decision.The reason for the possible crossroads-moment: Defensive lineman Gabe Luna’s back injury, which has shown mild improvement lately, but not enoug...
The countdown is on. By this time next week, Paul Rhoads will have named his starting quarterback for the 2014 season opener against North Dakota State on Aug. 30. Rhoads plans to make a decision at the conclusion of next Saturday's scrimmage. Either Grant Rohach or Sam Richardson is expected to win the job. At media day on Sunday, R...
