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Iowa 31, ISU 17: Late takeaway can’t spark Cyclones

 AMES — As Jordan Harris pounced, tucked the fumble, than stood up with the football in his hands, he felt confident — almost certain — that the offense would respond. “I thought it was game time then,” said the Iowa State linebacker, whose clutch rec...
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Three Thoughts on Thursday: Love for Levi

HUMBOLDT, IOWA --- This entire RVTV experience has been incredible but I had an especially memorable moment at a bar called the Knotty Pine in Humboldt Wednesday night.An enthusiastic man approached me and introduced himself as the father of Iowa State linebacker L...
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Jordan Harris on big hits: More to come

 AMES — Butterflies briefly hit Iowa State linebacker Jordan Harris during the spirit walk that preceded last week’s season-opening 31-7 win over Northern Iowa. First start. First snaps. First game in an Iowa State uniform for the former Copiah-Lincoln (Miss...
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Dandy Dale: Pierson swings momentum in ISU triumph

AMES — First Dale Pierson needed to evade a cut block. Then the Iowa State defensive end looked up and saw Demond Tucker and Gabe Luna pressuring Northern Iowa quarterback Aaron Bailey. Pierson knew what came next. He made his read. Bailey threw the ball. It landed right betwe...
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Levi Peters: “The leader” of ISU’s defense

AMES — Levi Peters likes to wear camo. While enjoying some of his favorite off-the-field pursuits, it’s imperative to blend in to the surroundings, so his quarry won’t see him coming. On the field the former walk-on linebacker from itty bitty Gilmore City sta...

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