Cyclones come out on top in Lawrence for first Big 12 win

Nov 12, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA;  Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Allen Lazard (5) catches a touchdown pass over Kansas Jayhawks defensive back Marnez Ogletree (10) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports LAW...
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From QBs to walk-ons: ISU ready for San Jose State

Sep 17, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Joel Lanning (7) throws a pass in the first quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports AMES — Joel Lanning cradled the snap and st...
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A twist of fate: How Mike Warren made Ames home

AMES — Lou Ayeni fidgeted in his chair. Within days of arriving in Ames as Iowa State’s new running backs coach in January of 2014, one recruit’s name — Mike Warren — echoed in his mind. But Ayeni didn’t pipe up immediately about the talented, L...
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POSITION BREAKDOWN: Running backs

Today we continue our series of position-by-position break downs leading up to the start of Iowa State football. This time, the running backs are taking center stage. Again, the post will be separated into several categories that detail the starter, the backup...
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Nick Fett: Driver, mover, walk-on pile pusher

AMES — As a youngster, Nick Fett drove a golf cart into a country club sand trap.As a walk-on tackle-turned-guard, the Iowa State lineman helped push running back Mike Warren into the corridor of history as a 1,000-yard rusher. Not a bad approach shot for the fi...

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