Sep 22, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Akron Zips offensive lineman Trevor Brown (59) beats Iowa State Cyclones defensive end JaQuan Bailey (3) to the fumble recovery at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Zips 26 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sport...
Nov 10, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones offensive lineman Josh Knipfel (66) blocks for wide receiver Deshaunte Jones (8) during their game with the Baylor Bears at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Bears 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-...
One of the best times of the college football offseason is officially upon us -- the release of the preseason magazines. Earlier on Wednesday, Cyclone Fanatic publisher Chris Williams noted the Cyclones' inclusion in Athlon's preseason top-25 for the first time in school history, coming in at No. 24.
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Sep 22, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Akron Zips offensive lineman Trevor Brown (59) beats Iowa State Cyclones defensive end JaQuan Bailey (3) to the fumble recovery at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Zips 26 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sport...
A developmental program creates its margin of improvement in the span of January to August. The young players mature and the gains of the veterans accelerate creating a basis for optimism in the upcoming season.
Spring practice is key in that developmental process....
The end of a season brings both reflection and projection. I generally shy away from reflection and immediately move to projection in a general sense. Projection means an evaluation of program status via critical analysis of recruiting and roster construction....
Dec 28, 2018; San Antonio, TX, United States; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars during the third quarter in the 2018 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The hype leading into I...
ISU junior defensive end JaQuan Bailey in action against Texas Tech. (Photo courtesy Cyclones.com)
AMES — The the tall, thickly-muscled figure toes the edge, then makes a splash.
From there, the 6-2, 251-pound man simply glides, rippling the surface onl...
Nov 3, 2018; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Kansas Jayhawks defensive lineman KeyShaun Simmons (98) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Iowa State had five play...