Tag: Re-al Mitchell
JAY JORDAN: In-depth analysis on Iowa State’s spring football season
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....
MIDWEEK MAILBAG: CW takes a crack at your questions
Forgive me for giving K-Fitzy this week off.
Why?
Because I needed something to do on my flight to Morgantown (I’m calling women’s basketball tonight vs. the Mountaineers, 6 p.m. on the Cyclone Radio Network).
We are smack dab in the middle of an impor...
JAY JORDAN: Evaluating the roster, and future of Iowa State football
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....
NOTEBOOK: Campbell sticks to the script, coaching rumors, and Butler’s record chase
AMES — If there’s anything we’e learned about Iowa State coach Matt Campbell in his three season at the helm it’s this: Once he has adopted a script, he will not deviate from it.
Not. One. Inch. And that’s a good thing — given the results.
Ta...
MID-WEEK MAILBAG: The Kansas State game nightmare scenario and predicting basketball season
Welcome to another edition of the Mid-Week Mailbag! This week, we have the pleasure of dropping right into the portion of the year where football and basketball begin to overlap. That's always a treat, but especially is this time around since the Iowa State football...
MONDAY MUSINGS: Cyclone football is capable of reaching new heights, right now
Nov 3, 2018; Lawrence, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Deshaunte Jones (8) runs against Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Ricky Thomas (24) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn’t very long ago wh...
Kyle Kempt remains a big reason for ISU’s success — even while sitting out
Oct 7, 2017; Norman, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Landen Akers (82) congratulates Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Kyle Kempt (17) after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-US...
MONDAY MUSINGS: On Brock Purdy’s emergence & Iowa State’s showdown with West Virginia
Oct 6, 2018; Stillwater, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Brock Purdy (15) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Brock Purdy’s path to becoming Iowa S...
HEAR, HEAR: Communication key for ISU offense as Akron zips into Ames
Sep 15, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) dives in for the touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jack Trice Stadium. The Sooners beat the Cyclones 37 to 27. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
AMES — The chatter co...