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Ben Bruns nervously blended into the huddle. The talented offensive lineman was running with the ones in practice as an Iowa State freshman in 1997, which, you know, was kind of a big deal.
A bit frightening, too.
So when tough-as-nails Cycl...
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Former ISU defensive lineman Ryan Harklau in action against Iowa. Harklau beat the Hawks three times in his career — and played a key role in the 2000 Cyclones' historic 9-3 Insight.com Bowl-winning season. (Photo courtesy ISU Athletics Communications).
[Author’s note: During the...
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Oct 7, 2017; Norman, OK, USA; The Iowa State Cyclones celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
AMES — The praise came naturally, not from the tip of the t...
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Former ISU standout defensive tackle James Reed in action. (Photo courtesy Iowa State Athleticas Communications)
As Dan McCarney spoke, a rising tide of anger pulsed through James Reed.
Iowa State’s football coach tried mightily to sell the talented Sagina...
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Reggie Hayward sat quietly, at the foot of his bed, contemplating the future. The then-true freshman Iowa State defensive end faced a critical crossroads — and the only signposts he could seemingly find read "exit." He glanced at his bags, already packed, off...
