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BLUM: A Cat in the Quarterback Hat

My son turned six months old last weekend and is now at the point where the internet suggests reading books to him is good for his cognitive development. The internet has a lot of ideas on how to be a parent by the way; some better than others. But rather than...
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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 18

Cyclone Fanatic is counting down the days until Iowa State’s season opener against Northern Iowa by bringing you a stat, former Cyclone moment or any other random tidbits every morning to help countdown the days. No. 18 - Rushing and passing touchdowns by ISU...
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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: Day 38

Cyclone Fanatic is counting down the days until Iowa State’s season opener against Northern Iowa by bringing you a stat, former Cyclone moment or any other random tidbits every morning to help countdown the days. No. 38 - Iowa State's win over Kansas in 2...
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WILLIAMS: A tip of the hat to Sam Richardson

It was Nov. 17, 2012…A five win Iowa State squad had recently lost games to Oklahoma and Texas with a tough Black Friday home contest against the Big 12’s new brother, a good West Virginia team on the horizon.On an unseasonably warm mid-November day, the Cyclone...
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WILLIAMS: A glimmer of hope

“What we all need in the Cyclone Nation is a little bit of hope…”That’s what a longtime listener and first-time caller, Steve in Algona, said when he chimed in on Cyclone Reaction Saturday afternoon following Iowa State’s 45-27 loss to No. 2 Baylor. Some refer to th...
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No. 2 Bears outlast Cyclones in Waco

Waco, Texas --- The No. 2 Baylor Bears were able to impose their will early on Saturday against Iowa State in Waco, but the Cyclones wouldn’t lie down on their way to a 45-27 loss.The Bears scored the first 35 points of the game before Iowa State got on the boar...
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More snaps for Joel Lanning? Rhoads says they’re coming

AMES — ISU coach Paul Rhoads tackled the burning question with two, forceful words. So, coach, will backup quarterback Joel Lanning play more snaps Saturday at No. 2 Baylor? “He will,” Rhoads intoned. Enough said? Hardly. Fans have been clamoring for more Lanning for weeks....

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