Oct 13, 2018; Little Rock, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver La'Michael Pettway (16) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Ole Miss Rebels at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 17, 2018; Austin, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Tarique Milton (14) returns the Texas Longhorns kick during the first quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
AMES — He possesses speed, skill and football...
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....
Selfishly, of course, we all wanted another year of David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler wearing the cardinal and gold. But those two have made their decisions and really, who can blame them?
Iowa State fans will cheer them on in the NFL but the show must go on in...
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...
The Alamo Bowl pits two teams against one another that have a lot in common.
From preferred beer choice to similar historical "success" in football. Perceived and actual remoteness in geography is notable. The two programs feature one established legendary coach...
Nov 24, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Jahron McPherson (31) tackles Iowa State Cyclones running back David Montgomery (32) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Wildcats 42 to 38. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sport...
Oct 6, 2018; Stillwater, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Kene Nwangwu (3) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys linebacker Kenneth Edison-McGruder (3) and defensive end Jordan Brailford (94) during the first half at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Cre...