Comparing the end of last year's roster to what Iowa State has put out for upcoming fall camp.
Offense
WR Joseph Scates: 181 to 196. (+15 lbs.)
Any time a young wide receiver puts on weight, it's a positive. Scates has the physical tools to be successful. H...
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....
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...
Sep 8, 2018; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Mike Rose (23) looks to tackle Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes beat the Cyclones 13 to 3. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 27, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Matt Leo (89) tackles Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver De'Quan Bowman (8) at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Red Raiders 40-31. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 13, 2018; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones tight end Charlie Kolar (88) outruns West Virginia Mountaineers safety Dravon Askew-Henry (6) to the end zone at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
The late Marquette baske...
Fall camp is well over halfway complete. In addition to standard drills and conditioning, the Cyclones have had plenty of time to scrimmage as well. Who are some current standouts? What storylines are popping to those inside the program in the middle of week No....
AMES — It’s understandably hard to find a coach who doesn’t like the new NCAA rule that allows players to compete in up to four games without burning a redshirt.
Iowa State defensive line coach Eli Rasheed heartily concurs with the overwhelming majority — in part because of ...
As the publisher of this website, allow me to apologize for not making a bigger deal out of this when it happened. The whole 'freshmen can now play four games' rule that was unveiled a few weeks ago will end up being a massive win for Iowa State.
For decades, the biggest issu...