Monthly Archives: November 2013

Bibbs Is A Rising Star

Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads remembers the day well. It was shortly after the 2012 season ended and the Cyclone head man was busy making last-minute pitches to recruits for the 2013 class. One of his main targets was … Continue reading

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Remembering 2010 in Ames High School

There are a lot of pieces that need to come together behind the scenes to make the Senior Night ceremony like the one from last night’s volleyball match to make it a memorable success. I have my hand in a … Continue reading

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Always Be Ready

Something stuck with me after the win against Michigan. As I was in the locker room waiting for Coach Hoiberg to finish talking to the team he said something that was directed at the players that didn’t play against the … Continue reading

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Radio Jam Sessions, Relaxed Focus and Face Tattoos

It is a warm, sunny day in Waco, Texas, about 15 minutes before the bus leaves to take the team from the hotel out to the Big 12 Championship course. Most coaches are getting a final bite to eat, corralling … Continue reading

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Cyclones Return to Home of First Elite Eight Run

When the Iowa State women’s basketball team takes to the floor on Thursday evening at the University of Cincinnati, it will be the second time a Cyclone women’s basketball team has played on that hard-court.  If you want to know … Continue reading

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The Coldest Game In Jack Trice Stadium History

If you’ve checked the weather forecast for Saturday, you might want to bring a warm jacket to the Iowa State-Kansas football game. Reports have the high temperature at just 24 degrees, and for a game beginning at 7 p.m., the … Continue reading

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Iowa State-Michigan Gameday Primer

Today’s game will be televised by ESPN2 with tipoff at 4:03 p.m. Dave O’Brien and Dick Vitale will be on the call. It is Vitale’s first visit to Hilton Coliseum. Legendary coach Johnny Orr will be in attendance. Orr is … Continue reading

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Every Team Needs a Kidd

From the start of the season one of head coach Bill Fennelly’s ever popular one-liners was in regards to how quiet this year’s team was, “We’re so quiet that we could practice in a library and we wouldn’t disturb anybody,” … Continue reading

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Kane, Morris Rebounding Is Helping The Offense

“I’m hunting them down, I’m going to get them. Like coach said, when I can get the rebound we can just go instead of hitting the outlet pass.” – DeAndre Kane after his 11-rebound performance in the opener That quote … Continue reading

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Healing Melvin Ejim

While the news of Melvin Ejim’s hyperextended knee shook the Cyclone fan base, his prognosis remains good and the senior eyes an early return. Whether the preseason All-Big 12 selection is able to get back in advance of the four-six … Continue reading

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