Monthly Archives: December 2013

Expect the Unexpected

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Nicole Leusink

Before the start of the season many Cyclone fans would not have guessed that in late December the women’s basketball team would be undefeated and ranked 14th in the nation. Not that this was out of the realm of possibility … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Poison

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Matt Shoultz

I’d say most Cyclone fans would agree that it is an absolute joy to watch this team play. Most opponents would disagree. I can’t imagine trying to find a game plan to stop this collection of basketball players assembled by … Continue reading →

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Morrissey Living His Dream

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Mike Green

All Cory Morrissey wanted was a chance. A chance to show he belonged in big-time college football at the only school he ever wanted to play for. The school he admired growing up gave him that chance, and the senior-to-be … Continue reading →

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Minatta Looks to Bring Cyclone Soccer to New Heights

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Nicole Leusink

New head soccer coach Tony Minatta is no stranger to the Iowa State soccer program. Minatta served as an assistant coach for the last two seasons, helping the Cyclones to their first 10-win season in 2012 and serving as the … Continue reading →

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ISU Fans Help Bring NCAA Volleyball to Iowa

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Patrick Tarbox

Yesterday was a big day for many schools around the country as the NCAA announced championship host sites for 523 championship events across all three divisions for the next four years. It was exciting to see Iowa State selected to … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Stop at North Central University

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Patrick Tarbox

Anyone who has ever worked in college athletics has some sort of travel story about a plan going awry. Some of these stories end well (delayed flights eventually get to the destination, a new bus comes after the other one … Continue reading →

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Seanna Johnson Showcases Road Warrior Mentality

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Nicole Leusink

Cracking the starting lineup as a college basketball freshman isn’t an easy thing to do. This season the Cyclones boast two freshmen in their starting five, making Iowa State the only team in the AP Top-25 with two freshmen starting … Continue reading →

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Kane’s Early Numbers Impressive

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Matt Shoultz

CBS writer Jon Rothstein coined the phrase “Kane Is Able” earlier this year when referencing DeAndre Kane. Through the first three weeks of the season, I think Cyclone fans would certainly agree. The Pittsburgh, Pa. native is the epitome of … Continue reading →

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