Iowa State QB race still even
Iowa State quarterbacks Jared Barnett and Steele Jantz remain right where they stood when spring practice started - dead even in the race for the starting job.
Both had their moments in the Cyclones' spring game Saturday. They made some good throws and they were nimble and elusive running the ball, but coach Paul Rhoads was disappointed in their interceptions.
In fact, Rhoads...
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April 14, 2012
CFTV: Messingham meets the media
By Matt Van Winkle, CycloneFanatic.com Intern
Iowa State’s new offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham spoke to the media for the first time this spring on Friday night.
What does Messingham think of his offense so far this spring? What are his thoughts on Iowa State’s quarterback competition?
Find answers to these questions as well as an interview with Jared Barnett...
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April 13, 2012
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April 13, 2012
Williams: Decision 2012 – Barnett or Jantz?
By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher
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AMES — Jared Barnett. Iowa State’s sophomore quarterback who orchestrated the biggest win in school history last November over then second-ranked Oklahoma State. He’s Steady Eddie.
“Jared was very efficient with his reps,” said head coach Paul Rhoads of Barnett’s performance...
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April 11, 2012
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April 11, 2012
Extra Points: Pass game potential, more notes
By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher
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AMES — Iowa State has made a commitment to get its running backs involved in the passing game more in 2012. That’s according to running backs coach Kenith Pope, who feels this will help the Cyclones become a more explosive offense in year four of the Paul Rhoads era.
“It’s so...
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April 07, 2012
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April 07, 2012
ISU looking for starting QB after up-and-down 2011
It's been over a year since Iowa State's starting quarterback job came open.
The Cyclones still can't figure who their top guy will be.
Iowa State spent the first week of spring practice embroiled in yet another quarterback competition. This time, the Cyclones are hoping either Steele Jantz or Jared Barnett grab hold of the team's most important position.
Iowa...
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March 27, 2012
Iowa State Cyclones: 2011 Exit Survey
In three years at Iowa State, Paul Rhoads has taken Iowa State from a doormat to a competent team. The Cyclones are no longer a team that the opposition can expect to pencil in as a victory. Just ask Iowa, UConn, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. The Cyclones beat all of those teams last season. Some were bigger wins than others but all were important victories for Rhoads and his team...
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February 14, 2012
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February 14, 2012
The Clonies: VOTE for Newcomer of the Year
The criteria for this Clonie Award is simple.
Was this athlete able to compete for the Cyclones in 2010? If yes, then that Cyclone is not eligible to win Newcomer of the Year.
Freshmen, redshirt freshmen, JUCO’s and transfers are all possibilities here.
Which Cyclone is worthy of the Clonie for Newcomer of the Year?
Your nominees are…
JARED BARNETT, QB, IOWA STATE FOOTBALL...
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December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
Iowa State sends a cyclone through the BCS landscape, and the Ducks might find treasure in the wreckage
Last night in Ames Iowa, a fired-up Iowa State team shocked the #2 and previously unbeated Oklahoma State Cowboys in double overtime 37-31.
The Cyclones were 24.5-point underdogs. They trailed 24-7 in the second half. They started the game with their third string quarterback, freshman Jared Barnett, and came into the contest just 5-4 on the season, and 2-4 in league, having lost...
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November 19, 2011
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November 19, 2011
Iowa State shocks No. 19 Texas Tech 41-7 (AP)
Redshirt freshman Jared Barnett threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Iowa State shocked No. 19 Texas Tech 41-7 on Saturday night, a week after the Red Raiders won at Oklahoma. Making his first start, Barnett's mobility caused the Red Raiders defense fits. He rushed for 92 yards on 19 carries and completed 14 of 26 passes for 144 yards.
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October 29, 2011
Iowa St. hands Texas Tech lopsided loss
Redshirt freshman Jared Barnett threw for a touchdown and ran for another, and Iowa State shocked No. 19 Texas Tech 41-7 on Saturday night, a week after the Red Raiders won at Oklahoma.
Making his first start, Barnett's mobility caused the Red Raiders defense fits. He rushed for 92 yards on 19 carries and completed 14 of 26 passes for 144 yards. His touchdowns were career firsts...
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October 29, 2011
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