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Arnaud’s Analysis: Of 2012 QB signee Grant Rohach

By Austen Arnaud, CycloneFanatic.com Football Analyst  Follow Austen on Twitter @ADArnaud4  When watching Grant Rohach’s high school tape, it is apparent that he is a very skilled signal-caller. Playing at Moorpark High in Moorpark, Calif., Rohach played against some of the best competition in the country.  He went head-to-head with tradition-rich programs such as Westlake,...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  4 days ago
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JOTTINGS: Signing Day Quick Hits

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams  AMES — National Signing Day 2012 was a piece of cake for the Iowa State football program. The Cyclones signed 18 high school players on Wednesday. Three junior college prospects were already on campus. Head coach Paul Rhoads introduced the class to the media at a 3 p.m. press conference...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  11 days ago
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Osemele Receives The Variety Trophy Award

AMES, Iowa - After a remarkable final season with the Iowa State football team, awards keep rolling in for senior offensive tackle Kelechi Osemele. The Variety Trophy is the most recent addition to his growing list of accolades. The award honors him as Iowa State University's MVP for the 2011 season.
Via Cyclones.com  |  14 days ago
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Young talent a reason for offensive optimism in 2012

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams During a media session last week when Courtney Messingham was introduced as Iowa State’s new offensive coordinator, Paul Rhoads said that in 2012, his program would boast its “best offensive personnel” since he took the job in Ames before the 2009 season. Iowa State’s recruiting...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  26 days ago
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Messingham named OC/QB coach

The following is a press release courtesy of Iowa State athletic communications. AMES, Iowa – Courtney Messingham will start his fourth season on the Iowa State coaching staff as the Cyclones’ new offensive coordinator. Messingham, who spent his first two seasons as Iowa State’s tight end coach, will coach Cyclone quarterbacks in addition to his coordinator duties. As receivers...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  January 04, 2012
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Rutgers Starting to Feel at Home in Yankee Stadium

Rutgers won for the second time at Yankee Stadium in a seven-week span, turning back Iowa State 27-13 in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Thanks to a near-flawless defensive effort, a 131-yard rushing performance from Jawan Jamison, and an 86-yard scoring bomb to Brandon Coleman from Chas Dod. Greg Schiano has long stated his belief that Rutgers has every right to call New York City its...
Via College Sports University  |  December 31, 2011
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Iowa State finishes memorable season at 6-7

(Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.) By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer Iowa State began the year with a narrow win over an FCS team on a hot September night. The Cyclones ended 2011 with a disappointing 27-13 loss to Rutgers on a frigid December afternoon in Yankee Stadium. In between those two dates, they managed to produce a roller-coaster 6-7 season. Iowa State won their first...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 31, 2011
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Headlines: Cyclones head back to Iowa after bowl loss

A collection of links from around the Internet regarding Iowa State’s 27-13 Pinstripe Bowl loss to Rutgers on Friday. — Iowa State’s loss in the Pinstripe bowl was a disappointing one, but the program’s situation at quarterback will be the water cooler conversation for weeks to come after this one. Here’s my column on the game. — Speaking of...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 31, 2011
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Arnaud’s Analysis: Five things to take away from bowl loss

By Austen Arnaud, CycloneFanatic.com Football Analyst Follow Austen on Twitter @ADArnaud Former Cyclone quarterback Austen Arnaud’s thoughts on Iowa State’s 27-13 Pinstripe Bowl loss to Rutgers… Turnovers/QB Play – I wish I could write that this was the first time Iowa State struggled with turnovers in 2011.  Rutgers did play well on defense and forced Iowa State...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 30, 2011
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Arnaud’s five keys to victory vs. Rutgers

By Austen Arnaud, CycloneFanatic.com Football Analyst Follow Austen on Twitter @ADArnaud4 Manage the Game – On offense, this is very key. Iowa State has to put itself in good position at all times against a very opportunistic Rutgers defense. They are among the best in the country in forcing turnovers, which isn’t great for the Cyclones considering the turnover woes that this...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 29, 2011
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Running Bowl Blog: Pinstripe prep

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams MONDAY, DEC. 26 6:57 p.m. – Remember the running realignment blog? From now until Iowa State takes on Rutgers in the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl on Friday, I’ll be doing something similar right here. I’ll be posting my thoughts, links, photos and more regarding Cyclone bowl mania 2011...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 26, 2011
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Williams Blog: Knott’s injury came in handy vs. Cowboys

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams It will go down as one of the most legendary plays in Iowa State football history. Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Tie game. Double-overtime. Jake Knott tipped a Brandon Weeden pass that was eventually picked off by Ter’Ran Benton. The Cyclones went on to capture the biggest win in the history...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 23, 2011
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Osemele is an SI All-American

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Iowa State has an All-American. That’s Kelechi Osemele, who Sports Illustrated put on its first team earlier today. Osemele, a 6-foot-6, 347-pound left tackle, spoke to Andrew Logue from the Des Moines Register earlier today. CLICK HERE to read that story. NOTE: That Iowa State linebacker Jake Knott was named honorable mention...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 13, 2011
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Cliff Stokes is all in for ISU

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams It might have been the greatest official visit in Iowa State history. Clifford Stokes, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback out of Trinity Valley C.C. in Athens, Texas, took his official visit to Ames the same weekend that the Cyclones shocked the college football world and upset then second ranked...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 13, 2011
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Osemele Sports Illustrated First-Team All-American

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State senior offensive tackle Kelechi Osemele got a text from former Iowa State quarterback Bret Meyer Tuesday.
Via Cyclones.com  |  December 13, 2011
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Osemele, Johnson Headed for Senior Bowl

AMES, Iowa - Iowa State all-Big 12 offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele and all-conference cornerback Leonard Johnson have been selected to play in the 2012 Senior Bowl.
Via Cyclones.com  |  December 08, 2011
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Iowa State Earns Multiple All-Big 12 Honors

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State juniors A.J. Klein and Aaron Horne headlined the Cyclones honored by the Big 12 Conference Tuesday. Klein was named Co-Defensive Player of the Year and Horne was tabbed the Offensive Newcomer of the Year. The Big 12's coaches selected the All-Big 12 teams and awards.
Via Cyclones.com  |  December 07, 2011
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Williams Blog: More signs of program development

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams Yesterday, I outlined how Iowa State’s depth on the offensive line was critical to the Cyclones getting to 6-6 and making a bowl appearance in 2011. That isn’t the only place where increased depth was evident on this Iowa State roster this season. Some other signs of program development...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 06, 2011
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Offensive line depth a sign of program development

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams One of the best ways to judge a college football program’s development is by looking at its depth. Iowa State had plenty of it on its offensive line during its 6-6 regular season that concluded last weekend in Manhattan, Kan. The Cyclone offensive line got off to a slow start with lingering...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 05, 2011
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Arnaud’s five keys to victory vs. Kansas State

By Austen Arnaud, CycloneFanatic.com Football Analyst Follow Austen on Twitter @ADArnaud4 Collin Klein - It is no secret that quarterback Collin Klein is what makes Kansas State’s offense go.  Iowa State has to get pressure on him in the pass game and will most likely stack the box on early downs.  I am not sold on Collin Klein’s ability to throw the football. He is...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  December 01, 2011
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enCYCLONEpedia: The Penalty Picture

By Kirk Haaland of enCYCLONEpedia.com Follow Kirk on Twitter @Khaal53 There were a number of ugly facets to the Cyclones game on Saturday with Oklahoma and thankfully one of them was not the scoreboard. Iowa State kept the Sooner offense in check and out of the end zone — even when it came to the vaunted “Belldozer” (which succeeded roughly half the time despite the hype of...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  November 29, 2011
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Iowa State reaching end of long regular season

(Eds: With AP Photos.) By LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer The longest regular season in Iowa State history is just about finished. The season itself will likely last at least another month, an extension many thought the Cyclones wouldn't get in 2010. Iowa State (6-5, 3-5 Big 12) closes out a regular season that began before Labor Day when they face No. 16 Kansas State (9-2,...
Via AP on Fox  |  November 29, 2011
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Defense stingy, offense struggles in loss to OU

By Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com Publisher Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisMWilliams A week after the biggest win in Iowa State football history, the Cyclones were hardly hungover in Saturday’s 26-6 loss at Oklahoma. Iowa State’s defense was fantastic. Iowa State’s offense was not fantastic. For more details, I highly encourage you to read this recap. FINAL BOOK...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  November 26, 2011
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Best Case, Worst Case: Iowa State Cyclones

I hope you guys have recovered from your self-induced hyperglycemic mega coma. I for one quite enjoyed gorging on mass quantities of charred artificially-inseminated turkey flesh. There are pluses and minuses when you live in a highly industrialized society, but rarely is something a plus AND a minus. Be grateful you read that link after you ate. I'm still hitting up the...
Via Blatant Homerism  |  November 25, 2011
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VOTE: Who is the Keg Stand’s Cyclone of the Week?

The Keg Stand – Home of the annual CycloneFanatic.com recruiting party. Located at 3530 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The Cyclone Nation has a tough decision ahead of it today. After Iowa State’s historical 37-31 double-overtime win over second-ranked Oklahoma State on Friday night, who is the Keg Stand’s Player of the Week? Who gets your game ball from Friday...
Via Cyclone Fanatic  |  November 21, 2011
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