You've got to watch this celebration when the team returned to Ames
http://www.cyclones.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&id=729690&db_oem_id=10700
Monday, October 25, 2010
Domination in Austin
Well, I guess the Texas fans that were calling for an uprising against ISU knew something I did not.
Iowa State dominated the line of scrimmage all game. Our boys up front had their best day of the year so far. ISU ran for almost 200 yards against a top 10 defense nationally. Then, our defense held a traditionally strong rushing attack from the longhorns to less than 100 yards on the ground. That skewed the Time of Possession in favor of the Clones, 32:27 to 27:33.
I was really impressed with the TV announcers call this weekend, they were very knowledgable about Ames and the ISU squad (they've been to Ames twice this year) and called Iowa State's performance "dominating in every phase of the game".
One of the keys to the game was to win the 1st quarter and ISU did that 7-0. In fact, ISU scored on every possession in the red zone (no I'm not counting the victory formation after stopping Texas on 4th and 15 on their own 5 yard line). Texas was 2 of 6 from the redzone (plus 2 field goals), you just can't win those ball games.
After scoring the second TD of the game in the 2nd quarter, ISU performed the most awesome onside kick you've ever seen. Everyone in the stadium was awaiting the kick to the endzone, and ISU easily recovered the kick after 12 yards.
Now, ISU eventually punted on that drive, but the punt pinned Texas deep in their own zone and made them drive the length of the field, instead of a stunning kick return.
ISU's defense made 3 interceptions, 1 TD saving grab.
All in all, ISU looked awesome and Texas looked stunned. Especially when the score was 28-6 ;-)
I look for ISU to have a hell of a homecoming this week. Watch out Kansas, ISU has beaten 2 big 12 south teams and are 2 wins from a bowl game!
Full stats here, including drive by drive summaries
http://www.cyclones.com//pdf8/718589.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10700
Iowa State dominated the line of scrimmage all game. Our boys up front had their best day of the year so far. ISU ran for almost 200 yards against a top 10 defense nationally. Then, our defense held a traditionally strong rushing attack from the longhorns to less than 100 yards on the ground. That skewed the Time of Possession in favor of the Clones, 32:27 to 27:33.
I was really impressed with the TV announcers call this weekend, they were very knowledgable about Ames and the ISU squad (they've been to Ames twice this year) and called Iowa State's performance "dominating in every phase of the game".
One of the keys to the game was to win the 1st quarter and ISU did that 7-0. In fact, ISU scored on every possession in the red zone (no I'm not counting the victory formation after stopping Texas on 4th and 15 on their own 5 yard line). Texas was 2 of 6 from the redzone (plus 2 field goals), you just can't win those ball games.
After scoring the second TD of the game in the 2nd quarter, ISU performed the most awesome onside kick you've ever seen. Everyone in the stadium was awaiting the kick to the endzone, and ISU easily recovered the kick after 12 yards.
Now, ISU eventually punted on that drive, but the punt pinned Texas deep in their own zone and made them drive the length of the field, instead of a stunning kick return.
ISU's defense made 3 interceptions, 1 TD saving grab.
All in all, ISU looked awesome and Texas looked stunned. Especially when the score was 28-6 ;-)
I look for ISU to have a hell of a homecoming this week. Watch out Kansas, ISU has beaten 2 big 12 south teams and are 2 wins from a bowl game!
Full stats here, including drive by drive summaries
http://www.cyclones.com//pdf8/718589.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10700
Friday, October 22, 2010
Check out widerightnattylight.com
http://widerightnattylite.com/articles/isu-football/alternative-mack-brown-posters.html
Cyclone Football in 2010
We're taking it to Texas this weekend, look at this post from one of their fan sites
Monday, October 11, 2010
Total Melt Down Against Utah (68-27)
All I have to say, really, is that when Bruce Vandevelde scheduled this game 9 years ago, Utah sucked. And I mean 4-8 type seasons. Then Urban Meyer got there.
Utah looked every bit like the top 10 team they are, and ISU couldn't keep up.
Personally, I blame the offensive line. All of it. They received hits from the defensive line of Utah instead of taking the fight to them. Until that is fixed, ISU's offense will sit idle/dormant.
Going to OU this weekend is going to hurt, badly.
Going to UT next weekend won't be as bad (since they're down), but will feel like you ripped the scab back off the Utah and OU losses.
For the casual ISU fan, come back and start paying attention on Oct 26th. We'll be ramping up to absolutely violate Kansas.
Utah looked every bit like the top 10 team they are, and ISU couldn't keep up.
Personally, I blame the offensive line. All of it. They received hits from the defensive line of Utah instead of taking the fight to them. Until that is fixed, ISU's offense will sit idle/dormant.
Going to OU this weekend is going to hurt, badly.
Going to UT next weekend won't be as bad (since they're down), but will feel like you ripped the scab back off the Utah and OU losses.
For the casual ISU fan, come back and start paying attention on Oct 26th. We'll be ramping up to absolutely violate Kansas.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Tuesday Links
Because everyone is tired/busy on Tuesday Morning, I'm introducing Tuesday Links!
Read what other hacks have to say about ISU and their pending game on Saturday.
http://thegazette.com/2010/10/05/cyclones-have-7-0-mark-for-rhoads-in-games-under-lights/
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/50412767-89/game-utah-iowa-state.html.csp
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20101004/SPORTS05/10050342/1023/SPORTS/Tuesday-Morning-Quarterback-3-2-Cyclones-back-in-bowl-picture
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/football/the-numbers-iowa-state-vs-utah
Enjoy!
Read what other hacks have to say about ISU and their pending game on Saturday.
http://thegazette.com/2010/10/05/cyclones-have-7-0-mark-for-rhoads-in-games-under-lights/
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/50412767-89/game-utah-iowa-state.html.csp
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20101004/SPORTS05/10050342/1023/SPORTS/Tuesday-Morning-Quarterback-3-2-Cyclones-back-in-bowl-picture
http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/football/the-numbers-iowa-state-vs-utah
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Good God Almighty, ISU Scores 52 in Big Win Over Tex Tech
Not sure I've ever seen ISU with 2-100 yard rushers in a single game that both had TDs. Not sure I've ever seen an onside kick returned for a touchdown. I KNOW I've never seen ISU score 52 points in a game.
NU comes in after a 17-3 showing over South Dakota State on NU homecoming??!?!!?!? I honestly look for Nebbie to lose their next 3, @K-State, Texas and @Okie State. Then they come back north to rebound against Mizzou (a nice rivalry game) then ISU. They'll be pretty beat up by then, and hopefully, spent.
ISU played their BUTT's off last night. Offensive line obviously blocked well (see 2-100 yard reference above). Arnaud didn't make any game changing mistakes, but did make game changing decisions (to win, bazinga).
ISU came out and hung 24 in the opening half on Tex Tech last night before a very cold ISU crowd. They didn't announce attendance, but it must have been 45-48,000.
ISU ran well and passed for shorter yardage than you'd expect, but very efficiently. Defense definitely "bent" and only broke once. Tex Tech scored a very fast 14 points before half time, mostly due to a no-huddle, hurry-up that caught the defense off guard.
In the end, it was a team win. Offense produced what it was supposed to, the defense didn't give up, and ISU had a special teams score (who returns an onside kick for a TD????).
Up next, a terrific Utah team. I like that we put them on the schedule, helped boost this years strength of schedule. Insert sarcasm tags here. However, if we can get lucky and knock them off, it'll be huge for ISU nationally.
After the #13 ranked Utes, I think we seriously can beat KU, CU, and mizzou (it's the last game at our place and possibly for a bowl bid)
NU comes in after a 17-3 showing over South Dakota State on NU homecoming??!?!!?!? I honestly look for Nebbie to lose their next 3, @K-State, Texas and @Okie State. Then they come back north to rebound against Mizzou (a nice rivalry game) then ISU. They'll be pretty beat up by then, and hopefully, spent.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Post Game Wrap-up Vs. UNI
Iowa State soundly beat the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday night in front of a nearly sellout crowd.
FIRST DOWNS 17 15
NET YARDS RUSHING 146 117
NET YARDS PASSING 174 93
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 320 210
Possession Time 33:16 26:44
The game ball goes to Grant Mahoney (place kicker) for 2 field goals, a pat, and a first down on a fake fg option play. The option was run better than Tiller did most of the evening.
Most analysis I've seen today revolves around Tiller not making mistakes (Arnaud went out hurt after the first Cyclone series, a 3 and out). No turn overs, but no real "plays" either. Longest play of the night was an Alexander Robinson 27 yard scamper. Longest play in a shut out against a Div I-AA opponent was a 27 yard run? really? BOOOO you offense.
In particular, boo the offensive line. They looked and played like swiss cheese. UNI had 4 sacks. 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again, penalties were the problem. ISU had 8 for 60 yards. The ISU saving grace was that UNI had 7 for 60 yards in addition to 3 turnovers.
All in all, I'm more scared to face the Big XII schedule we have coming than before the UNI game. ISU MUSTFIX THE OFFENSE if they hope to be competitive at all.
Or who knows, UCLA beat Texas, maybe this schedule is a blessing in disguise?
full stats here http://www.cyclones.com//pdf8/713269.pdf?SPSID=48323&SPID=4653&DB_OEM_ID=10700
- Not really an impressive win on a lot of fronts but #1 is that UNI is down this year, and bad. Their second string QB played most of the game, only coming out to let the #1 get rocked again. UNI lost the game prior to ISU against Stephen F. Austin and also had a number of turn overs.
- ISU defense, the arguably weakest link on the team, outscored the offense. 2 pick six's made for a good final score (27-0), however, the panthers also missed a fg deep in Cyclone territory. ISU was outgained and UNI had the ball for a full 7 minutes more than the ISU offense.
FIRST DOWNS 17 15
NET YARDS RUSHING 146 117
NET YARDS PASSING 174 93
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 320 210
Possession Time 33:16 26:44
The game ball goes to Grant Mahoney (place kicker) for 2 field goals, a pat, and a first down on a fake fg option play. The option was run better than Tiller did most of the evening.
Most analysis I've seen today revolves around Tiller not making mistakes (Arnaud went out hurt after the first Cyclone series, a 3 and out). No turn overs, but no real "plays" either. Longest play of the night was an Alexander Robinson 27 yard scamper. Longest play in a shut out against a Div I-AA opponent was a 27 yard run? really? BOOOO you offense.
In particular, boo the offensive line. They looked and played like swiss cheese. UNI had 4 sacks. 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Again, penalties were the problem. ISU had 8 for 60 yards. The ISU saving grace was that UNI had 7 for 60 yards in addition to 3 turnovers.
All in all, I'm more scared to face the Big XII schedule we have coming than before the UNI game. ISU MUSTFIX THE OFFENSE if they hope to be competitive at all.
Or who knows, UCLA beat Texas, maybe this schedule is a blessing in disguise?
full stats here http://www.cyclones.com//pdf8/713269.pdf?SPSID=48323&SPID=4653&DB_OEM_ID=10700
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Projecting all 35 bowl matchups
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/stewart_mandel/08/27/2010-bowl-projections/index.html?utm_source=bleacherreport.com
SI has ISU vs. Pitt in the pinstripe bowl.
SI has ISU vs. Pitt in the pinstripe bowl.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Cyclone Respect
http://cfn.scout.com/2/954670.html
The Spring Big 12 Team Rankings
1. Texas
2. Nebraska
3. Oklahoma
4. Missouri
5. Texas Tech
6. Texas A&M
7. Oklahoma State
8. Iowa State
9. Kansas
10. Kansas State
11. Colorado
12. Baylor
1. Texas
2. Nebraska
3. Oklahoma
4. Missouri
5. Texas Tech
6. Texas A&M
7. Oklahoma State
8. Iowa State
9. Kansas
10. Kansas State
11. Colorado
12. Baylor
Monday, April 5, 2010
A new hope
Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads thinks the big picture of the Iowa State football program is looking good after a scrimmage that followed the Cyclones’ spring practice Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium. On a brisk but pleasantly sunny day, the Cyclones scrimmaged, facing a variety of situations.
“You can see we are a tougher football team,” Rhoads said. “We are more physical. There was a lot of good contact on both sides of the ball. The bottom line is that we are more athletic overall.”
And there's good reason to have that hope! We have a young class of QBs and RBs waiting in the wings, the offense returns 8 starters and the defense returns 5 starts plus 5 that saw significant action in 2009.
Saturday, the clones hosted their 2nd spring scrimmage, this time in Jack Trice. Link to pictures
“I thought our young guys showed some potential,” Rhoads said after the scrimmage. “We still had a couple of guys put the ball on the ground today and that is unacceptable. Ultimately, we have demonstrated that we are doing a lot things better so far this spring.”
The spring game is April 17 at 2 p.m. mark your calendars!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Long time no post
ISU did beat Baylor, handily.
ISU upset NU at NU. If you need more info on this, pickup any newspaper in Iowa.
ISU then lost to aTm, it wasn't on TV and no AA or AROB.
Prediction from USAToday
No. 18 Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 3:30 p.m.
This game means a lot more to the Cyclones, who are one win from bowl eligibility. That is the recipe for an upset. IowaState 27, Oklahoma State 26.
This game means a lot more to the Cyclones, who are one win from bowl eligibility. That is the recipe for an upset. IowaState 27, Oklahoma State 26.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
ESPN picks ISU to beat Baylor
Iowa State 27, Baylor 24: The winner of this game should see its bowl hopes push ahead. The Cyclones have come close in their last two games, dropping a one-point loss to Kansas State on a blocked extra point and a tight six-point defeat last week to Kansas when a potential game-winning pass slid through the hands of Darius Darks late in the game. This time, the Cyclones will take advantage of their home field against Baylor, which will decide between Nick Florence and Blake Szymanski at quarterback. Something’s got to give as the Cyclones have an 11-game Big 12 losing streak and the Bears have lost 12 straight road games. I think the Cyclones are due to win a game on their home field after their near-misses the last two weeks.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
CFN picks ISU to win big +12
Original story can be found here
Kansas State (2-2) vs. Iowa State (3-1), (in Kansas City), 3:00 EST, Saturday, October 3
Why to watch: For two of the Big 12’s lesser teams, this is a must win. There aren’t going to be a lot of chances to pull off a victory, with each team likely to be the underdog in every game the rest of the way, but a win will keep bowl hopes alive while the loser can all but forget about a 13th game. Iowa State, at 3-1 after a dismantling of Army, has a better chance at a bowl with home games against Baylor and Colorado still to be played, while Kansas State would have to win this week and pull off a slew of big upsets to go bowling. However, the Wildcats get four home games in a five week stretch, including a date with Colorado. Each program is trying to build, and each is looking at this game as a chance to avoid the North basement.
Why Kansas State might win: The Wildcat defense has been solid. There’s no pass rush and the front four isn’t getting to the ball carrier behind the line, but the defense has yet to allow more than 186 passing yards or 173 on the ground (both coming from UCLA). In a game between two offensively challenged teams, field position will be a key. One of Iowa State’s biggest strengths is its punting game, but Kansas State has a strong return man in Tysyn Hartman, and a superstar in Brandon Banks, who returns punts along with his kickoff return duties, to negate the Cyclone advantage.
Why Iowa State might win: QB Austen Arnaud will have all day to throw. Mobile enough to avoid the pass rush, he has also been helped by a line that has allowed just two sacks so far. Kansas State has only come up with four sacks and isn’t likely to throw Arnaud off his game. On the other side, the aggressive Iowa State defensive front will pressure KSU QB Carson Coffman for most of the game. This isn’t a Wildcat attack that can produce when harassed.
Who to watch: While Arnaud has been the star of the Cyclone offense, junior Alexander Robinson has been the steadying force. He has rushed for over 100 yards in each of the last three games and has been a decent receiver when used with two catches for 49 yards and a score against Army. While he has an issue with a groin problem, he’s expected to play and not be limited. For Kansas State, Banks is the weapon who needs to be used even more in the passing game. The senior returned two kickoff returns for scores last week against Tennessee Tech, and he has caught 19 passes for 223 yards so far. With his speed, quickness, and experience, he has to be a difference maker in some way for the Wildcats to pull off the road upset.
What will happen: Iowa State’s defensive line will control the game from the start. Arnaud and Robinson will be the two best players on the field to get the Cyclones ahead and keep them there.
CFN Prediction: Iowa State 26 … Kansas State 14 ... Line: Iowa State -3
Must See Rating: (Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami 5 … The Jay Leno Show 1) … 2
Kansas State (2-2) vs. Iowa State (3-1), (in Kansas City), 3:00 EST, Saturday, October 3
Why to watch: For two of the Big 12’s lesser teams, this is a must win. There aren’t going to be a lot of chances to pull off a victory, with each team likely to be the underdog in every game the rest of the way, but a win will keep bowl hopes alive while the loser can all but forget about a 13th game. Iowa State, at 3-1 after a dismantling of Army, has a better chance at a bowl with home games against Baylor and Colorado still to be played, while Kansas State would have to win this week and pull off a slew of big upsets to go bowling. However, the Wildcats get four home games in a five week stretch, including a date with Colorado. Each program is trying to build, and each is looking at this game as a chance to avoid the North basement.
Why Kansas State might win: The Wildcat defense has been solid. There’s no pass rush and the front four isn’t getting to the ball carrier behind the line, but the defense has yet to allow more than 186 passing yards or 173 on the ground (both coming from UCLA). In a game between two offensively challenged teams, field position will be a key. One of Iowa State’s biggest strengths is its punting game, but Kansas State has a strong return man in Tysyn Hartman, and a superstar in Brandon Banks, who returns punts along with his kickoff return duties, to negate the Cyclone advantage.
Why Iowa State might win: QB Austen Arnaud will have all day to throw. Mobile enough to avoid the pass rush, he has also been helped by a line that has allowed just two sacks so far. Kansas State has only come up with four sacks and isn’t likely to throw Arnaud off his game. On the other side, the aggressive Iowa State defensive front will pressure KSU QB Carson Coffman for most of the game. This isn’t a Wildcat attack that can produce when harassed.
Who to watch: While Arnaud has been the star of the Cyclone offense, junior Alexander Robinson has been the steadying force. He has rushed for over 100 yards in each of the last three games and has been a decent receiver when used with two catches for 49 yards and a score against Army. While he has an issue with a groin problem, he’s expected to play and not be limited. For Kansas State, Banks is the weapon who needs to be used even more in the passing game. The senior returned two kickoff returns for scores last week against Tennessee Tech, and he has caught 19 passes for 223 yards so far. With his speed, quickness, and experience, he has to be a difference maker in some way for the Wildcats to pull off the road upset.
What will happen: Iowa State’s defensive line will control the game from the start. Arnaud and Robinson will be the two best players on the field to get the Cyclones ahead and keep them there.
CFN Prediction: Iowa State 26 … Kansas State 14 ... Line: Iowa State -3
Must See Rating: (Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami 5 … The Jay Leno Show 1) … 2
Monday, September 28, 2009
Watchout Kansas City, you're under a CYCLONE WARNING
When ISU traveled to KC for their last game in Arrowhead, it was to meet a highly touted Florida State team. After winning that game, it put ISU on a prominent stage (Seneca was in and I have the photo to prove it). ISU showed up in droves and I expect us to travel just as well this time.
As for the numbers, KSU is 2-2 winning only at home against D1-AA schools, so if they want to go bowling, they have to go atleast 5-3 in conf play!
ISU faces a fairly run heavy KSU offense.
Rashawn Parker is done (as Rhoads said to assume the worst)
All time ISU has 49 wins against KSU (49-39 series)
ISU is 49-39 all time vs. KSU
As for the numbers, KSU is 2-2 winning only at home against D1-AA schools, so if they want to go bowling, they have to go atleast 5-3 in conf play!
ISU faces a fairly run heavy KSU offense.
| RUSHING | GP | Att | Gain | Loss | Net | Avg | TD | Long | Avg/G |
| Thomas, Daniel | 4 | 91 | 451 | 18 | 433 | 4.8 | 4 | 23 | 108.2 |
| Valentine, K. | 4 | 22 | 169 | 0 | 169 | 7.7 | 1 | 34 | 42.2 |
| PASSING | GP | Effic | Cmp-Att-Int | Pct | Yards | TD | Long | Avg/G |
| Coffman, Carson | 4 | 116.9 | 55-95-4 | 57.9 | 684 | 2 | 64 | 171.0 |
| Gregory, Grant | 3 | 62.7 | 2-6-0 | 33.3 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 7.0 |
Rashawn Parker is done (as Rhoads said to assume the worst)
All time ISU has 49 wins against KSU (49-39 series)
ISU is 49-39 all time vs. KSU
Monday, September 21, 2009
27-7 at halftime? Yes we did!
Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWku-wsNSuk for ISU vs. Kent State highlights.
ISU jumped out to a 27-7 lead in the first half, and ended the game with 404 yards of total offense 234 came from rushing.
Let me repeat that, 234 came from rushing. ISU is a running team, who also happens to be running the spread offense. The huge O-line splits and 3-4 WR are making the opposing defense cover too much field to stop the rushing attack.
Alexander Robinson had 143 yards on the ground, and 1 td, with a long of 26. That is the second game in a row ARob has been over 100 yds.
AA was 13-21 for 144 yds and 1 TD (0 INT), and still looked a little "off" in timing. ISU's second stringers saw a lot of action in the second half. RB Jeremiah Schwartz and Beau Blankenship had 4 and 5 carries respectively.
ISU looks ahead to Army this week, a team who has thrown for 185 passing yards total so far this year.
ISU jumped out to a 27-7 lead in the first half, and ended the game with 404 yards of total offense 234 came from rushing.
Let me repeat that, 234 came from rushing. ISU is a running team, who also happens to be running the spread offense. The huge O-line splits and 3-4 WR are making the opposing defense cover too much field to stop the rushing attack.
Alexander Robinson had 143 yards on the ground, and 1 td, with a long of 26. That is the second game in a row ARob has been over 100 yds.
AA was 13-21 for 144 yds and 1 TD (0 INT), and still looked a little "off" in timing. ISU's second stringers saw a lot of action in the second half. RB Jeremiah Schwartz and Beau Blankenship had 4 and 5 carries respectively.
ISU looks ahead to Army this week, a team who has thrown for 185 passing yards total so far this year.
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