 Rob GrayI was born and raised in Ames and somehow obtained undergraduate degrees from both Iowa State (journalism) and Iowa (communication studies, film emphasis). And in a former professional life, I served as a beat writer for both Northern Iowa and Drake football — so I feel I have all my in-state Division I bases covered. I absolutely welcome and appreciate feedback, from story ideas to questions and constructive criticism. You can also find me on Twitter @RobWGray. Sometimes I’m there. Sometimes I’m enjoying time with my young kids, on a long hike, or eating at Wheatsfield Grocery. Much healthier these days. So ... thanks for checking out the blog and, again, feel free to contact me via Twitter or e-mail at robgray18@yahoo.com |
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MBB: ISU to host Auburn in Big 12/SEC Challenge
From Iowa State sports information: IRVING, Texas – The Iowa State men’s basketball team will play host to Auburn on Dec. 2, 2013 in the first season of the Big 12/SEC Challenge, announced today by the Big 12 Conference. The majority of the games are scheduled for December 2-6. ESPN will provide exclusive coverage of [...]
Iowa State bench player Okoro to transfer
Former Iowa State guard Kerwin Okoro broke the news he would transfer on Twitter, and added another layer to it the same way. Okoro, a 6-5, 230-pound sophomore-to-be from New York City, Tweeted this Monday: “I’m a Scarlet Knight … #RutgersNation” ISU sports information spokesperson Mike Green confirmed Okoro had asked for and officially been [...]
Iowa State releases details of Hoiberg’s contract
If Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg chooses to opt out of his recent 10 year/$20 million contract, he’ll forfeit a lot less money if he leaves to join an NBA team. Exactly $1.5 million less. Iowa State released details of Hoiberg’s contract — reworked in late March — this week. His buyout clauses [...]
Former Iowa State sharpshooter McGee arrested
Former Iowa State basketball player and reigning Big 12 Conference Sixth Man of the Year Tyrus McGee Tuesday was charged with fourth degree theft. ISU police investigations captain Aaron DeLashmutt said Wednesday McGee admitted to taking about $220 that did not belong to him. Video surveillance at the Hawthorn Market and Cafe captured images of [...]
Christofferson invited to World Games tryouts
From Iowa State sports information: Christofferson Invited To World University Games Tryouts AMES, Iowa – Iowa State rising senior Hallie Christofferson has been invited to a tryout for the 2013 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games team. Tryouts, which will feature 31 players, will be held May 16-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, [...]
ISU’s Meaghan Nelson tops in Big 12 10k
From ISU sports information: NELSON LEADS IOWA STATE RUSH TO FIRST DAY BIG 12 TRACK LEAD WACO, Texas — Meaghan Nelson led an Iowa State Cardinal and Gold rush, as the Cyclone women went 1-2-4-6-7 in the 10,000 meters to give the Iowa Staters the first day lead at the Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track [...]
ISU distance runner Saina finishing career strong
The alarm clock buzzed at 3:40 a.m. Iowa State standout distance runner Betsy Saina stirred, sat up and shook her head. “I was really, really mad,” she said. That was Tuesday — an early wake-up call for Saina and her teammates in advance of a circuitous flight path to Waco, Texas, the site of the [...]
ISU’s Saina wins Payton Jordan Invite 10K, Nelson 17th
From ISU sports info: IOWA STATE’S SAINA BECOMES NO. 3 ALL-TIME COLLEGIAN AT 10k Palo Alto, Calif. — Iowa State’s Betsy Saina raced to a 10,000-meter Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational title late Sunday, winning in 31:37.22, the third-fastest time ever run by a collegiate performer. Saina’s time is the second-fastest clocking in the world this [...]
Dream thrower: UNI’s Williams posts big Relays win
DES MOINES — Jill Williams paced back and forth, nervous as a mom should be. Would Northern Iowa thrower Jordan Williams’ top discus toss hold up in Saturday’s tense finals at Drake Stadium? Mom had to wait — and pace — a while to find out. “We just tell him to go out and have [...]
Lolo runs fast 4th, braces for Twitter ‘attacks’
DES MOINES — Lolo Jones ran fast but ran fourth in Saturday’s stacked London Rematch 100-meter hurdles event at the Drake Relays. Just like in the real London. Des Moines’ most celebrated link to elite track and field could already sense the detractors coming, connecting venom-drizzled dots to make social media swipes. “I can take [...]
