CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Titans defense was reeling. They had allowed over 57 points per game, including a whopping 82 last week at Texas, during a three-game losing skid. Coach Mark Stoute’s defense would have to play harder and smarter to defeat the streaking Chicago Slaughter, winners of five straight. “I told the [...]
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AMES — His gait may seem a little off. His movements, a tad unorthodox. But substance trumps style for Iowa State quarterback Sam Richardson, a surprisingly-skilled — if somewhat unconventional — dual-threat sophomore who has emerged as the Cyclones’ first clear-cut No. 1 play caller since 2010. “He’s faster than you think,” ISU offensive coordinator [...]
continue »ALLEN, Texas – Six weeks ago, the Cedar Rapids Titans held the Texas Revolution scoreless through one half on the way to a 60-21 victory. If Saturday’s rematch was any indication, plenty has changed, as the Titans suffered their third straight loss in an 82-72 setback from the Allen Event Center. Cedar Rapids (4-3) did [...]
continue »HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – The Cedar Rapids Titans jumped out to a quick lead during Saturday’s 50-45 loss to the Chicago Slaughter, but quarterback Charles McCullum and the Titans’ offense went ice cold in their second straight loss after a 22-day break. Before the extended break, the Titans (4-2) were the only 4-0 team in [...]
continue »The receivers’ routes are crisper. The quarterback’s passes are more accurate. And the running backs are getting through the line cleaner. The 41-38 overtime loss to Green Bay Mar. 30 still turns the stomachs of the Cedar Rapids Titans. The Blizzard handed the Titans their first loss of the season. The defeat also generated intense [...]
continue »CEDAR RAPIDS – Losing momentum during an off week is a common concern for football coaches at any level. Some prefer to keep playing, others prefer to rest and heal. But two weeks in a row? Following a strong 4-0 start to the season for the Cedar Rapids Titans, a quirk of the Indoor Football [...]
continue »The Cedar Rapids Titans boast the Indoor Football League’s only perfect record at 4-0. The Titans’ overall season contains one flaw – a preseason matchup with Green Bay — a 67-47 loss. The Blizzard sit on the opposite end of the spectrum. At 0-4, the only success Green Bay enjoyed came back on Feb. 2 [...]
continue »CEDAR FALLS - A buzz spread throughout the UNI-Dome as NFL scouts discarded the cones that provided a running lane for the 40 yard dash. The drill concluded and the whispers began. Northern Iowa held its Pro Day Wednesday, as 10 Panthers showed off their skills to scouts. But the circle on everyone’s schedule had [...]
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The NFL began its “Forever Football” campaign with a commercial displaying the game from its infancy with muddied fields and leather helmets to a speedy Devin Hester crossing the goal line at the end of the 60-second spot. It’s geared toward promoting a new focused look at keeping football safe. On the weekend of March [...]
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