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Iowa State Cyclones head coach Paul Rhoads speaks to the media during a press conference at the Embassy Suites in Memphis, Tenn on Sunday, December 30, 2012. The Cyclones face Tulsa on Monday, December 31 in the Liberty Bowl. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Iowa State’s Rhoads rides for Alzheimer’s

Cyclones' head football coach leads 'Ride to Remember'

AMES — Everyone cradles, then shares a story, filled with memories both stark and comforting. Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads bends an ear to each one, connecting emotionally, then mechanically, to a growing number of people who’ve faced — or are dealing with — the cruel nature of Alzheimer’s disease. “Some are on the [...]

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Wrestlers prep for U.S. World Team Trials

Trials set for Stillwater, Okla., for June 21-23

Some of the top wrestlers in the country will battle to represent the United States against the best wrestlers in the world. The U.S. World Team Trials will be held at Oklahoma State’s Gallagher-Iba Arena on June 21-23. Wrestlers will compete in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle. Among those expected to be in the field [...]

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Iowa's Tony Ramos celebrates his victory over Tyler Graff of Wisconsin in a 133 pound match during the semifinals of the 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 22, 2013. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Committee proposes change to National Duals

Proposal would allow teams to earn points for team race of individual tournament

The highest level of college wrestling could experience a considerable change to its postseason. Members of the coaching community confirm they have heard of a proposal by the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee that would change the landscape of the postseason, including the National Duals and the NCAA Championships. Reportedly, the idea was presented to the NCAA’s [...]

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Iowa State's Corey Ihmels (103) crosses the finish line ahead of Colorado's Thomas Reese (67) in the mile run final at the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championships Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Gaps III)

Iowa State track director Ihmels moves on to BSU

Former Cyclone runner, now track/cross country director, off to Boise

AMES — Corey Ihmels has stepped down as Iowa State’s track and cross country director to take a similar position at Boise State, ISU’s director of athletics communications Mike Green confirmed Friday. Ihmels, a 1997 ISU graduate, has mentored several elite athletes, including Olympian Lisa (Koll) Uhl, multi-time NCAA champion Betsy Saina and former Xavier [...]

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Paul Rhoads at the Cyclone Tailgate Tour stop in Cedar Rapids last month (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG)

Paul Rhoads was on the satellite Thursday

Rhoads talked pistol offense and more on SiriusXM

Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads was a guest on SiriusXM’s College Sports Nation Thursday with Jack Arute. Rhoads talked about his team, of course, saying he’s excited about using the pistol offense. He said he wants more of Iowa State’s rushing plays that are designed to gain 4 and 5 yards to pick up [...]

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Rhoads (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Iowa State football needs strong APR in 2014

Cyclones scored 928, lowest of all ISU sports, will need higher number next season

The Iowa State athletic department passed its biggest NCAA test of the year, though there will be work for the football team if it’s to get a satisfactory mark next season. The NCAA released its latest APR figures on Tuesday and all Cyclone sports posted qualifying scores higher than 900 that will help allow them [...]

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Saina nearly pulls double, settles for 2nd in 5k

From ISU sports information: EUGENE, Ore. – All you ever needed to know about three-time national collegiate champion distance runner Betsy Saina was on display in Friday’s 5,000-meter run at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Saina, winner of the 10,000-meter title Wednesday, used a late surge to finish in second [...]

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Iowa State football adds two commitments

Two athletes committed Friday — so far — to play football at Iowa State. The first: OL Kory Kodanko of West De Pere, Wis. The second: TE Scott Schaffner of Raymore-Peculiar (Mo.) High School. Here are links to video of each (via hudl.com). - Kodanko - Schaffner

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Iowa State Cyclones forward Melvin Ejim (3) dunks the ball in front of Iowa Hawkeyes center Adam Woodbury (34) during the second half an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.  (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)

ISU’s Ejim taking his game international again

Melvin Ejim’s somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. Destination: China. Again. The rebound-hoarding Iowa State forward from Toronto has embarked on his third overseas trip in 22 months — this one for Team Canada, in preparation for the World University Games. “It’s really just a fun atmosphere,” said Ejim, an ISU senior who nearly made the [...]

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**RESALES BY OWNER ONLY**Iowa State All-American Meaghan Nelson (right) hugs teammate Betsy Saina after the pair finished fourth and first, respectively, in the 5,000-meter run at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in March at Boise, Idaho.

Track: ISU’s Nelson ready for national swansong

Elite runner gets one last chance in Oregon, plus list of Cyclone qualifiers

Knee issues. Plantar fasciitis. The overall grind. A combination of factors slightly slowed former Xavier prep and senior Iowa State all-American distance runner Meaghan Nelson as the outdoor season, along with her college career, wound down. “I’ve had a rough couple of weeks here, just in terms of how I’ve been feeling, but definitely had [...]

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