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 [...]
continue »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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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