After declines last year, the University of Iowa and Iowa State University both saw their most recent average student debt levels increase, according to a new report released Thursday. The University of Northern Iowa saw average student loan debt decrease for the second year in a row, according to the annual student financial aid report [...]
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By Rob Gray, correspondent AMES — He’ll block. He’ll run. He’ll catch. Anything else, Jeff Woody? “I’ve seen it all, heard it all,” the former Iowa State walk-on said of his Cyclone career. On paper, the fifth-year senior who rumbled for the game-winning touchdown in the landmark 2011 triumph over Oklahoma State remains a [...]
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By Rob Gray Correspondent 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 playcaller since 2010. “He’s faster than you think,” [...]
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Horticulturists Richard Jauron and Willy Klein of Iowa State University Extension provided the following timely tips on preparing perennials for the winter: Many perennials make it through winter just fine with no special attention. But in Iowa gardens, some perennials require a little attention just before the ground freezes. How should I prepare mums for [...]
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Iowa State Rush Offense vs. Kansas Rush Defense The Jayhawks are porous up front, allowing 183 yards per game on the ground (88th nationally). Cue Cyclones running backs Shontrelle Johnson and James White, who should see significant work today. If they rush a combined 30-plus times, that elusive 200-yard team rushing effort may come. Advantage: [...]
continue »Iowa State linebacker Jake Knott spoke during an understandably emotional media event Wednesday in Ames. He’ll be an “assistant-assistant coach” for linebackers for the remainder of the season after undergoing left shoulder surgery Monday. He totaled 11 tackles and forced a fumble while playing through excruciating pain in last week’s 35-21 win over Baylor. Here’s [...]
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He’s Yancy McKnight, ISU football’s strength and conditioning man. He talks about (above) — and demonstrates — some of the state of the art equipment his players will be using soon, no date specified, in the expansive, new, sleek Bergstrom Football Complex. AMES — Former Iowa State star quarterback Seneca Wallace enjoyed a sneak peek at the [...]
continue »By Rob Gray Correspondent AMES — DeVondrick Nealy sensed his first true opening. Too bad he couldn’t see it. The nimble third-string Iowa State tailback has been battling pink eye for nearly three weeks — and it struck right when it appeared his role in the Cyclones’ offense would expand. “I had a couple people [...]
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The quarterback derby at ISU is as wide-open as ever. Cyclone coach Paul Rhoads talks about that in the clip below, shot Sunday night. ISU (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) faces Baylor (3-3, 0-3) at 6 p.m. Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium.
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AMES – Oklahoma State would have played for the national championship last season had it not been for Iowa State. The Cyclones’ come-from-behind, nationally-televised 37-31 double-overtime triumph over the Cowboys last November drilled through BCS-crusted college football bedrock. Roars of approval rang from Alabama sports bars. Stunned silence prevailed back in Stillwater — and among [...]
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