ISU looking to turn UNLV into a one-hit wonder Sep 17, 2008
After the Iowa State football coach watched film of the Rebels, who knocked off No. 15 Arizona State 23-20 in overtime Saturday, he thinks they'll have more staying power than Cyrus did after his lone 1992 hit "Achy Breaky Heart". "They are a good football team," Chizik said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Diamond still a hit in sports venues Sep 13, 2008
It's a staple at Iowa State football games. Unbelievable. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Bobby La Gesse: ISU needs to look at the big picture Sep 12, 2008
Saturday's Iowa State football game is huge. It's a big game, and for fans, it may be the biggest game of the year. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Iowa’s Super Bowl always brings out the best in people Sep 12, 2008
It wasn t until I was in high school that I went to my first-ever Iowa State football game. I really don t remember watching Iowa State football on TV or even discussing going to a Cyclone football game as a kid there was no reason to. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
The Chizik Report: Q & A, part two Sep 10, 2008
Here is the second of three installments of Q t from Gene Chizik's weekly press conference in Ames as Chizik and the Iowa State football team prepare for their annual in-state clash with Iowa. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gilstrap likes what he sees at Iowa State Sep 10, 2008
Marquis Gilstrap, here watching Iowa State football defeat Kent State on Saturday during an official visit to the Ames campus, has committed to play basketball at ISU starting in 2009. "> By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Marquis Gilstrap, here watching Iowa State football defeat Kent State on Saturday during an official visit to the Ames campus, has committed to play basketball at ISU starting in 2009. Aside from a few phone calls, Marquis Gilstrap and Craig Brackins had hardly spoken and never met... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Thousands greet Cyclones before 48-28 win Sep 7, 2008
Staff estimates said there were more than 3,000 of them, Lil' Clone Club members and their parents ready to watch Iowa State football players flood onto the field. The Lil'Clone Club members were just a fraction of the 49,805 fans who streamed into Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday evening, ready to watch the Cyclones attempt to reverse last season's lackluster start and open the season 2-0. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Photo Gallery Sep 7, 2008
Staff estimates said there were more than 3,000 of them, Lil' Clone Club members and their parents ready to watch Iowa State football players flood onto the field. . (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
CSR Talks With South Dakota State Head Coach Aug 26, 2008
The Iowa State football team opens its 2008 season on Thursday night against South Dakota State. Cyclone Sports Report recently talked with their head coach John Stiegelmeier to find out more about what we can expect from the Jackrabbits. (CycloneNation.com)
Kansas State to play Iowa State at Arrowhead Aug 23, 2008
Kansas City s Arrowhead Stadium, the longtime home of the NFL s Kansas City Chiefs, seen here in Nov. 2004 as the Chiefs took on the Arizona Cardinals, will play host to the Kansas State and Iowa State football games in 2009 and again in 2010. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Charles City Press, IO)
ISU d-line 'embarrassed' by 2007 performance Aug 17, 2008
Don't have an account. (older than 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ten Questions With Kurtis Taylor Aug 17, 2008
Cyclone Sports Report continues its Iowa State football season preview by going one-on-one with defensive end Kurtis Taylor who came from injury last season to record 6. 5 sacks for the Cyclones. (CycloneNation.com)
All finished Aug 16, 2008
n') } function SwitchMenu(obj){ if(document. getElementById){ var el = document. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Big 12 Preview: No. 11 Iowa State Aug 15, 2008
Cy's fired up for Iowa State football under coach Gene Chizik. After The Dan McCarney era at Iowa State officially came to an end with his firing in 2006, and Texas defensive coordinator Gene Chizik was hired to replace him, the smart money was on ISU enduring an interminable, possibly winless "season of transition.". (Nebraska Statepaper)
J.J. Bass rejoins football team Aug 14, 2008
Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik reinstated senior running back J.J. Bass to the Iowa State football team Saturday. Bass had been suspended since the end of spring practice for violating undisclosed team rules. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
QB battle one of many for ISU entering fall camp Aug 5, 2008
World-Herald during Iowa State football media day Saturday ... For more from Iowa State football media day as well as Iowa and Northern Iowa see future editions of the Press. (Charles City Press, IO)
LISTEN FREE: Chizik Media Day audio Aug 3, 2008
Coaches and players from the 2008 edition of Iowa State football met reporters Saturday at the annual media day event in Ames. Leading the way, of course, was second-year head coach Gene Chizik. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
FREE: Five questions as ISU opens camp Aug 1, 2008
As a teaser for the wall-to-wall Iowa State football pre-season camp coverage that begins on Friday, here is a look at five key questions looming on the day before players report for Cyclone football 2008. 1 - Will the stadium work be done. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Future Cyclones get early look at Jack Trice during Shrine Bowl Jul 27, 2008
Looking for news on the Capitol City basketball league. We've got complete coverage, including and. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Chizik says Cyclones need all to step up and be ready Jul 26, 2008
By Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik is seen through the viewfinder in a television camera at the Big 12 Conference football media days Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo ... - Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik laid the foundation for his program in his first season. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Dateline Campustown: The ISU football angle Jul 24, 2008
The Iowa State football program has a window of opportunity opening up to take advantage of all that ails Iowa football right now, including but not limited to the current headline-grabbing situation ... What's bad for Iowa football is good for Iowa State football, and vice versa. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
CAMPUS CLICKS: Pencil Neck Team; top small college towns Jul 22, 2008
Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik is. The of male Facebook profile pictures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Iowa State Summer Football Recruiting Update Jul 14, 2008
Cyclone Sports Report has talked to numerous Iowa State football recruiting targets in the past month. Throughout the rest of July and August we will be updating you as often as possible with the potential twists and turns that many of these players will take before possibly making their final decision this fall. (CycloneNation.com)
Iowa, ISU game to be televised on Big Ten Network Jul 3, 2008
DES MOINES (AP) Iowa and Iowa State football fans now have something in common to root for: a possible deal between Mediacom and the Big Ten Network. Iowa officials say the Sept. 13 matchup between the Hawkeyes and Cyclones will be televised on the Big Ten Network. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Post Spring Breakdown: Secondary Jun 18, 2008
The area on the Iowa State football team that will experience the least change will be the defensive secondary. According to defensive coordinator Wayne Bolt, the spring practices just confirmed how strong they likely wil be in the upcoming season. (CycloneNation.com)
Knight Getting A Lot of Attention May 29, 2008
"We're not known as a big time school but ever few years we come up and shock some people. One person he doesn't have to convince is Head Coach Gene Chizik. "He told me I look like an Iowa State football player already," said Knight.Ian currently has scholarship offers from , Iowa State, Tulsa, and Colorado State but he isn't ready to name a leader yet. "I really like the coaches at Illinois and Iowa State but it's still too early in the process," said Knight. "I'm still feeling everyone out to... (CycloneNation.com)
2 Iowa university teams fall short of academic standards May 9, 2008
The Iowa State football team barely exceeded the requirement, with a score of 927. Malchow said the football program must make sure they don t slip below the required score. (Charles City Press, IO)
Wichita DE has Iowa State offer May 8, 2008
The Iowa State football coaches are currently targeting an athletic defensive end out of the state of Wichita Heights high in Kansas for the 2009 recruiting class, 6-foot-1, 241-pound Ian Knight. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cyclones' first commitment has strong ISU ties May 8, 2008
Got a question for someone in ISU athletics. Send your questions to and we'll get the answers. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU should wait on next phase of stadium expansion May 2, 2008
Most of the time, those debates have been internal and theoretical. But now, Athletic Director Jamie Pollard has put the debate out front and center. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Chizik suspends J.J. Bass (40) Apr 20, 2008
ADVERTISING~ Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:29 PM CDT Chizik suspends J.J. Bass By JIM SULLIVAN, Courier Sports Writer AMES - Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik announced today that tailback J.J. Bass has been suspended indefinitely. Bass, a 6-foot, 200-pound senior from Altamonte Springs, Fla, did not suit up for the Cyclones' annual spring game. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Spring scrimmage seating on east side only Apr 19, 2008
Participants will meet and work with the Iowa State coaching staff, learn valuable skills and techniques and interact with current Iowa State football players. The 2008 Iowa State football poster will be available to fans who attend the autograph session. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU alum Cooper returns to Ames for football clinic Apr 6, 2008
John Cooper, an Iowa State alum and former head football coach at Ohio State, speaks at the Iowa State football clinic about his 23 years as a coach ... " Cooper has only returned to Ames three times since his coaching career began. The first was for an unsuccessful interview to coach his alma mater. The second was to visit friends. The third came this weekend, when Cooper spoke at the Iowa State football clinic. Before watching Saturday's spring workout, Cooper took a few minutes to talk about... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
• More State/National Stories • Apr 3, 2008
AMES (AP) Gene Chizik s message to his Iowa State football team this spring has been clear and simple. Bowa ejected. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
ISU backs working on running downhill Apr 3, 2008
ISU sports schedules. Now the Cyclones have running backs. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Arnaud to be pushed by Bates for ISU job Apr 2, 2008
A look at Iowa State football this spring. Head coach: Gene Chizik (second season, 3-9 career record). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Winds of change blowing for ISU football Apr 2, 2008
By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik has put the focus on individual improvement and physicality during spring practice. Things are changing with Iowa State football. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Chizik says Cyclones need to get more physical Apr 1, 2008
AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Gene Chizik's message to his Iowa State football team this spring has been clear and simple. Fellas, it's time to bear down and get more physical. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
ISU recruit has built-in comeback for naysayers Mar 8, 2008
ISU sports schedules. He's just upset it will be a year before he can use it. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU adds athleticism, speed to its roster Feb 8, 2008
Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik answers a question during a press conference Wednesday about the Cyclones recruiting class. "> By Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Tribune Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik answers a question during a press conference Wednesday about the Cyclones recruiting class. Texas high school wide receiver Sedrick Johnson liked the look of Gene Chizik's ride. There wasn't a scratch on it. The seats were comfortable. The engine purred. It was just what Johnson was looking... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Football coach's Q&A: Football is a way of life in Texas Feb 8, 2008
This is the fourth in a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout the offseason where fans will get a little insight about the Iowa State football coaches, their football philosophies and the upcoming ISU season. Secondary coach Jeff Koonz chatted with The Tribune this week about "Friday Night Lights," President George W. Bush and yard work. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Signing Day Confidential: Wed. A.M. SCOOP Feb 7, 2008
There's showing up for a press conference, and there is COVERING RECRUITING. There will be a whole lot of media at the national signing day press conference this afternoon, but who was working the phones late Tuesday night into the wee hours Wednesday to get the 11th hour scoop on Iowa State football recruiting. That would be CycloneReport. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
RAGBRAI gives Ames another chance to shine Jan 30, 2008
And of course, the community regularly deals with tens of thousands of visitors to Iowa State football and basketball games, not to forget concerts and events at the Scheman Building and Hilton Coliseum. The Ames Police Department, bless them, is well used to dealing with a big party. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Iowa State looking at two new recruits Jan 23, 2008
Oklahoma Union High School defensive tackle Stephen Ruempolhamer, a Holland native, verbally committed to the Cyclones during his official visit Sunday while Linn-Mar kicker Grant Mahoney did the same Monday. "I came here as a junior to play football and get a scholarship," Ruempolhamer said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Big visit weekend for Cyclone football Jan 19, 2008
com covers Iowa State football recruiting. An important official visit weekend for ISU is upon us, so who is coming. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Johnston long snapper to play at ISU Jan 19, 2008
The Johnston High School senior long snapper, who decided in December to play for the Iowa State football team, will be one of at least two long snappers to compete this fall for the starting long snapping spot. "The coaches said whoever is the starting long snapper will get a scholarship," Tucker said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
'I've lost over 300 pounds' a Q&A with Wayne Bolt Jan 18, 2008
This is the first in a series of question-and-answer sessions throughout the offseason where fans will get a little insight about the Iowa State football coaches, their football philosophies and the upcoming ISU season. Defensive coordinator Wayne Bolt sat down with The Tribune this week to discuss the Masters, the importance of cornerbacks and watching former players in the NFL.. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
EXCLUSIVE: New ISU recruiting overview Jan 5, 2008
"It" is covering Iowa State football recruiting with a level of passion and expertise and insight that would make a subscription to CycloneReport. com well worth the cost even if that was all we did. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cyclone Press Pass: McDermott Q & A Jan 2, 2008
Iowa State Football Recruiting. Highest Rated Commitments/Signees. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Tribune's top sports stories of 2007 Jan 1, 2008
WHAT HAPPENED: Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik did just enough in his first season to give fans hope for the 2008 season and beyond ... WHAT HAPPENED: Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik wanted to hire Kevin Lykins, a Texas pastor, as the team's chaplain. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
It's been eventful year on Iowa sports scene Dec 24, 2007
Drake coach Tom Davis handed the reins to his son, Keno Davis -- who helped the Bulldogs match the best start in school history -- and Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik kicked off his first season with the Cyclones. Here are some of the most memorable moments in Iowa sports this year. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Athletic end, Johnston kicker commit to ISU Dec 20, 2007
Big 12 basketball previews. When a Louisiana State assistant coach saw a highlight tape of tight end Kurt Hammerschmidt, who committed to ISU Dec. 9, his jaw hit the ground. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU gets two more football commitments Dec 16, 2007
Big 12 basketball previews. Days after landing North Dakota State College of Science wide receiver Jason Carlson, the Cyclones have received verbal commitments from wide receiver Lonzie Range and athlete Darius Darks. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU football adding athletes Dec 15, 2007
I like where they are taking Iowa State football and want to be a part of it. " Watching the ISU-Kansas game, Graham saw more than his own future. He saw the future of Cyclones football. He is convinced the Cyclones will be the next Kansas and will take college football by storm in the next three years. No one will see it coming - except for those in the ISU locker room. That's a big leap, but with better athletes, the Cyclones will be able to run down those lofty expectations that much faster.... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
More will be expected of returning Cyclones Dec 15, 2007
Big 12 basketball previews. He sees winning seasons. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
NEW: Thursday\'s recruiting update Dec 14, 2007
It's that time of year, there is plenty of new Iowa State football recruiting information almost every single day. Only CycloneReport. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Which of the three Cy-Hawk rivalry losses to Iowa State - football, men's basketball, or women's basketball - was the worst? Dec 13, 2007
Which of the three Cy-Hawk rivalry losses to Iowa State - football, men's basketball, or women's basketball - was the worst. Which of the three Cy-Hawk rivalry losses to Iowa State - football, men's basketball, or women's basketball - was the worst. (Daily Iowan, IA)
McCarney a top candidate Dec 8, 2007
DeKALB Several sources have confirmed that former Iowa State football coach Dan McCarney is the top candidate for the open Northern Illinois position. ADVERTISEMENT. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
After Wednesday night, I don’t want to see Iowa State play Dec 7, 2007
I went to a pair of football games and between two other people, the Creston News Advertiser covered every single Iowa State football game. But when it came to the biggest basketball game of the year, we were rejected. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Cyclones,Chizik looking ahead Nov 27, 2007
The Iowa State football coach collected more wins in his first season as a head coach (three) than his mentor did in his first season as a Division I coach at Tulane (one). But Chizik is looking to do more than that; he's looking to do what Brown did at North Carolina and Texas, which is build the team into a consistent winner. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Story County Sheriff's office seeks reserve officers Nov 24, 2007
Story County reserve deputy Chad Fleener radios in an identification at an Iowa State football game. The reserve deputies assist the sheriffs department covering special events, such as the games. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Seniors ready to say goodbye Nov 11, 2007
To Iowa State football coach Gene Chizik, seeing his first group of seniors play their last home game is another chance to be in awe of their work ethic. "I have only known these guys 10 months and have developed an unbelievable amount of respect for who they are and what they bring to the table," said Chizik, whose team faces Colorado at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Cyclones seeking second victory in a row Nov 10, 2007
Before beating Kansas State last Saturday, the Iowa State football team was mired in a six-game losing streak. The Cyclones had shown improvement in those losses, but they didn't know if that improved play would translate to a win. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
ISU football: Moses avoids sea of self-pity Nov 9, 2007
Thursday, November 8, 2007 10:41 AM CST ISU football: Moses avoids sea of self-pity By JIM SULLIVAN, Courier Sports Writer AMES -- One whisper of regret can be heard when Milan Moses discusses his five years as an Iowa State football player. "I just wish I could have been a little more healthy," said the Cyclones' senior wide receiver. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cyclone Audio: WR Milan Moses Nov 7, 2007
It's "senior week" for Iowa State football with nearly 20 players preparing for their final home game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, against Colorado. One such senior is wide receiver Milan Moses. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
