Riders edge toward USHL playoffs with two games left
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders sprint for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with two reg ular season games remaining. Marek Valach played through a fractured index finger after saying he would not sit out. Coach Mark Carlson praised the team’s focus as they host Des Moines and Madison while hoping Chicago falters.
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Campbell teaches leadership beyond football at Iowa State
Iowa State coach Campbell describes leadership as teachable, not organic, with a leadership council of players from every class and position. He cites last year’s senior class, including Lanning and Lazard, for foundation building and mentoring younger players toward growth on and off the field.
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Polasek looks to stamp offensive line at Iowa for years to come
Iowa's offensive line coach Paul Polasek reflects on an unprecedented season and learning curve after coaching the line for the first time last year. He credits faster problem solving, praises Jackson Wirfs and Tristan Wirfs as young tackles, notes Iowa's rushing struggles, and calls for tighter communication and faster aim points in 2018.
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