ISU pass rush struggles in fall hinder Big 12 play
Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads laments a weak pass rush as the Cyclones total nine sacks in six games. Opponents like Kansas and Kansas State exploit the protection, giving quarterbacks time to shoot for big passing days. The issue prompts a deliberate team-wide push to pressure the pocket.
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Chuck Schaffner
Ames
Iowa State
Cyclones
ISU
Paul Rhoads
Kansas State
Kansas
Todd Reesing
Cyclones host Baylor in key Big 12 showdown at home
Iowa State enters with a 3-3 record and a 0-2 mark in conference play facing Baylor at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Cyclones rely on a four man rush as they defend against Baylor’s backup quarterback after Robert Griffin’s season ending knee injury. Defensive end Patrick Neal emphasizes improved pressure and unit play to disrupt the Bears and protect the secondary.
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Baylor
Iowa State
Jack Trice
Ames
Cyclones
Robert Griffin
ISU
Patrick Neal
Iowa
Rhoads
Neal
Hawkeyes receiver Johnson-Koulianos back to full health
Iowa coach says DJK is healthy and contributing as the team rotates players. Johnson-Koulianos battled a hamstring during camp and missed a game, but he finished the season in strong form with 63 yards on three catches against Michigan and 11 career receptions for 201 yards.
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Johnson-Koulianos
Iowa State
Arizona
Penn State
Arkansas State
Djk
Iowa
Ricky Stanzi
Michigan
Donovan Warren
Marvin McNutt
Erik Campbell
Brands philosophy shapes Iowa wrestling outlook
University of Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands rejects false praise and emphasizes reality as he previews a likely NCAA title run. He notes depth with returning firepower and discusses injury recovery for All-American heavyweight Dan Erekson, who is rehabbing after a torn pectoral muscle. Sophomores Blake Rasing and Jordan Johnson may fill in.
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K.J. Pilcher
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Tom Brands
Hawkeyes
Brands
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Lisa Blader
Todd Lickliter
Dan Erekson
Erekson
Blake Rasing
Jordan Johnson
Walk-on earns starting role for UNI defense
Wes Lane rose from Waterloo West walk-on to full time defensive tackle for Northern Iowa. The senior logged 85 of 90 defensive snaps at North Dakota State, adding 19 tackles and 3 sacks this year. Coach Mark Farley credits Lane’s work ethic and strength coach Jed Smith for the climb to a leading role.
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Northern Iowa
UNI
Waterloo West
Panthers
Chuck Kinney
Mark Farley
North Dakota State
Farley
James Ruffin
Wes Lane
Wes
Jed Smith
Smith
Northern
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