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Iowa State – Kent State Prediction

By on Aug 30, 2007

Iowa State 38 Kent State 24 Gene Chizik’s first game as a Cyclone coach should be an exciting game. I expect the Cyclones to have a big day on offense and give Chizik his first victory as a head coach. The game stats might look something like this in tomorrow mornings paper. Passing Meyer 19-24, […]

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Iowa State – Kent State (Strengths/Weaknesses/Keys to Victory)

By on Aug 30, 2007

Kent State’s strengths: QB Julian Edelman – dual threat quarterback, more dangerous as a rusher than a passer, averaged 230 yards/game in total offense in 2006 Offensive Line – the Golden Flashes return four of five starters on the OL Linebackers – The starting linebacker unit (all juniors) return Kent State’s weaknesses: Special teams – […]

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The 2007 Iowa State Cyclones: How are they different?

The 2007 Iowa State Cyclones: How are they different?

By on Aug 30, 2007

Game day is finally here and I can not wait. I am “juiced up” and “cranked up” and “so stinking fired up” just like Coach Chizik. A new era begins at 7:00 PM tonight. How excited are Cyclone fans? Season tickets are at 37,000 and counting. How will the Gene Chizik era be different? Here […]

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MSNBC Poll – Choose Chizik

By on Aug 30, 2007

There is a poll on MSNBC asking which new coach on a BCS team will have the greatest success. Gene Chizik is currently on top with Nick Saban second and Steve Kragthorpe third. I choose Chizik how about you? Vote at MSNBC – Which new BCS coach will have the greatest success?

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2007 Iowa State Football - Shockers

2007 Iowa State Football – Shockers

By on Aug 28, 2007

The Cyclones have several players that are currently not listed or buried on the depth chart that may play huge roles in 2007. Here are some of my favorites. 1. QB Phillip Bates – Will the Cyclones redshirt the freshman or find creative ways to get him in the lineup this season? I wouldn’t be […]

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2007 Iowa State Football – Impact Players

By on Aug 28, 2007

If Iowa State is going to contend for the Big 12 North this year, new players will need to emerge as stars.  I think there are several players who have the ability to rise to the challenge.  Here are some impact players to watch out for in 2007. 1. CB Allen Bell – I love his size, […]

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2007 Iowa State Football - Top Five Cyclones

2007 Iowa State Football – Top Five Cyclones

By on Aug 28, 2007

Many “experts” are picking the Cyclones to finish near the bottom of the Big 12 North. I can see why the “experts” think ISU will struggle this year coming off of a 4-8 season with a brand new coaching staff coming in. Why I am more optimistic? Iowa State is returning top players at the […]

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Cygarin’s Sports Ratings for Iowa State and Iowa – Preseason

By on Aug 28, 2007

Cygarin has posted the preseason ratings for Sagarin and Cosgrove.   Cygarin’s College Sports Ratings – Preseason Ratings If you are a stats junkie you need to check out this site.  Using the rating systems Cygarin compares all Big 12 and Big 10 teams, gives odds for all Iowa State and Iowa games for the year,  predicts the wins and […]

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Iowa State Offensive Depth Chart – Kent State

By on Aug 28, 2007

ISU released the depth chart for the Kent State game earlier today. Cyclones.com – Depth Chart vs. Kent State Offense Notes: Coach Chizik said several positions are still up for grabs. It is anyones guess who will start at RB, my guess is still Robinson, but it sounds like all three will play. Arnaud is […]

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Iowa State Defensive Depth Chart – Kent State

By on Aug 28, 2007

ISU released the depth chart for the Kent State game earlier today. Cyclones.com – Depth Chart vs. Kent State Defense Notes: Coach Chizik said several positions are still up for grabs. Allen Bell and James Smith moved to #1 on the new depth chart. I was surprised that Drenard Williams was nowhere to be found. […]

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