"Competitor" is the word coaches have settled upon to describe ISU CB Brian Peavy. Can't argue with that. More on the promising soph. and a few odds and ends here. http://cyclonefanatic.com/football/news/two-percent-rule-brian-peavy-focused-on-constant-strides/
Notebook from today's ISU FB practice. Inspiring DE Mitchell Meyers is back in Ames and plans to enroll in summer classes. More on his journey back and the road ahead here: http://cyclonefanatic.com/football/news/notebook-meyers-returns-chandler-impresses-warren-leads/
Leaked bracket found its way to ISU players, who were mildly amused. Now it's all business. Some takeaways from Sunday heading into Thursday matchup with Iona here: http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/leaked-bracket-or-not-isu-s-excited-entering-the-ncaa-tournament/
Living in the moment? That's Georges Niang's mantra. http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/savor-it-georges-niang-on-putting-his-best-foot-forward/
ISU's ironman point guard getting needed R and R after late Saturday foul on Frank Mason III led to a right rotator cuff strain. He said he'll be fine for Oklahoma on Thursday, plans to practice Wednesday. More here...
ISU's star point guard reiterated after Monday's win that his performance down the stretch will likely determine whether his junior season at ISU will be his last. Makes sense. He added that it would be "special" to break Jeff Hornacek's assists record, too. So stay tuned...
Jameel McKay went for 14 & 17 as No. 17 ISU trounced Kansas State 80-61 Saturday at Hilton. His rallying cry? "Now or never." http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/isu-kansas-state-gamer/
Story from today's deal where Hy-Vee sent 11 semis loaded with water bottles to Monte Morris's hometown of Flint, Mich. Morris said seeing all the trucks winding through the Hilton lot brought tears to his eyes...
Coach Prohm's comments on Jameel McKay's situation. Notes he remains suspended (in terms of games) at least through Wednesday's game at Texas Tech, but he hopes to reinstate him for Saturday's matchup with Texas at Hilton...
Recap of today's imperfect, but still big win over Oklahoma State: http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/from-icy-to-on-fire-isu-passes-adversity-filled-road-test/
Spoke to some coaches who provided stories/insight into what ISU's crazy dash to a top-50 recruiting class looked and felt like. Here's what I turned up: http://cyclonefanatic.com/football/news/sixty-five-days-a-tale-of-a-top-50-recruiting-class/
Georges Niang said his injuries are minor, so it's game on against WVU's "pit bull"-led press Tuesday at Hilton. http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/niang-battling-through-injuries-to-face-wvu-s-pit-bull-press/
Aggies outscore the Cyclones 16-4 late to secure a 72-62 win Saturday at Reed Arena. Georges Niang took a shot to the leg (and possibly foot, too), but told the Ames Tribune "he's fine." Radio recap here: http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/recap-niang-hobbled-cyclones-fall-at-texas-a-m/
Jameel McKay, a.k.a "rim protector" and "enigma," spoke to the media today. He said he never really thought about sitting out Saturday's game at Texas A&M ... So game on. http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/jameel-mckay-will-play-saturday-at-texas-a-m/
ISU's standout point guard has a message for everyone regarding his hometown of Flint, Michigan's water crisis. One, pray for the residents affected. Two, please help. His words — plus links to ways you can offer support here...
Eliminating quick shots at inopportune times tops the list of fixes for ISU as it seeks to right itself Tuesday at Texas. That and more here: http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/isu-focused-on-fixes-after-rare-home-loss-to-baylor/
Remember that barrage of Baylor 3s? Yeah, we all do — most notably ISU's players. They vow to avenge that loss (the only one at Hilton last season) Saturday when the Bears come to town. http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/cyclones-fueled-by-last-season-s-rare-home-loss-to-baylor/