Head coach Paul Rhoads released a new depth chart as preparations begin for Northern Iowa. Click the link below (or at the right) to see the new two deep.
After Saturday's scrimmage head coach Paul Rhoads announced Steele Jantz as the starting quarterback for the Cyclones. Click the embedded media player below to see an interview with Jantz after Wednesday's practice.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Newcomers and Upperclassmen Sing the Fight Song
After the conclusion of Saturday's Cyclone Gridiron Club Scrimmage the Iowa State football team's newcomers and upperclassmen sang the Iowa State fight song. Click the embedded media player below to see the short clip.
Football Players Sing the Fight Song
Monday, Aug. 22: Roster Additions
Head coach Paul Rhoads announced that the following players have been added to the 2011 football roster:
#14, Paul Jindrich, DB, 5-11 185, Muscatine, Iowa (Muscatine)
#85, Mark Phillips, TE, 6-4 210, Norwalk, Iowa (Norwalk)
#54, Marcus Benton, DE, 6-2 240, Van Meter, Iowa (Van Meter)
#42, Luke Sims, LS, 5-10 230, Centennial, Colo. (Cherry Creek)
#62, Chance Benoit, OL, 6-2 270, Winterset, Iowa (Winterset)
#43, Nick Mouch, DB, 5-10 162, Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
#66, Matt Potter, OL, 6-4 315, Davenport, Iowa (Bettendorf)
Saturday, Aug. 20: Final Scrimmage
The Iowa State football team conducted its final scrimmage of training camp in front of the Gridiron Club at Jack Trice Stadium. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-scrimmage interview with head coach Paul Rhoads. Click here for photos from tonight's scrimmage.
Friday, Aug. 19: Mustache Friday and Watermelon Feed
The Letterwinners Club provided its annual end of camp watermelon feed after practice on Friday. Click the embedded media player below to see a fun Training Camp feature entitled, "Mustache Friday." Also below is a post-practice interview with Tom Herman. The team will scrimmage Saturday evening as part of the Cyclone Gridiron Club Scrimmage
Yes, you read that right. Head coach Paul Rhoads surprised the team last night at the end of a team meeting with a trip to the pool. The football staff rented out the Furman Acqutic Center in Ames Thursday night and the team spent time in the lazy river, had a bellyflop contest and played water basketball. Click the embedded media player below to see a short video clip of the team at the pool last night. Also below is a post-practice interview with Wally Burnham.
The Iowa State football team conducted a long scrimmage Wednesday afternoon to finish the second practice of the day. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-scrimmage interview with head coach Paul Rhoads. Click here for a scrimmage photo gallery.
The Iowa State football team practiced for the 14th time Tuesday out at the "field of dreams" practice fields east of Jack Trice Stadium. Click the embedded media player below for a post-practice interview with tight ends coach Luke Wells as well as a few practice highlights
After taking Sunday off, the Iowa State football team resumed practice on Monday, conducting its third two-a-day. Click the embedded media player below for a post-practice interview with Curtis Bray as well as a few clips from this morning's practice.
The Iowa State football team scrimmaged in Jack Trice Stadium Saturday afternoon. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-scrimmage interview with Coach Rhoads. Click here for a few photos from today's scrimmage.
The Iowa State football team practiced twice on the field of dreams for its second two-a-day on Friday. The Cyclones went full pads for the morning practice and shorts, jerseys and helmets in the afternoon. Check out the links below for some highlights from Friday morning's practice. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-practice interview with wide receivers coach Courtney Messingham.
Thursday, Aug. 11: Practice No. 8, Athletic Training Hydration Program
The Iowa State football team conducted practice No. 8 out at the field of dreams Thursday in mostly a "scrimmage situation." before tomorrow's second two-a-day. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-practice interview with Shane Burnham as well as learn more about the Iowa State Athletic Training Hydration Program that the football team follows during Training Camp. Two brief practice clips are also below. Click here for a few photos of today's "scrimmage situation."
The Iowa State football team had its first two-a-day with practices this morning and afternoon on the "field of dreams" east of Jack Trice Stadium. Click the embedded player below to see a post-practice interview with running backs coach Kenith Pope. Below are a few practice highlights from Wednesday morning's practice.
The Iowa State football team went full pads for the first time this season out on the "field of dreams" east of Jack Trice Stadium. Click the embedded media player below to see a post-practice interview with Bobby Elliott as well as a few practice clips, including the popular "funnel drill."
The Iowa State football team conducted practice No. 4 out on the "field of dreams" east of Jack Trice Stadium on Monday. Click the embedded video player below to see a post-practice interview with offensive line coach Bill Bleil. Also below are a few post-practice clips from Monday's practice session.
The Iowa State football team practiced for the third time during 2011 Training Camp, practicing in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts) on Sunday. Click the links below for a few practice clips as well as a post-practice interview with defensive coordinator Wally Burnham.
The Iowa State football team practiced for the second time during 2011 Training Camp Saturday in just helmets, shorts and jerseys. The team will practice in shells (helmets, shoulder pads and shorts) on Sunday. Click the links below to see a few brief practice highlights as well as a post-practice interview with offensive coordinator Tom Herman.
The Iowa State football team kicked off camp Friday and got all but two practice periods finished before the rain hit Ames. It was the first practice for the team on the "field of dreams" practice fields since Aug. 10 of 2010. Those fields were ruined during last summer's flood. Click the video clips below for a few short practice clips from the first session as well as a brief clip of coach Rhoads addressing the team prior to practice.
Coach Rhoads Addresses the Team Before First Practice
The season is almost here and it begins with the start of training camp Friday afternoon. Click the embedded media player below to watch the new 2011 football commercial, featuring Cyclone legend Seneca Wallace.
Friday Notes: Freshman Oni Omoile has switched positions and now will be a DT going into training camp.
2011 Football Commercial
Tuesday, July 26: Media Day Recap
The 2011 Media Days are in the books. Visit the links and embedded media players below for a photo album of today's festivities and behind-the-scenes video from the event. Also included in an embedded media player below is an interesting story about OL Kelechi Osemele and his cousin, Mickey Okafor from Texas Tech, who was also present at today's session.
Kelechi Osemele Talks Relationship With Texas Tech's Mickey Okafor
Media Day Behind-the-Scenes: Rhoaads With ESPN and what was the weirdest question you were asked all day?
Head coach Paul Rhoads met with the print media Tuesday morning at 11:40 a.m. For those that want a text version, that can be found on the PDF at this link.
Monday, July 25, Iowa State Group Lands in Dallas, Commissioner's Reception Tonight
Head coach Paul Rhoads, WR Darius Darks and OL Kelechi Osemele landed at Addison Aiport in Dallas Monday in advance of the Commissioner's Reception. It is the first Media Day for both Darks and Osemele and LB Jake Knott, the third player in the traveling party, flew in from Kansas City to meet up with the rest of the group.
Click here to see a photo of the group leaving Ames and click the embedded media player below to see a brief video clip of the afternoon travels.
Funny note: Iowa State University Flight Service pilot Dave Hurst has been flying the University plane for almost 40 years and said that Kelechi Osemele is, believe it or not, the second largest human begin he's ever flown. The biggest, former Cyclone wrestler Chris Taylor.
Video: Rhoads and players leave for Dallas
Iowa State's Media Day is Aug. 4
Iowa State's media day in Ames will take place on Thursday, Aug. 4 and the first practice will begin Friday, Aug. 5. Visit this page on cyclones.com each evening for updates on media day and 2011 training camp.
Check out the permanent links on the right-hand side of the page to see current rosters, a practice schedule and important links to keep in mind during the month of August.
Other links on the right hand side include live feeds for the official Facebook and Twitter feeds of Iowa State football. In addition to this page, we'll post exclusive content there as well. So, if you haven't "liked" us on Facebook or "followed" us on Twitter, be sure to do so.
Friday, July 22: Updated Roster Numbers
Number Changes/Additions The cyclones.com staff received a jersey number roster from our equipment staff this week. The following list includes jersey numbers for new members of the team in the 105 for training camp. Note: This chart is subject to change and we'll post a new chart as number changes occur.
* training camp days are in dark gray and are subject to change. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 22. The cyclones.com staff will stop video coverage of practice once the "training camp" portion of practice officially winds down.
Important Dates
>> Big 12 Media Day in Dallas (Monday/Tuesday, July 25-26)
>> Iowa State Football Media Day (Thursday, Aug. 4)
>> First official practice (Friday, Aug. 5)
