"If you ever met him, you loved him."
One year after his passing, former
@LATechFB
star Jaylon Ferguson's legacy remains strong in the hearts of friends, family, and former coaches.
Matt Campbell said he read this poem to the team after tonight's win.
"For the last five years, Iowa State football, everytime they've stepped onto the field and played they've given everybody something to hope for, something to live and something to love."
#Cyclones
Here's a funny note Greg Eisworth told me about the decision to go to black uniforms against TCU:
"We had a senior meeting Thursday and Campbell's like, 'what are we wearing?' And I'm like, 'dude, the equipment staff talking about wearing red.' And he's like, 'nah.'"
.
@george_conditt
on the season Iowa State had:
"When that buzzer went off, it hurt a little bit because you know the season is over with, but at the same time you have to hold your head up high because we quite literally changed this program around."
Breece Hall on
@BrockJirehl
: "I haven't really seen too many people as powerful as him, as good of a pass-blocker as him. When he wants to, he can run the ball just as good as me. There's not going to be any drop-off I don't think."
Iowa State assistant coach Daniyal Robinson said Xavier Foster and his family have stayed committed to Iowa State during this process. He said Foster got his boot off a week ago and is doing rehab.
This guy got a 3.99 in mechanical engineering (who gave him an A-?!) and has followed it up with a 4.0 during his masters in Finance work in the Ivy College of Business. All the while being Iowa State’s most productive TE in history. Just incredible.
"He's made his own luck. No one's made it for him."
The adversity in Tyrese Hunter's life doesn't define him. It's his fuel. He's come too far to let it hold him back.
The story of
@hunter_tyrese
, his internal fire and how he's ready for the moment.
TJ Otzelberger: "I'm proud of our guys that we won games that we set out to win. But my interest is in the daily habits, the progress every day and the team continuing to improve."
🚨 Stop what you're doing and watch one of the best high school catches you'll ever see from Ruston freshman Ahmad Hudson.
Ruston went on to score after this catch.
#SCtop10
Nick Bassett taught us all the power of optimism - how to face each day with a smile on our face, no matter the odds. He never quit. He never wavered.
Let's all make sure his legacy lives forever. via
@iowastatedaily
Tyrese Hunter has passed Monté Morris and Will Blalock for third-most assists by a freshman in a single season in Iowa State history.
1. 146 Gary Thompkins ('84-85)
2. 143 Curtis Stinson ('03-04)
3. 137 Tyrese Hunter
4. 134 Morris ('13-14), Blalock ('03-04)
Chase Allen on not making it back to the Big 12 Championship:
"But so what? We’ve only gone to it one time before. So what are we going to do? Pack up our bags just because we’re not going to that game? Like no. We have so much to play for, so much to do."
#Cyclones
Students have started to line up at Hilton. The group up front in tents got to Hilton at 8:30 last night and slept in the tent.
#Cyclones
@CycloneATH
@ISDsports
"He wanted the people at Perry to smile and have something to celebrate. And that's how he's approached Iowa State."
The story of how
@brockpurdy13
fell in love with
@CycloneFB
, changed the trajectory of the program and dealt with the pressure of it all.
T.J. said the Cyclones don't have a target number for the number of 'kills' in a game (three-straight defensive stops) but after an unofficial count of nine in Saturday's win this was his response:
“Yeah, more than that.”
(
@cyclonealley
)
T.J. on playing at Allen Fieldhouse:
"The court's the same size. I get it, it's an environment where people come out and support their team.
At the same time, if we're the aggressor and we're the more physical team we can dictate the game that we want."
Breece Hall is a New York Jet. He goes No. 36 overall.
Awesome moment for Breece.
#Cyclones
-First top-50 pick from ISU since 1990
-First Big 12 player drafted
Iowa State running backs and wide receivers coach Nate Scheelhaase said Jirehl Brock is expected to jump into a much bigger role with Kene Nwangwu graduating.
Aljaz Kunc on Tuesday's matchup with Kansas:
“I’ve heard a lot of things about when Kansas comes to town. I heard sometimes it might get even crazier than the Iowa game.”
Dabo Swinney on admiring Matt Campbell's growth of Iowa State:
"First of all, how he's done it, in Ames, Iowa. You can just tell he's a coach of substance."
#CheezItBowl
Tyrese Hunter now has the most assists by a freshman in Iowa State history with 147. He passes Gary Thompkins. It's been an impressive season for the guard from Racine.
#Cyclones
In digging through some Baylor season stats, it shows how much of a challenge the Cyclones gave the Bears on Saturday:
-Most points allowed in a game (72)
-Smallest margin of victory all season (5)
-Second-most turnovers in a game (19)
-Most points by an opponent in a half (39)
Weirdest NFL Combine moment for
@BreeceH
?
"When I walked into the Eagles interview they had a Little Tikes basketball goal and they said, 'Take five shots.'
And I was like, 'Ok,' made four out of five of them."
T.J. reflecting on Tuesday's loss at Kansas:
"There's no moral victories. We're not encouraged by close losses.
As much I respect their program were not there to, 'Hey, give it a good try.' We're there to win."
Jirehl Brock on Hunter Dekkers:
“His accuracy, his patience, his leadership skills I feel like they all compliment him and what could be a superstar quarterback.”
"He's just a good guy to be around. I wouldn't mind going on a trip with him."
I've never seen a line as big as it is at Hilton right now. Almost wrapping around the stadium.
I talked to the group in front and they said they got here at 10 p.m. last night.
#Cyclones
New: Izaiah Brockington has been named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and Tyrese Hunter was recognized as Big 12 Freshman of the Year by the league's coaches on Sunday.
Is Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard planning for full capacity at Jack Trice this fall?
"Absolutely." "We're planning on 100 percent until we're told we can't."
Tune in later this week when our exclusive interview with Jamie on the Sports Weekly podcast goes live.
@ISDsports
Matt Campbell on coaching carousel and rumors:
"I think your actions speak louder than your words. For the last six years, I've followed through with the same actions."
Lots of former Cyclones out at open practice today. George Conditt in the stands watching. Colin Newell, Derek Schweiger and Enyi Uwazurike all here too.
#Cyclones
Former
#LATech
CB Myles Brooks (
@myles_brooks10
) is signing with the
#Cowboys
as an undrafted free agent, per source.
Led the Bulldogs with 8 PBU last season and has 9 career INT.
Iowa State
#NFLDraft
recap (Thread)
-First time since 1977 with four draft picks
-First top-50 pick since 1990 (Breece No. 36)
-Highest selection for a TE in school history (Kolar No. 128 to Ravens)
-Second-highest selection for a defensive lineman (Enyi No. 116)
If the Cyclones can get an ounce of this Tristan Enaruna night-in and night-out, this team gets even more dangerous. Jaz and him are so important to this group at that four spot if they can put it together.
Hue Jackson on College GameDay heading to Jackson State:
"That's the way it should be. We hope to have College GameDay here someday. We gotta earn it though and I think we will."
#GramFam
@HBCUGameday
Gabe Kalscheur on the 15-0 run to ice the game:
“It’s a lot of fun seeing that and the crowd get into it. It’s electric out there. It really brought the ‘Hilton Magic’ back to it.”
Aljaz Kunc tells me that he will use his additional year of eligibility and return to Iowa State next season.
Was a key piece on a team that reached the Sweet 16.
And with that, my game coverage for the
@iowastatedaily
,
@ISDsports
is over. It's been an awesome four years covering ISU and I can't wait to see what happens next. Stay tuned these next two months.
As Senior Night approaches,
@TheOnlyiZB
reflected on what he heard when he first got to Iowa State and shared his mentality about what the program could end up doing this year:
.
@noel_jaylin
on Xavier Hutchinson:
"When I do film study, a lot of his reps is what I watch. He's definitely a role model for me and seeing what he's done in the Big 12 these past two years is really something I see myself doing."
T.J. made one thing clear today: Change is coming for ISU in these final stretch of games. T.J. said the team has talked about the NCAA Tournament and what it'll take to get there.
Here's what he said about changes to lineups and how no one is guaranteed anything right now:
Iowa State will have three players at the
@seniorbowl
today (Mike Rose, Charlie Kolar, Andrew Mevis).
It's the most Cyclones at singular
#SeniorBowl
in history. Great opportunity to raise draft stock.
1:30 p.m. on NFL Network
After three seasons on the Iowa State football beat, tonight was my final game at Jack Trice for the
@iowastatedaily
.
We've still got a bowl game to cover, but I'm thankful I've gotten the chance to cover this team as long as I've had. Thank you for reading and following along.
A ridiculous 38.5" vertical from Grambling DE Sundiata Anderson at 240 pounds. Third best vertical among 2024 position class.
Had 14 sacks and 28.5 TFL at GSU. Also had a 10'3" broad.
.
@george_conditt
on ISU playing with a chip on its shoulder:
"Everyone doubted us. Let's be serious, media doubted us. We just gotta go out there each time and prove the next doubted wrong."
Iowa State Daily photographer Collin Maguire took this photo tonight at Iowa State soccer's season opener. Players from Iowa State and West Virginia knelt for tonight's national anthem.
Insanity in Ruston.
@LATechBSB
walks it off to head to the CUSA Championship game.
Redshirt freshman Grant Comeaux is the hero - his 4th RBI of the tournament. From the brink of elimination of Thursday night to a walk off on Saturday.
Brock Purdy on his Pro Day: "Film overrides everything, right. I believe in that and everything. But honestly, my progression from the end of that Clemson game up to this point in terms of how I throw the football, how I move, I think I've gotten lightyears better."
#LATech
transfer QB Hank Bachmeier (
@qbhank19
), a SoCal native, tries Whataburger for the first time and gives his official review.
"I'd probably take this burger over In-N-Out, not gonna lie. 8 out of 10."
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✨️Personal news: I'm excited to share that starting Aug 29 I'll be joining the
@RustonLeader
as a full time sports reporter covering Louisiana Tech athletics, preps and more.
To all those in Ruston, please reach out and say hello. My DMs are open. Ruston, I'll see you soon!
Griffin Hebert with an eye-popping 39.5" vertical at 239 pounds.
Second-highest measurement of '23 TE class, just behind Zack Kuntz of Old Dominion.
#LATech
🚨 (FINAL: Ruston 31, Zachary 17)
The Bearcats win their first state title since 1990 and finish the season 14-0.
Josh Brantley: 328 total yards and 3 TDs.
Jadon Mayfield: 12 tackles, 2.5 scks, 2 TFL. In two state title games, he put up 17 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Charlie Kolar and Chase Allen both did not run the 40. Saving it for the pro day it appears.
@MoveTheSticks
of NFL Network said of Kolar on the broadcast:
"I think he's going to be a 3rd round pick."
#Cyclones