And with that, this account is going to be used intermittently over the next few months so I can devote some time to changing diapers and washing bottles.
Purdy: That it ended like that – just my college career and everything – to go out like that sucks, not going to lie. But I can say I gave everything I got to this program, to this team, to Ames, and no one can take that away from me.
Tough ending for Iowa State, and I’m sure people will question Campbell’s decision to go for 2.
But: A team down three touchdowns in the second half had a chance to win the game in one play. You take that chance.
DeShawn Hanika on the offseason: "People got to buy in, and if you’re not willing to buy in, you need to leave because we’re coming on a mission. I will not be the embarrassment of the Big 12 again."
An insightful and reflective Charlie Kolar today: "I’m not stupid. The season has not gone the way everyone thought ... but the one thing (my classmates and I) can take pride in is we did everything in our power to leave this place better than we found it."
Story this afternoon
What serious is Iowa State (and specifically T.J. Otzelberger) about maintaining a routine and staying even-keeled?
The Cyclones are getting on the bus tonight and heading back to Ames.
Historically, they've always stayed in KC after winning a title.
Robert Jones ahead of Wednesday's senior night:
"Coming here was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. Playing under T.J., playing for Iowa State and being surrounded by a great fanbase, I’m super honored to be a part of these teams."
Campbell: Our fanbase unfortunately tried to fry an 18 year old kicker last week, and our 18 year old kicker responded and went 3 for 3 tonight in a big time situation.
College sports are so incredibly messed up at the moment, but you don't get a moment like Demarion Watson - who had scored a total of 23 points prior to tonight in conference play - get a standing ovation from 14,000 fans in many other places. A lifetime memory, I'd imagine.
Whatever happens tonight, Valley should feel better about giving up 372 and six touchdowns to Abu Sama in last year's state title game. It, apparently, happens.
Iowa State is, essentially, poised to just run it back after the best season in school history.
Hard to overstate the level of expectation and anticipation the next seven months are likely to generate in Ames.
T.J. Otzelberger: "It’s hard to be unanimously picked last in your league, I would think. I don’t know how often that happens. We were definitely unanimous."
With the roster Iowa State has coming back, the coaching turnover elsewhere and the expected relative strength of the league, things could be setting up very nicely for ISU football in 2019.
You'd think dropping 29 & 10 in a 20-pt win against Iowa would be enough for Izaiah Brockington to endear himself to Iowa State fans, but then he drops a quote like this:
"You could feel the energy that the fans had. Definitely, dare I say, Hilton Magic."
Runnin' up the score.
After Kansas' loss tonight, Iowa State is now projected to win the Big 12 with a 12-6 record by KenPom. Jayhawks, Texas Tech and Baylor projected at 11-7.
Tyrese Hunter’s grandmother helped raise him after his parents died, but she hasn’t seen him play basketball since he was in middle school.
That changes tomorrow when she watches him in the NCAA tournament
Campbell on Hall's fumble: I watch the line judge on our side signal a touchdown, and then it’s not a touchdown. I guess I don’t understand really the mechanics of what’s going on... We can’t put ourselves in a position where we let others dictate the outcome of the game.
I feel like this Iowa State team making the Sweet 16 much like I did about Joel Lanning moving from quarterback to linebacker.
It's absolutely insane and happening right in front of our eyes to the point it's difficult to contextualize the lunacy of the whole thing.
Chris Beard on Iowa State: “I didn’t pick them last in the league, I can tell you that much. This deal’s got too much DNA in it with this home court, this pride and tradition.”
Clayton Custer a great transfer story. Stuck behind an All-American for three years, instead becomes MVC player of the year and gets a spot in the Final Four. Bet on yourself.
Robert Jones on if the country should take notice of the Cyclones after they hammered Houston in the Big 12 title game:
"I hope so, and if they don’t, they’re a fool."
Campbell: Jamie & I will sit down I’m sure & talk about what’s the future hold, how do we continue to move this thing forward. Then you continue to make the best decision of how you do those things the right way....We’ve built this thing to last for the long haul.
The New Orleans Pelicans are signing guard Izaiah Brockington on a 10-day contract, Darrell Comer of
@_tandemse
tells ESPN. Brockington’s averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds for G League Birmingham.
So I guess you’ll all be interested in my story on the nearly 25-year saga to name Iowa State’s football stadium after Jack Trice that comes out later this week?
Just 12 games into his career, but pretty clear Tamin Lipsey could easily be Iowa State's best four-year player since Monte Morris if he stays healthy.
So, to recap, Iowa State will be without its All-American running back, All-American linebacker, a starting safety and starting center. Also without another safety that started 10 games. Their star wideout also has a huge tape job on his thumb.
Starting with some adversity.