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Revision as of 07:35, 1 January 2009
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| Iowa State Cyclones | |
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| Head coach | 0 season, 0–0 (–) |
| Stadium | Jack Trice Stadium (capacity: 56,795) |
| Field surface | Grass |
| Location | Ames, IA |
| Division | North |
| All-time record | 476–556–46 (.463) |
| Bowl record | 2–7 (.222) |
| Conference titles | 2 |
| Colors | Cardinal and Gold |
| Fight song | ISU Fights |
| Mascot | Cy the Cardinal |
| Marching band | ISUCF"V"MB |
| Trophy game rivals | Iowa Hawkeyes Missouri Tigers |
| Website | cyclones.com |
The Iowa State Cyclones represent Iowa State University in college football. The Cyclones competes in the northern division of the Big 12 athletic conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The Iowa State Cyclones play home games in Jack Trice Stadium, a stadium named after a player who incurred a fatal injury while playing for the Cyclones in 1923. The Cyclones are based out of Ames, Iowa. The stadium is currently under a major renovation which will include dozens of new luxury suites, broad new concourses, and bowling in the south end-zone. Renovations are scheduled to be completed for the 2010 season.
History
An organized group of athletes first represented Iowa State in football in 1892. In 1894, college president William M. Beardshear spearheaded the foundation of an athletic association to officially sanction Iowa State football teams. The 1894 team finished with a 6-1 mark, including a 16-8 victory over what is now the University of Iowa.
Team name
Up until the 1895 season the Iowa Agricultural College (Iowa State) teams were known as the "Cardinals."[citation needed] But on Sep. 29 under legendary coach Glenn "Pop" Warner the Cardinals routed the Northwestern Wildcats, 36-0. During that Summer many tornadoes had hit Iowa, inspiring the Chicago Tribune headline: "Struck by a Cyclone." The article went on to say, "Northwestern might as well have tried to play football with an Iowa cyclone as with the team it met yesterday." Since then the Iowa State teams have been known as the "Cyclones".
Uniforms
Mascot
Iowa State uses a cardinal, Cy, as its mascot instead of an actual tornado or Cyclone. Prior to the football matchup against the University of Colorado on November 12, 2005 a tornado touched down in Ames, Iowa and forced fans to either stand out in the parking lot and watch the storm or flee to shelter in Hilton Coliseum. It created such an atmosphere that Iowa State was able to win over the favored Buffaloes 30–16. When asked about the event, Colorado coach Gary Barnett said, "I thought we had a pretty good mascot. But when we showed up at Iowa State and they had a real tornado, that's the real deal."
Stadiums
- State Field (1892-1913)
- Clyde Williams Field (1914-1974) Martin and Eaton Residence Halls now stand on the ground formerly occupied by Clyde Williams Field, northwest of Friley Hall and south of State Gym.
- Jack Trice Stadium (1975-Present) (Renamed from Cyclone Stadium in 1997)
Jack Trice was the first Iowa State athlete to die as a member of an Iowa State athletic team. He died three days after his first game playing for Iowa State against the University of Minnesota on October 6, 1923. He suffered a broken collarbone early on, but continued to play until he was trampled by a group of Minnesota players. It is disputed whether he was trampled on purpose or if it was an accident. He was also the first black athlete at Iowa State. A statue commemorates him outside of the stadium named for him, Jack Trice Stadium. His legacy was forgotten until sometime in the 70's when students discovered a plaque commemorating him in State Gym. They decided to put up a petition to name the stadium, at the time known as Cyclones Stadium, after him. Originally they got the field named after him in 1984. The stadium was named Jack Trice Stadium in 1997.
The night before the game he wrote down his thoughts going into the game, "My thoughts just before the first real college game of my life: The honor of my race, family & self is at stake. Everyone is expecting me to do big things. I will. My whole body and soul are to be thrown recklessly about the field tomorrow. Every time the ball is snapped, I will be trying to do more than my part. On all defensive plays I must break thru the opponents' line and stop the play in their territory. Beware of mass interference. Fight low, with your eyes open and toward the play. Watch out for crossbucks and reverse end runs. Be on your toes every minute if you expect to make good.”[citation needed]
Coaches
Johnny Majors
- 1971 Sun Bowl
Iowa State finished the season 8-4. The 1971 teams was picked to finish last in the Big Eight, but overcame odds to get a Sun Bowl bid to give the Cyclones their first bowl bid ever in Major's fourth season at Iowa State. The team was led by George Amundson who Majors called, “the finest athlete I have coached in any job I have had.” Iowa State had one all-conference pick, LB Keith Schroeder. Offensively they were led by Amundson who rushed for 1,260 yards as a running back, including a school record of 15 touchdowns. End Keith Krepfle had 40 receptions for 570 yards and 12 touchdowns. Quarterback Dean Carlson threw for a school record of 1,867 yards.
- LSU 33
- Iowa State 15
Iowa State's defense played well, but was unable to control QB Bert Jones who was 12-18-227 with three touchdowns. Iowa State got to within four points in the fourth quarter, but Bert Jones drove LSU down the field for yet another score.
| Score | Play |
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| LSU 3, ISU 0 | 39 yard FG Michaelson |
| LSU 6, ISU 0 | 39 yard FG Michaelson |
| ISU 3, LSU 6 | 32 yard FG Shoemake |
| LSU 13, ISU 3 | 37 yard pass Jones to Hamilton(Michaelson) |
| LSU 19, ISU 3 | 21 yard pass Jones to Keigley(Michaelson) |
| ISU 9, LSU 19 | 30 yard pass Carlson to Marquardt |
| ISU 15, LSU 19 | 1 yard pass Carlson to Krepfle |
| LSU 26, ISU 15 | 6 yard pass Jones to Michaelson(Michaelson) |
| LSU 33, ISU 15 | 6 yard run Jones(Michaelson) |
- 1972 Liberty Bowl
- Georgia Tech 31
- Iowa State 30
1972 saw the loss of five starters and the move of George Amundson from running back to quarterback to replace Dean Carlson. The Clones lost LB Matt Blair to a pre season injury which forced him into a medical redshirt. The Cyclones fought Nebraska to a 23-23 tie during the '72 season which would have been won on a made extra point by Tom Goedjen, who missed the extra point, but wouldn't miss another extra point as a Cyclone. Three players went on to be named to the All-Big Eight team, OL Geary Murdoch, DE Merv Krakau and QB George Amundson. George Amundson was named Big Eight player of the year over Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Rodgers.
Iowa State led 14-3 after the first quarter and a Willie Jones Liberty Bowl record, 93-yard kickoff return gave the Cyclones a 21- 17 halftime edge. Georgia Tech regained the lead, but the Cyclones took advantage of a Tech turnover late in the game. Amundson hit Ike Harris on a 5-yard TD pass with 1:36 left to cut the Tech lead to 31-30, but Amundson’s two-point conversion pass fell incomplete to end the Cyclones’ chances for victory before 50,021 emotionally spent fans, as well as an ABC-TV prime-time national audience.
| Score | Play |
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| GT 3, ISU 0 | 32 yard FG Bonifay |
| ISU 7, GT 3 | 19 yard pass Amundson to Harris(Goedjen) |
| ISU 14, GT 3 | 1 yard run Amundson(Goedjen) |
| GT 9, ISU 14 | 9 yard pass Stevens to Robinson |
| GT 17, ISU 14 | 19 yard interception return Faulkner(Stevens run) |
| ISU 21, GT 17 | 93 yard kickoff return Jones(Goedjen) |
| GT 24, ISU 21 | 22 yard pass Stevens to Healy(Thigpen) |
| ISU 24, GT 24 | 30 yard FG Goedjen |
| GT 31, ISU 24 | 3 yard pass Stevens to McNamara(Thigpen) |
| ISU 30, GT 31 | 5 yard pass Amundson to Harris(Pass Failed) |
All-Americans under Major
- 1972- QB George Amundson
- 1972- E Merv Krakau
- 1972- G Geary Murdock
| Year | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 |
| Record | 3-7 | 3-7 | 5-6 | 8-4 | 5-6 |
Earle Bruce
- 1976 Cyclones
The team finished the season with an 8-3 record and a No. 18 ranking, but was snubbed by the bowls even though their losses were to the #1, #2 and #3 teams in the country. Bruce was selected as the Big Eight Coach of the year and had four players garner all conference honors, including Luther Blue, a Split End, who was an All-American. Iowa State would have tied for a share of the Big Eight title with a win over Oklahoma State in the season finale, but they lost. They upset power house Nebraska 37-28, their first win over Nebraska since 1960, but was unable to beat bowl-bound teams Oklahoma State and Colorado.
- 1977 Peach Bowl
- North Carolina State, 24
- Iowa State, 14
Following another good season, where the Cyclones again beat Nebraska, Iowa State earned a berth in the Peach Bowl. They also tied for second in the conference. The Peach Bowl saw the matchup of two stellar running backs, NC State's Ted Brown and Iowa State's Dexter Green. The game however was dominated by QB Johnny Evans who put up 264 yards of total offense.
| Score | Play |
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| NC State 7, ISU 0 | Hall 77 pass from Evans(Sherrill) |
| NC State 14, ISU 0 | Brown 5 pass from Evans(Sherill) |
| NC State 21, ISU 0 | Evans 32 run(Sherill) |
| ISU 7, NC State 21 | Quinn 1 run(Kollman) |
| NC State 24, ISU 7 | FG Sherill 42 |
| ISU 14, NC State 24 | Meckstroth 10 pass from Quinn(Kollman) |
- 1978 Hall of Fame Bowl
- Texas A&M 28
- Iowa State 12
The Cyclones returned 14 starters from the 1977 peach bowl team including Heisman Trophy candidate, Dexter Green and Outland Trophy hopeful, Mike Stensrud. Iowa State's post season hopes came down to their last game against Colorado which was nationally televised. The game was close throughout, with ISU clinging to a 17-10 halftime lead. A 27-yard first-half TD pass from Grant to Hardee and a 24-yard field goal from Steve Johnson gave ISU a 10-0 lead. After a CU touchdown closed the gap, Grant rumbled into the end zone from five yards out before the Buffs closed the half with a field goal. The second half was a defensive battle, but the ISU defense came up with big plays down the stretch. Mike Stensrud had 16 stops and caused a fumble to help ISU preserve a 20-16 win over the Buffs. The win earned ISU a Hall of Fame Bowl bid. Cyclones that made the Big Eight first team were Dexter Green, Mike Stensrud, Tom Boskey and Dick Cuvelier. Chris Boskey was named Big Eight Newcomer of the Year.
| Score | Play |
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| Iowa State 6, TAMU 0 | Green 5 yard pass from Grant |
| TAMU 7, Iowa State 6 | Brothers 1 yard run(Franklin) |
| TAMU 14, Iowa State 6 | Carter 4 yard pass from Mosley(Franklin) |
| Iowa State 12, TAMU 14 | Green 28 yard run |
| TAMU 21, Iowa State 12 | Dickey 19 yard run(Franklin) |
| TAMU 28, Iowa State 12 | Armstrong 5 yard run(Franklin) |
Iowa State was favored in the Hall of Fame Bowl, but Texas A&M RB Curtis Dickey ran for a Hall of Fame Bowl record of 276 yards. Dickey had 184 yards in the first half, including runs of 54, 25, 35, and 21 yards.
| Year | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 |
| Record | 4-7 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 8-3 | 8-4 | 8-4 |
- All-Americans under Bruce
- 1973- ROV Matt Blair
- 1974- S Barry Hill
- 1976- SE Luther Blue
- 1977- NG Ron McFarland
- 1978- TB Dexter Green
- 1978- DT Mike Stensrud
Dan McCarney
Dan McCarney was hired following the 1994 season to replace Jim Walden. McCarney coached RB Troy Davis to a second-place finish in the Heisman Trophy race in 1996. Florida QB Danny Wuerffel won the award. In 1998, McCarney's Cyclones defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, snapping a 15 game losing streak against Iowa. McCarney's Cyclones would win five straight games against Iowa following the 1998 game. Iowa State has won seven of the last 10 games in the Cy-Hawk Series. In 2000, McCarney took the Cyclones to their first bowl game since 1978 and their first ever bowl victory. Led by senior QB Sage Rosenfels, the Cyclones won against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in the Insight.com Bowl at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona.
Propelled by newcomer Seneca Wallace, the Cyclones went to a second bowl game in 2001 against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. They lost the game on a disputed missed field goal by Cyclonce kicker Tony Yelk, which some people thought had sailed directly over the right goal post.
Seneca Wallace would lead the Cyclones to a 6-1 start in 2002, including a near-win against the Florida State Seminoles in the Eddie Robinson Classic in Kansas City, Missouri. Wallace dove towards the goal line at the last second but was ruled out shy of the end zone. At one point the Cyclones were ranked #9 in the country. They wouldn't finish the season as well as they began it. They finished the season 7-7 following a loss to Boise State in the Humanitarian Bowl. The following season wasn't as successful. The Cyclones finished 2003 with a 2-10 record. They were quarterbacked by redshirt freshman Austin Flynn, who went on to switch the wide receiver position in later seasons.
The 2004 season would be much more successful for the Cyclones. Redshirt freshman Bret Meyer took over the quarterback spot and paired up with fellow redshirt freshman receiver Todd Blythe to make a lethal combination. The Cyclones had a chance to win the Big 12 North Title but fell short after a Missouri defender intercepted a pass intended for Jon Davis in the end zone. The Cyclones would go on to play Miami (Ohio) in the Independence Bowl. They won the game 17-13. The Cyclones finished the season 7-5.
The Cyclones continued their success under McCarney in the 2005 season with a 7-5 record. They missed out yet again on the Big 12 title when they lost in overtime to the Kansas Jayhawks after a missed field goal by Bret Culbertson. They led the game in the 4th quarter but allowed Kansas to come back. They got a berth in the EV1.net Houston Bowl, but lost 24-27 to the TCU Horned Frogs.
McCarney stepped down as head coach after a 4-8 season in 2006.
| Year | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| Record | 3-8 | 2-9 | 1-10 | 3-8 | 4-7 | 9-3 | 7-5 | 7-7 | 2-10 | 7-5 | 7-5 | 4-8 |
2002
| Date | Opponent | Result | Record |
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| August 24 | No. 16 Florida State | L 38-31 | 0-1 (0-0) |
| August 31 | Kansas | W 45-3 | 1-1 (1-0) |
| September 7 | Tennessee Tech | W 58-6 | 2-1 (1-0) |
| September 14 | @ No. 3 Iowa | W 36-31 | 3-1 (1-0) |
| September 21 | Troy | W 42-12 | 4-1 (1-0) |
| September 28 | Nebraska | W 36-14 | 5-1 (2-0) |
| October 12 | Texas Tech | W 31-17 | 6-1 (3-0) |
| October 19 | @ No. 8 Oklahoma | L 49-3 | 6-2 (3-1) |
| October 26 | @ No. 9 Texas | L 21-10 | 6-3 (3-2) |
| November 2 | Missouri | W 42-35 | 7-3 (4-2) |
| November 9 | @ No. 6 Kansas State | L 58-7 | 7-4 (4-3) |
| November 16 | @ No. 14 Colorado | L 41-27 | 7-5 (4-4) |
| November 23 | Connecticut | L 37-20 | 7-6 (4-4) |
| December 31 | vs. No. 15 Boise State | L 34-16 | 7-7 (4-4) |
All-Americans under McCarney
- 1995- RB Troy Davis
- 1996- RB Troy Davis
- 2000- C Ben Bruns
Gene Chizik
Gene Chizik signed as new head football coach, replacing Dan McCarney. Iowa State wore 1977 throwback jerseys for the 2007 game against Iowa and re-introduced gold pants as a standard part of their uniform. It marked the 30th anniversary since the restart of the rivalry as well as the 30th anniversary of the 1977 Iowa State Peach Bowl team. They finished the season 3-9, including a 15-13 win over Iowa, and back-to-back wins against Kansas State and Colorado. All three wins were upsets. In 2008, Iowa State opened with two wins against weaker nonconference foes, before losing their next 10 games to finish the season 2-10. Chizik left the Cyclones after the season to become the head coach of the Auburn Tigers football program.
Paul Rhoads
Paul Rhoads was hired on December 20, 2008 to be Iowa State's new head coach. His contract was reported to be a 5-year deal worth $5.75 million.
Current staff
- Head Coach- Paul Rhoads
- Offensive Coordinator (no coach named yet)
- Defensive Coordinator (no coach named yet)
- Offensive Line- Robert McFarland
- Linebackers- Wayne Bolt
- Quarterbacks Coach- Tony Peterson
- Running Backs/Special Teams Coach- Jay Boulware
- Tight Ends/ Recruiting Coordinator- Scott Fountain
- Defensive Line- Mike Pelton
- Linebackers- Jeff Koonz
- Secondary- Shawn Raney
- Director of Football Operations/Quality Control-Shane Beatty
- Director of Football Operations/ Assistant to Head Coach- Travis Pearson
- Assistant Director of Football Operations- Erik Link
- Director of Strength and Conditioning- Ken Sheppard
- Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning- Torre Becton
- Offensive Graduate Assistant- Thomas Howe
- Defensive Graduate Assistant- Floyd White
Coaching timeline
| # | Name | Years | Record |
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| 1 | Ira C. Brownlie | 1892 | 1-0-1 |
| 2 | W.F. Finney | 1893 | 0-3-0 |
| 3 | Bert German | 1894 | 27-38 |
| 4 | Pop Warner | 1895—1899 | 18-8-0 |
| 5 | Joe Meyers | 1899 | 4-4-1 |
| 6 | C.E. Woodruff | 1900 | 2-5-1 |
| 7 | Edgar Clinton | 1901 | 2-6-2 |
| 8 | A.W. Ristine | 1902—1906 | 36-10-1 |
| 9 | Clyde Williams | 1907—1912 | 33-14-2 |
| 10 | Homer C. Hubbard | 1913—1914 | 8-7-0 |
| 11 | Charles Mayser | 1915—1919 | 21-11-2 |
| 12 | Norman C. Paine | 1920 | 4-4-0 |
| 13 | Maury Kent | 1921 | 4-4-0 |
| 14 | Sam Willaman | 1922—1925 | 14-15-3 |
| 15 | Noel Workman | 1926—1930 | 11-27-3 |
| 16 | George Veenker | 1931—1936 | 21-22-8 |
| 17 | Jim Yeager | 1937—1940 | 16-19-1 |
| 18 | Ray Donels | 1941—1942 | 3-8-1 |
| 19 | Mike Michalske | 1942—1946 | 18-18-3 |
| 20 | Abe Stuber | 1947—1953 | 24-38-3 |
| 21 | Vince DiFrancesca | 1954—1956 | 6-21-1 |
| 22 | Jim Myers | 1957 | 4-5-1 |
| 23 | Clay Stapleton | 1958—1967 | 42-53-4 |
| 24 | Johnny Majors | 1968—1972 | 24-30-1 |
| 25 | Earle Bruce | 1973—1978 | 36-32-0 |
| 26 | Donnie Duncan | 1979—1982 | 18-24-2 |
| 27 | Jim Criner | 1983—1986 | 16-24-2 |
| 28 | Chuck Banker | 1986 | 1-1-0 |
| 29 | Jim Walden | 1987—1994 | 28-57-3 |
| 30 | Dan McCarney | 1995—2006 | 56-87-0 |
| 31 | Gene Chizik | 2007—2008 | 5-19-0 |
| 32 | Paul Rhoads | 2009—present | 0-0-0 |
Seneca Wallace run
In a 2002 home game versus Texas Tech, ISU quarterback Seneca Wallace scored on a 12-yard touchdown by running an estimated 120 yards backwards, forwards, and sideways on the field. Wallace dodged tackles and received numerous blocks from his offense, including one devastating block made by running back Michael Wagner. The play briefly catapulted Wallace into Heisman Trophy contention and was recognized by ESPN as the "Play of the Week." It has since been recognized as one of the great plays in college football history. The play is known among Iowa State fans simply as "The Run." Just as memorable to fans was the play-by-play given by Cyclone Radio broadcaster Pete Taylor.
Cyclones in the NFL
Cyclones All-Americans
Bowl results
| Season | Bowl | Record (Conf) | Opponent (Record) | Score | Result |
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| 1971 | Sun Bowl | 8-4 (4-3) | LSU 9-3 (3-2) | 15-33 | Loss |
| 1972 | Liberty Bowl | 5-6-1 (2-4-1) | Georgia Tech 7-4-1 (IND) | 30-31 | Loss |
| 1977 | Peach Bowl | 8-4 (5-2) | N.C. State 8-4 (4-2) | 14-24 | Loss |
| 1978 | Hall of Fame Bowl | 8-4 (4-3) | Texas A&M 8-4 (4-4) | 12-28 | Loss |
| 2000 | Insight.com Bowl | 9-3 (5-3) | Pittsburgh 7-5 (4-3) | 37-29 | Win |
| 2001 | Independence Bowl | 7-5 (4-4) | Alabama 7-5 (4-4) | 13-14 | Loss |
| 2002 | Humanitarian Bowl | 7-7 (4-4) | Boise State 12-1 (8-0) | 34-16 | Loss |
| 2004 | Independence Bowl | 7-5 (4-4) | Miami, Ohio 8-5 (7-2) | 17-13 | Win |
| 2005 | Houston Bowl | 7-5 (4-4) | TCU 11-1 (8-0) | 24-27 | Loss |
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Traditions
Cannon
The members of the Iowa State Chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi man and maintain a cannon that is discharged at home football games when the Iowa State team takes the field, following the first kickoff, the kickoff following half-time, all Iowa State kickoffs, and immediately following an Iowa State touchdown.
Victory bell
Located immediately outside and north of Jack Trice Stadium, the victory bell is rung following a Cyclone victory. Forged in 1890 the victory bell served on campus to signal dismissal from classes before being moved to Clyde Williams Field and Jack Trice Stadium.
Tailgating
Iowa State is well regarded for a uniquely American phenomena known as Tailgating. The layout of Jack Trice Stadium on a flood-plain accommodates ample parking space immediately surrounding the stadium. Cyclone fans typically arrive hours before kick-off in large SUVs and Recreational Vehicles to grill popular Midwestern foods such as pork loin, bratwurst, hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoy beer.
