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Cyclones in the NBA: Tyrese Haliburton hit another playoff game winner

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

May 6, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates his game-winning three-point basket in the fourth quarter during game two of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesFormer Cyclone Tyrese Haliburton has done it again. For the second time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Haliburton has secured a game-winning shot to give his team a pivotal win in the series.
Remembering Alex Ernst

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Alex Ernst, an Iowa State football video production specialist, passed away this week. Below is Iowa State’s statement as well as comments from colleagues that have posted about him. AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State Athletics Department mourns the loss of football video production specialist Alex Ernst, who passed away Sunday in a car accident.
MONDAY MUSINGS: The softball postseason, Tyrese and Playoff Puck

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

We’re back with Monday Musings after an electric weekend all over. Let’s muse. Iowa State Softball has officially earned its third 30-win season in program history. It’s remarkable what coach Jamie Pinkerton and his squad did this season in Big 12 play. When I was younger, and wanted my fix for Iowa State sports after the end of the college hoops season, I often turned to softball to see the Cyclones could capture lightning in a bottle. Self admittedly, I was just a nerd looking at game notes.
Report: NCAA takes disciplinary action against five members of 2022 ISU FB staff

1 week ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

According to a report from ESPN, the NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five members of the 2022 football staff. Staffers Jace Heacock, Chase Clark, Michael Dryer, Kyle Highland and Mason Williams were named in the report, alleging that more than 6,200 online wagers were made totaling $100,000 on professional and collegiate games, including men’s and women’s basketball games involving Iowa State. Heacock is listed as Iowa State’s Director of Analytics on the athletic department’s website.
Jarrod Hufford signed by Las Vegas Raiders

2 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Jarrod Hufford was signed on an undrafted free agent deal by the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday. The former Cyclone spent six seasons in Iowa State colors and picked up Big 12 OL of the Year honors in his final two seasons in Ames. The 6-foot-5, 320-pound player started his final 47 games at Iowa State, anchoring the line and appearing at four different positions over that stretch.
Forecasting Iowa State’s NFL Draft Picks

3 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Dec 29, 2023; Memphis, TN, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jaylin Noel (13) and wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) react after a touchdown during the first half against the Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY SportsThursday marks the start of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here’s some intel on what the experts are saying on Iowa State’s potential selections.
Humble beginnings fuel new ISU RB coach Jake Landry’s rapid rise in the ranks

3 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Rob Gray

New Iowa State running backs coach Jake Landry works with his group during practice this spring. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES — One of first-year Iowa State running back coach Jake Landry’s first connections to the Cyclones’ third-year wide receivers coach, Noah Pauley, hinged on a faulty one.
Stoic and steady ISU tailback Carson Hansen seeks to keep stacking up touchdowns

4 weeks ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Rob Gray

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Carson Hansen (26) scores a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes in the second quarter during the Pop Tarts bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images AMES — Consider Iowa State running back Carson Hansen to be a modern-day stoic. The junior from Lakeville, Minn., eschews exuberance and irritation both — opting to adopt an even-keel approach to any situation. Almost any situation, that is.
Wade & Brent Helton to enter transfer portal

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Connor Ferg

Iowa State offensive linemen Wade and Brent Helton are entering the transfer portal. Bill Seals of Rivals was the first to report the news. The Helton’s, who are twins that were recruited out of California by offensive line coach Ryan Clanton, were expected to see the field this year after each of them redshirted a season ago. The twins were the first players that Clanton brought up when asked about who would fill the three interior positions on the offensive line last week in a press conference.
BACON’S BACK: On Iowa State’s deep and healthier linebackers room

1 month ago | cyclonefanatic.com | Rob Gray

Iowa State’s linebacker Caleb Bacon talks to media during the university football media day at Jack Trice Stadium on Friday, August 2, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK AMES — The constant discomfort didn’t sour Caleb Bacon’s spirits as he sat alone at home. That’s because the budding, but injured Iowa State star linebacker had a big game to watch.