Spring Game Recap

Spring Game Recap

Posted on Apr 20, 2013 in cyclones, Cyclones Football | No Comments

By Andrew Gogerty My wife asked me what my thoughts were on Iowa State’s spring scrimmage this evening, and I told her, “They’re going to be REALLY good…In two years.”  It’s not that I think they’ll be bad in 2013, it’s because the amount of good, young talent on the Cyclones football team is as ...

Spring Football: Unproven, Homegrown Talent Key to 2013 Season

Spring Football: Unproven, Homegrown Talent Key to 2013 Season

Posted on Apr 16, 2013 in cyclones, Cyclones Football | No Comments

By Andrew Gogerty 5 Up and Coming Iowa Natives To Watch Saturday’s spring game is the first chance for Iowa State fans to catch a glimpse of their young football team; one that is aiming at a third consecutive bowl appearance.  Gone are stalwarts Jake Knott and A.J. Klein, along with All Big 12 selections ...

Observations From Valley Stadium

Observations From Valley Stadium

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 in hawkeyes, Hawkeyes Football | No Comments

  By Mathew Gogerty    This past weekend central Iowans had the opportunity to see a glimpse of this year’s Iowa football team in an open scrimmage held @ Valley Stadium in West Des Moines.  Valley officials estimated close to 8,000 fans in attendance, and I’d have to say that was a pretty safe estimate considering ...

Big Apple Was Bittersweet

Big Apple Was Bittersweet

Posted on Apr 6, 2013 in hawkeyes, Hawkeyes Basketball | No Comments

By Mathew Gogerty    This wasn’t exactly the fairy tale ending we all had in mind when the Hawkeyes battled their way through the NIT Tournament all the way to the championship game.  I’m not so sure that everyone necessarily had this one etched in stone as a definite win, but I do think we all ...

NIT Finals!

NIT Finals!

Posted on Apr 3, 2013 in hawkeyes, Hawkeyes Basketball | No Comments

By Mathew Gogerty    It’s the first week of April and the Iowa Hawkeyes are still playing basketball.  With Iowa’s win over Maryland Tuesday night the Hawkeyes will now face the Baylor Bears in what’s sure to be a battle as both teams vie for their schools first ever NIT Championship. Iowa was once again led ...

NIT Final 4

NIT Final 4

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 in hawkeyes, Hawkeyes Basketball | No Comments

By Mathew Gogerty    Ok, so maybe it’s not THE Final Four (of the NCAA Tournament) but hey, it’s still pretty darn cool to be in the NIT Final Four.  What’s even more important though is that this young Iowa team is still playing and still gaining valuable postseason experience.  Even though it was tough to ...