Rob Gray

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RADIO RECAP: Ryan Prather Jr. goes off in ISU’s rout of Northwestern in exhibition finale #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/ryan...

VERY #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/radi...

I love Jason Tatum. Took down those darn Knicks.

ISU WR Ty Claiborne's college career has been marked by immense academic success and — until this season — no catches on the football field. But now the 5th-year player has became a go-to guy as his athletic career winds down. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/ty-c...

ISU wrestling media day story #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/the-...

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Here's my story from new Iowa State AD Jared Benko's introductory press conference. Benko said the Cyclones' "best days are still ahead of us." #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/new-...

Hard to believe it’s been 12 years to the day since I took this pic at “Hilton Madness.” Some pretty famous faces in there. #BlueCy

Iowa State's late rally falls short in Sunday's 83-80 exhibition loss to Creighton at Hilton. T.J. Otzelberger also gives an update on Tamin Lipsey, who didn't play, but is in line to play in next Sunday's EXH at Northwestern. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/iowa...

Pre-exhibition vs. Creighton story 2 #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/big-...

Pre-exhibition vs. Creighton story 1 #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/from...

Bill Fennelly said on media day his final season as Iowa State's head coach is about the team, not him. So who best embodies the team? Arianna Jackson, Fennelly said, who "never, ever, ever" gets the attention she deserves. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/isus...

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Elevated." That's what Tamin Lipsey's done to ISU's practices since he returned to the roster amid a legal battle with the NCAA. It's unclear how many — a few, more, all? — games Lipsey will play, but his mere presence makes a mammoth impact. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/tami...

ISU DE Malaki Ta'ase's a loving husband and father. He's happy-go-lucky off the field, but intense and ornery on it — as his impressive strip sack last week showed. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/isu-...

"It’s been 472 days since I played the game of basketball and I wouldn’t want to do it anywhere else but my second home." — Tyrese Haliburton at Hilton Coliseum. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/tyre...

ISU HC Jimmy Rogers' expectations in year one with the program are unyielding and exacting. So he's keeping them sky-high — or raising them — as the Cyclones prepare to face No. 8 BYU on the road. #BlueCy

We have the SHIRTS #BlueCy

ISU HC Jimmy Rogers "loves the way" BYU QB Bear Bachmeier plays. But ... "You’d better be ready to put your pads on him, because he’s gonna run through your face,” Rogers added. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/iowa...

Who thinks a U.S. president saying, “Let them take out Los Angeles … ” is not only OK, but ha-ha funny and a goddamn applause line? Imagine Joe Biden saying, “Let them take out Wyoming and Idaho and Mississippi.” Despicable. x.com/atrupar/stat...

It's a short game week for Iowa State and here’s my latest "Five players to know" piece for No. 8 BYU. It comes with a big asterisk for star RB LJ Martin, who might not play because of injury. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/five...

ISU RB Aiden Flora's 5-TD day in Saturday's 45-42 win over West Virginia has netted him both national and Big 12 weekly honors. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/aide...

Aiden Flora and Vince Benetti were little league teammates for ADM. "From, like, U-8 up," Benetti said last month. Now the former walk-ons are star Cyclones — and lead ISU in rushing touchdowns (Flora, 6) and touchdown catches (Benetti, 3). #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/litt...

Shit. Forgot to post the notebook here. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/note...

Has your pulse stopped pounding yet? Mine has — and here's my game story on Aiden Flora's flourish that helped ISU secure its first Big 12 win of the Jimmy Rogers era over West Virginia. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/tric...

Dom Overby has ISU's only 40-plus yard catches this season. His block helped Cam Pettaway finish a kick return with a TD. And his stretch for a 1st down set up his TD grab last week vs. No. 13 Utah. The Cyclones need more of his "oomph" plays vs. WVU. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/10/isu-...

Sorry, forget the #BlueCy for the first time in a long time.

ISU DT Max Baloun knows the “old man” joke is coming for him, but he smiles as the conversation slowly winds toward the time-worn punchline. That's because it coincides with a deep sense to gratitude for what will be his one and only Homecoming in Ames. cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/isu-...

"Mach speed." That's how ISU HC Jimmy Rogers describes the pace at which West Virginia's offense plays at, and while it's obviously hyperbole, it aptly describes the Mountaineers' quick-strike capabilities. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/iowa...

Five West Virginia players to know #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/five...

ISU's stirring second half comeback fell short in Saturday's 31-17 Big 12 season-opening loss to No. 15 Utah. One reason? "Obviously us not being able to tackle — at all — today led to this," head coach Jimmy Rogers said. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/muds...

ISU center Braden Smith is new to the position, but not new to position changes. "I played tight end in high school," he said. Now, Smith's an integral part of the Cyclones' O-line — and eager to face. No. 15 Utah. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/isu-...

Bruising #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/brui...

Sunny side up #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/good...

ISU’s depth chart for No. 15 Utah is out #BlueCy

Five Utah players to know on Saturday against Iowa State #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/five...

MEGA FLORA Amirite?

Iowa State's ability to hit on explosive plays hinges on what it does in "the moment of truth." So far, that's been a mixed bag, but there could be big things to come on Saturday vs. Bowling Green and beyond. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/isus...

Caden Crawford spent the past three seasons as a foe of Iowa State — until Jimmy Rogers came calling. Now the talented defensive end is determined to shine as a Cyclone starter. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/09/isu-...

Looks the part.

My little Substack, which I need to deliver weekly, not just whenever I feel like it, certainly helps me with some walking around money and I’m extremely grateful for the support. robgray18.substack.com/p/this-week-...

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