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"Not saying that anybody outside of the Iowa State family should have seen the Iowa upset coming, but there was a hint that deserved more pregame attention to explain the Cyclones’ 15-13 triumph.

Gene Chizik-coached defenses in rivalry games have been a sure thing.

As Auburn’s defensive coordinator during 2002-04, the Tigers smothered Alabama three times, holding the Crimson Tide to below their season average in each case.

At Texas, where Chizik served in 2005 and 2006, t

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Bret Culbertson “There was a little pressure but I was calm. I went out there with my snapper and my holder and we just did what we do everyday. I was excited on the sideline. When I got out there they iced me and I just relaxed my nerves.” “As the crowd rushed the fi eld, the only thing going through my mind was get the Cy-Hawk trophy. As soon as the last second ticked off, I ran over.”

Phillip Bates On game: “It was just amazing. Bret told me to make a play and that’s what I did. The

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Good article in the sporting news

"Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz hasn't gotten to know Gene Chizik all that well. He doesn't have to, though, to know exactly what Iowa State's new coach is going through.

It seems like ages now, but there was a time when Ferentz couldn't buy a win. Plucked from the NFL in 1998 to replace the legendary Hayden Fry, Ferentz lost 18 of his first 20 games at Iowa...."

LInk to f

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ISU fans now is the time to come together and rally around our team and our coaches. We need to show them that we believe in them and will support them. We have a great staff in place, but you don't turn a football team around overnight. ISU has a lot of positions in desparte need of talent upgrades and is learning a new way to play football. Success will come, but we need to stick together and support our team.

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RB J.J. Bass, Iowa State Cyclones

Iowa State was embarrassed in a week one loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes, but Cyclones’ fans can rejoice in the f

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