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WHO’S NEXT? Iowa State searches for new identity as the season begins

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Team schedule Photo gallery Curious who Iowa State plays this weekend? Do you Take a look back in time with photos from last want to know how brutal their Big 12 schedule is season, and then check out this season’s team 4 this year? Check out the Cyclones’ schedule here. 12 with photos from media day and fall camp. Troy Davis Q&A Daily sports editor Alex Halsted goes one-on-one with Iowa State’s former finalist Gridiron picks and back-to-back 2,000 rusher Troy Davis. Depth chart Four sports editors of the Iowa State Daily take Check out the players Iowa State will trot onto their pick at a few of the week’s biggest games. 8 the field in the season opener Saturday with This week we feature the Daily’s editor-In-chief, breakdowns of the team’s depth chart. 6 Katelynn McCollough. 14 Who’s next? Iowa State heads into the season without a definitive face of the program. Find out if the Quick facts team has found a face or how it would move Flavors through the season without one. You can check out this page to get a little bit With extreme temperatures expected of knowledge on the opposing team this week, 9 for Saturday’s season opener, discover savory the University of Northern Iowa. Check out ways to stave off the effects of dehydration. 7 information on the team and its head coach. 18 Also, sample recipes for your first tailgate. Pg. 3 Schedule

Date: Saturday, Aug. 31 Date: Saturday, Sept. 14 Date: Thursday, Sept. 26 Time: 7 p.m. Time: 5 p.m. Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Ames Place: Ames Place: Tulsa, Okla. After Steele Jantz’s last-second heroics two The past two seasons, this game has come The Golden Hurricane had the last laugh as Tul- years ago in Jack Trice, UNI will be ready to down to the wire, with Jake Knott’s heroic sa handily beat Iowa State 31-17 in the Liberty exact revenge. The Panthers bring a very ver- winning Iowa State its second- Bowl on Dec. 29, 2012 in Memphis, Tenn. In the satile and quick attack on offense, while being straight CyHawk Trophy. The year before, Steele first game of the season, Iowa State ran away regarded as a very fast team on defense by Jantz’s magic pulled a triple overtime win out of with a 38-23 win on the arm of Steele Jantz and the ISU coaching staff. Despite who’s favored, a hat. This year, with Iowa State’s season ticket legs of Shontrelle Johnson, both of whom this in-state rivalry always is expected to come numbers rising while Iowa’s are falling, it’s just accounted for four of the five . Tulsa down to the wire. one more reason for the Hawkeyes to bring it to is one of the favorites to win Conference-USA. Jack Trice Stadium.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26 Date: Saturday, Nov. 2 Date: Saturday, Nov. 9 Time: TBA Time: TBA Time: TBA Place: Ames Place: Manhattan, Kan. Place: Ames The last time Oklahoma State visited Ames, The Cyclones were one score away from upset- Iowa State’s biggest upset last year came it was sent home packing after the Cyclones ting the eventual Big 12 Champions in No. 6 against No. 15 TCU, beating the Horned Frogs eliminated its hopes for a possible national title. Kansas State, but fell short in last year’s Farma- in Fort Worth, Texas. Head coach of the newly Now Oklahoma State boasts the reigning Big 12 geddon. Reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the ranked No. 20 Horned Frogs Gary Patterson Freshman of the Year in J.W. Walsh who fin- Year Colin Klein is gone from Kansas State, but hasn’t named a starter yet for this upcoming ished No. 8 in total offense. John Hubert and his 15 touchdowns return in the season. Teams will either see the dual-threat Wildcat backfield. pocket passer Pachall. Pg. 4 Date: Thursday, Oct. 3 Date: Saturday, Oct. 12 Date: Saturday, Oct. 19 Time: 6:30 p.m. Time: TBA Time: TBA Place: Ames Place: Lubbock, Texas Place: Waco, Texas The No. 15 Longhorns return the Big 12’s lead- Texas Tech’s defense was the difference last The Big 12’s No. 1 rushing offense will return, led ing passer in David Ash, which gives Texas an year against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium, by former star recruit Lache Seastrunk. Next in automatic advantage through the air. Alongside intercepting Steele Jantz three times. The line in for Baylor at following the that, Mack Brown could quite possibly be on the Cyclones did upset Texas Tech two years ago in remarkable years from Robert Griffin III and hot seat, giving Texas all the more motivation to Lubbock, 41-7. Now the Red Raiders return to , comes in with the a not trip up on an opponent like it did four years Ames with its expected passing attack, testing nonexistent ceiling. Coach Art Bryles on his new ago against the Cyclones. Iowa State’s experienced secondary. general: “A reasonable expectation is to break every Baylor record there is offensively.”

Date: Saturday, Nov. 16 Date: Saturday, Nov. 23 Date: Saturday, Nov. 30 Time: TBA Time: TBA Time: TBA Place: Norman, Okla. Place: Lawrence, Kan. Place: Morgantown, W.Va. Redshirt freshman Trevor Knight — who ran We all know about the basketball game, but West Virginia became bowl eligible with its Oklahoma’s scout team offense — starts under when Kansas football comes to town, Iowa 31-24 win against Iowa State last season. center after receiving all kinds of praise from de- State needs to win one of the few games it is Iowa State could have tied the game after a 65- fensive coordinator Mike Stoops, who watched expected to win in the quest for bowl eligibility. yard drive, but Jeff Woody fumbled on the five him beat his starting defense throughout the Quarterback Sam Richardson threw for yard line with 3:55 remaining. The Mountaineers past year in practice. ISU hasn’t beaten Oklaho- 250 yards last season for the Cyclone en route will be without QB and running back ma since before most of us were born — in 1990. to a 51-23 win against the Jayhawks. this season. Pg. 5 Gridiron picks

UNI vs. Iowa State Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt Mississippi State No. 5 Georgia No. 12 LSU No. 19 Boise State Ohio vs. No 9 Louisville vs. Oklahoma State vs. No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 20 TCU vs. Washington

Alex Halsted, Iowa State — After needing a Ole Miss — Vanderbilt Oklahoma State — Georgia — When you beat LSU — Les Miles eats grass Boise State — For all the Louisville — Louisville sports editor Steele Jantz miracle to beat doesn’t have Jay Cutler The Cowboys outrun the Georgia Bulldogs, you’re before every game, so I have potatoes! Boise State beats is carried by Teddy (0-0) the Panthers in 2011, I think anymore, right? I’ll have the Bulldogs behind gonna feel the bulldog bite. no choice but to go with LSU Washington again after Bridgewater, and Papa this season is a little easier to go with Ole Miss. quarterback J.W. Walsh. (Look it up!) in this one. doing so in a bowl game last John celebrates. for the Cyclones. season.

Dean Berhow- Iowa State — UNI just Ole Miss — These guys Oklahoma State — J.W. Clemson — Both teams TCU — I love what Patterson Boise State — Keith Price has Louisville — Teddy Goll, asst. sports came off a really down return 15 starters and Walsh at this point is the can score, but I really love has done disguising who his a shot to be really good, but Bridgewater could end up editor of special year. I expect growing brought in a top recruiting Mike Winchell of my life. what I saw in and starting QB will be. Upset Boise State might be a tad a top NFL pick next year, sections (0-0) pains, bit a W nonetheless. class. Momentum sides with Look him up. Sammy Watkins last year. alert! underrated this year. here’s where he starts his the Rebels. Clemson by a tiger paw. campaign.

Dylan Montz, Iowa State — The Panthers Ole Miss — I just watched Oklahoma State — Georgia — The Bulldogs LSU — Les Miles, the Mad Washington — Boise State Louisville — The Cardinals assistant sports always seem to give the the ESPN 30-for-30 “The The Cowboys are 8-1 in went to Death Valley 10 Hatter himself, pulls off beat UW in the MAACO Bowl are riding high after a Sugar editor (0-0) Cyclones fits, but Iowa State Ghosts of Ole Miss.” Man, their last nine games years ago and shutout the a win against the Horned Las Vegas last season on Bowl win against Florida will be able to win this one Wright Thompson has a against the SEC. Can’t bet Tigers. Georgia will win at Frogs in the state of Texas. Dec. 22, but the Huskies get last season and should hold without Steele Jantz. smooth southern voice. against those results. Clemson again. this one in Seattle. off Ohio.

Maddy Arnold, Iowa State — Northern Ole Miss — Vanderbilt had Oklahoma State — Georgia — It’ll be a high TCU — The Horned Frogs Boise State — The Broncos Louisville — Teddy assistant sports Iowa always puts up a too many off-the-field The Cowboys’ offense scoring game with two return most of their defense edged out the Huskies in Bridgewater and company editor (0-0) good fight against in-state distractions this summer has always been good experienced QBs but from last season. I think TCU a bowl last season. It’ll be should have no problem rivals, but Iowa State will to start the year off right. under Gundy. This year Georgia will be top dog in can upset. another good game, but against Ohio. win it at home. won’t be any different. Death Valley. Boise State will win.

Katelynn Iowa State — Something, Ole Miss — I’m willing to put Mississippi State —Nothing Clemson — Because any LSU — Ditto on Death Valley. Washington — Until the Louisville — Louisville just McCollough, ISD something. Let’s Go State. my money on any school beats a good underdog story team that nicknames their It’s apparently a popular world knows the difference always has a nice way of editor-in-chief that uses Ole instead of Old. to start the year, right? stadium Death Valley is sure stadium nickname. between Idaho and Iowa, rolling off an announcer’s to bring the heat. they don’t need any more tongue. attention. Welcome to Campus Living!

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■■ Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa McDermott. ■■ Experience: 13th year at Kansas ■■ Type: Public ■■ Todd Blythe, former ISU Northern Iowa (104-46) before from 2003-07, is in his second season ■■ Hometown: Waukon, Iowa transferring ■■ Founded: 1876 home to on the UNI coaching staff and in his ■ ■■ Enrollment: 13,080 ■ College: Northern Iowa Northern first season coaching the Panther wide (1987) ■■ Student-to-faculty ratio: 16-to-1 receivers. Iowa in ■■ Graduate Degree: Northern 2012. He ■■ Nickname: Panthers ■■ As an FCS team, Northern Iowa has 17 Iowa (1994) redshirted Farley victories against FBS opponents. The last ■■ Mascot: TC Panther and ■■ Family: wife, Lori; sons Jake the season UNI victory against an FBS school was in TK (The Kitten) Panther and Jared, daughter Jamie in 2010 2007 when the Panthers beat Iowa State Iowa State Daily and did not see action in ■■ The Panthers play at the UNI-Dome, ■■ Farley has spent his entire 24-13 at Jack Trice Stadium. 2011 before transferring to which seats 16,324. coaching career as a part of ■■ The Panthers have a winning record Northern Iowa. Last season, ■■ Since 1985, Northern Iowa has won ■■ The Panthers have played in one FCS the UNI coaching staff except all-time against each of its’ football Jake played in 11 games and at least a share of 16 Missouri Valley National Championship game, a 2005 from 1997-2000 when he conference opponents. started five as a linebacker Football Conference Championships, loss to Appalachian State 21-16. was an assistant coach at the ■■ ISU offensive coordinator Courtney for the Panthers. He finished with the most recent in 2011 when it ■■ The UNI men’s basketball team upset University of Kansas. Messingham is a graduate of Northern the season tied for first on the shared the title with North Dakota State. top-seeded Kansas 69-67 to earn the ■■ He was a three-year starter Iowa, where he played quarterback for team in tackles with 85. ■■ Famous alumni include Super Bowl program’s first Sweet Sixteen appearance for the Panthers as an inside the Panthers from 1985-88. ■■ Farley served as the interim winning quarterback and NFL MVP in the NCAA tournament in 2010. linebacker and led the team in ■■ Northern Iowa missed the FCS playoffs Director of Athletics for Kurt Warner, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley ■■ Known as Iowa State Teachers College tackles from 1984-86. in 2012 after going 5-6 but has made the Northern Iowa from Feb. 1, and former ISU and current Creighton from 1909-61 before becoming the ■■ Son Jake began his college playoffs seven times since 2001. 2008, through July 1, 2008. men’s basketball head coach Greg University of Northern Iowa in 1967. career playing football at

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@ISUdining dining.iastate.edu Pg. 7 By Alex.Halsted It was against Kansas State. It was like fourth @iowastatedaily.com A: and goal and the whole offensive team came to the sideline. Somebody asked us who When many people think of Iowa State, the wanted the ball. I raised my hand and said: One-on-one with name Troy Davis still lingers. Davis played for Iowa “Give me the ball.” I got the ball and I dove in. State from 1994-96 and became not only one of the That was my reaction, saying: “Hey, I’m going best Cyclones in program history but one of the top for the Heisman, so let me go ahead and do collegiate running backs ever. the Heisman stance right now.” Davis was the first collegiate player to rush for 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons and was a When you got second in the Heisman that Heisman Trophy finalist twice, finishing fifth as a Q: year, you were first in all the voting regions sophomore and second as a junior before foregoing but the eastern one. What was it like to his senior season for the NFL. come that close? The ISU Hall of Famer recently took some time to reflect on his career. I thought it was mine all the way. But Danny A: Wuerffel, he was on a winning team, and he Q: When you were coming out of high school was going to the big bowl game. I think the you were a very highly touted recruit. What Heisman is for the best player, not the best was it about Iowa State? team, but I guess since he was going to the big bowl game they gave it to him. The reason why I went there was because I came up short. I’m not mad about it. As long A: the recruiting that they had. My goal was I as I got invited there, that made me happy wanted to go to a school that hadn’t been there. known and make them known. What was it like on campus? Q: Do you feel like you did that? Q: That was like everyday, “Oh my god, there goes I felt like I did it because there weren’t too A: Troy Davis.” “Can I get your autograph?” “Can A: many people that knew Iowa State until I I touch you?” “Can I hold your hand?” “Can you went up there and had ESPN there almost sign my shirt?” I got that like everyday. everyday. We started getting more recruits there. Guys like Seneca Wallace came there, In 1996, you had 53 carries against Northern my brother Darren Davis. Q: Iowa. What do you remember about that They’ve won a bowl game and everything. I game? wish I could have went to a bowl game, but we couldn’t make it there. I think they’re I didn’t know that I was going to get that known now. A: many carries. Since my parents were there, coach kind of made my parents excited. By You were the first collegiate player to rush the time the game was over he said: “I don’t Q: for 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons. believe I gave you the ball 53 times.” What was it like to do that? [My parents] drove up and that was the first college game that they every watched. It’s something that was in the back of my A: mind. I didn’t know who it was going to be to The next week you had 41 carries for do that, and I did it my sophomore and junior Q: 378 yards against Missouri. What was years. Getting the ball that many times, you it like being a workhorse like that? have to get something out of it. My second year I ran for 2,010 yards and my third year My offensive line opened the holes for me, 2,185. It just goes to the offensive line. The A: and the coaches saw it, so they just kept on offensive line did their job. feeding me the ball. I wasn’t tackled, so I was in top shape. They just kept on feeding me Courtesy of the ISU athletic department What do you remember about the atmo- the ball. Q: sphere at then-Cyclone Stadium during your big seasons? Did it get a little crazier? Is there a certain game or moment that Q: stands out as your best memory? I can’t say yes, I can’t say no. The fans there, A: they loved Troy Davis. Whatever Troy did, My greatest memory was my first time see- they were behind me. We had fans up top A: ing snow there. keeping my yardage every game. Every time I had been in Miami for 19 years. I had never I looked up there, “I’m almost to 1,000 yards.” been out of town or anything like that, so We were five games in. Once we got over when I got recruited and went up there, and that, in my 10th game or whatever, I’m stand- for the first time saw snow, that made me ing up there, “I’m close to 2,000 yards.” They excited because I was going to be playing kept me in touch with all my yardage. in it.

TROY What do you remember about the Heisman A lot of people when they think of Iowa Q: Q: ceremonies? You went to two of them. State think of you and Seneca Wallace and people like that. What does it mean to have It was exciting. My junior year I came in that legacy? A: second, so it was just exciting for me to get named to go there with the other top players there. It’s a dream come true because every athlete A: that I know who goes and plays football, The second year you went to the Heisman, they want to be the top name of that school. Q: the last game you did a Heisman pose in When they mention Iowa State, they men- the end zone. What do you remember about tion Troy or Darren [Davis] or Seneca Wal- Pg.DAVIS 8 that? lace. That puts a smile on my face. ?

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? ? NEW ? FACE ? ISU looks for the face of football as its new season arrives

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Kelby Wingert/Iowa State Daily Pg. 9 s practice wound down on the hot- test day of fall camp with the team Adressed in full pads, Jacques Wash- ington strapped up his helmet and settled in for the kickoff return. There was nothing out of the ordinary about that. The return, though, came a short walk west from Jack Trice Stadium on Johnny Majors Field with nobody watching and no bright lights. Washington’s return came two and a half hours into practice, as it wound down during period 24 in the third week of camp. The return was for the scout team. “That’s what those kinds of guys do in situations like this,” said ISU coach Paul Rhoads. “That’s what those faces need to do and we need more of them doing it.” Iowa State will have a new identity as the 2013 season begins. The questions still come now and then about Jake Knott and

A.J. Klein, the often talked about lineback- Iowa State Daily ers who have departed for the NFL. No. 4 Austen Arnaud was the face of Iowa State’s program for three years while he started under center. Arnaud set is the Cyclones’ all-time leader in career completion percentage. He’s also second in ISU history in total offense. The Cyclones are still searching for a new face of the program. Maybe one will Qualities of a ‘face’ Iowa State upset No. 2 team’s faces. Washing- He knows that leading emerge. Maybe it’s Paul Rhoads. Maybe, What does being a Oklahoma State at Jack ton, George and Woody on the field is important, players say, the team doesn’t have just one. face of a Trice Stadium. are a few. James White too. So when the scout kickoff team needed program mean, any- Woody has heard the — a two-time captain That’s why — even a returner, Washington didn’t hesitate. way? chants of his name with for the Cyclones — is when no fans or me- “I would say just take advantage of every “It’s from the time each subsequent carry another. dia could notice — he rep, every opportunity you get to get bet- they wake up to the at Jack Trice, but he’s “You don’t have just dropped back to return ter,” Washington said of being a leader. “If time they leave here convinced being a face one guy out there that that kickoff for the you’re not getting better, your opponent at night,” Rhoads said is more than carrying a everybody has to go to,” scout team when he somewhere else is getting better.” when asked. “To me, football. said White, who will be could have slid by, let- The team is focused on winning games, leadership is about “Anytime a kid wear- the team’s starting run- ting someone else do it first. Eventually a face might emerge, but elevating the play of ing a Cyclones shirt ning back for a second instead. right now there is belief that the team’s those around you and asks you for a picture or consecutive season. “Just bringing it leaders can come from all over. we need to continue to something like that, you “We have quite a few everyday, being that guy “My job is to play football at a high level, do that.” do it,” Woody said. “Be- leaders on the team. that just doesn’t talk and that’s what I’m here to do. I’m not When ESPN broad- ing someone your little We have six captains, about it,” Washington going to get too caught up in being this, caster Joe Tessitore brother would want to so that’s pretty good said, listing qualities of a or being that,” said linebacker Jeremiah announced to the look up to. We’ve got a for us as a team.” leader. “I like to have fun George, who started alongside Knott and country on Nov. 18, 2011, lot of guys on the team Washington, who has as you probably see — I Klein last season. “We have a lot of guys on “, they did that do that.” started 26 consecutive like to make jokes — but this team that could step up at any given it!” running back Jeff Each player rattles games, often riles up at the same time it’s time and be the face.” Woody was the face as off different names teammates with his business when its time who could be one of the Channel 10 News show. to strap it up.”

Pg. 10 Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Seeing numbers of seeing his number on Finding a face in the stands jerseys. “It’s a cool deal to When Rhoads looks Austen Arnaud re- see guys that get to have at his 2013 team, he members the moment that, because for a team doesn’t see one face that when he first felt like a like Iowa State they only stands out. face of the ISU program. make one jersey. “I want them to be As he stood on the grass “That was definitely bigger faces,” Rhoads at Jack Trice and looked cool, and it was definitely said. “They don’t look at around, he saw his an honor.” me like Mount Rushmore No. 4 scattered around Knott’s No. 20 has right now.” the stadium. filled the backs of fans in So, who’s next? “Wow, there’s a lot of recent years and contin- Of the 22 starters who jerseys out here,” Arnaud ues to populate Ames in will trot onto the field on remembers thinking. every direction. offense and defense, nine Iowa State Daily The year before during “It meant a lot for me will be seniors. Redshirt his redshirt sophomore and it showed that peo- sophomore quarterback season, Arnaud was in ple had looked up to me,” Sam Richardson is in a the midst of his first Knott said. “I never really similar position to the season as the Cyclones’ saw myself as being that Arnaud of 2009 when he starting quarterback. guy coming in, I was just emerged as a face with Things weren’t going happy to be there. To go multiple years remaining. well. from that to having my Sometimes becoming a “We won our first two jerseys out there, it was a face just happens. games and lost the next really, really cool thing.” “I never really saw 10,” Arnaud said. “About On the shelves this myself as the face of the midway through the year, season, the gold No. 20 program,” said Knott, we were down on our- lettering on the replica whose 347 career tackles selves. That’s one thing cardinal ISU jerseys have are sixth all-time in ISU been replaced by history. “I’m just a guy Iowa State Daily that I always preach, you Above: No. 52 Jeremiah George played alongside the tandem of Jake Knott and A.J. always have to stay posi- No. 52, the number who came in everyday Klein last year. Knott and Klein started at the linebacker position the middle of Iowa worn by George. State’s defense for the last three years and were considered “faces” of the program. Now tive.” and worked and was it’s up to George as a defensive captain and a cornerstone of the ISU defense this year. After the season, when In the constantly lucky enough to be voted Gene Chizik departed changing college foot- captain.” for Auburn, Rhoads was ball landscape, the team This season, there hired. One of his first calls is searching for a new might not just be one was to Arnaud. He told identity. face. the soon-to-be junior he “It’s exciting, it’s a part “With this team, with wanted him to lead. of college football that the leaders they have in The No. 4 jerseys came you get to experience,” place, there really isn’t a shortly after in 2009, George said. “I’m going to face of the team,” Arnaud and Arnaud helped Iowa take it in stride and enjoy said. “This team is very State to a 7-6 record and it. Especially little kids, good in that aspect that, an Insight Bowl victory, they’re wearing my jer- they’re not a selfish club. its first bowl win since sey, and they get to come They’re a team group. 2004. up and meet me. “That’s what makes “It’s a pretty cool thing, “That’s an amazing them unique in my honestly,” Arnaud said thing.” opinion.” Iowa State Daily

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Pg. 11 1. Paul Rhoads and ISU Athletic Director Jamie Pollard at a new conference announce the team’s acceptance to play in the Liberty Bowl. 2. Former ISU linebacker Jake Knott plays through a shoulder injury against That was Baylor on Oct. 27. 3. Former ISU quarterback Steele Jantz is no longer in the QB race. 4. Former ISU wide receiver Josh Lenz looks on as Iowa State lost to Tulsa in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 29, 2012. 5. Former ISU linebacker A.J. Klein was drafted in the 5th round by the Carolina Panthers. 6. Lenz celebrates after a catch against former Big 12 team Texas A&M. THEN 7. ISU football players celebrated after winning the CyHawk Trophy at Kinnick Stadium last year, 9-6.

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1. The defensive line hit the sled in fall training camp. 2. Jeremiah George expects to be the rock in the middle of the Cyclone defense this season. 3. Tight end Ernst Brun snags a ball in fall training camp. This is 4. Iowa State could play as many as seven running backs this season, led by James White. 5. Sam Richardson enters the season as the unquestioned starting quarterback. 6. JUCO transfer Aaron Wimberly will get playing time at running back this season. Wimberly has been touted as one of the fastest on the team. 3. NOW 7. Shontrelle Johnson returns at running back after his ACL tear last year. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Pg. 13 DEPTHCHART Quarterback

For the first time in Paul Now with a full offseason Of Rhoads’ tenure as head coach, hard work under his belt — his starting quarterback Jeremiah George called him doesn’t have to look over his one of, if not the most hard shoulder. Redshirt sophomore working guy on the team — Sam Richardson only has two Richardson feels prepared to starts and four total games take the next step. Expect under his belt, but his play Richardson to be more down the stretch of the season confident with his arm and and his 8/1 TD/INT ratio was with his legs out of the highly enough to get the nod. vaunted pistol offense this year.

Running backs

It’s widely known that running Wimberly to see touches back is Iowa State’s most on the outside while bruiser talented and deepest position Jeff Woody gets the short on the depth chart. The yardage situational touches. coaching staff loves that they Licking their chops behind have multiple options when it those three are underclassman comes to handing the ball off, DeVondrick Nealy who has all of whom have different shown flashes, while redshirt skill sets. James White is senior Shontrelle Johnson listed as the starter currently, returns from an ACL tear and a but expect burner Aaron broken neck.

Pg. 14 Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Wide receivers/tight ends

Making big plays last year help take the safeties out of on the outside was in short the box to free up the running supply for Iowa State. Only attack. ISU coaches raved two receivers eclipsed 400 about redshirt sophomore yards last year, while 147 of Quenton Bundrage who stood leading yardage man Josh out extensively in the spring Lenz’s 459 yards resulted from and is expected to be the No. his prodigious four-touchdown 1 receiver, while starting tight game against No. 15 TCU. Now end Ernst Brun returns as Iowa the Cyclones lose their top State’s top red zone weapon. three receivers from last year after leading the team in and are in need of someone to receiving touchdowns.

Offensive line

Iowa State’s new offensive line backs. The Cyclones return a coach, Chris Klenakis, didn’t solid core of left guard Ethan just bring his pistol offense Tuftee who is currently not to Iowa State — he brought starting for week one against his fiery attitude too. The the University of Northern pistol offense, which Klenakis Iowa, center Tom Farniok and helped develop and run at left tackle Kyle Lichtenburg, Nevada while Colin Kaepernick while trying to find a solid was taking the snaps, should fillers in the fluid positions at introduce more downhill right guard and tackle. running from Iowa State’s

Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Pg. 15 DEPTHCHART Defensive line

The defensive side of the moved from defensive end into trenches may be Iowa State’s defensive tackle. Coach Rhoads most inexperienced position has raved about the long- moving into the 2013 slate. levered Irving and his ability Only one returning starter in to do everything a 300-pound Willie Scott is back at left end, hole plugger can do. You can while four more players return expect to see a big rotation with some game experience. of players in and out on the David Irving, a massive 6-foot- line trying to find the right 7, 272-pound player with a combination to bring pressure seemingly unlimited ceiling has while also halting the run.

Linebackers

Iowa State not only lost two and Klein — is expected to be of the most recognizable faces leaned on heavily as the middle in program history in Jake linebacker with Jared Brackens Knott and A.J. Klein, they also moving from the nickel back to lost the two cornerstones and the strong side linebacker and leading tacklers of the ISU a lightly experienced Jevohn defense for the past three Miller starting as the weak years, both now playing in the side linebacker. Jake Knott’s NFL. Now senior returning younger brother, Luke, could captain Jeremiah George — also be in the mix for playing who played alongside Knott time behind Miller.

Pg. 16 Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Defensive backs

Three of the four starters the right cornerback. Charlie return to a veteran secondary Rodgers, the youngest listed for the Cyclones. Led by starter on the defense as a captain Jacques Washington, redshirt freshman, brings a a ball-hawking senior who big 6-foot-1, 202-pound frame was second on the team in on the outside and has been tackles last year, this group of making strong impressions defensive backs features three and received high praise from seniors with Deon Broomfield the ISU coaching staff from listed as starter at strong spring football through fall safety and Jansen Watson as training camp.

Special teams

Punting for Iowa State for ability to pin teams deep in the third straight year is Ray their own territory. Rhoads said Guy Award watch list member much to the same tune as last Kirby Van Der Kamp. The Big year, the kicking battle would 12 second team selection had extend until the morning of 10 kicks of 50-plus yards while the opener against UNI on pinning opponents inside the Sept. 1. Edwin Arceo earned 20 yard line 29 times. Van the nod last year as Cole Der Kamp has been called a Netten redshirted. Arceo “weapon” by head coach Paul finished the year 12-18 while Rhoads several time for his his long was a 51-yard bomb.

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Beat the heat

By Amy.Kreber for the day. @iowastatedaily.com Besides water, sports drinks full of electrolytes are another popular option to The Cyclones will kick off their 2013 stay hydrated. When a person perspires, season this weekend and with a forecast of water along with electrolytes such as sodium hot weather, it’s important to stay hydrated and potassium are lost. It is important to re- throughout tailgating. Dehydration can be plenish the minerals along with water. Sport caused by a number of different culprits but drinks, such as Gatorade, or coconut water most people will experience dehydration are fluids that will help a person remain hy- symptoms if they lose too much fluid or do drated while replacing minerals that are lost. not consume enough water. The body loses On the other hand, alcohol is known to water through perspiration, urine and with ev- dehydrate the body. When alcohol enters ery breath. For the body to carry out normal the body it inhibits the release of antidiuretic functions it is essential to stay hydrated. hormone, which causes the kidneys to stop According to the Institute of Medicine reabsorbing water thus increasing urine the adequate intake of water is 3 liters for production. Processed foods and ones with men and 2.2 liters for women. A person’s added sugar are also known to dehydrate the needs vary depending on the weather, body. This is due to water being needed to altitude and amount of time and type of breakdown the sugar. exercising or outside. Use this cardinal-colored beverage at While spending time outside in the heat your tailgate to keep hydrated and focused it is important to be even more aware about for the game. the amount of fluids consumed. A person can lose 2 to 3 liters of water per hour while Strawberry lemon water ■ being active outside, increasing the amount ■ 3 cups strawberries, sliced of fluids needed to maintain normal functions. ■■ 3 lemons, wedged While most people turn to water when ■■ 1 cup basil, chopped trying to stay hydrated, it’s not the only way. Consuming fruits such as watermelon, ■■ 3 tablespoons agave nectar blueberries and apples as well as vegetables ■■ 1 gallon water such as cucumbers, green peppers and celery Mix all ingredients into a large pitcher. will help a person meet their hydration needs Add ice and serve. Photo by: Lauren Grant/Iowa State Daily Football Rice Krispie Treats Chili cheese pigs in blankies By Steph. Ferguson ■■ Chocolate chips (optional, mixture over Rice Krispies and By Steph. Ferguson ■■ 1 package crescent rolls a nonstick baking sheet. Place the @iowastatedaily.com about 1 cup) combine. @iowastatedaily.com hot dog slices on top of the dough. Add chocolate chips if preferred. ■■ 1 package hot dogs, sliced ■■ White frosting Next spoon chili on to cover the ■■ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Spread into a greased 9x13 glass Keep it simple at this weekend’s in half Melt butter in a medium sauce- hot dog. Top with a small slice baking dish. tailgate. Bringing a new twist to ■ ■■ 8 cups cocoa Rice Krispies pan. Once butter has melted, ■ 1 can chili, or 1 cup homemade of cheese and roll so the filling is Allow to cool. Once cooled, cut a classic comfort food, these pigs cereal add marshmallows allow to melt ■■ Cheese slices (pepper jack covered by dough. Place on the into oval shapes and decorate will sure to keep your guests hog- ■■ 1 package marshmallows and stir to combine with butter. recommended) baking sheet with the seam side with frosting to resemble ging their share. Pour butter and marshmallow down. Bake according to package footballs. You will need: Lay the crescent roll dough onto instructions for the crescent rolls. Pg. 18 Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 | Iowa State vs. University of Northern Iowa | Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Saturday OCTOBER 5th. BE THERE. S.T. BUS A Winning Combination

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