ISU DT Max Baloun rolls with “old man” jokes as his lengthy college career continues

Cyclone Fanatic · Sep 30, 2026

Defensive tackle Max Baloun stands for a photo during Iowa State Football media day at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Photo credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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AMES — Iowa State defensive tackle 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 the Cyclones’ 6-6, 293-pound seventh-year player has seen it all…