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Cyclone Fanatic
Premium Iowa State coverage without the filter. Sharp analysis, strong opinions, and real conversations from the voices at Cyclone Fanatic — the largest Iowa State community on the internet. If it matters to Cyclone Nation, we’re talking about it.
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Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: The big picture
Matt Campbell’s “new” contract. Scary headlines. Football camp updates, plus some basketball practice notes. Chris Williams & Brent Blum cover it all on…
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CFTV: Orange and Ike Striving for Consistency and Competition inside the LB Room
On Thursday's CF Daily, Jake Brend has a report from a fall camp availability with Eli Rasheed and Colby Kratch. Rasheed talks about what's needed need from…
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CFTV: Townsend Paving His Own Way, Jeremiah Cooper is Freed Up, Conrad's Convo with Otz
On Wednesday's episode of Cyclone Fanatic Daily in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend takes you through Xavier Townsend's skillset and how he plans to…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Farmageddon by position, backup QBs, the Tyler Miller story, and more
Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for CW and Blum to discuss position matchups for Farmageddon before diving into what they learned about quarterbacks this week…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Who's WR3? Big Week for Cyclone Pros, Conrad Hawley's Personal Growth
On Tuesday's CFTV, Jake Brend has more from Monday's media availability with Wide Receivers coach Noah Pauley. Pauley talks about how receivers earn their reps…
Cyclone FanaticSUMMER SERIES: Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley sits down with Jake Brend
Jake Brend welcomes former Chief Energy Officer Conrad Hawley to the CF Summer Series to discuss how he ended up at Iowa State, why he loves being part of a…
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CFTV: How Connor Moberly Became QB2 in 2024, What He's Learned Behind Rocco and More
On Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend recaps another day of Fall Camp availability with the quarterback room. Hear what QB Coach Jake Waters had to say about…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Setting All 12 Point Spreads for ISU, Media Day Recap, Jamarion Batemon is a Dawg
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend on a Williams & Blum Sunday to recap Iowa State Football Media Day and the men's basketball availability with Jamarion…
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Full Media Day Recap from Brend: Curious Rocco, Professional TEs, Hansen Explosive, Linebackers Competitive
In Jake Brend's recap of Iowa State Football Media Day, he hits on what Matt Campbell said about Rocco Becht's leadership and how Ben Brahmer and Gabe Burkle…
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CFTV: Jamarion Batemon is Defense First, Dominykas Pleta is Adjusting to American Life
On Thursday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend has a report from the Sukup Men's Basketball Complex for a summer media availability. Cyclone Fanatic heard from…
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CFTV: Fall Camp Opens, Hoodjer on CBs, Curtis Jones talks NBA Opprotunity, New Volleyball Uniforms
On Wednesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend dives into the cornerback position as GM Derek Hoodjer gives his insight, Curtis Jones talks about…
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SUMMER SERIES: All-American, Denver Nuggets Guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend
Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the…
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Williams & Blum: CFP Valuations, Farmageddon Spread, Texas Tech Doubt, Utah Buzz
Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times' valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones'…
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CFTV: Marcus Zelee Decommits, Farmageddon Spread, Hoodjer Previews Linebackers
On Tuesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee's decommitment, reacts to Circa's Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer…
Cyclone FanaticSUMMER SERIES: Voice of the Cyclones John Walters joins Jake Brend
Jake Brend sits down with Voice of the Cyclones John Walters to discuss the progress Iowa State has made since he arrived to Ames, the hype going into this…
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CFTV: Curt Jones' New Deal, Derek Hoodjer on Week Zero Approach, The Godfather's Advice
On Monday's edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones' deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU's…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Curtis Jones' NBA Deal, Momcilovic's Next Step and the Biggest Position Battles
Brent Blum is joined by Jake Brend as he fills in for Chris Williams. The two get into an in-depth discussion about Curtis Jones' two-way contract with the…
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CFTV: Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin give back to their Alma Maters, an all-time fanatic interview in 'Boji
On a bonus Friday show, Jake Brend shares his coverage of Kooper Ebel and Beau Goodwin's youth football camp at both of their respective Alma Maters. Brend…
Cyclone FanaticSUMMER SERIES: CW sit down with ISU football’s GM
Chris Williams sits down with Derek Hoodjer, the GM of Iowa State Football, to discuss what the last few off-seasons have been like from his chair. The two…
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CFTV: Blake Buchanan Fitting Like a Glove, Audi Talks Gold, Curt's Big Night
On Wednesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend dives into the relationship between T.J. Otzelberger and Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan. We also hear what Audi…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Executive order regarding NIL and ranking Iowa State's road schedule
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to President Trump's executive order that could change the NIL landscape. What does it mean for Iowa State? Ranking the…
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CFTV: How Milan Momcilovic is focused on being 'the guy' in 2025
In Tuesday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend breaks down Iowa State men's basketball summer availability, focusing on what T.J. Otzelberger and Milan Momcilovic…
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CFTV: What can Rocco do for his legacy? Plus a Cyclones in the Summer League Update
On Monday's CF Daily Update, Jake Brend kicks off the 2025 Iowa State position previews with a take on how high Rocco's legacy can reach this year. He also…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: A pleasant surprise at running back? Cody Campbell & more
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss hot Iowa State football topics to come out of CW’s time with Matt Campbell last week in Dallas. A new name has emerged as a…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Talking to K-State players about Ireland and Farmageddon Rivalry
In Jake Brend's final report from Dallas, he talked to K-State Avery Johnson, Cody Stufflebean and Taylor Poitier about the upcoming Farmageddon in Ireland…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Who steps up on the D-Line? Plus, Rocco raves about Sowell and Townsend
Jake Brend has another report from day two of Big 12 Media Days. Hear from Matt Campbell on what he expects out of the defensive line. Rocco Becht talks about…
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CFTV: Championship Hunger, Depth at Linebacker and Rocco's New Weapons
The entire football program still feels the 2024 Big 12 Championship loss, Matt Campbell is confident in the linebacker depth and Rocco Becht is ready to…
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Matt Campbell Talks Revenue Sharing, 2024 Adversity and more Cyclone Football
Matt Campbell opens up Big 12 Football Media Days talking about revenue sharing, the experience his team gained in 2024, the strengths of the defense and so…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Jerome Tang: Coaching in the Big 12, embracing college hoops, and more
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to the Big 12 preseason selections before welcoming on Kansas State Head Basketball Coach Jerome Tang to discuss his career…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Previewing Big 12 Media Days With CW & Brend
On Monday's CFTV Daily Update, Jake Brend and Chris Williams give their biggest storylines for Iowa State and the rest of the conference ahead of Big 12…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Hoops roster construction notes, and Baylor fans are mad
Chris Williams & Brent Blum made Baylor fans mad last week, apparently. Plus, Iowa State adds a prep guard to its 2026 basketball roster. The early verdict is…
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CFTV: Dominykas Pleta Impresses, Marcus Zelee Commits, Reaction to Randy Peterson's Big 12 Preseason Poll
On Thursday's edition of the CFTV daily update, Jake Brend tells you about Dominykas Pleta's impressive first practice, the commitment of Marcus Zelee and…
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CFTV: Pleta Arrives and One Overlooked Cyclone in the Big Four Sports
Jake Brend is back with the CFTV Daily Update as German Freshman Forward Dominykas Pleta arrives on campus after Visa issues. Brend also names one Cyclone in…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Down goes Red Panda, Official Big 12 Preseason Ballot, and More
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive into the decision from the Big 12 to no longer use a media poll before CW gives his idea for how to fix it. The guys give…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Reaction to a Loaded Las Vegas Feast Week Field
Jake Brend and Chris Williams give their thoughts on Iowa State's draw against St. Johns and Creighton in the Players Era Tournament this November. Learn more…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Bret Culbertson and Michael Brandtner: Cy-Hawk, life as a specialist, and more
Grant Mahoney rides solo as he welcomes on Cyclone Legend Bret Culbertson to discuss his ISU journey and the infamous Shaggy game before welcoming on fellow…
Cyclone FanaticCFTV: Matt Campbell Proves DNA is Program's Biggest Strength
In Monday's edition of CFTV, Jake Brend reacts to a clip from Matt Campbell's interview on the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast and reflects on how Campbell…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: We expect the Big 12 to be closer than ever in 2025
Chris Williams & Brent Blum analyze the Big 12’s decision to abolish its preseason media poll. What better options are out there? Plus, the guys go through win…
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CFTV: What’s the biggest key to Iowa State FB’s success in 2025?
Jake Brend and Chris Williams both give their biggest key to Iowa State football's 2025 season as the Cyclones follow up their first ever 11 win season. Learn…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Hali's injury, Niang to BOS, Rocco key to success, and more
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Tyrese Haliburton's injury and Georges Niang heading to the Celtics before diving into Cyclone Hoops' first media…
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CFTV: Blake Buchanan is built for the Cyclone Defense and Tamin is ready to take the keys
Jake Brend continues his deep dive into Iowa State Men's Basketball summer workouts, taking you through what T.J. Otzelberger expects out of Virginia transfer…
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CFTV: Daily Update With Jake Brend From MBB Availability - June 24, 2025
Jake Brend recaps the first summer media availability session for the men's basketball team, focusing on the addition of Utah Valley transfer Dominick Nelson…
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Kickin' It with FOX's Rob Stone: Bringing Big Noon to Ames, tips for Ireland, and more
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody react to Tyrese Haliburton's injury and an odd AI story before welcoming FOX's Rob Stone to discuss bringing Big Noon Kickoff to…
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CFTV: Daily Update with Jake Brend - June 23, 2025
Jake Brend talks about Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7 and looks back on his historic postseason run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Campbell seeks advice for Ireland, transfer player comps
Jake Brend and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to dive into Matt Campbell's ideas for Ireland before discussing how the Cyclones will handle their trip…
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CFTV: Daily Update with Jake Brend - June 20, 2025
Jake Brend reacts to Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals with a dominant win over Oklahoma City. Hear from Brend and…
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CFTV: Daily Update with Jake Brend - June 19, 2025
Jake Brend gives you the Iowa State Athletics news of the day with Audi Crooks earning a spot on Team USA for the 2025 AmeriCup Games, new football helmets and…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Welcoming Jake Brend to Cyclone Fanatic
Chris Williams welcomes new Chief Content Producer Jake Brend to the team by digging into the state of media, his past as a Cyclone fan, and what he will bring…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: CF's big move, comparing this summer to last in anticipation for ISU athletics
Chris Williams & Brent Blum discuss the state of local media and Cyclone Fanatic’s big announcement that Jake Brend is joining our team as a content creator…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Big 12 QB rankings, preseason expectations, and Texas Tech's NIL situation
Chris Williams and Brent Blum go through Big 12 quarterback rankings before breaking down expectations for each team. Who could rise or fall? Touching on Texas…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It: Best trash talkers, worst road trips, and more mailbag questions
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody opened it up to answer all of your questions about the biggest trash talkers they played with and against, their worst memories…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Should the Big 12 consider the 4-4-2-2 model?
Chris Williams & Brent Blum dumb down the much talked about house settlement for the common fan. Plus, should the Big 12 consider taking two auto bids? All…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Rehashing Cyclone Hoops, best trash talkers in ISU history, and More Mailbag Q's
Chris Williams and Brent Blum dive back into the mailbag to rehash Cyclone Hoops, football projections, best trash talkers, and more. Presented by Mechdyne…
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Kickin' It with Nate Schuster: Haliburton's run, NBA Finals Preview
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome Iowa State Legend Nate Schuster to take a deep dive into Tyrese Haliburton's success with the Pacers before looking ahead…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Hali to The Finals, Big 12 meetings wrap up, and ISU Logo Draft
Jake Brend and Derek Duke fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers reaching the NBA Finals and the Big 12 meetings that took…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Ari Temkin: State of the conference from Big 12 Meetings
Jeff Woody and Grant Mahoney welcome Ari Temkin from Big 12 Radio on TuneIn to discuss the latest on the Big 12 from conference meetings, storylines heading…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: TV Schedule Release, more on SEC
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the breaking news of TV times that see a Cy-Hawk Big Noon Kickoff. Discussing more noise from the SEC and more…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: SEC's Sankey goes off, Big 12 transfer portal shuffles
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to Greg Sankey's comments about the future of college football before diving into the latest in Big 12 transfer portal news…
Cyclone FanaticWilliams & Blum: Analyzing this week's bombshell report
Chris Williams and Brent Blum react to the bombshell report that could put guidelines around NIL and potentially change the college sports landscape. How does…
Cyclone FanaticKickin' It with Randy Peterson: ISU year in review, CyTown, and more
Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on the legendary Randy Peterson to dive into the year of Iowa State Athletics, his experiences in his journalism career…