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Big 12 Report: North and South Divisions Expecting Wild Finishes

If Texas A&M's 24-17 victory over Texas on Thursday night did nothing else, it ensured that the uncertainty of the Big 12 would carry into the weekend – the final week of the regular-season. Three games. Four teams. And so many possibilities. It's not unusual that so much angst and uncertainty dominates the final...

Big 12 Report: Quarterback Change Sparking Texas A&M's Late Run

There was a time when Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman flat out resisted making a change at quarterback this season, despite all the logic and conventional wisdom that said it was time. The Aggies were a mess as the losses mounted. Senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson couldn't get his head or aim right. And the folks in Kyle...

Big 12 Report: Usually Strong South Seems in Turmoil

For six consecutive seasons, Texas and Oklahoma were two of the elite football programs in the nation. The two were always in contention for national titles and, largely as a byproduct, the Big 12 South was respected as one of the toughest divisions in the country. But the balance of power has shifted this season. A team...

Nebraska Staves Off Iowa State in OT

Trailing by one point in overtime and lining up for the game-tying extra point, Iowa State coach Paul Rhoades decided to roll the dice. The Cyclones faked it and went for a two-point conversion instead, which would have been good for the upset victory. Instead, Nebraska intercepted the pass and held on for the 31-30 win....

Big 12 Report: Oklahoma State-Baylor Matchup Proof of Parity in South

For years now, parity has been the major buzz word in Division I-A college football. Apparently word travels slow to the Big 12 South where Texas and Oklahoma have enjoyed supremacy what has generally been regarded as one of the toughest divisions in the nation. But finally things are beginning to change in the final year...

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05/30/12 Rhoads and Cyclones Ready to Build on Momentum in... Source: Bleacher Report 2011 was an exciting year for Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads and the Cyclones.
05/23/12 Cyclones enjoy a more stable Big 12 Source: Omaha World-Herald - Omaha NE Talking about conference realignment has become a lot more fun for those associated with Iowa State athletics.
05/22/12 Rhoads thinks Cyclones' O-line deeper than ever Source: Sioux City Journal - Sioux City IA AMES, Iowa | Paul Rhoads expects the summer to be a season of growth for the Iowa State offensive line.
05/18/12 Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies light up Hilton Source: Iowa State Daily - IA State Univ - Ames IA With just four short words, honorary Games chairwoman Lana Voga brought the nearly 3,000 Special Olympics athletes at Hilton Coliseum to their feet and into an uproar as she declared the 2012 Games open Thursday night.
05/12/12 PAUL RHOADS RIDES FOR MOM Source: The Des Moines Register - Des Moines IA Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads already has a reputation of being emotional, based on viral videos showing his energized postgame speeches.