Team: Iowa State

Top two players

Offense – Barney Cotton (Off. Cord.), Steve Hicks (RB)

Defense – Nick Leaders (DL), Ellis Hobbs (CB)

 

Vitals

Coach: Dan McCarney
(10th season, 38-67)
2003 record: 2-10
Big 12 finish: 0-8 (6th North)
'03 I-A Offensive Rankings:
Rush: 91st (120.7 ypg)
Pass: 94th (176.8 ypg)
'03 I-A Defensive Rankings:
Rush: 109th (216.8 ypg)
Pass: 69th (225.8 ypg)

Website: www.cyclones.com

 

2004 Schedule

9-4-04

NORTHERN IOWA

9-11-04

at Iowa

9-18-04

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

10-2-04

at Oklahoma State

10-9-04

TEXAS A&M

10-16-04

at Colorado

10-23-04

at Baylor

10-30-04

KANSAS

11-6-04

NEBRASKA

11-20-04

at Kansas State

11-27-04

MISSOURI

Offense

They have absolutely shit, except for Omaha product Steve Hicks and a decent offensive coordinator.  They suck worse than Jenna Jameson in “Jenna Jameson Is the Masseuse”

Defense

The Cyclones will be improved defensively. How much will depend on how quickly junior college transfers can contribute in all three areas.

 

Versus the Huskers:

 

Final Analysis: It's been a swift downfall for the Cyclones, who slipped to 2-10 last year following three straight bowl appearances