Rob Gray
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Sportswriter. Gardener. Anti-authoritarian. Author. Dad (of kids and cats).
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ISU head coach Jimmy Rogers seeks to build "competitive maturity" as fall camp unfolds - Cyclone Fanatic
Jimmy Rogers is introduced as Iowa State’s next head football coach by Jamie Pollard in December, 2025. Photo by Jacqueline Cordova AMES — Exuberant cries erupted from the mouths of several Iowa Stat...
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NO PRESSURE: Killyan Toure embraces task of becoming the "best on-ball defender in the country" - Cyclone Fanatic
Feb 16, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) celebrates after making a three pointer against the Houston Cougars during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Manda...
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TBR: Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State’s football schedule changes, including the Cy-Hawk game being extended through 2031. Jamie Pollard opened up about logos. What should Iowa State’s primary be? Touching on hoops, “Seneca Was In,” and more! https://ow.ly/1SfH50ZuOhx
The Beat Reporters: Iowa State Makes Key Changes to Future Football Schedule - Cyclone Fanatic
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's football schedule changes, including the Cy-Hawk game being extended through 2031. Jamie Pollard opened up about logos. What should Iowa State's primary be? Touching on hoops, "Seneca Was In," and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing.
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The Beat Reporters: Iowa State Makes Key Changes to Future Football Schedule - Cyclone Fanatic
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to Iowa State’s football schedule changes, including the Cy-Hawk game being extended through 2031. Jamie Pollard opened up about logos. What should Iowa St...
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They call Iowa State transfer guard Jaquan Johnson “bully,” but he’s not mean-spirited, nor does he punch down. Instead, Johnson is a "bully" in the best sense of the word — and fits in perfectly with the hard-nosed Cyclones. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/07/bull...
"BULLY" BALL: How transfer guard Jaquan Johnson perfectly fits in ISU's defense-driven system - Cyclone Fanatic
ISU transfer guard Jaquan Johnson — a.k.a. “Bully” — speaks to the media Tuesday, July 26, at the Sukup Basketball Complex. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES — They call Iowa S...
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"Swiss Army knife" Leon Bond III "bet on himself" and the Cyclones could reap big dividends - Cyclone Fanatic
Transfer guard Leon Bond III in action at a summer practice. Photo courtesy Iowa State Athletics Communications. AMES — He’s athletic. He’s an elite defender. And he delights in putting in the unglam...
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ISU senior big man Blake Buchanan took a plunge to help prepare for a potential breakout season - Cyclone Fanatic
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) dunks during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournamen...
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Transfer forward Tre Singleton seeks to unlock new layers of versatility as a Cyclone - Cyclone Fanatic
Mar 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Tre Singleton (8) dunks the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Grayson Grove (2) defends during the second half at William...
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Going through some health-related family stuff, so would appreciate some well wishes. Take care, y’all.
Grandstanding against some in the WNBA. Never standing for a town hall for all in his district (mine, ugh). What a message. Also, “without ever complaining?” Clark is a generational talent, but no shrinking violet.
Happy 250th, everybody! Reupping this piece on the Trump-MAGA betrayal of the Declaration, Obama's vision of patriotism, and Lincoln's "electric cord" speech, which is worth rereading to commemorate this moment: newrepublic.com/article/2121...
We went from no rain in a month to catastrophic flooding in a 10-day period. Perfectly normal. Just something that happens. Every now and then. You know.
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REPORT: 4-star WR Chuck Alexander Jr. flips from Louisville to Iowa State - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State head coach Jimmy Rogers‘ 2027 recruiting class received a big boost Friday afternoon, as Allen Trieu of On3 and Rivals announced four-star wide receiver Chuck Alexander Jr. has flipped him ...
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Cyclonefanatic.com@cyclonefanatic.bsky.social · last mo.TBR: Jake Brend, Rob Gray, and Ben Hutchens discuss what Christian Wiggins’ injury means for Iowa State, the type of depth that T.J. Otzelberger has in the front court, and more hoops. Plus, Hutchens dives into his profile on Alli St. John, and the fellas spin the wheel. https://ow.ly/cj0L50ZjN5o
I’m incensed. Brad Stevens better have a big-picture plan that explains this debacle. Embarrassing. The Sixers with Brown, Embid and Maxey? Good grief.
Shams Charania Tweets@shamsbot.bsky.social · last mo.BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
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Tamin Lipsey shined as a 4-year leader for ISU, but now seeks to climb ranks with the Indiana Pacers - Cyclone Fanatic
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure (27) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) help Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) off the floor during ...
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"When I made the move (to Iowa State), that was always the goal — to get to the NBA." — Joshua Jefferson, the 28th pick in the NBA Draft. Here’s more on Jefferson's gratitude for T.J. Otzelberger's Cyclones and the Brooklyn Nets' faith in him. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/nets...
NET(S) GAIN: Joshua Jefferson's brimming with gratitude as he embarks on NBA career - Cyclone Fanatic
Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the twenty eighth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson after he was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolv...
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Joshua Jefferson’s never flinched when it comes to blazing his own path. Revisit a feature story on him I wrote in March of 2025 that proves just that as he prepares to embark on his NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2025/03/isu-...
ISU star Joshua Jefferson bucked his family's football tradition to shine on the hardwood - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (2) and BYU Cougars’s forward Mihailo Boskovic (5) battle for a loose ball during the first overtime of the Big-12 men’s basketball in the Senior Day at Hi...
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Here's a quick story on Joshua Jefferson being drafted in the first round tonight. Good luck to J-Jeff, who is headed to the Brooklyn Nets via a trade. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/j-je...
J-JEFF ASCENDS: He's ISU's first first-round NBA Draft pick since Tyrese Haliburton in 2020 — and heading to Brooklyn via trade - Cyclone Fanatic
Former Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) celebrates after win 87-57 over UCF in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball on Jan. 20, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu M...
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Recommended reading: “America, U.S.A.” By the inimitable @esglaude.bsky.social Insightful, inspiring and brimming with robust and well-directed righteous rage. A clarion call we should all heed.
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Iowa State to begin alcohol sales at Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State fans cheer as the Cyclones take the field before a White Out game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames during the 2025 season. Photo Credit: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEA...
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The Beat Reporters: NBA Draft preview, Sorsby conclusion, the Lafester Game (June 18, 2026) - Cyclone Fanatic
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray put a bow on the Brendan Sorsby saga and what it means for the future of college athletics. The fellas get into some hoops, previewing the NBA Draft for Tamin Lip...
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The Beat Reporters: Milan to Kentucky, Lipsey's future, and Melvin Ejim's 48 - Cyclone Fanatic
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray put a bow on the Milan Momcilovic saga that lands him at Kentucky. What does Tamin Lipsey’s future look like as he makes his way around NBA workouts? The Wheel b...
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What a great show with multiple great performances.
Mina Kimes@minakimes.bsky.social · 2mo agoKate O’Flynn better win some awards because DAMN
I started a Substack for a little supplemental income a few years back and generally post at least every couple of weeks. Everything is free, but I greatly appreciate paid subscribers — and I consider their generous support “tips” for my ongoing work. #BlueCy open.substack.com/pub/robgray1...
A TALE OF TWO CYCLONES: Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic and the volatility of the NIL era
Lipsey — a four-year starter and Cyclone legend — is grinding toward an NBA career. Momcilovic — a three-year starter and former Cyclone — earned big bucks to transfer to Kentucky. He's no villain.
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Milan Momcilovic committing to Kentucky is … the least surprising news I’ve seen today. ISU fans, I know it’s weird. You may even be mad. But once Milan didn’t get the NBA feedback he wanted, it was time to fire up the backup plan. Can’t leave millions of guaranteed dollars on the table. #BlueCy
#BlueCy ISU legend Tamin Lipsey bet on himself and plans to "grind" his way to an NBA career. "I'm a winner," Lipsey said after a Monday workout with the Golden State Warriors. Yes, he is … but you knew that. cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/gray...
GRAY: ISU legend Tamin Lipsey bet on himself and plans to "grind" his way to an NBA career - Cyclone Fanatic
Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) chase a loose ball during the first half during a second round game of...
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Bill Fennelly said on the Tailgate Tour this week his new-look team will adopt a style of play familiar to longtime fans. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/bill...
Bill Fennelly's new-look ISU women's basketball team will adopt familiar style of play - Cyclone Fanatic
Iowa State women basketball head coach Bill Fennelly talks to children as signing autograph during Cyclone Tailgate Tour at Curate on may 18, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Trib...
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The NBA Draft is June 23-24 and ISU head coach T.J. Otzelberger is convinced that "variables" exist that could make both Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic first round picks. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/vari...
"Variables" exist for Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic to both be first-round NBA Draft picks - Cyclone Fanatic
Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger speaks ahead of the Midwest regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczy...
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