All things considered, this was a rough start to the week for Iowa State forward Royce White. His much-improved, NCAA tourney-bid-hunting team had a big game at Texas Tuesday, and it nearly pulled off a road win. But “nearly” is the operative word. Iowa State fell 62-55 in Austin, as White went 1-of-7 from the free-throw line. Of course, White is hardly the reason why the Cyclones lost. He scored 15 points on 7-of-16 from the field, grabbed 15 rebounds, dished five assists and even added two steals and a block.
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Royce White morphs into Cyclones’ leader
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The Longhorns return to the court Wednesday night when they host the Cyclones at 8 p.m. The game will be televised by Longhorn Network.
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Women’s Basketball preview: vs. Iowa State
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An 0-of-4 start with an interception meant an early hook for Steele Jantz in Iowa State’s 33-17 loss to Texas A&M. In his place, a freshman: Jared Barnett . Barnett wasn’t great, finishing 16-of-36 for 180 yards and no touchdowns. But a bigger number was the zero in the interception column. He carried the ball 13 times for 66 yards, too. Jantz has struggled with turnovers all season, throwing nine interceptions (the most in the Big 12) to just 10 touchdowns in six games. Barnett didn’t get much help from his receivers Saturday, who struggled with drops. His top target, Darius Reynolds , had just one catch for seven yards and dropped an easy pass down the middle of the field late in the first half that likely would have led to points. Josh Lenz , though, stepped in with a career day, catching eight passes for 117 yards for his first 100-yard day. Jantz has to progress as a passer, but it’s clear Barnett isn’t far behind. Jantz is battling a foot injury as well. Barnett made plays and kept his team in the game. Not something you would expect from a freshman playing in his first meaningful game. Who knows how Barnett will grow if the Cyclones keep him at the helm and give him his first start next week. Jantz is a junior, but the juco transfer is playing his first season of major-college football, too. Iowa State doesn’t have a ton of firepower offensively, and it can’t afford to have possessions end in turnovers, even if Jantz’s fourth-quarter heroics pushed the Cyclones to a 3-0 start.
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Here’s how the Big 12 stacks up heading into this weekend’s games. 1. Oklahoma (5-0, 2-0 in Big 12, last week: 1): I don’t know how big the gap between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State is, but I know it exists. Oklahoma State may be able to make it up in December in Stillwater, but until then, the Sooners have ascended into the first group of national title contenders via a road win over Florida State and an evisceration of Texas. 2. Oklahoma State (5-0, 2-0, LW: 2): Saturday was definitely the first time I’ve seen a group of starters get pulled with five minutes left in the first half. That’s what happens when you hang 35 in the first quarter and settle for a paltry 21 in the second. Cowboys head to Austin on Saturday to face a Texas team still trying to prove it’s for real. 3. Kansas State (5-0, 2-0, LW: 4): The Wildcats are the new Oklahoma State. Picked eighth in the league and unimpressive at the season’s start, the Wildcats are maybe the most surprising undefeated team left in the country. Not buying yet? Ask what Miami, Baylor and Missouri think. Three quality wins that rival almost any other team in the Big 12’s résumé. 4. Texas A&M (3-2, 1-1, LW: 6): The Aggies aren’t that far from challenging Oklahoma as the best team in the Big 12, and are a lot more talented than Kansas State, but the Wildcats have proven their worth. Second half collapses have prevented Texas A&M from doing the same. Such is college football. 5. Baylor (4-1, 1-1, LW: 5): After a frustrating loss a week ago, Baylor did a nice job validating its status as a top 25 team while hosting Iowa State. Want people to take you seriously? Beat Iowa State by 23 at home. The Bears did that, and now will chase the biggest win of their season against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. 6. Texas Tech (4-1, 1-1, LW: 7): To my knowledge, Texas Tech is the first team to move up in the rankings despite a loss. The Red Raiders rise is aided by two things: 1) Texas getting obliterated and 2) hanging tough and looking like it belonged against a team that’s as good as any in the Big 12. 7. Texas (4-1, 1-1, LW: 3): Did Texas do much right against Oklahoma? The Sooners are tough, but I didn’t see a whole lot. Right now,there’s no definitive answer to “Was Oklahoma that good? Or Texas that bad?” but the truth will be revealed in coming weeks. 8. Missouri (2-3, 0-2, LW: 8): Missouri’s stretch of three losses has caused plenty of frustration, but don’t lose sight of who was beating the Tigers: top 20 teams in their respective home stadiums. Mizzou finally comes home this week, and Iowa State will come to Faurot Field. Could be a welcome sight, but there are no guarantees in the Big 12. 9. Iowa State (3-2, 0-2, LW: 9): Iowa State was forcing turnovers early, but without them, the Cyclones 49-26 loss might have been even more lopsided. Baylor’s a more talented team than Iowa State, but if the Cyclones keep games close, they’ve shown an ability to make plays late and win games. 10. Kansas (2-3, 0-2, LW: 10): There’s no doubt Turner Gill’s seat is heating up in Lawrence as the Jayhawks aren’t showing much improvement in Year 2. He still has (or at least should have) plenty of time to turn it around, but simply put, this defense is playing too awful to give Kansas a fighting chance in conference play. Has to improve for Gill to quiet those calling for his job.
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Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 7
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The Cyclones made this game interesting for about a quarter and a half. They led the Bears 14-7 midway through the second quarter. Robert Griffin III had another impressive day, completing 73 percent of his passes for 212 yards and a touchdown. He also r Source: Bleacher Report
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2011 College Football: Grading the Top 25 Teams’ Performances from Week 6
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It was closer than the final score indicated, but Baylor didn’t let last week’s frustrations against Kansas State carry over into this week’s game against Iowa State. It was closer than the final score indicated, but Baylor didn’t let last week’s frustrations against Kansas State carry over into this week’s game against Iowa State. The Bears got back to business and ran away from the Cyclones late for a 49-26 victory. Terrance Ganaway and Robert Griffin III combined for 307 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, with Ganaway’s career-high 200 yards and Griffin’s first 100-yard effort of the season. Baylor kept its distance throughout the game, and after taking 28-14 lead early in the third quarter, never let its lead fall back into the single digits. Ganaway is doing a fantastic job replacing 1,200-yard rusher Jay Finley from last season, and Iowa State’s lopsided loss to Texas last week extends the Cyclones’ losing streak to two. Steele Jantz had another rough outing, with an interception and a fumble that Tevin Elliott returned 86 yards for a touchdown. Say what you will about Baylor, but I still see the Bears as a factor in the Big 12 race, especially since Kansas State refuses to come back down to earth. As it stands Saturday night, the Bears’ only loss is on the road by a point to a team that may be in the top 15 on Sunday. Not bad.The Bears got back to business and ran away from the Cyclones late for a 49-26 win. Terrance Ganaway and Robert Griffin III combined for 307 yards rushing and four touchdowns with Ganaway’s career high 200 yards and Griffin’s first 100-yard effort of the season. Baylor kept its distance throughout the game, and after taking 28-14 lead early in the third quarter, never let its lead drip into the single digits. Ganaway is doing a fantastic job replacing 1,200-yard rusher Jay Finley from last season, and Iowa State’s lopsided loss to Texas last week extends the Cyclones’ losing streak to two
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Baylor takes home the Bounceback Bowl
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They are coming off the 37-14 defeat last week to the Texas Longhorns as a +8 ½ point home underdog. The total came in at over the closing number of 47 ½ points. The team fell behind… Source: Tonys Picks
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Iowa St Cyclones versus Baylor Bears FSN TV Saturday October 8th 2011 College Football Odds Sports Betting Pick Preview
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The Longhorns check in at No. 10, while the Cyclones maintain their No. 16 spot. The Sooners moved up to No. 22. Kansas State , Texas A&M and… Source: Big 12 Conference – Official Athletic Site
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Big 12 Volleyball Weekly Notes Package
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UT has announced that backup safety Christian Scott, who returned for the Iowa State game after serving a three-game suspension to start the season, injured his right wrist against the Cyclones and will be out indefinitely. Head athletic trainer
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Scott out indefinitely
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Revenge: Texas lost at home to UCLA and Iowa State in the dark days of 2010. The Longhorns just went on the road to beat the Bruins and Cyclones by a combined 86-34. Next on the Redemption Tour: Oklahoma in Dallas. Boise… Source: USA Today
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Bad weekend for newcomers Nebraska, Colorado, A&M
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