Cyclone Slant

Practice is in full swing for the Iowa State football team ahead of its Aug. 31st opener while the men's hoops program readies for a trip to Italy. Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz are here to break it all down for you.

It's the unofficial start to football season as Iowa State hosts its annual media day at Jack Trice Stadium. The Ames Tribune sports staff breaks down the headline issues ahead of the season such as the offensive line, the evolution of Brock Purdy and Mike Rose, plus much more.

Football season is here. Iowa State was at Big 12 football media days in Arlington, Texas this week, so Ames Tribune staff writer Dylan Montz brought 247Sports' Alex Halsted on board to run through the newly released depth chart and other standout items from the day. Fox Sports analyst and commentator Joel Klatt also joins the program to discuss the Cyclones' rise, Brock Purdy and ISU's trajectory.

It's the offseason for Iowa State football and men's basketball teams, but there is still plenty to discuss. Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz talk about the recent football commitments and the state of the program. They also recap the NBA Draft and the landing spots for all five former Cyclones before going to Twitter questions.

With the NBA draft around the corner and recruiting in full swing, Iowa State basketball is taking shape, and that's where the bulk of your questions for sports editor Travis Hines came from in this Q&A edition of the Cyclone Slant.

Iowa State had two players selected in the NFL Draft last week, and Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz break it all down, including taking your questions.

Iowa State is in the Big 12 tournament semifinals against Kansas State after beating Baylor in the quarters, and Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines breaks down the Cyclones' performance and previews their matchup against the Wildcats from Kansas City.

The Iowa State men's team is slumping while the women's team plays in the Big 12 tournament semifinals. Sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Hayes Gardner, who is in OKC covering ISU, break it all down.

Ames Tribune staff writer Dylan Montz is on the ground in Indianapolis for the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, and is following former Iowa State stars David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler through the weekend. 247Sports reporter Alex Halsted joins the podcast to discuss Montgomery's session with the media and what to pay attention to throughout the weekend.

Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Hayes Gardner discuss the nationally ranked Iowa State men's and women's basketball teams as March approaches.

Iowa State is the projected Big 12 regular season winner, but what's it going to take for the Cyclones to get there? Sports editor Travis Hines answers that and all your questions in another Q&A podcast.

Ames Tribune staff writer Dylan Montz recently sat down with Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell to cover a number of topics. Campbell discussed the highs and lows of the 2018 season and how the emergence of Brock Purdy at quarterback changed the complexion of the team midseason. Campbell also dove into the validation given to the program by Hakeem Butler and David Montgomery leaving for the NFL, as well as what new additions to the staff, Tom Manning and Matt Caponi, add to the foundation already in place.

The Iowa State men's basketball team is ranked 20th in the country and surging after back-to-back wins, which makes this a perfect time for Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines to take your questions about the team. He addresses their ceiling, the rotation, NBA futures and more.

Ames Tribune staff writer Dylan Montz, who covers Iowa State football, is joined by 247Sports and CycloneAlert writer Alex Halsted to talk all things Alamo Bowl. Iowa State has been practicing all week in San Antonio and everything is discussed from injuries and matchups to what is happening on the famous River Walk.

Ames Tribune staff writer Dylan Montz caught up with 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu to dive into Iowa State football and the early signing period. Trieu gave his thoughts on ISU recruiting as a whole, running backs Jirehl Brock and Breece Hall and a number of other Cyclones commits.

Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Hayes Gardner discuss Iowa State men's basketball and the re-shaping of its lineup ahead of Big 12 play, plus a look at Bill Fennelly's team and your Twitter questions.

Iowa State football is headed to the Alamo Bowl while the men's basketball team is 7-1 heading into a matchup with rival Iowa. Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz break it all down in the latest Cyclone Slant.

Sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz go in depth into the Xs and Os ahead of Iowa State's game with Drake. Just kidding. The Ames Tribune duo discuss the Cyclones' come-from-behind win against Kansas State, preview bowl season and try to make sense of the men's basketball team. Plus, they take your Twitter questions.

ESPN's Myron Medcalf joins Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines from Lahaina Civic Center at the Maui Invitational, where Iowa State lost its opening-round game to Arizona, 71-66. The pair discuss the game, the tournament and the Cyclones' chances come Big 12 play.

The Iowa State football team heads to Austin this week to face Texas in a game that already has historic significance for the Cyclone program. Ames Tribune sports editor Travis Hines and staff writer Dylan Montz break down the monumental matchup, plus talk some hoops and take your Twitter questions