Iowa State announced a 10-year, $20 million contract with Paul Rhoads on Friday, hoping to keep the promising young coach with the Cyclones for years to come.Rhoads, who is completing his third year as coach of the Cyclones, said in a statement from the school that he was "appreciative and humbled."His five-year deal that ran through 2013 paid him $1.15 million this year. The school... [Read More]

Iowa State Police Lt. Lieutenant Aaron Delashmutt said the department has filed paperwork to charge Iowa State wide receiver Albert Gary with robbery, but is waiting on a judge's signature to proceed. A robbery was reported on June 19, but police won’t confirm any connection. Iowa State football coach Paul Rhoads said at his press conference on Monday that wide receiver Albert Gary was charged... [Read More]

Iowa State running back Shontrelle Johnson may be gone for the rest of the season because of a neck injury. Johnson injured his neck in a loss to Texas on Oct. 1 and has missed the last two games. Coach Paul Rhoads said Monday that the medical staff hasn't decided yet how to treat the injury. Johnson was the Cyclones' leading rusher when he got hurt. The 5-foot-9, 187-pound sophomore has carried... [Read More]

Iowa State defensive back Earl Brooks was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. According to Iowa State University Police records, Brooks, 23, was observed driving down the wrong way of a one-way street around 2:54 a.m. The incident occurred at Osborn Drive and Stange Road. He did not submit to an alcohol test once at the police station. Brooks, a... [Read More]