There is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, especially for those of us who are Iowa State fans. Here are some of the things that I am thankful for:
Nov 23, 2013; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Paul Rhoads hugs linebacker Jeremiah George (52) after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Jack Trice Stadium. Iowa State won 34-0. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
I am thankful for the generosity ofRoy and Bobbi Reiman, whose gift of $25 million will one day help to enclose the South end zone at Jack Trice Stadium.
I am thankful forFred Hoiberg, who has risen to become one of the top coaches in college basketball in just over three seasons in Ames.I am thankful for players likeMelvin Ejim, who epitomize the term “student-athlete.”I am thankful forDaniel Edozie, who rode the bench for 39 minutes against BYU before making the most important play of the contest late in the game.I am thankful forBill Selfand theKansas Jayhawksfor giving us exciting basketball games over the last couple seasons, and who will be sure to give us some exciting showdowns in the future.I am thankful forFran McCafferyand theIowa Hawkeyes, who will compete this season in what could be one of the best showdowns ever in Hilton Coliseum.I am thankful forPaul Rhoads, who has taken the Cyclones to three bowl games in his time in Ames.I am thankful forJeremiah George,Jacques Washington, and all the otherCyclone football playerswho have continued to fight this season despite disappointment week in and week out.I am thankful forAllen Lazard, who remains committed to Iowa State and has already been a recruiting tool for Iowa State.I am thankful forJack Triceand the unique legacy he has left Iowa State University.I am thankful forJamie Pollard, who is leading Iowa State athletics to heights never thought possible.I am thankful forCyclone Nationfor filling up stadiums and supporting our Cyclones regardless of a team’s record.I am thankful forJohn Waltersand the folks over at Cyclones.tv, who have done an excellent job since launching the station this spring.I am thankful forIowa Nice Guyand Iowa State graduateScott Siepker, who makes us laugh every week often while taking shots at Nebraska and the NCAA.I am thankful for themembers of the Big 12 Conference, who have stayed committed despite conference realignment in years past.What are you thankful for as an Iowa State Cyclones fan?
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