Here’s a complete recap of what Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads said during his press conference on Monday. Also, there’s some notable quotes fromSam Richardson,Cory Morrissey, andTom Farniok.
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— He complimented North Dakota State, saying that “they belong on the national level.” He believes the Bison can beat anyone on any given Saturday.
— Looking at the offense and defense for NDSU, the defense is certainly the core of why this team’s been so dominant on the FCS level and what’s contributed to multiple upsets against FBS foes. The offense is more “old school”, an offense that uses a traditional fullback and could use multiple tight end sets. One thing to note: there are two TE’s listed over 6-foot-4 on the depth chart.
— Iowa State does plan to throw on NDSU. They have four wide receiver sets and they will likely include Allen Lazard. He’s “sure he’ll get a ball tossed in his direction.”
— Three key words to describe Sam Richardson: healthy, stronger, and smarter. He “was named our starter for a reason.”
— Interesting take: Rhoads compares this squad to 2009 when the team wasn’t expected to do much. That was Rhoads’ first year as head coach, and he opened up with North Dakota State back then. With a retooled coaching staff, it might feel like a new start for Rhoads.
— As expected, the secondary has looked strong — Rhoads defined them as “veteran players.”
— Rhoads also talked aboutJamison Lalk‘s move to starting at guardthat we mentioned earlierand thetwo scholarships he gaveto Drake Ferch and Ben Boesen.
Notable player quotes
SR on NDSU D,"You’re not going to get many free ones out there so you just have to play a sound football game to stick with them."#Cyclones
— Dylan Montz (@dylanmontz)August 25, 2014
"He’s a guy that you can definitely throw the jump ball too." —Richardson on freshman Allen Lazard.#Cyclones
— Dylan Montz (@dylanmontz)August 25, 2014
"I’ve always got to be on my toes." — Morrissey on shedding blocks in the NDSU run game.#Cyclones
— Dylan Montz (@dylanmontz)August 25, 2014
"We’re going to make some plays this year." —Morrissey said of the D-line. Has seen a lot of growth from his teammates.#Cyclones
— Dylan Montz (@dylanmontz)August 25, 2014
"Commend them for it because the past three years, they’ve made almost no mistakes and that’s why they win." —Farniok on NDSU.#Cyclones
— Dylan Montz (@dylanmontz)August 25, 2014
Quotes compiled from various media reporters on Twitter (Chris Williams, Tommy Birch, Dylan Montz).
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