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‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A

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Former Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads was named the defensive coordinator at the University of Arizona in late December. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications) Paul Rhoads still yearns to be a head football coach again. A move to the Arizona desert may help him get there. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head … [Read more...] about ‘I still desire to be a head football coach’: Rhoads lands bigger challenge at U of A

Tobey wins Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest

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Nate Tobey correctly picked 15 of the 20 games to win the Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest. (Photo by Dan Holm) Nate Tobey of Ankeny is the winner of the Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest. He received a $50 gift card to the Yankee Clipper. Tobey correctly picked 15 of the 20 games. He finished three points ahead of Matthew Den … [Read more...] about Tobey wins Ankeny Fanatic College Football Bowl Contest

Former Centennial punter left in limbo after St. Cloud State drops football

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St. Cloud State's Avery Knief punts the ball during a game this season. (Photo courtesy of Avery Knief) After a productive freshman season, former Ankeny Centennial punter Avery Knief appeared to have a bright future with the St. Cloud State football team. His future, though, came to a crashing halt two weeks ago. On Dec. 10, St. Cloud State … [Read more...] about Former Centennial punter left in limbo after St. Cloud State drops football