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‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

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Riley Moss always dreamed of playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He doesn't want the dream to end just yet. Putting off his NFL aspirations for now, Moss announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he'll return to play one more season for the Iowa football team. "I have more goals I would like to achieve and this team has more goals to achieve as well," Moss … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait for one last ride!”: Moss puts off NFL aspirations, will return to Iowa

Iowa State’s Gibson enters transfer portal, wants to maximize his potential

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Former Ankeny Centennial quarterback Hayes Gibson is looking for a fresh start. The Iowa State redshirt freshman announced via Twitter on Monday that he will be transferring to another school. "Thank you to the entire coaching staff and team at Iowa State," Gibson tweeted. "I have decided it's in my best interest to enter my name into the transfer … [Read more...] about Iowa State’s Gibson enters transfer portal, wants to maximize his potential

‘I need to end it the right way’: Pinegar to return for one more season at Penn State

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Jake Pinegar's college football career isn't over yet. The former Ankeny Centennial star announced via twitter on Sunday that he'll be coming back for one more season at Penn State. "Only thing consistent in life is adversity. Things don't get easier, you just become stronger. So much more to prove individually and collectively with this team. Talk is … [Read more...] about ‘I need to end it the right way’: Pinegar to return for one more season at Penn State

‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy

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Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins has been named the winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's top Division III football player. The former Ankeny star watched the award announcement with members of his family and some of his teammates in Pella. The Gagliardi Trophy is the Division III version of the Heisman Trophy. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy