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Hawkins sets Central school record with his 59th career TD pass

October 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

Blaine Hawkins has been steadily climbing the charts in the Central College football record book over the last three seasons. Now, after Hawkins passed for two touchdowns during Saturday's game against Nebraska Wesleyan, there is nobody else left for the junior quarterback to surpass on the school's list for career touchdown passes. The former Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkins sets Central school record with his 59th career TD pass

Larson blocks PAT in overtime, helps Loras to 40-39 win over Buena Vista

October 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

During his high school football career at Ankeny Centennial, Riley Larson was consistently a valuable member of the Jaguars' special teams. Larson has continued that trend at Loras College. On Saturday, the senior defensive back blocked an extra-point attempt in overtime to help the Duhawks to a thrilling 40-39 victory over Buena Vista in an American … [Read more...] about Larson blocks PAT in overtime, helps Loras to 40-39 win over Buena Vista

Moss returns to action, but Penn State, Pinegar leave Kinnick with 17-12 win

October 14, 2019 by Dan Holm

More than a few No. 92 Penn State jerseys could be spotted in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. Jake Pinegar, the Nittany Lions' sophomore place-kicker from Ankeny, had his own cheering section. The former Ankeny Centennial star didn't disappoint his fans. Pinegar booted a 33-yard field goal in the second half to help ninth-ranked Penn State to a … [Read more...] about Moss returns to action, but Penn State, Pinegar leave Kinnick with 17-12 win

Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

September 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

While preparing for Saturday's game against Loras College, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins recognized a familiar name--Riley Larson--in the Duhawks' secondary. "I saw the scouting sheet and I'm like, 'Yeah, I know that guy. I've played against him a lot,'" Hawkins said. "It's probably five or six games now, so it's always fun." The rivalry … [Read more...] about Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

September 10, 2019 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial star Riley Moss won't be playing in the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Iowa's sophomore defensive back suffered an injury during the Hawkeyes' season-opening victory against Miami of Ohio on Aug. 31. He did not play in Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday. During his weekly press conference last Tuesday, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz … [Read more...] about Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 63

September 10, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Former Iowa receiver Andy Brodell and former Iowa State kicker Cole Netten stopped by to preview Saturday's Cy-Hawk game with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 63

‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

August 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

Collin Olson didn't earn his first collegiate start until the third game of his redshirt junior season on the Iowa State football team. Now, after starting the final 11 games last year, Olson is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 left guard on the Cyclones' offensive line. However, the former Ankeny Centennial standout still doesn't consider himself a … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

VIDEO: ISU lineman Olson looks ahead to his final season

August 4, 2019 by Dan Holm

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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 56

July 17, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Former Ankeny offensive lineman Xavier Quigley stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about his college football career and his current position as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Akron. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 56

After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

June 28, 2019 by Dan Holm

The date of Oct. 12 is already circled on Jake Pinegar's calendar. For many football fans in Iowa--especially those of the Hawkeyes--it is, too. Pinegar, Penn State's sophomore place-kicker and a former Ankeny Centennial star, will return to his home state on that day for the first time as an opposing player. The Nittany Lions will visit Iowa City to … [Read more...] about After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 43

April 17, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about a variety of topics, including next week's premiere of the Dome Dynasty documentary about the history of Ankeny football. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 43

Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest

December 4, 2018 by Dan Holm

Do you know how to pick the winners of college football games? Do you like free tacos and beer? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you'll want to enter Ankeny Fanatic's College Football Bowl Contest sponsored by Yankee Clipper. The winner of the contest will receive a $50 gift card to Yankee Clipper--and that'll buy you a lot of tacos and … [Read more...] about Yankee Clipper to sponsor Ankeny Fanatic’s College Football Bowl Contest

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 22

October 31, 2018 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm discussed the head trauma issue in football with Iowa State Senator Jack Whitver, then talked with Ankeny native and former Iowa State linebacker Joel Lanning about his football future. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 22

‘Goofy’ Moss earns B1G Freshman of the Week honors

October 10, 2018 by Dan Holm

If Riley Moss was nervous about making his first start for the Iowa football team, he didn't show it. "Riley is kind of a guy who is pretty loose in a way," teammate Jake Gervase said after Moss intercepted two passes in the Hawkeyes' 48-31 victory at Minnesota on Saturday. "He is confident in his abilities and he is kind of a goofy kid. He was ready to … [Read more...] about ‘Goofy’ Moss earns B1G Freshman of the Week honors

Ex-Jaguar Olson makes first career start for Cyclones

September 23, 2018 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial standout Collin Olson made his first career start for the Iowa State football team on Saturday. The redshirt junior started at left guard in the Cyclones' 26-13 victory over Akron at Jack Trice Stadium. He took the place of Josh Mueller, who has been banged up. Iowa State (1-2) will visit TCU next Saturday. … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Olson makes first career start for Cyclones

Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

August 9, 2018 by Dan Holm

Collin Olson has a lot in common with former Ankeny and Iowa State teammate Joel Lanning. Both were standouts in the same three sports in high school--football, wrestling and baseball. Both of them went on to join the Iowa State football team and had to work their way up the depth chart during their first few seasons with the Cyclones. A year ago, … [Read more...] about Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

ISU’s Olson moves from the defensive line to the O-Line

August 7, 2018 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny standout Collin Olson discussed his position switch during the Cyclones' Media Day on Tuesday at Jack Trice Stadium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3UV3lkLrWM … [Read more...] about ISU’s Olson moves from the defensive line to the O-Line

Lanning: ‘I’ll have to survive on special teams’ to make Cowboys’ roster

July 5, 2018 by Dan Holm

If Joel Lanning is going to earn a spot on the Dallas Cowboys' final roster, he knows he'll have to do it through special teams. The former Iowa State linebacker signed with the Cowboys as a free agent after not being selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. He is back in his hometown of Ankeny now after attending three weeks of OTAs (organized team activities) … [Read more...] about Lanning: ‘I’ll have to survive on special teams’ to make Cowboys’ roster

Joel Lanning shows off his versatility at ISU’s Pro Day

March 27, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Cyclones' all-American linebacker and part-time quarterback catches some passes after the Oakland Raiders asked the former Ankeny star to work out at fullback. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrEp-Cr8k34 … [Read more...] about Joel Lanning shows off his versatility at ISU’s Pro Day

Iowa State Hall of Famer Gibson never played for individual accolades

March 22, 2018 by Dan Holm

As a redshirt freshman on the Iowa State football team in the 1980s, Dennis Gibson once walked away from the practice field, determined to never play the sport again. The former Ankeny standout was a 6-foot-2, 195-pound linebacker on the Cyclones' scout team. One day, he was moved to nose guard, where he would have to battle in the trenches against Iowa … [Read more...] about Iowa State Hall of Famer Gibson never played for individual accolades

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