UNPOPULAR: Jimmy Rogers First Speech To Team Was NOT Impressive To Some, Others BOUGHT IN on ISU

Iowa State Cyclones fans left divided after Jimmie Rogers’ first team speech—does it set the tone for a winning season or leave questions unanswered? With a new season looming, Nick Marovets scrutinizes Rogers’ approach, the team's culture pillars, and whether genuine buy-in can emerge from a roster built via transfer portal moves. The Cyclones’ freshly released football schedule sparks optimism, with favorable home games against Utah and West Virginia and a critical Arizona matchup after their lone bye. Meanwhile, Iowa State men’s basketball rebounds in style as Joshua Jefferson secures a historic second triple double and Milan Momcilovic continues his three-point dominance, fueling a decisive 87-57 victory over UCF. Nick Marovets explores strategic keys for March, bench contributions, and whether T.J. Otzelberger’s squad can maintain their new standard. Can Iowa State ride this momentum into Big 12 supremacy?