THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012
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FOOTBALL GAMEDAY PREVIEW IOWA STATE 5-5 (2-5) STATE
FARZIN VOUSOUGHIAN
fvousougian@kansan.com
STARTING LINEUP
OFFENSE
Steele Jantz's 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions aren't the best numbers for a quarterback to have in the Big 12. He's averaged 171 yards per game with Ernst Brun and Josh Lenz each co-leading the team with four receiving touchdowns. The offense, coordinated by Courtney Messingham, has experienced marginal success on the ground from Shontrelle Johnson. Johnson's rushed for 428 yards and two touchdowns. James White has complimented Johnson as both running backs have touched the ball over 90 times.
Pos. NAME No. Year
QB Steele Jantz 2 Sr.
RB Shontrelle Johnson 21 Jr.
WR Chris Young 15 Sr.
WR Aaron Horne 3 Sr.
WR Quenton Bundrage 9 Fr.
TE Ernst Brun 84 Jr.
LT Carter Bykowski 71 Sr.
LG Ethan Tuftee 64 Jr.
C Tom Farniok 74 So.
RG Kyle Lichtenberg 69 Jr.
RT Brayden Burris 79 Jr.
K Edward Arceo 41 Jr.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
lowa State wide receiver Jarvis West, left, dives to the end zone ahead of Oklahoma defensive back Gabe Lynn, right, during a 19-yard touchdown run in the Nov. 3 game in Ames, Iowa. Oklahoma won 35-20.
DEFENSE
Iowa State's 4-3 defense suffered a big loss with Jake Knott's season ending early due to a torn left shoulder. AJ.Klein, an All-American candidate, leads the team in tackles with 78 on the year. The defensive backs have helped carry the Cyclones defense this year and have created some turnovers. Safeties Durrell Givens and Jaques Washington each have three interceptions. Givens has scooped up five fumbles and recorded 21 tackles in the last two games.
Pos. NAME No. Year
LE Willie Scott 50 Jr.
DT Cleyon Laing 90 Sr.
NG Jake McDonough 94 Sr.
RE Roosevelt Maggitt 38 Sr.
OLB Deon Broomfield 26 Jr.
MLB Jeremiah George 20 Jr.
OLB A.J. Klein 47 Sr.
CB Jeremy Reeves 5 Sr.
CB Cliff Stokes 7 Jr.
FS Jacques Washington 10 Jr.
SS Durrell Givens 24 Sr.
P Kirby Van Der Kamp 13 Jr.
MOMENTUM
After Kansas won five straight meetings from 2005 to 2009, Iowa State has prevailed in the last two contests. But history isn't a big factor for the Cyclones as they've lost five of their last seven games.
AT A GLANCE
The Cyclones, despite only two wins in the conference, have not been blown out in any of their games this season. While they have lost a couple of one-sided games, they have not allowed more than 35 points this season and are third in the Big 12 in scoring defense. Offensively, Iowa State hasn't had much success and is in the bottom tier in scoring, passing, rushing and total offense. Rhoads hasn't had the best offensive output from his team this season.
COACHING
After working for Utah State and Ohio State as a graduate assistant, Paul Rhoads became a defensive backs coach at Pacific for three years. He went on to Iowa State to coach linebackers and defensive backs for five years. Afterwards, Rhoads became a defensive coordinator for Pittsburgh for eight years and for Auburn in 2008. That led to his first ever head coaching gig as he returned to Iowa State in 2009. Rhoads has coached the Cyclones to a 23-25 record since 2009.
Rhoads
PLAYER TO WATCH
Jeremy Reeves is only 5-foot-7, which is short for a cornerback. However, Reeves is tied for third in the conference in pass breakups and leads the team with 10. In the past, Reeves used his breakaway speed to gain a lot of yards after
pulling in an interception.
Reeves
He has yet to intercept a pass this year but hopes to change that on Saturday.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Edwin Arceo, who handles kickoffs and field goals, has connected on only 7-of-11 field goals and 26-of-29 extra point attempts this season. Returners Jarvis West and Josh Lenz haven't found any success in the return game. Even though Kansas was lit up by Oklahoma with a kick return and punt return back for a touchdown, it hasn't allowed a big return since then.
QUESTION MARKS
Will Iowa State move the ball against Kansas?
Iowa State ranked last in the Big 12 in total offense and will face a Kansas team that hasn't defended the pass well. Quarterback Steele Jantz is coming off his four game where he's thrown more interceptions than touchdowns. The Cyclones have an opportunity to win, but it all depends on Jantz's performance.
BABY JAY WILL WEEP IF ...
Iowa State spoils the party on Senior Night and finds a win at Memorial Stadium. The Cyclones haven't played particularly well this year. With Saturday night being Senior Night for Kansas, the seniors would love to end their last home showing with a win.
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BY THE NUMBERS
21 giveaways and takeaways for the Cyclones this year
Texas safety Josh Turner prepares to tackle Iowa State wide receiver Quenton Bundrage during the Nov. 10 game in Austin, Texas.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
30 total touchdowns by Iowa State this season
41
points scored by Iowa State in its last two meetings against Kansas
ASSOCIATED PRESS
lowa State quarterback Steele Jantz looks to make a pass in the fourth quarter of the Nov. 10 game at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.