“I love it because my biggest internal fear is probably that my kids will be forgotten someday,” he said. “I love the connection that people seem to have.”
Purdy: That it ended like that – just my college career and everything – to go out like that sucks, not going to lie. But I can say I gave everything I got to this program, to this team, to Ames, and no one can take that away from me.
Tough ending for Iowa State, and I’m sure people will question Campbell’s decision to go for 2.
But: A team down three touchdowns in the second half had a chance to win the game in one play. You take that chance.
DeShawn Hanika on the offseason: "People got to buy in, and if you’re not willing to buy in, you need to leave because we’re coming on a mission. I will not be the embarrassment of the Big 12 again."
Arizona State students chanting "Where's your trophy?" after a big pop for Iowa State fans here during that run.
Which, if you're having to actively cheer against the other fan base in your home arena, things have already gone wrong.