Ames Tribune sports editor Bobby La Gesse
The b-word made a triumphant return to the Bergstrom Football Complex over the last week. Running back Mike Warren was the first one to use it, shortly after the 24-0 win over Texas on Oct. 31 when asked how Iowa State would follow up the upset.
“Bowl game,” he said.
It was the first time a coach or player publically said the b-word in weeks. Players kept dropping it into interviews in recent days.
Six wins will be a tall task. Yes, the number is six. The funky bowl season math that could lead to a team with a losing record making a bowl game this season won’t impact Ames.