Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is surrounded by celebrating Iowa State fans after the Cyclones beat West Virginia 30-14 two weeks ago. (AP Photo)
It’s a weekly occurrence in every sport, on all levels. Coaches lauding the coaches of the teams that are next up on the schedule. Turns out in 21st century America, every team is well-coached.
And Saturday in Ames, Iowa, it might even be true. The football seasons of Iowa State and Texas Tech both have perched on the edge of dismay earlier in the season. Yet now both teams shine as potential participants in the Big 12 Championship Game, even though both have resorted to using three quarterbacks.