Most Iowa State fans have taken in a game at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum and have seen highlights of Troy Davis and Fred Hoiberg. But only real fans know how the team name came to be, the location and story behind the “Honor Before Victory” plaque, or were there when the basketball team made an Elite Eight run in 2000.

 

100 Things Iowa State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Iowa State athletics. Whether they are die-hard boosters from the days of Earle Bruce on the gridiron or new supporters of Iowa State hoops, fans will value these essential pieces of Cyclones football and basketball knowledge and trivia—and all of the must-do activities in their lifetime.

 

This book is a collection of 100 sections with stories and information on the greatest personalities, games, moments and more from throughout Iowa State history. Alex Halsted and Dylan Montz conducted 39 personal interviews and dug through years worth of newspaper archives to create 100 vignettes that help guide the reader through Iowa State history. From football to basketball and from wrestling to track, this book covers many parts of Cyclones lore and acts as a compass for new and young fans while providing flashbacks for longtime fans.