AMES — After Tuesday’s practice, Paul Rhoads said that quarterback Sam Richardson continues to improve as a vocal leader as he starts his senior season behind center for the Cyclones. Richardson is firmly planted as the starter entering the season, but the backup job is still up for grabs between Grant Rohach and Joel Lanning. See Rhoads’ thoughts on Richardson’s improvement and the battle for the backup spot in this CFTV production.
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Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.
