A Cyclone Legend

[LtRaczack]

I know there has been a lot of friction with the team recently. I thought I would post something positive. This guy is truly a Cyclone legend who is still the only one that achieved:
1. Three 8-win seasons in a row
2. Two victories in consecutive seasons against Tom Osborne's Cornhuskers
3. The largest margin of victory over the Hawkeyes in the series, 31-0.

I would love to see CMC reach and exceed all of these for the record.

For anyone who was not around or doesn't know the story of Earle Bruce here is a great summary from when he passed away:

Earle Bruce: A legendary coach at Iowa State and college football

It could’ve been a game against Iowa or a game against Nebraska or any game on the football schedule — former Iowa State football coach Earle Bruce was ready to play. He would have a smile on his face and a passion to win every single game, whether it was big or small. That’s the...

iowastatedaily.com

 

[theshadow]

And even then, there were still a vocal group of fans who hated him. Called him "Old 8-3 Earle" after that three-year stretch, as if they were entitled to something better.

 

[cychhosis]

Mondays at noon he would run film and discuss Saturday’s game in the Maintenance Shop. It was awesome.

 

[LtRaczack]

And even then, there were still a vocal group of fans who hated him. Called him "Old 8-3 Earle" after that three-year stretch, as if they were entitled to something better.

I guess they were looking for a return to the A.W. Ristine days of 1906.

 

[83cy]

Earle was very good coach. When he left many ISU fans(?) were glad or didn't care. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[madguy30]

Is OP Tornado Man?

 

[NATEizKING]

So when do we fire Earle?

 

[Cloneon]

Ol' "up the middle, up the middle, up the middle, punt" Earl Bruce. But, I loved watching the Clones during those times at college. And I was at that 31-0 shellacking. Those were incredible years. Every team has its critics. And, unfortunately, the internet allows the whiners anonymity. Which only augments their whining. I sincerely doubt any of the complainers would ever confront the very people they're complaining about. How times (and people) have changed.

 

[Farnsworth]

Mondays at noon he would run film and discuss Saturday’s game in the Maintenance Shop. It was awesome.

Damn, that is pretty awesome. Would have been interesting to attend!

 

[Tailg8er]

Thought this was gonna be a thread about the student who got kicked out for throwing the football out of the stadium.

 

[CyBobby]

I attended all those games you just mentioned and I especially enjoyed trouncing Iowa, in Iowa City...31-0!
HellsBells the hoks could barely get over the 50 yard line and never came close to the end zone!!
The 1977 game in Lincoln NE was great sitting among all of those Husker fans while we won 24-21!!
The 1976 game in JTS WAS STILL THE HARDEST HITTING GAME I HAVE EVER SEEN! Players from both teams would come off the field either limping or holding an arm, THAT MY FRIENDS WAS THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED AT JACK TRICE IN MY OPINION!
Earle Bruce was the greatest coach we ever had with three straight eight win seasons!!

...and remember GO CYCLONES!

 

[CyNews]

I know there has been a lot of friction with the team recently. I thought I would post something positive. This guy is truly a Cyclone legend who is still the only one that achieved:
1. Three 8-win seasons in a row
2. Two victories in consecutive seasons against Tom Osborne's Cornhuskers
3. The largest margin of victory over the Hawkeyes in the series, 31-0.

I would love to see CMC reach and exceed all of these for the record.

For anyone who was not around or doesn't know the story of Earle Bruce here is a great summary from when he passed away:

Earle Bruce: A legendary coach at Iowa State and college football

It could’ve been a game against Iowa or a game against Nebraska or any game on the football schedule — former Iowa State football coach Earle Bruce was ready to play. He would have a smile on his face and a passion to win every single game, whether it was big or small. That’s the...

iowastatedaily.com

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One of my favorite photos.

 

[CyBobby]

Earle was very good coach. When he left many ISU fans(?) were glad or didn't care. Be careful what you wish for.

I was watching the Ohio State v Clemson Bowl Game and when Woody Hayes slugged Charley Baumann of Clemson...I TOLD MY WIFE..."I THINK WE JUST LOST EARLE BRUCE TO OHIO STATE."
Unfortunately I WAS RIGHT!!
From that moment it was all downhill for ISU football until we hired Dan McCarney!

 

[Cycsk]

Earle Bruce (2002) - Hall of Fame - National Football Foundation

footballfoundation.org

 

[AlaCyclone]

I attended all those games you just mentioned and I especially enjoyed trouncing Iowa, in Iowa City...31-0!
HellsBells the hoks could barely get over the 50 yard line and never came close to the end zone!!
The 1977 game in Lincoln NE was great sitting among all of those Husker fans while we won 24-21!!
The 1976 game in JTS WAS STILL THE HARDEST HITTING GAME I HAVE EVER SEEN! Players from both teams would come off the field either limping or holding an arm, THAT MY FRIENDS WAS THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED AT JACK TRICE IN MY OPINION!
Earle Bruce was the greatest coach we ever had with three straight eight win seasons!!

...and remember GO CYCLONES!

To put the win @ Nebraska in 1977 in perspective...Alabama went 11-1 in 1977, which included beating # 1 USC @ the Coliseum (21-20) and ended by beating Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl (35-06). Their only loss was @ Nebraska (24-31). The loss @ Nebraska cost the Tide the National Championship. Way to go 1977 Cyclones!

 

[AlaCyclone]

Ironically, my first Iowa State game (1978 Hall of Fame Classic @ Legion Field) was Coach Bruce's last game as ISU HC.

 

[acoustimac]

You all are bringing back lots of memories! I was always fond of the defenses we had in those days. McFarland, the Boskeys, Stensrud, etc. they were beasts!

 

[cyatheart]

Please bring those helmets back

 

[cycloneML]

And even then, there were still a vocal group of fans who hated him. Called him "Old 8-3 Earle" after that three-year stretch, as if they were entitled to something better.

^This. He was never appreciated. Then we had decades of garbage after him. He would have been happier if he’d stayed at ISU also. The similarities to CMC are breathtaking. Let’s hope he stays.

 

[Jdk]

You all are bringing back lots of memories! I was always fond of the defenses we had in those days. McFarland, the Boskeys, Stensrud, etc. they were beasts!

My brother played for Iowa state in the mid 70’s when Earle Bruce was the coach and I was fortunate to be the ball boy for 3 years me being down on the side lines when we beat Nebraska was priceless coach Bruce was great person.