Randy Peterson is a retired Iowa State columnist at The Des Moines Register, where he dedicated 52 years to sports journalism. His coverage spanned various themes, including competitive sports, team sports, and the sports business, reflecting his deep passion for both individual and team disciplines. Peterson's work has been featured in notable publications such as the Ames Tribune, The Oklahoman, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Yahoo Sports, and CycloneFanatic.com.
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Randy Peterson covers sports, particularly focusing on Iowa State's college football and basketball. He provides event coverage, announcements, and expert commentary. If you have insights into upcoming games or events involving Iowa State University's football or basketball teams, offering pre- or post-game analysis might interest him.
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By: Randy Peterson
I suspect Audi Crooks is getting more money to attend and play basketball at Oklahoma State than the star post player would have received for returning to Iowa State. I presume that’s the situation, although without seeing an actual contract, we’ll just have to accept what some (allegedly) in-the-know websites are saying is true. Could […]
By: Randy Peterson
Photo: Jacqueline Cordova True or false? Iowa State has one of those quarterback conundrums that some people prefer calling a quarterback controversy, or a quarterback dilemma, or a situation, or a quandary. False. Probably false. Although coach Jimmy Rogers said zero depth chart spots were determined after Saturday’s spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium, he […]
By: Randy Peterson
Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) tackles Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Has the Big 12 been eliminated, even before another round […]
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Donovan Davis poses with Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger during his official visit to Ames. (Photo via Instagram/@_donovandavis24) Of course, Donovan Davis committed to play ball at Iowa State. It’s what all high-level basketball players from Wisconsin do. If they’re not born to be Cyclones, they early in life learn the whereabouts of Ames, Iowa, […]
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Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images Well, unfortunately, it must be true. I figured after a few days of thought and taking the pulse of the public that our sports leaders would retract last week’s decision that will change, for the worse, college sports’ most popular national tournament. Wrong. They’re sticking with their decision to expand […]
By: Randy Peterson
Random thoughts about Iowa State-related stuff during this annual sports action hiatus. How about this for a men’s nonconference basketball doubleheader? Iowa State against Drake.University of San Diego against UNI. T.J. Otzelberger. Eric Henderson. J.R. Blount. Kyle Green. Iowa State’s Otzelberger — and three former assistants. The Family Reunion. Boom. Play it at Hilton Coliseum […]
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Apr. 19, 2026; Ames, Iowa; Iowa State Cyclones head coach Jimmy Rogers looks on during the spring showcase at Jack Trice Stadium. (Photo by Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic) This is Jimmy Rogers’ turn to win his first game as Iowa State’s football coach. History says so, so remember that if/when contemplating placing a friendly wager on […]
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Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard talks to media during Cyclone Tailgate Tour at Curate on may 18, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Once again, what the Cyclone Tailgate Tour giveth, the national sports world taketh. Remember wrestling coach Kevin Dresser’s no-holds verbal takedown […]
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Photo: Jacqueline Cordova/Cyclone Fanatic Emily Ryan received a standing ovation last week during the Okoboji stop of the Cyclone Tailgate Tour — and she wasn’t even there. How’s that for respect and a well-deserved positive amid college sports’ negative headlines? ** Big Ten and the SEC threaten to take their ball and go elsewhere. Good […]
By: Randy Peterson
You’re leaving for a while — taking the month of June to recalibrate after the craziest college sports season you’ve ever endured. You need a break — to recharge brain cells lost while wondering just how our college athletics leaders will continue to ruin what used to be a darn good thing. By the Fourth […]
