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Who Wore It Best? ISU FB Edition: 0-15

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Thanks Gookin for the inspiration.

Disclaimer: opinions hereinafter.

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No. 0

No one has worn the number 0 at Iowa State, however the "mighty" Texas Longhorns put up 0 points against us last season, so I think it counts.

Highlights.

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No. 1

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Tyson Smith. 2000-2002, 2004. Finished career with 225 career tackles and 12.5 sacks. Also the only Cyclone to play in two bowl victories.

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No. 2

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Ennis Haywood. 1998-2001. Was a two-time All Big 12 performer, also finished his career with 2,862 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns.

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No. 3

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Ryan Baum. 2003-2006. Great punt returner, nothing like James "The Eel" McMillion, however Baum did average 14.3 yards per return. Nice.

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No. 4

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Austen Arnaud. 2007-2010. Is the school record holder for passing yards and completions in a game, also led Iowa State to the 2009 Insight Bowl, culminating with a win over Minnesota, 14-13.

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No. 5

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Allen Lazard. 2014-present. Averages right about 14 yards a catch. As DJ Khaled might say, he is a "major key to success." Also has had a nice juggling catch as can be seen here.

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No. 6

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JaMaine Billups. 2000-2003. First punt return as a Cyclone went 72 yards in the 2000 Insight.com bowl victory.

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No. 7

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Bret Meyer. 2004-2007. Was a four year starter and three year captain for Iowa State. ISU’s career leader in completions (820), passing yards (9,499), passing TDs (50) and total offense (10,422).

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No. 8

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Buddy Hardeman. 1973-1976. In a 1973 win against #18 Oklahoma State, Hardeman threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Except, he didn't really run in the end zone. As the Lakeland Ledger puts it,

"Hardeman was credited with a third-quarter touchdown run when Oklahoma State second-string offensive guard Deacon Stephens came off the bench to make a sideline tackle at the Cowboy 35-yard line. Cyclone Coach Earle Bruce and the entire Iowa State bench stormed on the field demanding that Hardeman be awarded a touchdown."

Iowa State would end up winning the game 28-12.

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No. 9

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Adam Runk. 2000-2001. A third team All-Big 12 selection and team captain in 2001. He was third on team in tackles with 87 and led the team with four interceptions in 2001.

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No. 10

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Tom Vaughn. 1962-1964. Led the team in rushing in 1963 and 1964, while also leading the team in interceptions as a senior. The Detroit Lions drafted him in 1965.

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No. 11

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Ellis Hobbs. 2001-2004. Ellis shared the NFL record for the longest kickoff return with 108 yards. Hobbs is tied for sixth in Iowa State history with nine career interceptions.

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No. 12

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George Amundson. 1970-1972. Ran for 31 touchdowns and passed for 22 touchdowns in his time as a Cyclone. He led the Cyclones to their first bowl game in 1971. He is the only Cyclone to both throw and run for 2,000 yards in a career.

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No. 13

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Kirby Van Der Kamp. 2010-2013. The WDM Valley product had a great career as a Cyclone, totaling 12,261 punt yards, with a long punt of 74 yards, and averaged 42.4 yards per punt.

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No. 14

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Tony Yelk. 2001-2003, 2005. Averaged 42.3 yards per punt. He was a four-year letter winner for the Cyclones and an All-Big 12 Conference and Freshmen All-American.

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No. 15

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Seneca Wallace. 2001-2002. The most dynamic player in Iowa State history. Known and beloved for his run against Texas Tech, Wallace threw himself into the Heisman race.

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