The Iowa State-Iowa game is always meaningful for the players but especiallyfor those that grew up in the state. Iowa State sophomore tight end MikeBanks of Ogden says he has noticed the intensity this week in practice. Junior free safety Dustin Avey from Ames says last year’s 27-9 Cyclonetriumph was great but it is history.The Cyclones are a three-point favorite but Avey says that means nothing.Junior defensive end Kevin DeRonde of Pella knows it will be a battle.
