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That was unexpected.Not just because the Clones were 18 point underdogs to Iowa. But because senior Bret Culbertson kicked five, count 'em, five field goals. This after never hitting a clutch kick--a game-winning kick in his career. And he's had his chances. I was there at Jack Trice in 2004, when the only thing separating ISU from a Big 12 North title was a Culbertson chip-shot. Miss. Then again a year later, Shaggy was lining up for another kick to win the North, this time against Kansas. No luck. Poor old Bret. You figured that he would be forever remembered as the guy who couldn't make one when it mattered.
But not on this day. Five field goals, including some long ones into the wind. Five field goals, including the game-winner with 1 second left on the clock. Five field goals, all fifteen points for ISU. I think Bret will remembered for more than his misses.
posted by Alan at 6:16 PM
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Would you believe Merlin was at the game? And he got in for free! Of course he had to wear a Cyclone hat to manage that. Yikes!
Actually, he was working at the Barbecue East concession stand in the stadium on behalf of Maranatha Christian Academy (my new school). We get 10% of whatever our two stands sell at each home game. We made about $650 profit from the Iowa-ISU game. If you attend any ISU games this season, come see our stand. One or both of us will be working there!
Jenny
So guess who will be at his second ISU game in one season this coming Saturday? If Danny's boys find out, he'll never hear the end of it!
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