| Matt
Word
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Getting to Know ISU's New 'Voice' 
Question and answer session with new play-by-play radio voice John Walters.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Aug 22, 2003 |
Who Could ISU Least Afford to Lose?
CN columnist Marty Gallagher says there are five indispensible players for ISU football in 2003.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Jul 11, 2003 |
Grading the Draft: New England Patriots
Grading the Draft: New England Patriots
-by BearReport.com
Jun 14, 2003 |
Wallace: Seattle a Great Situation
Former Iowa State quarterback drafted by Seahawks to play his original position.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Apr 28, 2003 |
Iowa State Pro-Day
Iowa State Pro-Day
-by BearReport.com
Mar 26, 2003 |
Scouting Report: Matt Word
Scouting Report: Matt Word
-by BearReport.com
Mar 24, 2003 |
Cyclone Nation Magazine: April Sneak Peek
A preview of what's coming in our April issue of the magazine includes a Q&A with Dan McCarney.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Mar 11, 2003 |
2003 Outside Linebacker Rankings
2003 Outside Linebacker Rankings
-by BearReport.com
Feb 15, 2003 |
Monday Musings
Deacer's weekly word to the Cyclone Nation.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Jan 20, 2003 |
Wallace Earns Top Honor at Banquet
Iowa State football banquet awards handed out Sunday.
-by CycloneSportsReport.com
Dec 9, 2002 |
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| Word at ISU: 2001 ... Named ISU defensive MVP vs. Ohio, Kansas and Iowa ... Iowa State’s leading tackler with 108 stops, had a career-high 16 tackles against Nebraska ... notched six tackles, including three solo stops, in the Independence Bowl ... had two sacks for losses of 17 yards vs. Alabama ... closed out the season with 13 tackles, including a sack and a stop behind the line of scrimmage against Iowa ... at Kansas, Word made his first career interception and returned the pick 36 yards for a touchdown ... also at Kansas, he tallied seven tackles, including three stops behind the line of scrimmage, made a sack and broke up a pass ... had 11 tackles against Kansas State and 10 tackles at Texas A&M ... made 14 tackles at Ohio and recovered a Bobcat fumble ... was Iowa State’s co-tackle leader in season opener against Northern Iowa with eight tackles (one for loss) ... had 10 stops against Baylor and nine tackles at Missouri ... 2000 ... Fourth on the team with 63 tackles ... also tallied 10 tackles against Pittsburgh in the Insight.com Bowl, including seven solo stops and a forced fumble ... made a career-high 11 tackles against UNLV, including one for loss ... earned team defensive game MVP recognition vs. the Rebels ... made eight tackles against Texas A&M, seven tackles with a sack at Oklahoma State ... had seven tackles against Kansas, earning defensive game MVP honors for the second time ... had seven tackles, two behind the line of scrimmage, at Kansas State despite leaving the game midway through the fourth quarter ... 1999 ... Major contributor as a true freshman, playing in 10 games ... missed Missouri game with shoulder injury ... had four tackles against Texas and Texas Tech ... finished the season with 22 tackles. High School Experience: Collected 63 tackles and 12 sacks ... recovered two fumbles ... lettered three years in football ... made the Nike/Dade all-star team ... earned all-Dade County honors ... also ran track and played basketball ... ran a 48.0 in the 400 as a junior ... qualified for state as a senior in the 4x400 relay ... high school coach was Mark Guandolo. Personal: Born April 7,1980 ... son of Moses and Sarah Word ... wife’s name is Lasheriny ... communication studies major ... honor roll student ... brother, Mark, played at Jacksonville State and is a member of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. |
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