OT: This developing Iowa State vs Penn State rivalry has been fun to watch

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

ISU fans have been salty to say the very least, since Matt Campbell ripped their hearts out and took half the team to Happy Valley, but you'd think with basketball going on, and as we get into the true off-season of major college athletics, now, that ISU fans would finally be getting over the break-up.

Cue Matt Campbell to throw gas on the smoldering embers declaring that while the water in Ames may be top notch, their food selections suck compared to State College, located in the true middle of nowhere Pennsylvania.

And boy did that basically reignite this entire hate boner that the Cyclones now suddenly have for Campbell and the Nittany Lions.

I bring this up, as an off topic discussion, because it involves a B10 foe that we share quite a recent history with in several sports ourselves, including football.

If any Iowa fans had hatred toward Penn State, especially if you're still bitter about the whole Sandusky scandal and how PSU and the NCAA handled it, well I'm hear to tell you that you now have friends in the good, old-fashioned "enemy of my enemy". In fact, I couldn't name a fanbase out there right now at this moment that despises Penn State football entering the 2026 season more than Iowa State fans.

I'm sure some may not care, but I love good crash and burn entertainment, and ISU fans excel at it, especially when it comes at the expense of interacting with a fanbase like Penn State's.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

So no Matty statue in Ames?

 

[TrojanHawkeye]

So no Matty statue in Ames?

Even worse, no sandwich named after him in Ames

 

[ketelmeister]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

 

[iahawkeyes17]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

Interesting to see you visiting here so much in the middle of May. Pot meet kettle. Nor need I remind you of the vast amount or lengthy amount of post in threads concerning Iowa on cyclone fanatic.

 

[BunchofAholes]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

Right on cue. Little brother peeking through the doorway

 

[eyesofhawk]

"Rivalry"? Lol.

Run the ball

 

[Athena45]

ISU fans have been salty to say the very least, since Matt Campbell ripped their hearts out and took half the team to Happy Valley, but you'd think with basketball going on, and as we get into the true off-season of major college athletics, now, that ISU fans would finally be getting over the break-up.

Cue Matt Campbell to throw gas on the smoldering embers declaring that while the water in Ames may be top notch, their food selections suck compared to State College, located in the true middle of nowhere Pennsylvania.

And boy did that basically reignite this entire hate boner that the Cyclones now suddenly have for Campbell and the Nittany Lions.

I bring this up, as an off topic discussion, because it involves a B10 foe that we share quite a recent history with in several sports ourselves, including football.

If any Iowa fans had hatred toward Penn State, especially if you're still bitter about the whole Sandusky scandal and how PSU and the NCAA handled it, well I'm hear to tell you that you now have friends in the good, old-fashioned "enemy of my enemy". In fact, I couldn't name a fanbase out there right now at this moment that despises Penn State football entering the 2026 season more than Iowa State fans.

I'm sure some may not care, but I love good crash and burn entertainment, and ISU fans excel at it, especially when it comes at the expense of interacting with a fanbase like Penn State's.

 

[Athena45]

ISU fans have been salty to say the very least, since Matt Campbell ripped their hearts out and took half the team to Happy Valley, but you'd think with basketball going on, and as we get into the true off-season of major college athletics, now, that ISU fans would finally be getting over the break-up.

Cue Matt Campbell to throw gas on the smoldering embers declaring that while the water in Ames may be top notch, their food selections suck compared to State College, located in the true middle of nowhere Pennsylvania.

And boy did that basically reignite this entire hate boner that the Cyclones now suddenly have for Campbell and the Nittany Lions.

I bring this up, as an off topic discussion, because it involves a B10 foe that we share quite a recent history with in several sports ourselves, including football.

If any Iowa fans had hatred toward Penn State, especially if you're still bitter about the whole Sandusky scandal and how PSU and the NCAA handled it, well I'm hear to tell you that you now have friends in the good, old-fashioned "enemy of my enemy". In fact, I couldn't name a fanbase out there right now at this moment that despises Penn State football entering the 2026 season more than Iowa State fans.

I'm sure some may not care, but I love good crash and burn entertainment, and ISU fans excel at it, especially when it comes at the expense of interacting with a fanbase like Penn State's.

Needs to be removed. See above from kakert re: this is about Iowa football, others will be removed. So kakert, remove this drival!

 

[2D]

It's certainly made for a fun off season. Not to mention the conversations of Penn State thinking they're back and that Campbell is the savior they've been waiting for.

Another interesting point has been the changing perception of Iowa State fans. First, they were wishing players and Campbell well, but as time has gone on, they have become increasingly resentful of them, partially due to Campbell's comments about Ames that he's made recently.

For the Clown fans, it's complicated. Campbell is arguably one of the most important coaches in their program's history, and they were ready to build a statue after another squeaker victory against us (despite going like 5 years of losses against Kirk to start his career). But to leave for another program and taking his whole team with him, leaving them gutted, more or less disqualifies him from ever truly being honored in Ames. He may get a plaque or two, but this is a bitter ending between the two parties.

Here's hoping seasons for both teams crash and burn.

 

[Iron Doc]

Needs to be removed. See above from kakert re: this is about Iowa football, others will be removed. So kakert, remove this drival!

Mr. Evil is one of the pillars of this forum (see Biblical cosmology - Wikipedia ), without him (and several others) the Cesspool would vaporize into nothingness. Therefore, in the name of all that is holy, don't eliminate his Apeness!

 

[paednoch23]

ISU fans have been salty to say the very least, since Matt Campbell ripped their hearts out and took half the team to Happy Valley, but you'd think with basketball going on, and as we get into the true off-season of major college athletics, now, that ISU fans would finally be getting over the break-up.

Cue Matt Campbell to throw gas on the smoldering embers declaring that while the water in Ames may be top notch, their food selections suck compared to State College, located in the true middle of nowhere Pennsylvania.

And boy did that basically reignite this entire hate boner that the Cyclones now suddenly have for Campbell and the Nittany Lions.

I bring this up, as an off topic discussion, because it involves a B10 foe that we share quite a recent history with in several sports ourselves, including football.

If any Iowa fans had hatred toward Penn State, especially if you're still bitter about the whole Sandusky scandal and how PSU and the NCAA handled it, well I'm hear to tell you that you now have friends in the good, old-fashioned "enemy of my enemy". In fact, I couldn't name a fanbase out there right now at this moment that despises Penn State football entering the 2026 season more than Iowa State fans.

I'm sure some may not care, but I love good crash and burn entertainment, and ISU fans excel at it, especially when it comes at the expense of interacting with a fanbase like Penn State's.

I find this post quite salty. It takes a salty type of salt to post such a salty statement. You must be a salt of the earth type of guy to use salty type of phrase regarding salty salt salt salt.

 

[yrunvs]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

And the other two will eventually turn into a Nebraska thread.

 

[BunchofAholes]

And the other two will eventually turn into a Nebraska thread.

aaaand right on cue #2

 

[WeBeHerkin]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

Everyone loves a great comedy.

 

[rchawk]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

I enjoy comedy.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

It's interesting that you come to HR for your ISU news. Must be slow on the Cyclone sites because they all just talk about Iowa.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I find this post quite salty. It takes a salty type of salt to post such a salty statement. You must be a salt of the earth type of guy to use salty type of phrase regarding salty salt salt salt.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Needs to be removed. See above from kakert re: this is about Iowa football, others will be removed. So kakert, remove this drival!

Never.

 

[Grayhair1981]

Never.

Not until he spells it rite

 

[RuggieC]

It is interesting to see three of the top five threads on here are about Iowa State.

Because you are a clown show car reck. Everyone loves this when it comes to ISU.

 

[SecretHBOTer]

I have no idea what State College has for food, but when Hickory Park is hallowed ground, that means you’re in a place that doesn’t have Jack Schitt for options.

 

[LaQuintaHawk]

Did I just scroll thru this entire thread and not see a link to an example of the salty banter between those fan bases? Surely there has to be a posting on X or Reddit or some sports forum where can read and enjoy said fans going at it

 

[OregonTim]

They might see a few wrestlers go head to head each year but this "rivalry" has no chance of developing...

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Did I just scroll thru this entire thread and not see a link to an example of the salty banter between those fan bases? Surely there has to be a posting on X or Reddit or some sports forum where can read and enjoy said fans going at it

The less Twitter you read in your life, the better......

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Jamie should sched Penn State for some non-con games

 

[OnlyTheObscure]

Not sure Penn State should be exited about a roster full of Iowa State players. They were not good last year.

 

[paednoch23]

I have no idea what State College has for food, but when Hickory Park is hallowed ground, that means you’re in a place that doesn’t have Jack Schitt for options.

Clown town and Iowa City aren’t even close when it comes to dining. Places like the Webster, Orchard Green and Baroncinni don’t exist in story county. The Webster is rumored to gain Michelin status. Clowns wouldn’t even know what Michelin means outside of a tire that is too expensive for their brand of rubber.

 

[HMB Trumpet]

Even worse, no sandwich named after him in Ames

Maybe some soup?