What to watch in the Big 12, Week 5

...yards in his last three games -- the first Iowa State player to accomplish that feat since Ennis Haywood rushed for at least 100 yards in his first four games of the 2000 season. Robinson...

Robinson emerges as key player in ISU's 3-1 start

...Sundays after games feels good. His three-game streak has made him the first Cyclone since Ennis Haywood started the 2000 with 100 yards in four-straight games. Robinson strained his groin muscle late...

Four chosen as Big 12's players of the week

...victory over Army. He is the first Cyclone to record three consecutive 100-yard games since Ennis Haywood in 2000. Robinson scored on a 68-yard run and had touchdown receptions of 2 and...

Whatever happened to the Big 12's workhorse backs?

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin It might be the most endangered species this side of the American bison. True workhorse running backs are disappe...

Tim's mailbag: My picks for the best teams for each school

...history. IOWA STATE The best team: 2000 Record: 9-3 Coach: Dan McCarney Best players: RB Ennis Haywood, WR-KR J.J. Moses, DE Reggie Hayward Best victory: 24-14 victory over Iowa. Bowl...

Rebuilt defense, runnning game key for ISU

After squandering a shot at the Big 12 title game in two consecutive seasons, Iowa State is inspired to take the next step.

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Long-term view enabled McCarney to succeed

After weathering 11 years with the Cyclones, Dan McCarney's in a great place. A win over Nebraska in Lincoln would make it even better.

Combination of ethanol and medicinal drugs the cause

Drugs and alcohol have officially blamed for the death of Dallas Cowboys reserve running back Ennis Haywood.

Davis OK after suffering multiple gunshot wounds

Cowboys defensive back Keith Davis and another man suffered multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday at a Dallas topless club, authorities said.

Players victimized by bad judgment, surroundings

NFL players are more likely to encounter trouble during May and June because of increased free time.

Haywood had unique style, smile and love for football

In a soulful ceremony brightened by song and tales of football, about 1,500 family, friends, teammates and coaches filled a southern Dallas church Friday to remember Ennis Haywood, a 23-year-old Dallas Cowboys running back.

More tests needed to determine cause of death

Further tests will be conducted to determine what killed Dallas Cowboys running back Ennis Haywood after an autopsy Monday failed to show a cause of death, a medical examiner's office spokeswoman said.

Ennis Haywood was fifth on Iowa State's all-time rushing list with 2,862 yards

Cause of Haywood's death unknown

Cowboys running back Ennis Haywood was on life support late Saturday after he became ill in his sleep and stopped breathing early Sunday morning.

Haywood was rushed to hospital on Saturday

Cowboys tailback Ennis Haywood was on life support Sunday morning after becoming ill a day earlier and being rushed to a local hospital.