AMES – For more than three years and 45 straight games, Mike Rose was the constant for the Iowa State defense. Whether at middle or strong-side linebacker, the Brecksville, Ohio, native started every ...

At first, when I received the tribute below, I thought I shouldn't publish it because I'd already shared Rebecca Weaver's remembrance of Mike Rose, but then I realized that was silly. Why can't there ...

Another tribute to Mike Rose, this time from Elaine Maimon. The supply of people paying honor to the man may be boundless. Tributes to Mike Rose keep coming in, so I'm going to keep publishing them.

It’s not often you see a productive, decorated and versatile player like Mike Rose go undrafted. The former Iowa State Cyclone is a two-time First-Team All-Big 12 winner and earned Big 12 Defensive ...

Leave college as a four-year starter, decorated with such honors as conference defensive player of the year, projected as a fourth- or fifth-round NFL Draft choice by several outlets, and not get ...

Mike Rose, like everybody else in college football, had no idea last spring if there would be a season. Iowa State’s junior linebacker wanted to be ready just in case, so day in and day out for three ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mike Rose was captivated by Notre Dame football. The fight song, the gold helmets, the national championships and Touchdown Jesus were all part of his consciousness and the very fabric ...