Hicks: healthy and lovin’ it

Stevie Hicks

Running Back

Hicks begins his senior campaign 100 percent healthy after a frustrating year in 2005. Injuries plagued Hicks throughout the year and limited his playing time and production severely. Hicks’ health may be a huge key in the success of the ISU offense this season.

Played in just nine of 12 ISU games last season, including only one play at Nebraska

Rushed for 545 yards and four touchdowns

ISU was 6-2 in 2005 when Hicks had at least 2 carries, but was 1-3 when he didn’t

Below: Hicks runs through the Kansas State defense during the Cyclones 45-17 rout of the Wildcats on Nov. 5, 2005, at Jack Trice Stadium. Hicks rushed 24 times in the game for a season high of 149 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. File Photo: Scott Hildebrand/Iowa State Daily

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