The newest addition to the Louis Menz Hall of Fame, located in the Jacobson Building, and another attribution to the success of Troy Davis’ career at Iowa State has just been put up in the last few weeks. The famous T.D. “Yard-O-Meter,” created by Andy Kampmann and Travis Jungling, hangs along-side Davis’ jersey and helmet.

“It has been up and down the last two or three weeks,” said Sports Information Assistant, Thad Dorhn.

He says many of Iowa State’s new recruits get a kick out of seeing this landmark of Troy’s success.

“They just gave us a call and asked us if they could hang the ‘Yard-O-Meter’ in the Jacobson building to show the recruits the sign as a tribute to Troy’s career. We said that was fine. If we didn’t do anything with it, then it would sit around and collect dust,” Kampmann.

Although it is now located in the Jacobson Building, the location of a permanent home for the T.D. “Yard-O-Meter” is pending. Because of continuing renovations, it may end up in a different home.

The success of the sign created by Kampmann and Jungling went far beyond their expectations. The “Yard-O-Meter” has been in nearly every local newspaper, in Sports Illustrated and on ESPN.

“When we first made it, we were just looking for something to have fun with at the games. We knew Troy would be something special.

At first we made it hoping that he’d clear the 1,000-yard mark. Then he just kept going. We started to realize that 2,000 yards were in reach. Then he hit it. This season was even better,” Kampmann said.

The “Yard-O-Meter,” which now is a synonymous part of Davis’ career at ISU, may return with a different title. While Davis has left ISU for the professional ranks of the NFL, younger brother Darren Davis looks to lead the Cyclone rushing attack next season.

“If we did it for Darren it would probably be called ‘D.D. Yard-O-Meter’. People would relate to that,” Kampmann said.

But whether Davis is worthy of the “D.D. Yard-O-Meter” remains up to the discretion of Kampmann and Jungling.

“He has had some great runs, but we think we have to let him prove himself. If he ran for 1,600 yards that would be great, but it’s just not the same.

Troy was a special back here. He was the best ever at ISU. He deserved it,” Kampmann said. “We can’t just make a meter for any running back. Not to say that Darren can’t do it. We’ll watch him for a few games. If he’s doing it, the meter will come back.”

Although the “Yard-O-Meter” has become a famous part of Davis’ incredible accolades, the fame hasn’t rubbed off on Kampmann or Jungling.

“Nobody really notices us or knows who we are. It’s mostly our friends or the meter guys. Maybe if we’re in class, somebody might recognize us, but for the most part, it’s just our friends,” Kampmann.

Kampmann and Jungling may not bare the fame that their creation has brought to ISU, but their creation will always be a piece of Cyclone history.