Bobby La Gesse

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Bobby La Gesse is a sportswriter and editor, currently working for the Ames Tribune in Ames, Iowa. He covers primarily Iowa State Cyclones sports [1] and has been viewed as an authority on the programs by ESPN, [2] Sports Business Daily, [3] The Oklahoman, [4] and NBC Sports. [5]

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References

  1. "Bobby La Gesse - Iowa State Cyclones Reporter". SportsManias.com. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  2. Trotter, Jake (August 21, 2014). "Big 12 morning links". ESPN.com . Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  3. "Iowa State Will Air Texas Game On Cyclones.TV, But Some Fans May Be Left Out". Sports Business Daily. July 9, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. Mizell, Gina. "Know your foe: Five questions with Ames Tribune beat writer Bobby La Gesse". The Oklahoman . Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  5. Taylor, John (September 4, 2014). "Iowa State's starting RT abruptly quits team". NBC Sports . Retrieved September 21, 2014.