The thought came to Iowa State coach Matt Campbell last year as he reviewed film one day after a seven-point win for the Cyclones in Week 11 over Kansas.
Joel Lanning, the 14-game starter over the past two seasons at quarterback, had taken a back seat at the position to emerging newcomer Jacob Park.
Lanning, a bruising runner at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, remained important to the ISU offense. Game situations against the Jayhawks, though, presented few opportunities as he finished with 24 total yards on nine touches.