Ex-Cyclone Love is battling cancer

Former Iowa State quarterback Cris Love is undergoing treatment in Houston after being diagnosed with cancer in the past month, university officials said.

Love, who played at Iowa State from 2001-04, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, Cyclone officials said. In 17 games, Love completed 50 of 104 pass attempts for 667 yards and five touchdowns, while throwing five interceptions.

Iowa State fans can send get-well cards to Love through the Iowa State football office: Cris Love, c/o Iowa State Football Office, Jacobson Athletic Building, 1800 S. Fourth St., Ames, IA 50011.

E-mail messages to Cris can be sent to football@iastate.edu

Source: DesMoinesRegister.com