Name:Ben Gouldsmith
515-663-6931
bgouldsmith@amestrib.com
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Job at the Trib: Iowa State women’s basketball beat writer and high school sports writer to go along with some ISU Olympic sports.

Favorite sports teams: Born and raised in Nebraska, so I grew up a Husker fan.

Sport you’re worst at: Baseball

Favorite TV show: The Office, The First 48

Favorite food: Pizza

If I wasn’t a sports writer, I’d be working with troubled youth.

Best ISU sporting event you’ve witnessed: since I’ve only been covering ISU for a month, I’ll hold off on this question for now.

Childhood sports hero:Tom Osborne

Favorite Web site: www.Gangrey.com (narrative storytelling site)

Dream job: Chairman of the Federal Reserve

 

Name: Bobby La Gesse
515-663-6929
rlagesse@amestrib.com
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Job at the Trib: Sports editor, Iowa State football and men’s basketball beat writer

Favorite sports teams: University of Illinois, Chicago White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls.

Sport your worst at: Bowling

Favorite TV show: Lost

Favorite food: Pasta with my dad’s homemade sauce

If I wasn’t a sports writer, I’d be… a lawyer

Best ISU sporting event you’ve witnessed: The Cyclones 31-28 win over Colorado in football in 2007.

Childhood sports hero: Lou Gerhig and Lucas Johnson

Favorite Web site: www.espn.com

Dream job: Selection committee member for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament