2019 World Pork Expo Cancelled

I am sure some of you will care about this story. The National Pork Producers Council has cancelled the 2019 World Pork Expo in Des Moines due to a fear of African Swine Fever. This is a big deal since more than 20,000 travel to it every year from around the globe. Big hit for the fairgrounds.


https://www.feedstuffs.com/news/world-pork-expo-2019-cancelled-precaution

Percentage of Women Coaches Drops

The percentage of female-led women’s college basketball programs had dropped from 79 percent in 1977 to 59 percent in 2018. Two articles on the subject don't seem to have a definite solution, though the personalities of top coaches cited give their useful (read bickering) input.

WBB is of heightened appeal for many here and so this should be of interest:

"McGraw, the only female head coach at last year’s Final Four, was quoted saying, “People are hiring too many men” to coach women’s college sports. She gave a one-word answer – “No” – when asked if she had any plans to hire another male assistant coach."

https://www.indystar.com/story/spor...ants-see-more-women-coaches-hired/3324837002/

"She’s watched those who are hired deal with both systemic and targeted discrimination and harassment. She’s seen how, when women get fired, second chances are hard to come by. And she knows firsthand what it’s like to deal with a level of scrutiny that their male counterparts could never imagine — from focus on their looks, to a policing of their anger. Unparalleled success isn’t enough to stave off the never-ending questioning of their priorities and vision."

https://thinkprogress.org/this-top-womens-college-basketball-coach-is-done-hiring-men-5f3b6d06609b/

Hope this discussion doesn't turn into a pissing match on which WBB Coach is most likely to be a Salem retread. And instead, it should illustrate what could be considered a negative trend for female head coaches.

Introducing the Kyle Kempt tee from Cyclone Fanatic

https://teamcloset.com/cyclonefanatic/shop/product-detail/1001593

A new Cyclone Fanatic tee to kick off Pro Day and Spring Football. This shirt is made in agreement with Kyle Kempt and it is something we'd like to do more of in the future. Working with former Iowa State athletes to create shirts with their likeness. Hope everyone enjoys!

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Southern Summer Trip - Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi

The family and I will be hitting some Southern States for a Zoo trip. We are visiting Zoos in Little Rock, New Orleans and Either Jackson or Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Looking for other suggestions of things to do, places to visit in this area. Anyone have experience in these places.

My son wants to see a Zoo in every state and these 3 will get us to 21 total so that is the reason to visit the cities above.

Thanks in advance for any information.....
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cheering for TECH

It's hard for me to believe actually that Texas Tech is in the Final Four. (just cuz of their history). But kudos to them. I really hope they play well and remove Izzo's crew for Monday. Just read an article on the Tech 'defensive' mastermind assistant and how well prepared their team always is and how well they coach their team to know exactly what the other team is doing on offense. Take teams out of their 'game'. Isn't it interesting that not only did we beat them this year, but that final game went down to the wire. In other words, our offense held their own, imo. Unlike some fans, I'm actually more anxious and interested in seeing the team better on defense and rebounding next season, vs. offense.

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