Cherry Mash or Twin Bing, which one of the similar candy bars is your favorite. Mine is Cherry Mash, though I wouldn’t turn down either.

I'm sure this has been asked and answered somewhere; but I couldn't find it.

How are seats numbered?
Specifically, If I were to buy tickets in section B, row 10, seats 1 and 2. Is seat 1 closer to section A or C? Or would I want a higher seat number to be closer to section C?

Thanks in advance!

I don't have a Rag account but just stumbled across this:

What are realistic expectations for Blake Buchanan in the 2026-27 season and what could Iowa State look like if he takes a big jump? Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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Hello. Thanks to everyone who have taken my Iowa State sports quizzes or read my articles. Just wanted to let you know I have them all on one page now if you want to go back and take them all. Check it out. Go State! Click here.

Ben Hutchens, Rob Gray, and Jake Brend discuss the similarities and differences between Tre Singleton and Joshua Jefferson and the importance of Singleton becoming his own player. Plus, the guys break down the non-conference basketball schedule, Kyle Konrardy’s importance, and relive the infamous Aaron Craft shot. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Jake Brend explains why lower expectations for Iowa State football in 2026 can be good for the fanbase and the atmosphere at Jack Trice Stadium. Presented by Wyffels Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios.
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I'm in the process of redoing my Cyclone quizzes on my website and I have this one updated to new format. I hope it's easier now. Don't have to go to another site to get results. Cyclones quizzes are fun and makes me remember a lot from the past! Let me know what you think. Thanks! Click here.

Jake Brend and Brent Blum are joined by Chris Williams to discuss the balance of fewer expectations with excitement for year one of the Jimmy Rogers era. Brend and Blum then break down the 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule and discuss the latest drama with Cody Campbell. Courtesy of Mechdyne.

The discussion on Disclosure Day got me to wondering if Steven Spielberg ever made a bad movie. The worst movie I can think of that Spielberg made was Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It was awful and disrespectful to the three movies in the series that came before it. Another awful Spielberg movie was Always, starring Richard Dryfus as a pilot who was killed and somehow comes back to haunt another pilot who falls in love with Dryfus' girlfriend. Just a terrible plot and a stupid movie.

One of Spielberg's best movies, IMO, is one that rarely gets talked about. Duel, stars Dennis Weaver as a motorist who gets terrorized by an other-worldly semi truck.

Why doesn’t the Cy-Hawk game have an MVP?

And what if it came with the Dan McCarney Trophy?

Randy Peterson has an idea in his latest column.

Just got out of a long-term relationship a few months ago and I've been thinking about moving out of Iowa now that I have nothing tying me down.
I wanted to hear from others who have left where you ended up, if you have any advice about picking a place to live, etc.
I'm thinking somewhere with mild winters, relatively close to mountains or beaches, good job market and lots of people around my age (30s). My current job is as a Product Owner at an insurance company so thinking it would be relatively easy to find something similar in a bigger city.
Thanks!

Did they clone Stallone for this role or something? It's a great story and should make a good movie. Certainly got the right actor.

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Welcome to another edition of On That Note. This is part 2 (of 3) for our annual albums-by-decade series.

Post from your favorite LPs released in 1986 and/or 1996. (Those years only, NOT the entire decade.)

Include up to 3 sound clips. In addition to the tracks, we encourage you to expound on why the album is meaningful, including personal history of your relationship with the record and its music.

Choices should focus on studio albums. Avoid greatest hits/live LPs/compilations. We allow it, but it should be a definitive element of an artist’s body of work that isn’t otherwise available from studio output.

If someone posts an album on your list before you get to it, you are free to reference it, but please use different song clips.

If you’re more singles-oriented, you may substitute favorite singles from either of those years.

OTN is featured weekly on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500.

Link to Part 1 here


I'll do one or two from '86 first, then on to '96 and back again.

Lifes Rich Pageant — R.E.M.
July 28, 1986

My favorite R.E.M. album. Keeping my tracks to a minimum, it could be a somewhat common pick.

My favorite opener from an R.E.M. album ("Harborcoat" from "Reckoning" is a close 2nd)
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Good tempo-buster between "What If We Give It Away?" and "Swan Swan H."
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People are crapping their pants?

Has the home page changed? The last 2 days when I go to CF is see this….

Like it says. The Pepsi ad appears behind post text while scrolling. The text is visible over the ad, but is unreadable with the blue, red or black graphic background. Seems to only impact one post following the ad. Using Chrome on an Android device.

I tried using the defect form link in the pinned thread but the link appears broken.

...However, there is one trend in this recruiting class that could cause some concern. Among the 20 players committed, just three come from Pennsylvania. In a 2027 class that is loaded with in-state talent, the Nittany Lions swinging and missing on a majority of the top talent can be worrisome.

Currently, Penn State has more players committed in New Jersey with five than its own state. While no singular team has dominated the state in the 2027 class, it’s allowed some major programs to enter itself into the Pennsylvania ecosystem...

Here on vacation at restaurant. Underwater hockey is on the tv. Didn't know it existed. Might be the dumbest thing I've seen.

Man credit to Levi, Marchie, and Jordan for the great show last night. Definitely worth the watch
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Caught an Indiana state record largemouth tonight.



Show em off if you think you can beat me.

Chris Williams breaks down his top five most interesting games of the 2026 season for the Cyclones. Who does he find the most intriguing? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery.

Last Major of the Year. Weather forecast looks pretty decent. As of now 10-15 mph Winds expected on all 4 days.




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They have made some changes to the course since last played there:

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2026 Open Championship TV schedule​

All times ET.

Thursday, July 16 — Round 1

• 1:30-4 a.m. — Peacock/NBCSN
• 4 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — USA Network
• 8 a.m. — Open All Access on Peacock

Friday, July 17 — Round 2

• 1:30-4 a.m. — Peacock/NBCSN
• 4 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — USA Network
• 8 a.m. — Open All Access on Peacock

Saturday, July 18 — Round 3

• 5-7 a.m. — USA Network
• 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. — NBC/Peacock

Sunday, July 19 — Round 4

• 4-7 a.m. — USA Network
• 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — NBC/Peacock

New Randy column is up.

He takes a look at what could still be on Jamie Pollard’s checklist before officially stepping away from Iowa State and why he’s not exactly coasting out the door.