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.

New Monday Musings is up!

With Jamie Pollard set to retire in 2027, Andrew takes a look back at the legacy he leaves behind, from the coaching hires that transformed Iowa State athletics to some of the criticism he faced along the way.

Read the column here:

Monday Musings: Jamie Pollard’s impact on Iowa State may never be matched - Cyclone Fanatic

After 22 years leading the Iowa State athletics department, Jamie Pollard announced he will retire in June 2027. While the news was not out of the blue, as there had been plenty of hints pointing toward Pollard’s retirement in recent years, losing the longest-tenured Power Four athletic director...

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Looking for some recommendations.

I have a 2025 Ram 1500 Limited with the 22inch rims. The ****** Pirelli Scorpions that came on it need changed after 20k miles.

Anyone have any good recommendations? Looking for more of a hybrid A/T R/T tire.

TIA

Sucks, I enjoyed his farm life on social media.

Jamie Pollard’s retirement announcement came as a surprise to many last Friday. On today’s show, Chris Williams and Brent Blum look forward to the next 20 years. What kind of a replacement will David Cook hire? The guys weigh the pros and the cons of all the options today, all courtesy of Mechdyne.

What a sh*tty stoppage by the ref. McKinney dominates 99% of the first round, Green knocks him down in the last 3 seconds and the ref stops it 1 second from the end of the round? So lame.

*Read the damn article before replying

TLDR - I'm not the writer I once was. My point is that Pollard deserves more than just squished between a few faces that contributed greatly, but for a fraction of the 22 years he has. He deserves his own statue or recognition.



No, not AI. Some things just need to be said directly from one human to another. This is difficult to write both because of the topic and because of my illness. But it needs to be said.

Does Pollard Belong On "CyRushmore"? Hell No​

Many fans on these forums have never known Iowa State Athletics without Jamie Pollard at the helm. They don't know what the 80's and 90's were like. Sure, we're good at major sports now, what is so difficult about keeping the lights on? Anybody can shout Iowa State and wine and dine donors. Who wouldn't love to go to major sporting events.

CyRushmore is the place of legends. The place reserved for those that have fundamentally changed the face or trajectory of a major sport at ISU. Could be Troy Davis for making Football something ISU fans of the 90s didn't really know much about until he stepped onto the field. Could be Hoiberg for combined playing and coaching. Could be Cael for his dominance on the mat. Could be Haliburton, Purdy, Niang, Ejim.... Could be TJ in a few years.

No, Jamie Pollard does not exist on CyRushmore. That is an insult to even suggest. No, that is reserved for a select few, a few that will always be debated. No, Jamie has contributed far more than any one player, coach, or coaching era. He made Iowa State a National brand. He showed the world that the best fans aren't always the ones with the most trophies or the biggest budgets. he brought and kept the most respected coaches in the country, all at a place with the lowest donor contributions in the conference (not a hit on donors at all).

Jamie Pollard doesn't deserve to be squished between other legends that contributed massively, but for a short period of time. Jamie has spent 22 years living, breathing, and bleeding Iowa State and Ames. He has taken us from the bottom of the swamp to the crystal clear waters at the surface, able to see the sunlight, much like a few newfound goalposts on campus.

Jamie deserves his own recognition, something that demonstrates the commitment, steadiness, and pride he represents, different from the rest. Seneca had the run. Davis broke barriers. Niang broke Hawk hearts. Pollard grew an oasis amongst the corn fields. He deserves the best because he gave the best, represents the best, and is twice the person most of us will ever be.

You don't have to agree with Jamie on everything, I haven't, but I never, and you should never, question where his best intentions and heart has always been. He is loyal. He is true. He is Iowa State Athletics. There are many things to criticize people for, but sometimes what gets lost is the contribution and intent rather than one's own opinion on any given matter. Nothing is perfect in hindsight, but Jamie always does what is best for Iowa State.

I don't have an answer to what structure represents Jamie's tenure. But be certain, it should stand alone on it's own to get the attention and respect it deserves. Much like the Lincoln Memorial or Washington Monument at the National level, Jamie Pollard at the ISU and college sports level is absolutely unique. Not comparing the roles or the people, but rather stating what should be clear - some men and women deserve something that represents their true identity and contribution and the place and time of their service.

When I think of Jamie's tenure coming to the end, I think of Rocky running the steps. Pride, respect, and true passion. Maybe we build a mountain to represent the long, tough path he's had to forge during rocky times. Stairs to represent the climb we've taken one step at a time. No, those aren’t good enough. Whatever it is, it needs to be special, just as he is to us.

With love, respect, and admiration for the greatest Cyclone of our generation.

Jer

P.S. This isn't a agree/disagree thread about Jamie's tenure. It's about how much he has contributed and what he represents to many of our Cyclone faithful.

Jake Brend and Levi Stevenson react to the news of Iowa State Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announcing his retirement for June 30, 2027. Brend and Stevenson are then joined by Chris Williams and Rob Gray to discuss Pollard’s legacy and what he’ll be remembered for at Iowa State.

I'm wondering who will be on the list??


Brian Hardin, Drake University ??

https://cyclones.com/news/2026/7/10...-athletics-jamie-pollard-announces-retirement

Search starts in the fall it seems.

In my opinion, he’s been key for a lot of the success at ISU as well as the conference. Big shoes to fill.

Really sick of how much gambling has infiltrated sports.

Was mentioned in this week's OTN but it deserves it own thread. A truly great female voice.


This song of hers most fits music fan's hearts at this news.

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum recap everything they learned from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco. Was it a bad look for Brett Yormark? Diving into what Iowa State players and Jimmy Rogers had to say. All this and more presented by Mechdyne.

Inject it into my veins

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There was a lot of talk that Widow's Bay likely released too late in the season to get the steam and eyeballs needed to make an impact at the Emmy's. Didn't matter...it snagged 19 noms which is insane. The Pitt and Hacks led all noms with 25 and 24 noms. The amount of acting noms for The Pitt is stunning. Deserves.

Margo getting noms in the major categories and for Fanning, Offerman, and Pfeiffer is ******* awesome and also deserved.

The Pitt, Margo, and Widow's Bay are the cream of the crop of shows this season IMO. I will be shocked if Widow's Bay doesn't basically sweep comedy category. But Hacks was the last season so might get love.

Jake Brend and Ben Hutchens sit down after Big 12 Media Days to discuss their biggest takeaways. What to make of Jaylen Raynor as QB1? Jimmy Rogers shares his thoughts on the future of the Cy-Hawk game, his strength & conditioning philosophy, and more. Brend and Hutchens share all of their impressions from Frisco! Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing.

Jimmy Rogers explains his philosophy of pursuing speed over size and why Bobby Terrell is such a perfect fit into his system at defensive end. Jake Brend reports from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

Love him or hate him, Brett Yormark made headlines at Big 12 Football Media Days.

Was it for better or worse? Derek Duke shares his opinion in this week's Big 12 Buzz. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/07/big-12-buzz-recapping-yormarks-performance-in-frisco/

With the 2027 class being wrapped up and rated #1 by some sites, time to look forward to 2028 prospects.

One thread for conversation on reported interests, offers, and then commitments to the Cyclones ‘28 class.