Happy New Year, from the crew at OTN (@MeanDean, @CycloneRulzzz and cyclones500).

For this segment, we focus on songs that open with a bass guitar line. Ideally, it'd be bass-only, but we allow tracks that include additional instruments/sounds/vocals, as long as bass is THE prominent element.

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Here's one to get us "low" (in an "uplifting" way!).

It isn't my favorite from the group, and perhaps overplayed, but captures the basic theme.

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Yes, another offensive lineman is coming to Iowa State. Colorado School of the Mine offensive lineman Cade Myer becomes the latest commit for Jimmy Rogers and Co.

So when do all the current and new players get together for the first time? Beginning of off season conditioning.

Iowa State's surge on the offensive line continues with the commitment of Michigan State guard Gavin Broscious.

The 6'4, 308 pound lineman played all 12 games in 2025 for the Spartans, starting four at left guard. Broscious spent four seasons in East Lansing and will have two years of eligibility after a redshirt year and a medical redshirt year.

Washington State safety Brody Miller is transferring to Iowa State. Miller redshirted as a freshman in 2025, appearing in five games. The 6'1, 178 pounder was the No. 24 overall prospect out of Minnesota in the Class of 2024.

Looking at replacing the four-wheeler with a side by side. What's your experience with the different brands? Can Am Defender and Polaris Ranger seem to be a toss-up between the two. The Kawasaki Ridge looks like a decent option as well. Plan is to use for light work around the property, gravel travel, and rural riding. Mostly pleasure riding. Closed cab with heat. Those of you that have two seaters, do you wish you had the four-seater or is that overkill. Will primarily be the wife and I, but on occasion the extra room may be handy, but not sure if worth the expense. TIA

Washington State kicker Adlai Lounsbury commits to Iowa State. The Van Meter native didn't appear in any games as a true freshman in 2025, bringing four years of eligibility to Ames.

Iowa State earned a commitment from their top portal prospect in Toledo transfer Braden Awls. I had the chance to talk with him about his visit and what he is excited about in coming to Iowa State. Check out all of that and more below.

I asked the question to myself today and had to answer. Who has the most turnovers in a season in Iowa State Men's basketball? Here you go.

Does anyone know if Sunday's game will also be covered on NBC/Sports Net (not sure the exact name). I have seen other peacock games also streaming on a NBC Sports channel on YoutubeTV. Just getting exhausted of all of these subscriptions as an old person.

Iowa State lands a major portal addition with safety Braden Awls.

The Toledo transfer tallied 52 tackles and five interceptions in 2025, garnering interest from Indiana.

Hear why Awls chose Ames in Jackson Pence's exclusive interview with him.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/...-portal-win-with-toledo-transfer-braden-awls/

Iowa State lands their eighth Washington State transfer portal commit with the addition of wide receiver Carter Pabst.

I love the Wildcat growl

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I've used the 'Dumb' emoji here a few times on some posts and it got me thinking. What makes you consider an opinion dumb?
Is it when it's something you disagree with?
When it's something you know is factually incorrect?
Some other reason?

On a Monday edition of The Night Cap, Levi Stevenson, Matthias Schwartzkopf and Dylan Soehner recap a crazy portal season as Jimmy Rogers continues his early portal success and builds out his 2026 roster. Login to view embedded media

On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend recaps the crazy Monday afternoon in the transfer portal, Jimmy Rogers has his special teams staff and Jamarion Batemon's confidence is rising at the right time.

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Iowa State got another big-time transfer portal commitment tonight. This time, it is Tulane WR Omari Hayes. Check out Hayes below.

I got the Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii double LP released in May 2025.
My Freshman year ('97) I was at the record store on Lincoln Way across from campus and found this version (released in '72?) of the soundtrack. I didn't have any money so I came back the next day ready to buy it and of course it was gone.

Anyone get anything good?

Speed Skater Zach Stoppelmoor of West Des Moines just qualified for the winter Olympics with the fastest time in the 500m. I know the parents a bit so I was watching live. Nice people and happy for them and Zach. Good to have a local representative in the Olympics.

We interrupt the transfer portal madness to bring you Andrew Harrington's Monday Musings.

Harrington asks the question, is Audi Crooks somehow underappreciated?

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/01/monday-musings-is-crooks-underlooked/

I don’t know how many of you have seen, but former players Keith Schrage and Kent Anderson have started a new ISU podcast called Tracking the Storm. Looks like they’re putting one out every couple weeks. So far they’ve had on Dave Archer and Jim Walden, and they said they’ll have former ISU offensive coordinator Mack Brown on a future episode.

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Let’s goooooooooooo!!!! 3 coaches! YES!

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Quick weight by weight breakdown with the wrestlestat prediction listed (of wrestlers in most recent dual). Dresser stated that a few of our guys could be back Tuesday though.

125 - #59 Perryman vs #80 Moreno - wrestlestat has this as a 13-4 MD for Perryman. I expect it to be a bit closer, but still would love to see Ethan get a W.

133 - #123 Meza vs #7 Larkin - wrestlestat has this 17-2 TF for Larkin. Would assume there is familiarity here which could help Meza, but still a tough one for him.

141 - #4 Echemendia vs #41 Manville - wrestlestat says 11-4 Ech. I do believe Manville is better than 41, but I’d also expect Ech to work him on their feet for bonus.

149 - #7 Frost vs #20 Larkin - wrestlestat has Larkin winning 10-7. I believe this is a match that Jacob can and may win if it is close late. I like his tank. I could also see Larkin getting a flurry early, the marquee match up. Wouldn’t surprise me at all for ASU to flip and try to start 157 as I believe Larkin manages weight for 149.

157 - #61 Naaktgeboren vs #34 McLane - wrestlestat says 7-6 McLane. A schance for Naak to bounce back after Stanford against decent competition.

165 - #26 Euton vs #21 Ruiz - wrestlestat has it 9-7 in favor of Euton. 2nd best match of the dual. Another chance for Euton to get a solid ranked win.

174 - Riggins vs Valencia - no prediction here as Riggins is listed at 165. I believe he will win by decision here. He has his flaws but his performances are pretty steady.

184 - #24 Dean vs #50 Addison - wrestlestat has this 6-5 Addison. I liked what I saw out of Dean on Sunday, he was a bit more on the attack and I’ll take him in a close one here.

197 - #79 Carter vs #162 Schunke - wrestlestat has this as a victory by decision over either of ASU’s 197 options. Would be great for CJ to pick up a win in spot duty.

285 - #1 Bastida vs #14 Szuba - wrestlestat says 8-4 Bastida. I say bonus points Bastida.

Wrestlestat prediction: 16-14 ISU (doesn’t include 174)

My prediction: 23-10 good guys.

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