Hello CF,
Our group is planning on attending the away game this season in Waco. I see that ISU just pushed out their email for away game tickets and figured I would come here first for suggestions. It looks as if Baylor jams away fans up in the corner of the stadium. Does anybody know if the alumni association does anything and Waco and if so will they be selling tickets?

Hello CF,
Our group is planning on attending the away game this season in Waco. I see that ISU just pushed out their email for away game tickets and figured I would come here first for suggestions. It looks as if Baylor jams away fans up in the corner of the stadium. Does anybody know if the alumni association does anything and Waco and if so will they be selling tickets?

looking to buy a Drone. I don't want anything crazy. Just a starter drone with a camera so I can see if I like it. Anyone mess with these things or have a good kind to buy for a low price? Thanks for any help

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Figured this could use its own thread. Welcome to Ames, Drake! Excited to see how he can recruit and coach our lightweights!

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Donovan Davis commitment ahead of his decision Wednesday night. Duke goes over everyone’s head to stream games on Amazon Prime. How does that change the rest of college sports? Talking Jayden Jackson and more courtesy of Mechdyne.

I don't know where to post this: Football; ticket exchange; or tailgating so I'm going to start here. We have been in Lot D3 for many years, and have really liked it but for Luke Combs we parked in D4, and were able to slip out through the drive way leading directly from D4 out on to University. It was getting before the event but open after. My parking selection time is in an hour, and there are some D4 spots open so I'm contemplating changing.

Anyone park in D4 for Football games that can tell me if that little drive way is open after the game? And if it's any easier to get out. We like D3 for a number of reasons but slipping out that driveway could be attractive if it's open. Anyone have any advice?

https://www.forbes.com/profile/ted-turner/

Cable Television pioneer and philanthropist in his later years
Won the America's cup in 1977

For someone that loved to toot his own horn he has been silent for years. I have no idea if he had dementia or if he truly just stepped away from public life as I had read.

https://kcci.com/article/cuban-wrestler-drops-ncaa-lawsuit-iowa-state/71222644

Looks like Reineri’s quest to wrestle for ISU has ended.

Jake Brend previews the Donovan Davis decision and what it could mean for T.J. Otzelberger. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

Have you bought seed from them before? How did things go? Good quality? Seed did what you expected?

Turnsek hasn't officially signed yet and we could always add another player or two, but as it stands now here's the expected roster for next season:

Guards:
Arianna Jackson (5'9" returning Sr) -- Combo Guard
Freya Jensen (5'10" returning So) -- SG
Mya Babbitt (5'8" transfer Sr) -- SG
Ashleigh Connor (5'11" transfer Sr) -- PG
Sienna Harvey (5'10" transfer So) -- SG
Emilija Dakic (5'10" transfer So) -- SG
Reggi Spotts (5'8" juco Jr) -- Combo Guard
Macy Comito (5'10" incoming freshman) -- PG

Wings/Posts:
Evangelia Paulk (6'0" returning Sr) -- Wing
Alex-Anne Bessette (6'2" transfer So) -- Wing
Tjasa Turnsek (6'2" incoming freshman) -- Post
Gift Ezekiel (6'1" transfer Sr) -- Post

I'll update this post with any changes, and I'll put my thoughts in a reply.

Hearing the stories of Harrison Barnes and his college announcement got me thinking of what would have happened if the 07-08 season doesn't end 14-18 with 3 future NBA guys. If we somehow make the tournament and things are looking up, Wes Johnson stays and recruits his buddy Jimmy Butler to follow him to Iowa State that could start a domino effect for Iowa State basketball. The next three years could be something special

08-09:
Garret
Stiager/Petersen/Butler - follows Wesley here
Johnson - doesn't transfer
Brackins
Vanderbeken/Hamilton

09-10:
Garret
Butler
Johnson
Brackins
Hamilton - doesn't transfer

10-11:
Garret
Butler
McDermott - McDermott stays and his son follows
Harrison - the last two years of ISU basketball have been something special and he decides to stay home
Hamilton

Would 09-10 or 10-11 be better?? You get Brackins with Johnson and Butler but Harrison with a McDermott, Butler, and senior Garret would be amazing.

Coming up in just a couple of weeks and entries are rolling in.

Right now, Carr is the only entry for Cyclone RTC. Man, his performance at the Open looms large. 74kg looks pretty stacked. Both guys who just beat Carr are there. PJ Duke is registered. Evan Wick is dropping down after having a lot of success at 79. Jayden James is also registered who is young, but really good.

JFC. All in. I knew this cast was stacked but holy hell. John Leguizamo is basically unrecognizable unless you're looking for him.

Matt Damon
Tom Holland
Charlize Theron
Anne Hathaway
Robert Pattinson
Zendaya
Samantha Morton
Lupita N'yongo
Logan Marshall Green
Jon Bernthal
Mia Goth
Eliot Page
James Remar

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ESPN article on how teams "revamped" their squad this off-season. They rank us dead last in that regard in the Big 12.

16. Iowa State Cyclones​

Key additions: QB Jaylen Raynor, DE Isaac Terrell, DT Bryson Lamb

Key departures: QB Rocco Becht, DT Domonique Orange, RB Carson Hansen

Top incoming recruits: WR Jeffrey Roberts, WR Malcolm Watkins, OT Benji Makelela

Biggest coaching move: Matt Campbell's historic ISU tenure ended on Dec. 5, and hours later the Cyclones had a new coach in Washington State's Jimmy Rogers. The former South Dakota State player and coach brought over several of his assistants, including defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit. He hired Tyler Roehl, who coached ISU's running backs in 2024 and spent last season coaching tight ends for the Detroit Lions, as offensive coordinator. Roehl and Rogers opposed each other in the Dakotas rivalry as Roehl was OC for North Dakota State and Rogers the DC for South Dakota State.

What went wrong: Campbell took his coaches and 24 players with him to Happy Valley, including 14 starters. A total of 50 scholarship players moved on via the portal during the coaching transition, leaving Rogers and his coaches with a massive rebuilding project. Rogers and his staff had already experienced a similar roster flip last year in Pullman and did a nice job of adding to the roster in a short period, but ISU will still be undergoing a serious reset after a decade of consistency under Campbell.

What went right: Roehl was a key contributor to the Cyclones' offensive success during its run to the Big 12 title game in 2024, so bringing him back to Ames was a smart move. Raynor, a three-year starter at Arkansas State who put up more than 9,800 total yards, gives this offense a proven QB1 who will be able to replace Becht. He's coming in to lead a team that features more than 80 newcomers. The Cyclones' rebuilt receiving corps has good talent and could prove to be a strength. Bobbit was able to bring in several starters from his Washington State defense between Terrell, Lamb, Sullivan Schlimgen and Max Baloun and held onto five Cyclones with starting experience.

Please provide a critique of the Carolina Hurricane pregame siren.

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Has anyone heard anything about this?

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I made a fairly random and probably poorly made crossword surrounding Iowa State Football. Enjoy.
Link to Crossword Labs - ISU Football Crossword​

Answers

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ACROSS​	DOWN
1. Many called for its end after this upset in 2011.	2. A large‑scale, intense rotating air mass.
5. The team that was beaten in 2011.	3. Bowl game with a mascot sacrifice.
6. Big 12 rivalry nickname (Corn vs Wheat).	4. Don’t mess with him in October.
8. Pre‑game, food, drinks, fun.	5. Two‑time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ as a rookie with the Ravens.
9. All‑time interceptions leader for Iowa State.	7. “The Run.”
10. Single‑season sack leader, or a national favorite fast‑food brand.	11. NFL speedster known for kick‑return TDs.
13. Player with 3,096 career receiving yards, 2nd most all‑time at ISU.	12. First Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm coach with no football losses.
15. “I will!”	14. Alternative, not so family friendly Cy‑Hawk nickname.
18. Five touchdowns in a single game for this QB/LB.	16. Scored 87 points against this smaller Iowa foe in 1904.
19. Two receivers’ landing spots in the 2025 NFL Draft.	17. New head coach.

Jake Brend and Jackson Pence dive into another mailbag episode for all things Iowa State Athletics. What type of recruiting success can Jimmy Rogers have in-state going forward? Who are the best NFL prospects on the 2026 roster? What type of fit could high-priority prospect Donovan Davis be in T.J. Otzelberger’s system? All of that and more in the Northwest Bank Studios, presented by Mechdyne.

Is there a bonafide movie star or A-lister that is or has been incredibly popular making many movies that made bank at the box office that you just don't like at all? This is mainly for leading roles.

Independence Day is on right now and man is it not good after a few decades. I honestly can't think of a blockbuster movie that I love that Will Smith is in. He CAN be good in dramatic roles but for the most part I think he's a pretty horrible actor.

It is getting old and tired, like its owner. What next , would like to stay Apple. I run an iPad also. Thanks.
Go Cyclones

Randy’s latest looks at the Sorsby situation and how it impacts the Big 12 at a pretty critical time.

Iowa State is currently ranked 4th in the nation in the Shooty Hoops Living Top 25. This is a new website with very detailed NBA 2K type ratings. Interesting to see that they have Johnson rated as our best rated player for next year.

As a bonus, I have already gotten Iowa State up to 3rd in the nation in the Shooty Hoops game which is a basketball video game playable on web app and mobile featuring Flappy Bird style graphics. I need someone to take the torch and get us to 1st. Mississippi Valley is somehow over 16000 points higher than the next highest team.