CyValley said:

I appreciate your comments from a legal perspective. I have a point of view but I don't have a lick of legal knowledge. I have a broad perspective that American citizens should have the ability to move freely as they choose.

Would you be willing to post the simple legal perspective from a pro and con point of view? I'm interested in learning. Thanks much.

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What about the ability to freely enter into any voluntary contract without interference as to the terms?

Sigmapolis said:

Most professional services work like this as far as I know (e.g., law, accounting firms, consulting firms, and, in my case, high-value software sales, etc.). There's usually a 6-12 month restriction once you leave towards trying to take clients with you but after that... game on. May the best man/woman win.

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I’ve worked a few places that had them but really only one that enforced it.

The legal folks can correct me: but I’ve viewed them as more of a threat than actually enforceable from the start. The company would have to prove damages from the employee going to a competitor which is hard to do unless the employee is giving away trade secrets.

However, these companies have teams of lawyers and get the employee to fold just by overwhelming them with lawyer fees. Even though the company can’t win in court, they can beat you by never even getting there.

The last place I worked (construction) would warn you if you left for a competitor. They would leave you alone unless they saw your new company bidding against them on a project. Then you could expect to hear from the lawyers right away.

UCF has a player transferring.


Thierno Sylla-6’11 So F , Transferring , 4.3 ppg/3.9 rpg


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BYU had a player decommit.


Collin Chandler-6'4 Fr G , Served a two year mission trip in 2023-24 and 2022-23 , #37-C/33/34/43/32 in the class of 2022

BYU has a player returning for a 5th year.


Trevin Knell-6’5 RS/5th Yr SG , Returning for a 5th year , 10.6 ppg/3.4 rpg/1.3 apg


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Kansas State has a player leaving for the NBA draft.


Arthur Kaluma-6'7 Jr SF(transfer from Creighton) , Left for the NBA draft , 14.4 ppg/7.0 rpg/2.0 apg

On the 'starting season slow' thing: I have existential dread every time we open with UNI. I'd rather take my chances to steal an early sloppy W against a conference opponent than s*** the bed against a nobody in week one.

Maybe that's just me.

t-noah said:

Whatever cominations they come up with, I can see both Jefferson and Momcillovic really pushing each other to get better. Both of them can shoot, are similar in size, Jefferson can go to the hole a little better, and I think Jefferson may be the better assist guy at this point?

They will be good for one another, both in practice and during games. I can see them on the court at the same time, quite a bit actually, depending upon matchups.
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It will be interesting to see how TJ creates a lineup/rotation. I personally think this years model is what he will do. Who exactly starts might be somewhat immaterial.
I see the starters as Lipsey, Gilbert, MM, Jefferson and Jackson. Jones with the same role as this year. Matchups and game situation will determine where things go from there. Sometimes we play small, sometimes big. Just my opinion.

Remo Gaggi said:

Will there be Bush Light shipped in for those who enjoy that stuff? Might be a good opportunity to expand your beer choices.

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They actually drink real beer in Ireland

CyValley said:

My extended family and myself have been thinking seriously about an Ireland-England-continent trip.

So, what I hope to learn eventually, since this would be my top overseas trip ever, is tips how to incorporate this Cyclone game into an overall immersive trip.

Advice from travel mavens would be highly prized. Thanks!

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Look at CIE tours. Partially owned by the Irish government. On a tour of England with them right now and did Ireland 2016 and Scotland 2017

RagingCloner said:

Trying to talk the wife into this one. Have always wanted to travel internationally, and no better reason to do it than Cyclone Football!

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Get your passport early. Takes longer than you think!

Cydwinder said:

I understand this thought and could understand some restrictions around work with existing clients or ongoing work for a set period of time. So maybe an electrician can leave but not provide work to an ongoing client project for 6 or 12 months or something. Reduces harm to the business and still allows the individual to have opportunities

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Most professional services work like this as far as I know (e.g., law, accounting firms, consulting firms, and, in my case, high-value software sales, etc.). There's usually a 6-12 month restriction once you leave towards trying to take clients with you but after that... game on. May the best man/woman win.

jspeels said:

As I teacher and also an Iowa St grad… this game in Ireland doesn’t make too much sense. I’ve heard marketing and branding…but..this game will be watch by..an alum, a rival, and those that don’t want to sleep in. I know it sounds cool and exciting…doesn’t do much for me. Take away a chance for home fans (yes, I know we are away) to have an effect! I know many that would be pissed to lose a home game! Not one fan base ever wants that! With that… great friend with a k st grad and he isn’t happy! Negates home field and true farmageddon! Goodby big 12!

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I'm sorry that you're a teacher and can't go.

BCClone said:

Where this will hurt is the plumbers and electrician type professions. They get trained as an apprentice and then when they get licensed they can walk into their employers customers and cut the bids by 20% or so and pull business from the person who trained them.

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I understand this thought and could understand some restrictions around work with existing clients or ongoing work for a set period of time. So maybe an electrician can leave but not provide work to an ongoing client project for 6 or 12 months or something. Reduces harm to the business and still allows the individual to have opportunities

NBA is great! Especially the playoffs.

Haters are missing out. Their loss.

I would love to travel back to Ireland.. so why not catch an ISU game at the same time?