Very interesting interview with author Michael Lewis (Moneyball, Blindside, many other best sellers).

Youth sports these days is pretty much professional, thus I posted in here. According to ML the total $ spent on youth sports in U.S. is greater than $ spent on professional sports.
Like a lot of people, he decrees the specialization, monetization and professionalization of youth sports.
He was a big Mike Leach fan and was going to basically live with him to get the inside on college football, then Leach passed away.

I first knew Lewis as a business book author (Big Short, Liar's Poker, Flash Boys). He is a fascinating guy.

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2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships
March 19-21 | Cleveland, Ohio (Rocket Arena)
Session 4: March 20, 7:00 p.m. CT

LIVE RESULTS:
TrackWrestling (classic viewer)
FloWrestling (new viewer)

TELEVISION: ESPN2

STREAMING: ESPN+


AUDIO: Varsity App

ROUNDS/BOUTS THIS SESSION:
Semifinals (501-520) - MATS 3-4
Conso R12 (521-560) - MATS 1-2, 5-6 "Blood Round"
Conso R8 (561-580) - MATS 1-2, 5-6
Semifinals will go one weight at a time (for TV) and hold
Conso rounds will roll through

IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION:


*with a win in conso R12

TEAM SCORES THROUGH SESSION 3:


TEAM SCORING FOR SESSION 4:
Semifinal win = 7 + bonus
Conso R12 win = 3.5 + bonus
Conso R8 win = 3.5 + bonus

Bonus
Fall, forfeit, DQ, default: 2
Tech fall: 1.5
Major decision: 1

Advancement
Front side: 1
Back side: 0.5
NO advancement in a placing match
NO bye points

Placing
16-12-10-9-7-6-4-3; added as places are guaranteed

Hi guys, apologies for not sharing these last night.

I ended up working until 4 am and actually fell asleep in the middle of getting these interviews finally up on Youtube! If you're wondering the rollercoaster this weekend turns into. Ha!

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Thought this was interesting. We will never know what would have happened but adds to the idea that hiring Otz back then would have been better.

2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships
March 19-21 | Cleveland, Ohio (Rocket Arena)
Session 3: March 20, 11:00 a.m. CT

LIVE RESULTS:
TrackWrestling (classic viewer)
FloWrestling (new viewer)

TELEVISION: ESPNU

STREAMING: ESPN+


AUDIO: Varsity App

ROUNDS/BOUTS THIS SESSION:
Quarterfinals (341-380) - MATS 3-6
Conso R24 (381-460) - MATS 1-2, 7-8
Conso R16 (461-500) - MATS 1-2, 7-8
Quarterfinals will go one weight at a time (for TV) and hold
Conso rounds will roll through, no stops

IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION:


*with a win in conso R24

TEAM SCORES THROUGH SESSION 2:


TEAM SCORING FOR SESSION 3:
Quarterfinal win = 7 + bonus
Consolation win = 0.5 + bonus

Bonus
Fall, forfeit, DQ, default: 2
Tech fall: 1.5
Major decision: 1

Advancement
Front side: 1
Back side: 0.5
NO advancement in a placing match
NO bye points

Placing
16-12-10-9-7-6-4-3; added as places are guaranteed

Getting wrestling results sucks.The sport is dying. We should at least be able to get results easily without paying for it

Hey cool kids,

Interview with Yonger Bastida below following his quarterfinals win:

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Brits were holding the US Bats down but Schwarber just launched one to give them the lead:

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First Niang against NCCU and now Jefferson against TSU. Why can’t we have nice things?

Iowa State moves onto the Round of 32 with a blowout win over Tennessee State on Friday afternoon.

Watch everything T.J. Otzelberger, Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic, Killyan Toure, Nate Heise, Tamin Lipsey, Dominick Nelson and Blake Buchanan said following the game below.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/watch-locker-room-interviews-following-tennessee-state-win/

Iowa State played an A+ game, even though it wasn't an A+ day for the Cyclones.

While All-American Joshua Jefferson left the game with a scary injury, key players stepped up in his place.

Jake Brend reports following a blowout in the Round of 64.
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Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State’s NCAA Tournament win over Tennessee State before diving into the Joshua Jefferson injury, the Kentucky matchup, and more. Presented by Karl Auto Group.

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ISU wins by mercy rule 9-1 in 6 innings

Column from today.

I have had quiet a few people asking about Rocky's status this morning.

We don't have anymore details in regard to his actual injury. I am sure that is to protect him during competition.

Expect to see him wrestling this morning! I made sure to confirm with Coach Dresser.

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2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships
March 19-21 | Cleveland, Ohio (Rocket Arena)
Session 2: March 19, 6:00 p.m. CT

BRACKETS through Session 1 (PDF)

LIVE RESULTS:
TrackWrestling (classic viewer)
FloWrestling (new viewer)

TELEVISION: ESPN

STREAMING: ESPN+


AUDIO: Varsity App

ROUNDS/BOUTS THIS SESSION:
Champ R16 (171-250)
Conso Pigtails (251-260)
Conso R32 (261-340)

IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION:


TEAM SCORES THROUGH SESSION 1:


TEAM SCORING:
Bonus
Fall, forfeit, DQ, default: 2
Tech fall: 1.5
Major decision: 1

Advancement
Front side: 1
Back side: 0.5
NO advancement in a placing match
NO bye points

Placing
16-12-10-9-7-6-4-3; added as places are guaranteed
Placing points start being added on the front side Friday morning (quarterfinal winners), and in the consolations Friday night (blood round winners)

2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships
March 19-21 | Cleveland, Ohio (Rocket Arena)
Session 1: March 19, 11:00 a.m. CT

BRACKETS: PDF

LIVE RESULTS:
TrackWrestling (classic viewer)
FloWrestling (new viewer)

TELEVISION: ESPN2

STREAMING: ESPN+


AUDIO: Varsity App

ROUNDS/BOUTS THIS SESSION:
Champ Pigtail (1-10)
Champ R32 (11-170)

IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION:


TEAM SCORING:
Bonus
Fall, forfeit, DQ, default: 2
Tech fall: 1.5
Major decision: 1

Advancement
Front side: 1
Back side: 0.5
NO advancement in a placing match
NO bye points

Placing
16-12-10-9-7-6-4-3; added as places are guaranteed

I smoked for 25 years and could never kick the habit. Went to a local vape shop and bought some of the basics and then within a week bought some better stuff. Right now I have an istick 50watt mod and a Kangetrech Subtank. I started out with 12mg of nicotine and now down to 3mg.

It's definitely not something I would recommend for people who have never smoked but it was the first thing in 25 years that got me away from cigarettes. I've been using it now for about 2 months, It's cheaper, smells better, and I can breath better.

Any other former smokers try it out?

Has anyone replaced a patio door lately? Any places you'd recommend? I have an old French door that is kind of rotting a bit. I'm not looking for anything spectacular, but is the main door that I use. And any idea what it costs to get something like that, with installation?

Results from Session II for the Cyclones from Cleveland. Plus, interview with Kevin Dresser following the conclusion of the session with injury updates on Isaac Dean and Rocky Elam.

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Team Standings:
1. Penn State (40.5)
2. Nebraska (27)
3. Iowa (25.5)
4. Oklahoma State (25)
5. Ohio State (23)
6. Iowa State (21.5)

Iowa State Match by Match updates:

125 – No. 13 Stevo Poulin
• W-D No. 20 Diego Sotelo (MICH), 10-6
• L-D No. 4 Sheldon Seymour (LEH), 5-4
→ Consolation Round 2


133 – No. 28 Garrett Grice
• L-MD No. 5 Kyler Larkin (ASU), 13-0
• W-D No. 21 Sean Spidle (NW), 5-3
→ Consolation Round 2


141 – No. 4 Anthony Echemendia
• W-D No. 29 Jordan Titus (WVU), 5-1
• W-MD No. 13 Wyatt Henson (LH), 14-4
→ Quarterfinals


149 – No. 16 Jacob Frost
• WBF No. 17 Lucas Kapusta (LH), 3:48
• LBF No. 1 Shayne Van Ness (PSU), 2:23
→ Consolation Round 2


157 – No. 12 Vinny Zerban
• L-D No. 21 Charlie Millard (MINN), 12-6
• W-MD No. 28 Gavin Drexler (NDSU), 11-0
→ Consolation Round 2


165 – No. 15 Connor Euton
• W-TF No. 18 Gunner Filipowicz (ARMY), 17-2 (6:09)
• L-MD No. 2 Joey Blaze (PUR), 10-1
→ Consolation Round 2


174 – No. 11 MJ Gaitan
• WBF No. 22 Brody Baumann (PUR), 2:41
• W-D No. 6 Matty Singleton (NCST), 6-3
→ Quarterfinals


184 – No. 13 Isaac Dean
• L-D No. 20 Brian Soldano (OKLA), 4-1
• L-D No. 29 Nick Fox (UNI), 4-1
→ Eliminated


197 – No. 2 Rocky Elam
• W-D No. 31 Kael Bennie (UVU), 9-3
• L-MD No. 15 Remy Cotton (RUT), 12-4
→ Consolation Round 2


285 – No. 1 Yonger Bastida
• W-TF No. 32 Emmanuel Ulrich (AU), 22-5 (3:20)
• W-TF No. 16 Jimmy Mullen (VT), 20-4 (6:21)
→ Quarterfinals

Anyone else following this?

"In 2022, Ohio police raided Afroman’s house looking for drugs and kidnapping evidence. They found nothing and filed no charges.
To pay for the damage they caused, Afroman used his security footage to make viral music videos (like "Lemon Pound Cake") mocking the officers. He also sold merch with their faces on it.

The Twist: Seven of the officers sued him for "invasion of privacy" and "emotional distress," claiming his videos ruined their reputations.

Right Now (March 2026): They are in trial. The judge threw out the privacy claims, but a jury is currently deciding if Afroman’s lyrics—calling them "thieves" and "racists"—count as defamation or protected free speech."


He is now releasing tracks on every crooked cop. lol


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With the crazy wind the Midwest had this weekend our topic this week is songs with wind in title or lyrics. Also allowed is breeze, gale and gust.

Also with teams like ISU and Miami making tournament we are allowing wind storms terms like cyclone, hurricane, and tornado.


Allowed words must be related to wind in weather sense.



“On That Note” is presented each week on Cyclone Fanatic by @MeanDean, @cyclones500 and myself.

Last Week: I’m So Excited

Hello Cyclones!!

Wife and I are heading up to St. Louis to watch some college basketball this weekend… I have tickets for sale for cheaper than I paid if anyone is interested for session one.

We are razorback fans, but wanted to go watch some games.

Section 313
Row A (first row)

I $150 each as I bought a bundle.

Asking $100 each

You get both:
Kentucky vs Santa Clara
Iowa St vs Tennessee St

DM if interested

It's official. Yonger Bastida is your Big 12 Wrestler of the Year.

• 25-0 this season
• 11 wins over top-15 opponents
• 53-2 in his last 55 matches

The most dominant wrestler in the conference:
• 15 tech falls (leads the nation)
• 18 bonus-point wins (15 TF, 2 pins, 1 MD)
• Averaging 4.48 team points per match

Now a two-time Big 12 champion and his title match win in Tulsa was his 100th career win.