Caught the first episode of the season last night. It picked right up where it left off.
I honestly didn't see Lumon's "apology" response coming. I don't believe any of it for a second, but it was a clever direction to take things. Also, there's no way that's Helly with them. That's Helena.
And very few actors can deliver f-bombs the way Zach Cherry can. Guy is just endlessly hilarious.

Been sick for a few days and have been craving a good soup. What is everyone's favorite soup from restaurants/fast casual/fast food/grocery stores in the DSM metro?

Since the other thread was closed - here's my thoughts on this basketball game. Please keep this thread on topic.

This game will come down to 3 factors - Turnovers, Rebounds and Free Throws

Turnovers:
- both ends of the court are key - but especially when Miss has the ball. They are elite at not turning it over - and we need force them to be uncomfortable. We won't force 15+ TOs, but if we can get a couple runouts, it would be ideal. We also need to not have careless turnovers - we've been better the last couple games, but if we're sloppy they'll take advantage

Rebounds:
- they are a bad rebounding team on both ends. We are up-and-down, but we need to force the issue. A lot of it has to do with effort and energy (Heise and Chatfield) and positioning (the Presidents). They are very undersized, especially when Dia is out of the game.

Free Throws:
- unlike Lipscomb, Miss put their opponents on the line a TON. This is a Jefferson/Jackson game to thrive. They need to get to the line - Malik Dia is their only player with size - and he's prone to fouling. We definitely need to pound it inside - and make our FTs.


They are very small - basically play 5 guards when Dia is out. They like to switch everything, which UNC was able to exploit for a bit when they make their comeback yesterday. I think this is a game where we can do a lot with switches to get mismatches for Jefferson and Milan, then clear out and let them work. If either can get Pedulla (6'1") or Murray (5'11") on them, it should be an automatic iso.

Other than the two undersized guards and Dia (6'9" 240#), everyone they play is roughly 6'5" and athletic.

They are a very average shooting team from both 3s and 2s, so making them work against our set defense is a key as well

All that said - the eternal CBB caveat is if a team shoots the 3 out of their minds, they'll probably win.

Enjoy.

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Thought I should start a thread of stories from KC that don't necessarily revolve around the game itself.

Rode in the hotel elevator with a couple that are Arizona fans. They're very happy to be in the Big 12...might be a bit early for opinions on the actual KC tournament.

We're staying in the same hotel as Colorado. We were leaving to get dinner as the team arrived back from upsetting WVU. Saw Danny Manning get on the elevator across from us as we got off our elevator. There was also a small contigent of CU fans singing their fight song as the team walked through the lobby. I'd love to see them upset UH tomorrow.

Here is today's press conference. Enjoy.

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Curtis Jones and Milan Momcilovic preview Iowa State’s second-round matchup with Ole Miss.

NCAA TOURNAMENT - FIRST ROUND
Iowa State (23-11, 12-6 Big 12) vs. Michigan (22-10, 11-7 Big Ten)
Purcell Pavilion – Notre Dame, Ind.
Friday, March 21, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. CT

WATCH: ESPN2
PxP: Pam Ward
Analyst: Stephanie White

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf
Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson

LIVE STATS

IOWA STATE CYCLONES
GAME NOTES
SEASON STATS

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
GAME NOTES
ROSTER
SEASON STATS

***NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - SESSION 5***
Saturday, March 22 | 10 a.m. CT
Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, Pa.

***MEDIA COVERAGE***
TV: ESPNU
AUDIO: Varsity Network
STREAMING (ALL LINKS ESPN+):


***LIVE RESULTS***
Live Scoring: TrackWrestling

***TEAM SCORING***
Consolation R6 win: 3.5 plus bonus
Placing match: 1 plus bonus

***SESSION 5 BOUT SCHEDULE***
Consolation R6 (581-600)
3rd/5th/7th Place (601-630)

***IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION***
7TH PLACE
141 (bout 603) - (9) Jacob Frost vs. (6) Vance VomBaur, MINN

I saw the interview where Keshon said his injury has been bothering him since the first conference game. TJ said it affects his ability to accelerate and pushoff...... this explains A LOT.
So I just want to say THANK YOU Keshon. My heart breaks for you not being able to finish your senior year. Loved you as a cyclone, will be following your future career!

What are some trendy upset picks you see but aren’t buying? Others not many are taking about but you think can happen?

I can see many still on the Drake bandwagon. Missouri is not as good as a few weeks ago but I still think Tigers win.

A&M will not lose to Yale.

Clemson won’t lose to McNeese

I’m not picking it but I think UNCW will give Tech fits.

I do think VCU beats BYU

Also leaning towards Akron over AZ

CSU over Mem is an easy pick to me

Any pregame events Sunday?

***NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - SESSION 4***
Friday, March 20 | 7 p.m. CT
Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, Pa.

***MEDIA COVERAGE***
TV: ESPN2
AUDIO: Varsity Network
STREAMING (ALL LINKS ESPN+):


***LIVE RESULTS***
Live Scoring: TrackWrestling

***TEAM SCORING***
Semifinal win: 7 plus bonus
Consolation R12 (blood round) win: 3.5 plus bonus (plus AA status)
Consolation R8 win: 3.5 plus bonus

***SESSION 4 BOUT SCHEDULE***
Semifinals (501-520) -- Mats 3 and 4
Consolation R12 (521-560)
Consolation R8 (561-600)

***IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION***
CONSOLATION R12 (Blood Round)
133 (bout 526) - (11) E. Frost vs. (8) Braeden Davis, PSU
141 (bout 530) - (9) J. Frost vs. (14) Sergio Lemley, MICH

POTENTIAL CONSOLATION R8 MATCHES
133 (bout 563) - (11) E. Frost vs. (17) Van Dee (NEB) OR (21) Rini (IND)
141 (bout 565) - (9) J. Frost vs. (4) Koderhandt (NAVY) OR (7) Jamison (OKST)

Saw an ad with Cy during a tournament game today. It has an unexpected ending that had us laughing out loud.

Turns out it's kind of an NIL deal for Cy for Duke Cannon soap - pretty cool!

I can't find a link to the actual ad, but this story explains it a little. I'll add a link to the actual commercial once I can find it (unless anyone else can find it!)

***NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - SESSION 3***
Friday, March 20 | 11 a.m. CT
Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, Pa.

***MEDIA COVERAGE***
TV: ESPNU
AUDIO: Varsity Network
STREAMING (ALL LINKS ESPN+):


***LIVE RESULTS***
Live Scoring: TrackWrestling

***TEAM SCORING***
Quarterfinal win: 7 plus bonus (and AA status)
Consolation R24: 0.5 plus bonus
Consolation R16: 0.5 plus bonus

***SESSION 3 BOUT SCHEDULE***
Quarterfinals (341-380)
Consolation R24 (381-460)
Consolation R16 (461-500)

***IOWA STATE MATCHES THIS SESSION***
QUARTERFINALS
141 (bout 349) - (9) J. Frost vs. (1) Brock Hardy, NEB

CONSOLATION R24
133 (bout 391) - (11) E. Frost vs. (12) Ethan Oakley, UNC
149 (bout 408) - (4) Johnson vs. (19) Andrew Clark, RUT
157 (bout 420) - (16) Chittum vs. (31) Noah Castillo, CHAT
165 (bout 425) - (30) Riggins vs. (13) Will Miller, APP
174 (bout 430) - (23) Gaitan vs. (8) Lenny Pinto, NEB

POTENTIAL CONSOLATION R16 MATCHES (with a conso R24 win)
133 (bout 466) - (11) E. Frost vs. (3) Bailey (LR) OR (29) Ferrara (CORN)
149 (bout 474) - (4) Johnson vs. (11) Alvarez (RID) OR (21) McDougald (OKLA)
157 (bout 480) - (16) Chittum vs. (9) Askey (MINN) OR (10) Miller (MARY)
165 (bout 483) - (30) Riggins vs. (5) Ramirez (CORN) OR (27) Lillard (IND)
174 (bout 485) - (23) Gaitan vs. (17) Desiante (CHAT) OR (18) Sax (OKLA)

***TEAM SCORES THROUGH SESSION 2***

Keep an eye on the name Tyon Grant-Foster, a 6-foot-7 wing out of Indian Hills.

Hearing Iowa State will likely offer this weekend.

https://indianhills.prestosports.com//sports/mbkb/2018-19/bios/grant-foster_tyon_881i

T.J. Otzelberger takes the stage alongside Cade Kelderman, Joshua Jefferson, and Milan Momcilovic following Iowa State’s 82-55 victory over Lipscomb in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.

Nate Heise, Joshua Jefferson, Curtis Jones, and Tamin Lipsey speak to the media following Iowa State’s first-round victory over Lipscomb.

Chris Williams reacts to Iowa State’s win over Lipscomb in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.