Graduated 40 years ago. Such an amazing campus. Maybe I missed something?

For over 70 years Steak de Burgo has been known as an Iowa dish. It always surprises me when I go out of town and they don't have it. It's so good. Find out more here.

I've always had a jones for Tombstone. It's definitely NOT the fresh ingredients and quality, but 40-ish years ago my Dad and I used to fish at Woman Lake and there was a tavern there somewhere and after a day of walleye fishing we'd go get a coke (me), a beer (him) and freshly made frozen tombstone pizzas at the bar...

Saw this on Facebook, you know, the place old people fall for AI slop. But, this looks legit! Way to go, Jamie Pollard for pulling this off!

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We have reached the 3rd Major of the Year already. Weather forecast looking pretty good for the Week at this point other than maybe some pretty strong wind on Thursday afternoon. Could be an advantage if you get a Thursday Morning Tee Time.



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In 2018 Brooks Koepka had the winning score at this course at +1.



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Looks like Dylan and Austin Barrett have a younger brother named Liam that we have offered. He's already 6'7"

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Centerville, IA QB Mack Murdock has an offer.
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Dowling Catholic OT Carter Barrett is probably the top priority in the class. Has some big time offers though.
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Happy Father's day to all the dads out there.

May your legacy be teaching your kids to love ISU and to never set foot in Iowa City.

David Carr takes on James Geeen in a best 2 out of 3 series this afternoon to make the world team. Finals start at 1pm. Carr is a solid favorite, but expect low scoring matches. Green is a savvy freestyler who is a bit past his prime, but has made multiple world world teams and has multiple medals. I’m looking for Carr to find a way to get to his offense which has been a struggle lately.

Heard this morning that Twisted Vine is closing its doors on July 5th. We were just there last Saturday. I remembered they started out of St. Charles, moved to West Des Moines just south of Valley West Mall and to its current location south of Fong’s (the old Peace Tree Brewery.

Texas Tech was thought of as the good guys by most until the Brendan Sorsby saga.

Not anymore. Derek Duke writes about the end of an era in the conference in this week's Big 12 Buzz. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/big-12-buzz-the-end-of-an-era/

I’m sure there are plenty of folks on here working on some project vehicles. I haven’t had any vehicle projects since before the kids until now. I got talked into a 1993 F250 460 that an extended family member had parked for the last 6 years. Bought it for cheap and have been running it around.

So far -
Front fuel tank
Fuel Pump/Sender Assembly
Fuel Filter
Oil Change
Tranny Fluid
Coolant Flush
Power Steering Fluid
Deep Clean

Up next is some paint work and more cleaning. The 8’ bed has already come in handy.



What are your projects?

According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, the Denver Broncos have signed veteran wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the reigning UFL Offensive Player of the Year, just ahead of their mandatory minicamp, which starts on Tuesday. Butler joins the team after a dominant season with the St. Louis Battlehawks, where he led the UFL with 641 receiving yards on 29 catches.

I knew FIFA was the worst, but wow.

"For Rahm Emanuel, the dome proved to be the final straw.

Emanuel was the 55th Mayor of Chicago between 2011 and 2019. During his final years in office, he made a decision that distinguished him from many peers across the United States: he said ‘no’ to FIFA and ‘no’ to the men’s World Cup...

The way he saw it, he was being asked to take on all the risk, while FIFA took home the rewards...

The host city proposal came with further risks. “They said in the contract that they had the right to request a dome being built over Soldier Field (the venue is open). So I said: ‘You have got to take that out.’

“They go, ‘We never exercise it, but it’s something we ask everybody to include.’ I said, ‘I don’t care if you’ve never exercised it. There will always be a first. Take it out and we can work through the other issues.’ They said, ‘We can’t take it out.’

“So I said there is not a chance I am going to have you directing me on a $50 million-$100 million expense to the taxpayers. That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. You can’t have something in there that leaves the city and the taxpayers exposed, where (FIFA) gets to decide it and I have no vote in it.”

PTFO has more; it's wild.

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Please do a video interview with Big Rob while he's in town!

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The other post made me think of how I would rank our current brewers in the metro. This is based solely on beer, not their taproom, and just my opinion. I like IPA's, Stouts/Porters, and Sours in that order.

Tier A
Lua
Barntown

Tier B
Confluence (moved up from C)
Big Grove (B+. Maybe an A)
Alluvial (Out of the metro but..)

Tier C
515
West Hill (only been once but surprisingly decent)
Exile
Peace Tree
Brightside

Tier D
Kinship
Firetrucker (Use to be a C)
1717
Reclaimed Rails (They have one solid beer I like)

Tier F
Mistress
Twisted Vine
Court Avenue
Fox (F-)


Fire Away.....

Boom!

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I needed to clear my mind of heavy stuff and basketball, so I decided to do this podcast with a buddy of mine about the current state of pro wrestling. Obviously not for everybody but those interested, I hope you enjoy.

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Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Brendan Sorsby parting ways with Texas Tech. What does that mean for the rest of the Big 12? Preseason magazines are a thing of the past. Touching on offseason men’s hoops, football, and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

Guess that I might as well start the next edition, right?

Looks llke freshman TE Cooper Alexander’s brother. In town this weekend for unofficial.

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Starting this thread with the new guys...

Draft
Domonique Orange - Minnesota

UDFA
Jim Bonifas - Miami
Dylan Barrett - Green Bay
Tyler Miller - Denver
James Neal - Houston (added 4/26)

Minicamp Invite
Tyler Moore - Carolina
Tamatoa McDonough - Denver (added 4/26)
Tyler Perkins - Jacksonville (added 4/28)

Coach Otz and staff lock in their classes early so it is time to start the 2026 thread.

Catch all tread for interests, offers, visits, and prospect list for Cyclone Otz-Ball 2026.

With the NBA Draft just over one month away, what are some projected landing spots for Joshua Jefferson, Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey?

Find out where those Cyclone are slated in the latest mock drafts from major outlets.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/...d-lipsey-are-slated-in-major-nba-mock-drafts/