Let the games begin.

Minnesota-Louisville looks like a good game. A lot of threes being shot.

While watching the final four, I was curious why Gene Steratore (an ex NFL official) the "officiating expert" that CBS is using for college basketball. Does he have some expertise on basketball rules I am not aware of? Seems really odd to me.

Discuss the end of game hero ball.

https://teamcloset.com/cyclonefanatic/shop/product-detail/1001593

A new Cyclone Fanatic tee to kick off Pro Day and Spring Football. This shirt is made in agreement with Kyle Kempt and it is something we'd like to do more of in the future. Working with former Iowa State athletes to create shirts with their likeness. Hope everyone enjoys!

The family and I will be hitting some Southern States for a Zoo trip. We are visiting Zoos in Little Rock, New Orleans and Either Jackson or Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Looking for other suggestions of things to do, places to visit in this area. Anyone have experience in these places.

My son wants to see a Zoo in every state and these 3 will get us to 21 total so that is the reason to visit the cities above.

Thanks in advance for any information.....

It's hard for me to believe actually that Texas Tech is in the Final Four. (just cuz of their history). But kudos to them. I really hope they play well and remove Izzo's crew for Monday. Just read an article on the Tech 'defensive' mastermind assistant and how well prepared their team always is and how well they coach their team to know exactly what the other team is doing on offense. Take teams out of their 'game'. Isn't it interesting that not only did we beat them this year, but that final game went down to the wire. In other words, our offense held their own, imo. Unlike some fans, I'm actually more anxious and interested in seeing the team better on defense and rebounding next season, vs. offense.

https://www.volnation.com/forum/threads/shes-gone.303395/

Kellie Harper is mentioned as replacement..

Willie from Flo had a tweet that Teske was transferring from Penn State. Thread on BWI about it too and they don't seem surprised. Chances he ends up at Iowa State (if true), and chances he can make 125?

https://bwi.forums.rivals.com/threads/willie-says-teske-is-leaving.236080/

For Monday night and all of Tuesday
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OMG. That was painful to watch.

http://q13fox.com/2019/04/08/auburn...ks-both-legs-while-performing-in-competition/

Coaches poll came out today.

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The previous 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 teams all dropped 3 to 5 spots. We were #13 before the NCAA's.

Iowa State has only defeated one Men's Basketball National Champion in the year that they won the tournament. This came by defeating Kansas in 1988 in Hilton Coliseum two and a half months before the Jayhawks won the the National Championship.

If Texas Tech wins the National Championship tonight, it will be the second time in program history that the Cyclones had beaten the champs before they cut down the nets at the Final Four. This season would be a bit different though, as it would be the first time that the feat occured on the Champions' home court.

So since about December I have been having a lot of health issues. Feeling sick, muscle and joint aches, and brain fog. I have been going through all sorts of testing to try and figure out what the hell was wrong. Well about 3 weeks ago, I tested positive for Lyme disease. I went through the 3 weeks of antibiotics for it and just finished up my treatment yesterday. I continue to have aching joints and a ton of fatigue. I told my doctor I still feel like crap and he has basically said we don't need to do anything more at this point. Does anyone have any suggestions of what helps and doesn't help?

now win this for the big 12. So glad they beat Michigan state

Will be putting one of these out every couple days over the next few weeks.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/04/offseason-scout-tyrese-haliburton/

We currently have one that I hate (was a gift) and the last couple times we've used it, it's been causing or thinking it's causing a short and trips the breaker. Husband did some research and it's apparently a thing with this type of motor. So we could probably fix it but I hate it anyway so we're looking for something different. May fix it and try to Craigslist it. No robot ones for now (though I'd like one) because baby toys are all over the floors.

I've read good things about the cordless Dyson's but looks like there are many options. We really only have two carpeted rooms we use right now, the rest are tile/wood. My preferences are something that doesn't easily tip over and has attachments I can use to dust with. Cordless would be really nice too. We have no pets.

Anyone have opinions?

Two parter, lots of stuff we knew, some stuff we didn't. Best news to come out of it was this line:

"Do you expect anyone else to transfer? How are you feeling about the returners?


No, I think everybody’s good. We started workouts. We met Monday. They’re all great. Their work ethic has been really good so far, they’re ready to roll. Tyrese, I think he’s got a chance to take a great step in a leadership role. Prentiss (Nixon) has some of the things we were missing this year defensively to where he can guard the elite perimeter player on the other team, draws charges, can really guard the ball and can make shots. Then a big year for Terrence (Lewis) to have a big summer. He’ll get some opportunities this year that he got a little earlier before Lindell came back. He’ll have a chance to stake claim to some playing time if he can take care of his business.


The frontcourt I feel really good about. George Conditt has a high ceiling. Solo has been very effective at this level, and Mike is coming off a really good year. Then you’ve got the one wild card where Zion (Griffin) played a lot early and then we kind of shut him down because we returned all those guys. He’s the wild card to where if he has a good summer, he can help you at the four because he plays with great energy. We just have to continue to have a really good summer with shooting and skill level so we can play him like a guard."

Here's link to part 2 (quoted above)

https://www.amestrib.com/sports/201...hoiberg-at-nebraska-and-why-he-covets-isu-job

Dresser finished 3rd.
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/21758

Dammit Cyclones, I came here to check if there was a thread on this possible snow for northern Iowa, and there is nothing. Nothing! Instead, I got started reading the Fran to Arkansas thread again. Ew.

Anyways, weather people, what are the models showing? Last I saw, it showed a pretty steep drop off in totals right about at the IA/MN border. Still holding true?

Would be something for the conference if teams won all three championships at play this weekend, WBB, MBB and NIT. I'd say there's a reasonable to good chance of that happening.

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Bryce Drew out. Jerry Stackhouse in. This is going to be interesting!

Welp, that didn't last long. Leaving the Alma Mater after 3 years and one NCAA Tournament certainly is a way to go.

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I need the wisdom of Cyclonefanatic to help me decide how to solve a problem.

I have a house in the southern part of Kansas City. The house is similar to your typical city lot. In my backyard and my neighbor's backyard, there are polls for the utility lines, including power, cable, etc. When I purchased the house in 2016, there were three cable lines, one for google fiber, one for AT&T, and another for what I believe is Spectrum. In January, we had a heavy snowfall (wet/damp snow) which caused one of my trees to fall and take down the cable lines with it. Along with the cable lines, the facia and gutters where the cables were attached came down too. These cables were then laying in my backyard touching the ground and have no identification on who they belong to, but I have an idea of which companies based on the service in my area.

So, I called google fiber, which I am a current customer of, and they came and fixed the fallen cable and attached it back to my house. I called AT&T, which I am not a customer of, and they removed the wire and their equipment. I called Spectrum several times, which again, I am not a customer of, to come and fix it, but they have failed to follow through.

The question is, what are my next steps? With spring here, my tenant (I rent the house) will soon be having to mow the grass, but there is still this obstacle in the way. Spectrum has been unresponsive after several attempts. Do I continue to call their customer service line? Is there a city service I can call? Do I just cut the cable and tie it around my fence in the backyard?

Thanks for the help!

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...AhAB&usg=AOvVaw1B10EqVWb096b1Kpj5fdOP&ampcf=1

Legend!!