I’m thinking of getting a new car and Audi A4 is one of the cars I am considering. Does anyone have experience with it in terms of reliability and comfort? I don’t plan on getting a brand new one so I want to avoid a situation where I have to make frequent trips to the shop if the car exceeds certain mileage and then starts to break down.

I am thinking about Infiniti Q50 too.

Thanks in advance!

I’ll be rooting for SDSU but can’t believe Drake didn’t get picked. I wonder if their short roster had something to do with that.
https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/def.../17/2019-nit-bracket-schedule-seeds-teams.pdf

Another week, another mailbag. I hunger for your questions.

In all the hoopla, the past three games, I kinda lost track of when ISU was playing zone vs M2M? Still, I think I saw more zone the past few games. Something on defense sure worked. Anyone else see this?

Hey everyone,

Don't know if you saw the tweet from FAWcast twitter, but there is a bracket pool. I feel like this could be a fairly large pool if we all go in on it with a pretty large pot. I just wanted to make sure the word was out on it.

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That is a lot of Cash

The Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council just announced the 10 finalists for the 2019 competition, and yes, there's an Ames establishment among them. Might not be the one you think of first, however.

https://www.iabeef.org/about-us/new...op-10-announced-for-iowas-best-burger-contest

Hey all -

I have 3 tickets for sale for Friday's night's session in Tulsa - good for both games that evening (Houston/Georgia St & ISU/Ohio St). Section 309, Row 2 - seats 16,17,18. We're not able to go now. I'm only looking for what I paid directly for them - $50/each. I'd like to sell all 3 but would consider selling a pair as well.

Please send me a note if interested!

**Mods - I'm not trying to do anything that's not allowed, so I'm happy to move this to another forum if needed.**

SIAP, didn't see it in MBB or general college threads.

CBS annual preseason ranking all 353 D-I teams

What's your assessment of Iowa State's placement, both nationally and in relation to rest of BIg 12?

Large summary, 16 new offers, 29 visitors (9 with offers)

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/03/recruiting-roundup-march-19-2019/

Think you're better than your peers? Prove it. Gonna create a bad ass custom CF Champion T-Shirt for the winner.

http://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/brackets/pool/9B4CE313EA269198/

We made a fun bracket at The Tailgate Society, Feel free to check it out and we can have arguements. Or you all can come at me saying I am searching for clicks. Which whatever, It was still fun.

http://thetailgatesociety.com/2019/03/munch-madness/

Ryan Milhof broke his hand and will not be wrestling this week at Pittsburgh. Was the #14 seed at 125. Believe this means everyone below him (including Mackall) will bump up one spot. This will put Mackall at the #19 seed and face off against Sean Fausz (NC State) who was the #15 seed. Fausz is an extremely big 125 pounder and is very long- pretty tough match up for Alex. It also sets up a second round match up against Spencer Lee if he is able to beat Fausz. Liked his draw better as the #20 seed against Hidebrandt and then a possible matchup against Bresser in the second round..

We are 24th. What a turnaround from the day we played Texas.

Is there open practice to the public for the women's teams as there is for the men's?

From a release I just got...

The NCAA allocates only 450 tickets to each participating institution for the preliminary rounds of the tournament. Iowa State’s NCAA ticket allotment for the preliminary rounds will be allocated as follows:

• Cyclone Club Members (261 tickets)
• Iowa State Students (55 tickets)
• Participating Student-Athlete’s Family/Guests (64 tickets)
• Coaches’ Family and Administrative Travel Party (70 tickets)

Because of the extremely limited availability, only Cyclone Club members who are also men’s season ticketholders at the Directors level ($12,500) will be eligible for tickets (maximum four tickets). Please remember that requesting tickets does not guarantee fulfillment. Also, please note that these club levels and limits are subject to change based upon tournament site.

All tickets are based on availability and will be allocated according to your 2018 Cyclone Club giving level and priority points within the respective level. Please know based on assigned ticket locations, demand and previous history, your seats may be located in the upper bowl of the arena.

Ticket orders should be placed on Monday, March 18 between 9:00 -11:30 a.m. either in person at the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office or by phone at (888) 478-2925, locally at (515) 294-1816. Ticket holders will be notified by 1:00 p.m. if their request cannot be fulfilled.

If tickets remain after 1:00 p.m. on March 18, they will be offered to Cyclone Club members at the Victory level ($5,000), who are also men’s basketball season ticketholders. The limit will be two (2) tickets per account and seats will be allocated based on giving level, priority points within the level and ticket availability.

All tickets must be picked up (by purchaser only - photo ID is required) at the Iowa State “Will Call” window located at the game site. More detailed pick up information will be released once available.

Fans unable to purchase tickets through Iowa State’s limited allotment should check directly with the respective host’s sites regarding availability. NCAA ticket info can be accessed by clicking here.

Please check cyclones.com for the latest information on the 2019 NCAA Tournament and for ticket information on subsequent rounds.

Please stay off social media, you are not the media darlings and don’t read your press clippings. You guys stink, you can’t rebound, your soft, your inconsistent and Prohm can’t coach. Keep your chip on your shoulder, play for each other, play for YOUR University and the name on the front of your jersey. Now that you have read, ban yourselves and go kick some @$$.

Anybody know any details about one for Friday?

Anyone happen to know the Team Hotel for the Clones in Tulsa? Rooms probably gone anyway. Thx!

Dove deep into the NCAA Tournament draw with Austin Hurst.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/cf-radio-3-18-19/

He’s writing, but not about the sport you’d expect.

https://www.royalsreview.com/2019/3/18/18266321/royals-review-paul-shirley-love-of-baseball

Looks like we came out pretty good on this. If we can keep winning our fans will take over the arenas.

https://www.allmysportsteamssuck.co...ill-each-ncaa-tournament-team-have-to-travel/

Refs can't steal this one away.

For Niang and Clyburn, Aaron Craft Must Be Destroyed.

The Iowa State women's basketball team is going to have a public event for viewing the women's NCAA selection show Monday (the 18th) at 6:00 pm in the Sukup South End Zone Club. Here is the Cyclones.com article for interested fans who might be able to attend:

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State women's basketball team will hold a Selection Show viewing event in the Sukup South End Zone Club on Monday, March 18. The viewing will be open to the public, and fans can meet the team and watch the NCAA Selection Show on ESPN alongside the Cyclones and see who Iowa State will face in the NCAA Tournament.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. and attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet with the team and coaches prior to the Selection Show, which will air on ESPN. The event will officially get underway at 5:45 p.m. beginning with a short program and video highlighting the team's season to date.

The Selection Show will officially begin at 6 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN. Following the conclusion of the show at 6:30 p.m., Iowa State athletics staff members will provide ticketing information for those in attendance that wish to purchase tickets for the first and second round games.

Light refreshments and bottled water will also be provided.

All sold.