On iPad, encountered this within past four or five days: if I enter a thread partway through, then try to click on earlier page, it jumps me to home page. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks.
So towards the end of the game, KSU took a delay of game penalty (and then it seemed like another 4/5 seconds went off the game clock after the play clock went to 0).
Then after the delay of game penalty was enforced, the clock operator started the clock again. Was this incorrect? Couldn't K-State theoretically just continue to take delay of game penalties until the clock runs out if it starts running again after the penalty?
When I watch Baylor I see what we should be. Their defense is essentially our defense except they do it well consistently. They are getting more confident every game and today they are taking KU behind the woodshed...something we should be able to do, but again...we can’t play a full game. Impressive.
I’ve wondered what if our 2018-2019 and this year’s rosters could somehow be mix and matched to create 2 quality, separate starting 5s. It seems like what this year’s team may possess (team first, role players) may be aided by what last year’s team strengths were (scoring, some positional flexibility), and vice versa.
Thus, the task of creating the best 2 separate starting 5 groups using players from this year and last year’s teams (anyone is fair game, does not have to be a starter). Below is my best shot, let’s see what you think. Obviously this is all my opinion regarding potential team strengths, etc. and it’s a little clunky w/ guys who overlap both teams but welcome other thoughts. And if there’s a thread for this already, my apologies. Enjoy!
Recorded a fun podcast with CF intern Brandon Albaugh. He listed 20 predictions for the upcoming college football season to me and we'll keep track of them through the year. Try not to choke when you hear what Brandon has to say about Kansas.
Tough loss today to a really good Seton Hall team, definitely excited to see the rematch in Hilton. This was probably mentioned in the game thread, but I was pretty impressed with how Bolton, Tyrese, and even Nixon were attacking and getting to the rim today. Some of Bolton's finishes were just unreal. It seems like shooting could be a consistent problem for this team, but I think their ability to get to the rim adds a different dimension to the team. Thoughts?
I've seen Tavour mentioned a couple times on the forums and thought I'd start a thread to see who else was using it.
If you aren't familiar it's a monthly by mail beer club. You pay a flat shipping rate (or think of it as a membership fee) of $14.90 a month. That fee doesn't change regardless of the amount of beer you order. It's been around for a while, but only started shipping to Iowa a few months ago.
There is an app on your phone that suggests beers to order. Typically you get a notification for 1 or 2 different beers a day. Beers come from all over the US and a few from outside the US. All beers that you aren't going to find unless you are local to that brewery. Almost all have Untappd ratings that are 4+. I've had several I've checked in on Untappd that had less than 100 check ins at the time.
Downsides are higher price. I'd compare prices to if you go to a bar and order a good craft beer, so not terrible, but more than getting an Iowa craft beer at HyVee Wine and Spirits.
Also there is a little concern being mainly an IPA guy that IPAs are best the fresher they are. The beers all start out fresh, but since they only ship once a month plus shipping to Tavour and then to you that some could be less than ideal freshness by the time they get to you. I haven't noticed issues, but I don't know what they tasted like with full freshness so not sure what I am missing.
Also I'm posting this for the discussion and not trying to drum up referrals, but there is a referral system and you get a little discount if you get a code from a current member (and the current member does to). Send me a PM if interested.
Insider Information Weekly Mailbag 11-27-2019
Presented by Quizno’s. Forcing Subway to toast their sandwiches and then falling off the face of the Earth.
With special guest CycloneRulzzz
@dafarmer asked (last week after cutoff): Serious question. 3rd and 1 on the Texas 31, why in the #### call a quarterback rollout? Maybe let Hall run the ball.
Rulzzz: Going to agree with you on this one. Give Breece the rock. Pants: Honestly, I don’t even remember this play it was so long ago. I know the common sense thing is to just give it to the back, but I’m not opposed to rolling out a quarterback that can run. You’re making the defense plan to cover more of the field that way and have the potential to get a big play as well. GTO: Have to agree with you on this. It just always seems like our staff overthinks short yardage situations and then trip on their own feet. Keep it simple, stupid!
@jcyclonee wasting a question on this: I have a very important question that I need to ask. Is it too late to submit it?
Pants: It’s never too late to submit. Unless it’s after 10pm Iowa time on Monday. Then it’s too late. GTO: Yes, you should see your doctor to get that growth checked out. Rulzzz: Yes
@Sigmapolis asks: What are your five favorite albums (in no particular order) and briefly why?
Who starts the *last* game of this basketball season -- not senior night, where the seniors take precedence, but the last game in KC or in the postseason?
GTO: Jock Jams Vol. 1-5. Barring any injuries, same 5 that started the season. Rulzzz: “Endless Summer” by the Beach Boys. Beach Boys were the first group I remember getting into. I’m kind of cheating because this is a compilation of hits album but every song is good.
“Full Moon Fever” by Tom Petty. Huge Petty fan and this is my favorite Petty Album.
“Dookie” by Green Day. Probably the album that really put them on the map.
“Americana” Offspring. Just a solid album from start to finish.
“Doggystyle” by Snoop Dogg. Huge fan of late 80’s early 90’s rap and this is my favorite.
I also like the current starting 5. I like having a weapon like Conditt coming off the bench. Pants: -“Brothers” by The Black Keys. The first like, 8 or so songs are the best opening to any album I’ve ever heard.
-”Rubber Soul” by The Beatles. Always have been a huge Beatles fan. And Norwegian Wood is one of my favorite Beatles songs.
-”Wonderful Wonderful” by The Killers. LOVE The Killers. Best band I’ve ever seen live. It wasn’t originally an album I loved, but man, has it grown on me over time. “The Man” and “The Calling” are some fantastic songs.
-”rose ave.” by You+Me. This is a strange one that most people on a sports board will probably say “WTF?” to. You+Me was essentially just Dallas Green, of City and Colour, getting together with Alecia Moore, better known as P!nk, and saying, “hey, let’s do a folk music album together.” Definitely won’t be a big hit with most that read this, but man, their voices together are just phenomenal and how they can mix up who takes the high lines and who takes the low lines are just kind of magical to listen to if you’re really into harmony.
-I don’t know if live albums count, but “Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live” by Todd Snider is a joy to listen to. Todd Snider is like, a folk/Americana modern day musician and he’s great (also have seen him twice in concert and he’s fantastic). He’s a great story teller, and if you listen to his normal albums, you don’t get that sense of that. He tells the story of the Ballad of Devil’s Backbone Tavern and it’s like a 10 minute story for a 3 minute song, and it’s hilarious. Below is a link to it. Login to view embedded mediaAlso, I’m not planning for injuries, so the end of season lineup ends the way it started. I like this lineup, and think we’ll get some of those 3 point shooting kinks worked out.
**** iowa, but nebraska would miss a bowl game if they lose. i wish the earth would split open and suck both of these teams into the deepest pit of darkest earth. if they could both lose, id certainly choose that option.
I think im gonna root for iowa (just puked in mouth). iowa is already bowl eligible, and won't represent the legends division in the title game no matter what.
i guess i want nebby to lose more
that would also mean that nebby would be at BEST tied for second to last place in the worst division of any p5 conference. and nebby would be staying home for bowl season for the 3rd year in a row. that hasn't happened since the late 50's early 60's. historically bad (for them).
Only needs 120 yards to hit 1000 with 2 games to go.
Isu would have 3 consecutive years with a 1000 yards receiver.
Would make him, what, only the 5th receiver all time to hit 1000 yard?
Part of the problem who is shooting them. Nixon's awful 3 point percentage certainly doesn't dissuade him from continuing to hoist them up.
If you're a guard who is not a threat from the outside, life becomes really difficult. I worry that the book on Iowa State is already out - sag in and deny penetration.
11 minutes to go and down 9. Hope we can get hot, but not optimistic.
A good thing about these early season tournaments is it gives you a great assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, and ours seem pretty clear. It will be interesting to see how Prohm tries to maximize our strengths and minimize our weaknesses.
I-74 just west of Bloomington, Illinois. 330 miles from Ames. AHF is a nice touch.
