Chris Williams and Brent Blum take a look at Iowa State’s schedule to determine which games are the toughest. Hunter Dekkers signs with the Saints and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

Voting is open for the Round of 64 of the Cyclone Fanatic Cartoon Tournament


How to vote (this will apply to all rounds):
To select the favorite (the show seeded highest), choose the Heart emoji.
To select the underdog, choose the Rainbow emoji.
No other emojis will be counted.

Deadline to vote: Now through Friday at 10 PM

Just noticed that ISU plays Houston Christian Dec 29. The head coach of HCU is Craig Doty. Craig coached Graceland University (where I taught for 20 years) when Graceland won the national title in 2018. Will be fun to see him back in Iowa again.

This week we are looking for songs with titles or lyrics containing the word Sudden. Also allowed are Suddenly, Unforeseen, Hasty and Abrupt.

Last week's OTN was No Excuses. It can be found here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/on-that-note-no-excuses.292522/

Your hosts for OTN are @cyclones500, @CycloneRulzzz and me.

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I have checked into a hotel in Minneapolis and this is my light switch.

Would you flip it and see what it does?

Lord give me strength.

Done by end of summer.

Already announced at least two other closings in Cheyenne, WY and Loveland, CO.
We've bought boots, shoes, water bottles, jackets, etc. there over the years. Not sure where else to find some of what they offered in hiking boots and shoes.

Rocco at #11.

Given the total BS of several of the QB’s listed above him, I can only assume Rocco is actually top 5.

I don't get the upside down logo/words hat trend. Can someone explain it. I guess I'm old now.

Details have been coming out over the past year or so but this is the first time I've seen pricing announced.


There are two plans that will be available through the revamped ESPN app: an unlimited subscription for $30 per month and a select plan for $12 per month. The former includes all of ESPN's linear networks. You'll be able to watch (deep breath) ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes live, as well as ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX. ESPN's press release does not mention the inclusion of ESPN8 The Ocho, a free ad-supported streaming channel that features all kinds of strange and wonderful sports.

Along with studio shows and original programming like the 30 for 30 films, the unlimited plan offers access to 47,000 live events every year plus on-demand replays, ESPN says. That includes games from the big four North American sports leagues, along with the NWSL, PGA Tour, UFC, Big 12, the College Football Playoff, dozens of NCAA championships, major European soccer leagues, three of the tennis grand slam tournaments and much more. The select plan, meanwhile, is basically what ESPN+ is now.

Groupings & Tee Times are now out: https://www.pgachampionship.com/starting-times

Weather looks to be pretty good for the tournament: https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/nc/charlotte

I thought to myself that we are in a "down" time right now and thought some info about Jensen might be of interest.

Hi everyone!

I wanted to extend an offer to the group for those going to Ireland for the game vs. Kansas State.

A friend of mine has 3 foursomes that are non-refundable at Portmarnock Golf Club just outside the Dublin airport. He is not able to make it and wanted to know if any Cyclone fans going to Dublin would be interested in buying a foursome from him. He can transfer the foursome to any date around the game.

Price details:
-$445 per person
-$1780 for the entire foursome

If you are at all interested please shoot me a message. Thanks!

Semi Finals 1 today at 2pm CT
Semi Finals 2 Thursday at 2pm CT
Grand Finals Saturday at 2pm CT

Who you got winning? Can Sweden win twice in 3 years?

Who is gonna be the surprise non qualifier (and is it gonna be Estonia)?

Will Albania have their best finish ever? Some are saying it.

Do the Big 5 all finish top half for the first time in decades?

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Iowa State superfan Dan Barrett to discuss his incredible streak of attending Cyclone games, his favorite memories, and everything in between. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

Considered putting this in the Sports Betting forum….

Watching this weeks two guys with Jake Brend and Derek Duke got me inspired to do my own rankings. How do you rank them?
1. Kansas State in Dublin - weird conditions playing in Ireland. Not sure how each team responds but win this one and its a huge start to the year.
2. BYU - Retzlaff returns from and should be even better. BYU comes off an impressive year where they ended up by smoking Colorado.
3. Arizona State - The bad man at RB is gone, but Leavitt returns. Revenge will be on the mind.
4. Iowa - We should be the better team but we haven't won at home since 2011 and Iowa usually pulls some voodoo out of their ass.
5. Kansas - They have been a bad matchup for us and Daniels is back.
6. @TCU - Josh Hoover is a good QB and will be on the road.
7. @ Colorado - Boulder was never an easy place to play, though they lose their two best players from last year.
8. @Oklahoma State - The Gundy era seems to be at the end. I have a hard time seeing them being as bad as they were last year though.
9. @Cincy - From the beginning the Satterfield hire felt bad to me. I think this is his last year.
10. Arizona - Again, not impressed with their coach and they lost their best player.
11. @Arkansas State - Some PTSD from the Ohio game a few years ago, but we should handle them.
12. South Dakota - Not a bad FCS opponent and it will be weird circumstances coming back from Ireland, but we should handle business.

Last year I purchased a 2021 Grand Design RV (private treaty). It has a hard wired back up camera and the previous owner had a 2016 Silverado 2500. I have a 2024 Silverado and the camera does not work. In doing some research I ran across several similar cameras that were specific to a group of model years such as "GMC 2014-2020". Does this make sense that the camera id just not compatible with newer trucks?

Voting period is open for the First Four of the Cyclone Fanatic Cartoon Tournament.

New this year is using poll website for voting. Found an option with this site to still see who votes for what. When you vote it will asked how you for a name. If you could just do your CF username there it would be appreciated.


Deadline to vote: Now through Tuesday 10 pm


*** Cartoon Tournament Selection Show ***

Jake Brend and Derek Duke fill in for Williams and Blum to rank Iowa State Football’s opponents, discuss what Big 12 coach could get canned, and debate who the best Cyclone in the pros is. Presented by Mechdyne.

Top 16 seeds (regional hosts)
1. Texas A&M (SEC)
2. Oklahoma (SEC)
3. Florida (SEC)
4. Arkansas (SEC)
5. Florida State (ACC)
6. Texas (SEC)
7. Tennessee (SEC)
8. South Carolina (SEC)
9. UCLA (Big Ten)
10. LSU (SEC)
11. Clemson (ACC)
12. Texas Tech (Big 12)
13. Arizona (Big 12)
14. Duke (ACC)
15. Alabama (SEC)
16. Oregon (Big Ten)

SEC - 9
ACC - 3
Big 12 - 2
Big Ten - 2

Big 12 Qualifiers (5)
Texas Tech - regional host
Arizona - regional host
Oklahoma State - 2 seed in Fayetteville
UCF - 2 seed in Austin
Arizona State - 2 seed in Los Angeles

Welcome to the Cyclone Fanatic Cartoon Tournament Selection Show.

Interest in the Cartoon Tournament was extensive. The Committee considered more than 190 nominations for the field of 68. In addition to the seven Committee members, a public poll was established and results were included as the eighth Committee member, People's Choice.

And now, on to the bracket reveal.

My son is thinking about going out for golf next year as a freshman. He’s basically played a few times and that’s it.

Was thinking about getting some lessons for him this summer, I don’t play. I don’t think he expects to play the tournaments but I don’t want him to be terrible, that’s no fun.

Any recommendations in the Des Moines/Ankeny areas?

NOTICE: Auction Close has moved to Wed night at 8pm based on feedback and expected energy levels this week.​

Due to some unforeseen and growing needs related to our family's situation, I'm selling the remainder of my favorite Cyclone Collectibles. I'd like to do so in a silent auction type format, but none of the "free" charity auction sites are actually free.

The items for auction are listed below. Since there is no good way to do this, I have linked a Google Form as a bid sheet and will try to update this post as often as possible with the current highest amount. The winning bidder will submit payment via our GoFundMe page and we will ship out within a couple days (the large framed picture will be the hardest). Ames and Waukee area arrangements can also be made for pickup to save money and shipping.

Auction Start: Today
Auction Close: Friday, May 16th at 8pm CST
Auction Close: Wednesday, May 14th at 8pm CST

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Item 1: Brock Purdy Signed 49ers Full-Size Helmet with COA
- Personally received the week before Brock's Super Bowl game.
- Helmet full-size, mint condition, and looks gorgeous.
- COA included.

CURRENT BID: Updated Bid Amounts will be posted as new replies going forward for purposes of speed near closing.

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Item 2: Brock Purdy Signed 49ers Framed Picture (Large 16" x 20") with COA
- Personally received the week before Brock's Super Bowl game.
- Picture is beautiful and signature prominent.
- COA included.

CURRENT BID: Updated Bid Amounts will be posted as new replies going forward for purposes of speed near closing.

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Item 3: ISU Football Game-Worn Throwback Helmet, 2007 vs Iowa, Chizik Signed
- Personally received after 2007 game vs Iowa so there is no COA.
- Throwback game was honoring the 1977 Peach Bowl team.
- While I received this onsite, there were 20 others auctioned off by ISU (link).
- Can be displayed with Chizik side facing the wall if desired

CURRENT BID: Updated Bid Amounts will be posted as new replies going forward for purposes of speed near closing.

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*Proceeds will go towards medical related costs outlined in the linked GoFundMe page.

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