Bitdefender Total Security has sent me almost 100 notifications over the past month that look like this:

I only get these when I'm on CF. What in the Wide Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on here? (Quote from what movie, anyone?) CF doesn't seem to need this link. Is this something CF tech support should look into?

Milan Momcilovic commits to Kentucky and Tamin Lipsey is interviewed following his workout with Golden State to discuss the feedback he's received and how he's handling the pressure. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

The Field of 68 recently interviewed JR Blount to get his thoughts on how he plans on building San Diego, what he learned from TJ, how he constructed this roster and how he wants to construct future rosters, the type of ball they're wanting to play (basically what ISU is doing). It's a decent 15 or so minute listen. This looks like a series they're doing too where they're interviewing new coaches from around the country. Curious to see if they'll also get Kyle Green on.

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

Milan Momcilovic will play his senior season at Kentucky, he announces on social media.

As of now, Momcilovic will have one year of eligibility remaining, but he's likely to have two years remaining if the five-in-five rule passes. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/milan-momcilovic-commits-to-kentucky/

ROUND TWO!

If you missed the first contest, read the original post in that thread to catch up.

A reminder: I wanted to celebrate our own @ChrisMWilliams and his Fanatic: Stories from 20 years inside Iowa State book with Rob Gray. I'll be giving away three books total and local ethical bagman @Cycsk is kindly helping me send them out.


HOW DO YOU SOLVE THIS PUZZLE?

To give people time to see this thread, there are two parts. PART ONE is below. I'll post PART TWO (by editing this post) on Thursday (June 4). The clue from PART ONE will help you solve PART TWO.


WANT A HINT?

To keep this thread visible, post something random (pets???) in this thread. If you do that, you can ask me a single question via private DM about PART ONE that I can answer with yes or no. One question per account.

That will give you a head start on PART TWO. Then once PART TWO is released, the first person that posts the solution in this thread wins.


THE PUZZLE:


PART ONE - What does this mean?



PART TWO:



TO WIN, WHAT DOES THAT SYMBOL MEAN?


BONUS CLUE TO HELP FIGURE OUT PART ONE:


BONUS CLUE 2:


BONUS CLUE 3 (REFERS TO PART ONE) - FIXED TYPO (UNDERLINED):

BONUS CLUE 4:


BONUS CLUE 5:


BONUS CLUE 6:


BONUS CLUE 7:


ONE CLUE HAS BEEN SOLVED:


Even if you already have the book, let me know in this thread if I can improve this process somehow. After the books, I might keep doing more contests for goodies from the CF Shop.

It's tough out there, so trying to spread the love. Any other thoughts or questions, let me know.

He’d have 5 to play 5 right?

He’s gonna make more in Ames…because I don’t see him getting drafted. He’s just been too injured imho for an NBA team to take a chance on him.

Love to have him back.

Jake Brend and Aiden Wyatt blind draft 10 Iowa State basketball players since 2010. Brend has to build a starting five, bench three and cut two. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

It's funny now that I'm older to look back at the spots I hung out at in my 20's. Do you guys remember these in Central Iowa? Check this out.

College sports is changing by the day and part of that is the death of the "hate watch."

Andrew Harrington wants to bring it back, as he explains in this week's Monday Musings. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/monday-musings-the-death-of-the-hate-watch/

Happy Masters Ticket Application Day to those who celebrate.

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the growing congressional fight over college athletics, Milan Momcilovic’s future, Texas Tech battling Texas publicly, and why the Big 12 desperately needs playoff success. All this and more presented by Mechdyne.

This guy dives in deep, hard to argue with his final results, but I will live and die with Iowa as quintessential Midwest.

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Any one heard when the dates are for possible seat changes. Like the fans we sit by, but steps are getting harder to climb. At least there won’t be Hawkroaches around.

I listened to the podcast on this and enjoyed thinking back to some great performances. Some great memories to look back on.

A few of my favorites:
Todd Blythe vs A&M in 2005 - 8 rec, 214 yards; 4tds - I remember watching this at my brother's place and shocked at blowing out the Aggies in College Station

Joel Lanning vs Tech in 2016 - 17 car, 171 yards; 5tds (as a QB) - smoked Mahomes that day. I didn't realize Lanning had that many yards that day.

Brock Purdy vs ULM in 2019 - 435 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, 75 rushing yards - 3 rushing TDs. Game was most memorable for Re-al Mitchell's jelly legs run.

There was also a few names I hadn't heard in a long time.
Ennis Haywood and Hiawatha Rutland - RIP to both
Ernst Brun
Quinten Bundrage

I ran this idea by Angie; she is unavailable to post at this time, so asked me to do so.

If you had the chance to, or were forced to, what new user name would you pick for CF?

I'll post my answer after some others respond.

I would love it if we played these teams annually:

UNI
Iowa
Colorado
Kansas
K-State
Mizzou
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
Wisconsin

Jake Brend recaps the Big 12 basketball meetings in Frisco, hitting on the potential 20 game conference schedule, tournament expansion and donor fatigue. Presented by Wyffles Hybrids in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens, and Rob Gray react to the news of Milan Momcilovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and what the fan reaction has been since his decision. Kickoff times are here, and it will be a primetime Cy-Hawk. Going back to the wheel to relive some great Cyclone memories and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing.

Some good ideas but is there any way this happens?

Anyone have a good plumber to recommend in Linn Co? Woke up to both sinks backed up ok the kitchen and have a couple other things we want done. TIA.

Milan Momcilovic officially withdraws from the NBA Draft and will play in college next year. Why it most likely won't be Iowa State, why it's okay to be sad and why the Cyclones will be okay. Jake Brend explains. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media