Would you be upset if the national anthem was no longer played at sporting events? I've heard a lot of people say they wish performers would just get it overwith to get to the games. What's your thoughts?

…until someone puts a toe on a ball and the clones and wildcats are on the gridiron in Ireland.


195 days until football is back.

Didn’t like seeing Niang get traded off a playoff contender, but he started last night for the Atlanta Hawks and scored well https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401705310.

I’m always looking for movies people love but maybe flew under the radar for the masses. Any suggestions? I have a lot and notice many are from the 90s. Oh well hah.

Bound. One hell of a fun crime/mafia thriller.
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Flirting with Disaster. Honestly one the best comedies ever. ******* hilarious and the cast is insane. I won’t link the trailer because it is so cheesy. Movie is great.

October Sky. True story. Great coming of age story. Cry ever time.
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Hachi. Another true story. If you have a dog have a box or two of Kleenex.
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Sunshine. One of the best sci-fi thrillers of the last 25 years. Again the cast is stellar and directed by the great Danny Boyle.
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Hostiles. One of the worst marketing campaigns ever. This is possible my favorite western movie ever made and my favorite movie the year this came out. Again. The cast is amazing.
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Finally made it home after a delightful weekend in Ames with friends. We took in the double header of basketball and enjoyed some great fun at the Tip Top after the women's game! So, a day late...here's my summary of what transpired yesterday in a very good game for the Sisters.

What do you have on the menu for the big game?

I have some chili in the crockpot and I’m smoking some wings. I’ll coat the wings in a BBQ rub and baking powder. Smoke for a bit then transfer to a hot grill to crisp them up.

Gameday food pics are encouraged.

Gonna get this started since I don’t think anybody’s made one since last year. Interested to hear thoughts on the direction the organization is going in.

They want to focus on getting youth playing time and they’ve kind of took steps toward that but they’ve also haven’t. They still have Matz and Mikolas taking rotation spots (although I think Matz will be in the bullpen). Gray and Contreras were approached to see if they wanted to be traded and they want to stay. Helsley and Fedde have been held onto. Goldy not resigned, Arenado trade rumors are ramping up again. Contreras move to 1B allows Herrera and Pages to be the tandem at C. The hold up that in my opinion needs to happen is the Arenado trade. There’s a snowball effect of that move to get more young guys time. It allows Gorman to get the 600 at bats the organization wants at his natural position, Donavan everyday 2B, Nootbaar in LF (better corner outfielder than CF), mix between Scott/Siani in CF, and Walker everyday at bats in RF, Burleson a split between 1B/DH/OF, Saggese regular at bats. As far as pitchers go, McGreevy needs to be given 150+ innings as a starter (which is why I think Matz will be in the bullpen). We’ll see Quinn Matthews early this year too if he continues to excel in AAA. Tink Hence, health willing, will see time at the end of the year. So they’re still kind of still stuck in neutral of this “reset” with Arenado still on the team and when he moves then I think they’re headed in the direction they want. This year is all about seeing what these young guys have and if it’s something Chain Bloom can build on right away or he has a lot of work to do.

With the SNL 50 year anniversary special coming up next weekend, I thought it might be fun for people to post their favorite all-time SNL skits.

I know there was a previous thread with favorite recurring SNL skits, but on this thread it can be any skit whatsoever, not just recurring ones. With today being the Super Bowl... I'll start with this one below which is one of my favorites ever... it was when I first realized that Peyton Manning was really funny....


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I swear I saw player specific jersey's for sale recently but now I can't find them. I've checked the bookstore, Cy' Lockerrom, and Rally House but still nothing. I'd really like to get my hands on a Milan or Tamin home throwback jersey. Does anyone know where I could find one? I live out of state now but could have a friend pick one up for me. Thanks Cyclone Fam!

Lea Nelson and Connor Ferguson react to Iowa State’s win over Colorado, courtesy of Channel Seed.

Enjoy!

Good day.

Do you have a particular smell that really brings you back?

Mine is an old high school gym. Charter Oak Ute to be exact. It’s -200 outside and we walk into the gym from a bus ride. The smell is great. We will get beat by 90. The gym smells like the stuff that is books are made of.

Curtis Jones got his groove back in Iowa State's 30-point win over TCU on Saturday.

"It's crazy to just think of letting the game come to you, coming off the bench and scoring 24, but he makes it seem like that's a common thing to do even though nobody else on Earth does that," Otzelberger said.

Who: Iowa State (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) vs. Colorado (16-6, 7-4 Big 12)
Where: Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 – 4:00 p.m. CT

The Links
WATCH: ESPN+
PxP: BJ Schaben Analyst: Molly Parrott
LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson
LIVE STATS

Just checked the ISU alumni of Central Florida FB page. Posting for those attending the game in Florida.

Chris Williams reacts to No. 8 Iowa State’s win over TCU, courtesy of Channel Seed.

Enjoy!

Is anyone interested in some free tickets or Johnny passes!

Someone DM’d me that they have:
2 GA
2 lower level row 2 tickets
2 Johnnys passes

Let me know!

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TCU (12-10, 5-6 BIG 12)
#8 IOWA STATE (17-5, 7-4 BIG 12)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 11:00 A.M. CST
HILTON COLISEUM / AMES, IA


TV: ESPN+
Talent: : Mark Neely, pxp : Randolph Childress, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)