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

This week, as we transition from the end of the school year, fun becomes the objective.

So we're looking for songs with titles and/or lyrics containing the word FUN.

Since there are so many fun (Ha ha) choices. and we've already used funny in a previous OTN, funny is not acceptable for this OTN.

Last week's topic was: No Doubt About It - which can be found here: https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/threads/on-that-note-no-doubt-about-it.298851/

Your hosts for OTN are, in no particular order, @cyclones500, @CycloneRulzzz, and me.

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BREAKING: Milan Momcilovic is withdrawing from the NBA draft and will return college for the 2026-27 season, per Jeff Borzello. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/...momcilovic-withdraws-from-the-2026-nba-draft/

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the Milan Momcilovic situation ahead of his decision to stay in the draft or come back to college. The guys touch on what’s happening around conference meetings this week, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and more. Presented by Mechdyne.

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he updates all of the news from over the weekend. Cyclone golf has their best NCAA Tournament finish ever, Emily Ryan gets promoted to assistant coach, the Players Era bracket it released, Milan Momcilovic's decision looms and watch the best from Nate Heise's CF interview. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Login to view embedded media

Does anyone have anyone have experience with cheap sunglasses, online or brick and mortar? Specifically, I am looking for prescription no line bifocals. 10 years ago, I got a pair at JC Penny for $100 and have never found a deal like that since.

I like the idea of having Metallica better myself

I very rarely post anymore (hell, I can't even remember the last time I did), and I just react like Hot Wheels does with all his "Dumbs" in the politics forum (everyone else is saying what I'm thinking so why say anything at all).

But I'm curious as to the origins of some of our traditions at football games.

Where did the grinding/moving the shoulders to the beat come from? I don't know the song's name (I know, I should), but you know exactly what I am talking about.

Where did the "Whoop Whoop" with the increasing speed of the drums come from?

And most of all, when did "Juicy Wiggle" become a thing?

Years ago, my father and I were at the game, and the then moved student section (that season) started doing the Juicy Wiggle.

I was so confused. Still am about it's origin.

I still love the "Shoulders to The Beat" (I didn't know what else to call it), and "Whoop Whoop" though.

They can never be replaced.

Yes, I know I will get some sh*t for this given my username, registration date, etc (Yes, I know I should have known the answers already), but I was never really curious until now.

Also, can someone please explain the origins of "Don't Know The Words To This Stupid F*** ing Song"?

I first heard it at the UNI game as a 26 year old student in the student section in 2013, and I got angry. Show some respect.

Apparently it's a long running joke though, so I understand.

For better or worse, Iowa State Athletics is sure to look a lot different 365 days from now, especially when you lay it all out.

That's exactly what Andrew Harrington does in this week's Monday Musings.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/...etermine-the-future-of-big-12-isu-basketball/