Everyone knows how important 2x Honerable Mention All Big 12 Team Member Sam Seonbuchner was to the offense the last 3 seasons. So much so that it is a key part to replace. The probable starter at this point is Dylan Soehner but I do believe there are other options with both Schollarship and Non-scholarship Players. Just skimming through the Roster as is Ben Latusek has Great Size at 6'3 262 Pounds and Graduated as the All Time Leading Rusher in Dike- New Hartford History. Another guy is Gage Gunnerson who at 6'2 220 Pounds could add some weight and be an option down the road. He played QB is HS and was a very good rusher is a signal caller. He would be a true Cinderella Story to become the starter with the path he took to join the Football Team. The most realistic option behind Soehner is probably incoming Freshman Coal Flansburg who has the strength and size to play the FB or LB spot in 2019 the question is where the Staff puts him. There are probably more and better options to add to the mix but those were just a few guys that jumped out to me.

Monday is our last time to see Bridget - and others - in a Cyclone uniform in Hilton. Don't miss it. Bridget's number will definitely be hanging in Hilton; she may even retire as our #1 scorer; it will depend on how far we go in the tournaments.

If you wonder how special BC is, look at what she did tonight at TT. She was scoreless in the first half, but scored half our points in the 4th quarter, including the winning basket.

We will also say goodbye to Meredith Burkhall who drove up from Urbandale to choose the Cyclones. She was ranked the 45th best player in her class nationally and tops coming out of Iowa. She's had a great career here and showed the kind of character that Bill is always looking for in his players.

We will also say goodbye to Alexa Middleton who arrived from Tennessee to handle our point guard duties - and are we ever glad she did. She came out of high school as a McDonald's All-American and ranked the #28 overall prospect nationally and the 4th best guard. She really came into her own once the conference games started.

Unfortunately, Ines Nezerwa will also graduate. She became a crowd favorite with her drive and enthusiasm. We are sorry to see her go. If there is a chance she gets another year, that would be a great thing for the Lady Clones.

Culver for WVU just missed a bunny to put it away. Going into OT3 right now. Creeping up on 3 hours of game time.

Game is on Fox Sports Southwest if you care to watch or make comments.

I have to think we will go with 2 bigs next year since we'll have a rotation of Jacobson, Lard, Solo & Conditt. The backcourt will have THT, Wiggs & Halliburton returning plus the addition of Prentiss Nixon.

I guess it's possible Prohm will want to stick with 4 guards but it seems to me that putting the best 5 on the court would result in 2 bigs. Hopefully that will improve our rebounding.

We all realize rebounding is a pretty hot button issue right now. I was curious to see how Lard has been doing rebounding this year since last year he was a rebounding machine. I was pretty shocked to see how much he has regressed as a rebounder.

2017-2018 Season

• Total Rebounds - 234
• Per 40 Rebounds - 12.2
• Offensive rebounding % - 14%
• Defensive rebounding % - 19.3%
• 2nd in the Big 12 in Offensive rebounds
• 4th in Big 12 in average rebounds per game at 8.1

2018-2019 Season

• Total Rebounds - 53
  
• Per 40 Rebounds - 8.6
• Offensive rebounding % - 9.8%
• Defensive rebounding % - 14.5%
• Outside Top 10 in the Big 12 in Offensive rebounds
• Outside the Top 10 in Big 12 in average rebounds per game

For Lard's career, he's had 8 double doubles. All happened last year. He has had 15 games of 9 rebounds or more, all happened last year. His highest rebound total this season is 6. When you look at this top 25 rebound total games, only 2 have happened this season. Absolutely bonkers the cliff he has fallen off in terms of rebounding. And sure he isn't playing as many minutes this year as last year, but even his per 40 numbers and rebound %'s are lower this year than last. Probably a big reason for our rebounding issues.

Please please please take the time to watch this interview with Selma Blair about her struggles with MS. I am incredibly impressed by her. I had no idea that it has effected her speech as much as it has. I was taken aback when I first heard her speak. But wow, she is brave and can be a voice for so many people. Great stuff.

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Let's get another one!

Not trying to scare anyone, but was made aware of this on social media earlier. I am not a parent, but one day hope to be. This type of stuff scares me, but if you haven’t heard of this momo challenge, it’s a Japanese character that was created by someone to use scare tactics and discreetly get your kid to do challenges through YouTube kids. Your kid wouldn’t or won’t make you aware when they supposedly have nightmares or act out because it says it'll kill them or the parents. This thing makes challenges through the app called WhatsApp and makes them document those challenges through the app with pictures. This could put you or them at harm. I only share this YouTube video with good intentions as to spread awareness in disbelief as to why any sane human would make this.

Here is a video explaining it through a news story sort of way.

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Some really cool numbers to see, especially when you consider that the vast majority of fans in San Antonio were Cyclones.

https://www.alamobowl.com/bowl-deli...bxZygXyECqsfNi54O9X4WhicFuF2_9DU29oX6MllGRz8E

Does anyone know if either the high school or university tracks are open to the public? I would like to do some training but can't find any information on if they are ever open to the public.

Jamaal Tinsley. Pretty good Cyclone player? Right? I think so. Let's see what you remember about him!
Click here.

Anyone else coming down?

Did you get your tickets through Iowa State Athletics or Sprint Center?

Can't wait to see you all!

We are nearing the end of the regular season here and all prognostications here have Iowa State as a 4 or 5 seed. I could potentially see us rise to a 3 seed if we get hot down the stretch and potentially fall to a 6 seed if we stumble.

Put me in the camp of wanting to avoid Wisconsin in the tournament in a potential 4/5 second round game. They play so slow and Happ in the paint could spell trouble for us.

I am already dreading this possible scenario:

1) K-St. goes 2-1 in its last 3 games and finishes 13-5. Possible.
2) KU wins its last 3 games and finishes 13-5. Likely.
3) TTech wins its next 3 games and comes into Hilton for its final game at 13-4. Likely.

4) If ISU beats TTech, KU continues the conference title win streak.

Obviously I want the Clones to beat a top 10 team, which can only help their tourney seeding. But I just don't like the thought of their win aiding KU's streak.

Just decided that we will be giving away two season tickets to the 2019 Iowa State football season at this Thursday's recruiting party. We'll be doing a raffle for all in attendance.

Excited for this!

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Thinking about getting a subscription to the athletic. Follow ISU football and basketball the closest as well as cubs and packers content. Is it worth it for those who have it? And what do you primarily read if you do have it?

Sorry if another thread exists on this topic.

No more FCS cupcakes.

No more Group of Five opponents.

It’s one Power Five against another: 30 head-to-head matchups, season after season.

Discuss...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/02...nferences-should-embrace-the-future-together/

This is FIFTEENTH time she's claimed the weekly award in her ISU career.

https://cyclones.com/news/2019/2/25...ts-fifth-big-12-weekly-honor-this-season.aspx

The final regular season rankings have been generated.

Wrestler Rankings: https://www.wrestlestat.com/rankings/starters

Dual Rankings: https://www.wrestlestat.com/rankings/dual

Tournament Rankings: https://www.wrestlestat.com/rankings/tournament

Redshirt Rankings: https://www.wrestlestat.com/rankings/redshirts

Also, I made some adjustments to the RPI rankings to follow closer what the actual formula uses. It is as close to the real thing as we can get, without the NCAA telling us what the real formula is...

RPI Rankings: https://www.wrestlestat.com/rankings/rpi

......the showdown in Austin for 2nd place in the league. I was very confident that BU would take care of the Horns in Waco tonight, but I've learned not to count my hatches before they chicken. But the beat down did occur in Waco and now there is a 3-way tie for second. Beat the Horns and it's there for the taking.

Now whatever they do, please don't show up in Lubbock tomorrow night and lay a big omelet there. Tech is playing better this year overall. They've got 3 conference wins and came within an inch of getting 3 more. So respect the adversary and get the business done. Then on to Austin. If the creeks don't rise I plan to go down to that game. Maybe I will see you there?

Go ahead, give KU another title.