*** BYU Pregame Thread ***

[cytor]

For those of you that hate Great Plains: Thank you for not going there... There are not many tables there, so I have a better chance of snagging one!

 

[Kettes]

Suit them both up! No one will notice...

 

[CoachHines3]

Des Moines is for losers

Des Moines blows but better food

 

[madguy30]

 

[3TrueFans]

Des Moines blows butt

Alright we cool

 

[mkadl]

And, the defense needs to force way more 3rd and lon

It's a classic Ames establishment. The food itself is not anything over the top, but many people are looking for an enjoyable dining experience that doesn't cost $100. It has a good atmosphere, perfectly fine food, and is culturally midwest. Not everyone is looking for a michelin star restaurant. I'd argue it's kinda silly to come to Ames, Iowa, and seek out ethnic food. I'm sure there are some local favorites, but the area is 99% white lol.

It gives my grandaughter an income. She says all employees don't like her boss. I think she buses tables, she hates talking about her work, so we don't ask. Anyone want to hire an Ames High junior for high school type part time work? The place is to Ames as Wall Drug is to South Dakota.

 

[bozclone]

I would like to see us jump out to an early lead. I think that would put some pressure on BYU and their freshman QB.

 

[BigJCy]

Oh boy we got RG3 on the TV call Saturday. Time to sync up Walters & Heft to the TV.

11 BYU @ Iowa State
2:30 PM
FOX
Jason Benetti, Robert Griffin III & Alexa Landestoy ( @isufbcurt this is a rising one up the rankings imo)

506 Sports - College Football: Week 14, 2025

 

[NWICY]

I've noticed that the only people who recommend Hickory Park don't live in Ames. Nobody who lives in Ames even mentions Hickory Park to people who ask what the best places to eat in town are.

Nostalgia plays a big part of a lot of people's love of Hickory Park. Is it the best food in Ames no, is it dependable and fairly priced yes. It is part of the game day experience for a lot of fans.

I mean it sure isn't right to recommend the Tip-Top to BYU fans the only time their chili is decent is if you are already on your way to drunk.

 

[NWICY]

Might be a bit of a hot take, but I miss the old Wallaby's

Edit: Is this the Ames Restaurant thread? The team is 5-2 and we are so down about the team we would rather talk about food than the game on Saturday.

C'mon at least it is a legit thread derail. I've seen CF get way further off course than this.

 

[deadeyededric]

Which wife does a BYU man take to the game?

 

[NWICY]

Coldest take in Ames restaurant history, new Wallaby's can't hold old Wallaby's jock strap.

People won't want to hear it but new Wallaby's is worse than Hickory Park. New Wallaby's is Applebee's with Iowa State jerseys' on the wall (maybe Applebee's has that, I've never been, but the point stands).

Went to the new Wallabys once when it 1st moved north. Was not impressed never went back.

 

[NWICY]

Des Moines blows but better food

Not much worth driving out of the way for, unless your talking the over $50 a plate places.

 

[NWICY]

It gives my grandaughter an income. She says all employees don't like her boss. I think she buses tables, she hates talking about her work, so we don't ask. Anyone want to hire an Ames High junior for high school type part time work? The place is to Ames as Wall Drug is to South Dakota.

Your supposed to go, get seated in her section then tip her heavy.

 

[cyclone1209]

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At least 3 of their touchdowns came off of a three man front.

5 or 6 Cincinnati guys blocking against 3 of our guys.

I am not Bill Belichick, but is that an advantage in the run game?

This D worked for many years with Will McDonald and Enyi Uwazurike, but we don't have 2 bona fide NFL guys anymore.

 

[AlaCyclone]

I mean it sure isn't right to recommend the Tip-Top to BYU fans the only time their chili is decent is if you are already on your way to drunk.

I love Tip-Top, and it's not about the chili!

 

[Spanky]

 

[madguy30]

5 or 6 Cincinnati guys blocking against 3 of our guys.

I am not Bill Belichick, but is that an advantage in the run game?

This D worked for many years with Will McDonald and Enyi Uwazurike, but we don't have 2 bona fide NFL guys anymore.

Why didn't Cincinatti run the ball as well in the 2nd half of that game?

 

[deadeyededric]

What's the difference between Mormons and Baptists?
Baptists say hello to each other in the liquor store.

 

[deadeyededric]

How do you know you're at a Mormon wedding?
The bride isnt pregnant but her mother is!