Recent content by hiltonisheaven

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    Smoking Meat Questions and Discussion

    I’m not that consistent. If I’m going to do a pizza/salmon that I don’t want off flavors from past cooks then I’ll vacuum out the ash and replace the foil on the heat deflector at that time.
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    2024 Transfer Portal Tracker (Wrestling)

    I enjoyed the Cyclone radio guys trying to pronounce his name during Nationals. Can’t wait for next season.
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    Smoking Meat Questions and Discussion

    I’ve frozen racks of smoked ribs and had great results. Boil a pot of water. Take frozen ziplock bag out of freezer and place in hot water. Turn off heat and leave lid on for 1-1.5 hr. Meat comes out perfect. I haven’t tried it with pulled pork but expect it would work great.
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    Recommended Contractor(s)- Des Moines

    Sorry you’re dealing with it but glad everyone’s safe. Roof Iowa is the answer. They do roofing, gutters, and siding. Jon was great to work with after the derecho. https://roofiowa.com/
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    Jalynn Bristow Transferring

    Perhaps some missed it but CW said Bristow to TT was rumored in Feb due to homesickness. Bristow has the athleticism to be great if she develops her game. Good luck to her. For ISU, I hope Billy can find a similar athletic 4 in the portal to replace the hustle and rebounding.
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    Carson Willich out for year with torn ACL

    i’ve seen some solid play, though not always consistent, from McLaughlin, Lovett, Bacon, and Willich. The others haven’t shown much yet but are all young players that will hopefully develop. I can’t look at that group and feel confident overall.
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    Best towns in Iowa

    I like Decorah, Mt Vernon, Manchester, Dubuque, Bellevue…yeah, the driftless region is my favorite part of Iowa. Lots of outdoor activities and scenic views. Pikes Peak is my favorite park in Iowa. Go see it if you haven’t.
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    Financial Aid Advice

    This is what I’d do if I had a do-over.
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    Worst city in Iowa?

    Fixed it for you.
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    You don't realize how many pros ISU has

    Kane is playing for Grindavik in Iceland. Last played in a win on 4/4/24. https://www.flashscore.com/team/grindavik/f74sRpxf/squad/
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    You don't realize how many pros ISU has

    Someone said at the time Thomas took a pay-cut to play in the NBA. Dude was killing it in Euro ball.
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    Kansas State fans are madder than I have ever seen

    Tang is creepy. I can’t see how he succeeds there longterm so I’m fine if KSU wants to throw more of their resources at him.
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    Cyclones a contender in 2024

    I agree CMC is the best coach ISU has had. He’s so close to consistently winning 9-10 games, IF he fixes the preparation for September and bowl games. Otherwise, we’ll continue to have decent 7-win seasons with frustrating losses to juggernauts like Ohio and Memphis.
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    Cyclones a contender in 2024

    I still get a sick feeling in my gut when I think of the lost opportunities from last season. The complete lack of focus/preparation in September and the bowl game still anger me.
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    *** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

    Hawkins really hurt us tonight. A guy that tall shouldn’t be so smooth with the ball.