What say you all?

John Lynch tells reporters that Brock Purdy is their starting quarterback. Jimmy G. Moving on and Trey is back-up. Hope he is healthy enough to begin season.

Throughout the season anyone watching an ISU women's game consistently saw officials that were average at best and often pretty bad. Prior to the final four someone on here (sorry...couldn't find the post) listed the officials and commentary about it matched what we saw. Now there is much conversation about all the fouls being called, the lack of some calls, and overall...the inconsistency in the title game. Even the latest Monday Musings voice the opinion that officials should swallow their whistles (my words) as opposed to making calls that interrupt the flow of the game. So...my big questions are these...why do we have rules and officials? Are there times when officials should ignore the rules and "let players play?" Are there "no call" periods in the game (such as the last minute of regulation) when no whistles should be blown?

Masters Week is here. According to this appears it could be a wet tournament. "Coldish" a few days as well.

Can't help but notice that Iowa got into the national championship game, while ISU has never been past the Elite Eight. ISU has always been in the Top 3 in attendance and fan support, yet teams with much less support outperform us.

Why would the NCAA want to intentionally screw the biggest star in WBB out of winning a championship? I keep seeing people say(not all Hawk fans) that the game was not reffed fairly towards both ends and that "you know why" they wouldn't want Clark to be a national champion, which is why the game was fixed for LSU.

But I actually do not know why. At all. I'm beyond confused. Someone help.

Informational/promo purpose only. Please do not post song clips in this thread. (Official thread coming Tuesday night, as typical.)

For this week’s segment, we’ll explore notable music producers, selecting favorite tracks/albums/artists involving their collaboration. This topic could require a little research, so advance notice may prove helpful.

We’ll include some parameters regarding how many producers/selections can be cited for each participant. OTN crew is finalizing details for that. It won’t be extremely stringent; main goal is, we want this to be collaborative, not a “contest.”

Meanwhile, start your search, and we’ll see you Tuesday!

@MeanDean @CycloneRulzzz

That was an excellent ass kicking.

I love it I love it I love it!!!

That sonic boom you heard was me yelling as LSU hit the dagger 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For some reason at the beginning of the Tournament I put a small wager on SDST to win at 30 to 1 odds. I have nothing on the other side. I would hate to come away with nothing on this if UConn wins so I would like to place a bet(s) if that happens. Problem is UConn ML is -350 so not really a viable option. Hoping the other degenerates on here have some good ideas.

And it is striking near...
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Most people got their new assessment roll in the mail today and ours went up 29.4 percent this year with no changes to the property. From talking to a few people, this is about where everyone is at.

I thought there was a cap on the percentage increase year over year but I’m not finding anything concrete. Anyone know?

Ashley Joens is now the three time winner of the Cheryl Miller Award as the women's college basketball best small forward! Congrats, Ashley! Well done and well deserved. Thank you for all you have given to Iowa state.

https://cyclones.com/news/2023/4/1/...ns-3-peats-as-cheryl-miller-award-winner.aspx

April fools





SUCKERS.

I've been told this by several hawk fan friends I have after the Iowa women's final 4 win moments ago. Can someone please explain this logic to me?

My tastes are all over the place, and I have my family and friends to thank.

Dad: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings
Mom: Elvis
My aunts: The Beatles, Meat Loaf
Friends: Everything from rap to heavy metal

I'm going to be in the Pensacola, Florida area for a 4-day trip in a few weeks, combination of business and leisure, I will have some time to spare.

What do you recomend?

I like:
- historic stuff (Old forts, bridges, etc)
- Geography
- Unique / quirky things

Don't care about:
- Breweries
- Live music

I listen to music when I’m getting ready in the morning and she typically doesn’t like the vibe. She’s straight new country. Last weekend she started talking **** about me listening to David Allen Coe’s Long Haired Redneck and I need some ammo. I need some complete off the wall **** to start playing. Metal/hard rock usually gets her riled up too.

For example, I think tomorrow is going to straight Tom Waits. What do you got?

I think most of us know few or no other CF posters. However, being on here connects all of us.
How are you doing following today’s weather events? Families, too.

My quarterly roundup of notable comments/quips from Cyclone Fanatic, January-March 2023.

Merely a sample of amusements I encountered & documented. If anyone recalls a nugget I missed, please add to thread.

Some entries have been edited for clarity, brevity, spelling or what-not(s).

KEY:
Bold is thread title (or summary of it) ...
"***" indicates break in narrative flow.

• In case you missed it: CF Notable Posts Q4 2022

Nominee for “Thread Title of the Quarter”: Somebody is walking by and spitting on my dog

***Iowa State vs. Oklahoma Game Day Thread***
@HFCS: When you watch that game tracker, the line on the graph looks like the patient died.

Strange Snacks/Odd Foot Combinations
@NATEizKING: I can eat mustard on anything ... sticky rice, Fruity Pebbles, tequila shots ... anything.

Side job/side hustle ideas
@ScottyP: Our family budget is going to get extremely tight for the next couple of years, with two kids in daycare. Any recommendations for side jobs to help supplement income?
@coolerifyoudid: Can you coach special teams?

When you win Powerball or Mega Lottery (thread continued from 2022)
@LeaningCy: If I win, prepare to feast your eyes on a second, identical pedestrian bridge.
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@CyclonesRock: After careful consideration and consulting with family and friends, I would like to announce I am placing my $2 winnings in the lottery transfer portal. I will purchase a Powerball ticket and will be forever grateful to Mega Millions for the opportunity. It is not about the money, I just feel Powerball will be a better fit for me...

Most valuable men’s basketball player so far
@pourcyne: Conrad Hawley … He is the Hester of Millennials.

ISU’s top highly touted busts of all time
@cytor: My junior-year girlfriend had a highly touted bust. I'm putting her on my list.

Sweet Caroline
@intrepid27: I love it when the team is winning enough that we get to debate insignificant stuff. Personally, I think the team should wear taller socks.

Rotations with Jaz back
@Clonefan32: I started this thread with the hopes we’d have a comparative analysis of Bob Jones and Jared Homan, and you fools fell right into it!

My wife says I’m condescending
@carvers4math: I’ve never considered CF to have any insight into women other than JLH, so good luck!

Iowa State ranked No. 12 in latest AP poll…
@twincyties: Are we the only team in the conference without a weird hand signal that involves a gun or an animal?

Help us, Mr. Science
@dafarmer: What earworm question is in your head that no one answers, like why do whiskers not grow all over your face and stop below your eyes?
@KnappShack: Because I'm not a goddam wolf. Next question!
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@PSYclone22: Why haven't we built a perpetual motion machine yet?
@cdnlngld: Entropy.
@Entropy: Yeah, sorry about that.

MBB Computer Projections Thread
@Gunnerclone: Someone tell me what our record would be if we filter out all of the wins.
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@isufbcurt: Can I get our NET ranking if Eli, Hasson, Watson, Bob and Conrad were the only guys playing? This will tell us the true ranking of ISU.

Mike Miles?
(OP): Anyone know if Mike Miles is playing tomorrow?
@Cyforce: I’m sure somebody does.

Is Iowa State even a tournament team? (Parody of the original thread)
@Gunnerclone: Whether we’re in or out, it’s clear this team doesn’t deserve either outcome.

***Auto-Bid Madness 2023***
@1UNI2ISU: I hate this stupid game. When can we enter for next year?!

Watson
@VeloClone: Play Holmes and Watson together more. It is elementary.

(Combined) Bracket Thoughts / ***Official March Madness NCAA Tournament Thread***
@CoachHines3: Colgate over Texas, ‘cuz f*** Texas.
@cyphoon: Colgate frickin’ invented toothpaste. They sure as hell can beat Texas.
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(nominated by @CycloneRulzzz)
@GTO: Golgate got pasted.
@stormchaser2014: They fought tooth and nail, but decayed at the end.
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@Die4Cy: Why does Brad Underwood dress like he sells Lincolns in 1977?
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@HoopsTournament: FAU will play FDU.
@nfrine: There will be a lot of F’ing around.
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@exCYtable: These Miami uniforms are hideous. Looks like Halloween had sex with a Christmas tree.

USC-UCLA To Big Ten (continuous)
@FriendlySpartan: The love of prime JLH on this board is one of my favorite aspects.
@jcyclonee: She’s so GIFable.
@Cyclonscin: Is that how you say it?

New Pepsi Logo
cydonk: How f’ing bored are you, nobody gives a turd?
@Gonzo: Dude, "boring" doesn't even begin to describe my dullness.

I would be pounding beers and the M shop if this was back in the day.

Tomorrow a horse named after our Cyclones runs at Gulfstream Park Race 14 (5:40pm ct) in the Florida Derby for a chance to solidify its spot in the Kentucky Derby. The number 9 horse CYCLONE MISCHIEF.

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With Ashley Joen's career completed, I will start wondering:
1) Why isn't Chelsea Poppen's number already retired?
2) Why isn't Bridget Carlton's number already retired?
3) Can you retire Ashley's number ans not those two? Without coming back for the COVID year those two would hold almost every record she broke.