I’ve really been pondering what’s been happening with the women's team of late. In a nutshell this is what we are seeing:
1. Three point shooting accuracy has gone completely out the window (one of the worst performance levels in Fennelly's tenure)
2. We've lost any semblance of bench (injuries and bench player performance)
3. zero post presence
4. no apparent adaptations of offensive style
5. Defensive presence eroding

sounds pretty dismal doesn’t it? Even in games the sisters have won many of these traits were present so it’s not just the three straight losses.

So, I thought I’d look at the schedule and do some forecasting based on what we are currently seeing. Here's the remaining schedule.
Texas (H)
Baylor
OSU
TCU (H)
KU
TTU (H)

looking at these games and assuming nothing changes, I see only one game that I would place as a high percentage win - TCU. Every road game (3) would be a likely loss. Texas at home could be outright ugly. That leaves TTU as a bit of a toss up. Assuming the ladies win that one they end up 9-9 in the conference and 17-12 overall. That would move them to a first round game in the Big 12 tournament. Wow…that’s a far cry from being picked to win the conference isn’t it? To make matters worse they likely would get TTU or KSU in that game and either could knock them out.

Now, the worst case scenario. If all the above happens the ladies stand at 17-13 and stand a good chance of being outside looking in for the dance.

Now let’s go the optimistic route. What if the fairy godmother waves her wand and the players suddenly start shooting threes at a normal rate? I could see the regular season win mark increasing to, at most, four more. That would put the team at 11-7 in the conf and 19-10 overall. That would get them to the second round of the tournament before they likely bow out. If they really recover at a magical level they could make the final of the tournament, but that’s beyond my dreams at this point.

Never thought we'd be in this situation where this highly talented team would be struggling to win a game let alone make the dance. I’m trying not to over-react, but this isn’t one game now. The ladies have been in a struggle most of the conference schedule.

Just throwing this out there because I found it interesting, and I think more than a few of you will also. I worked for a music and video retailer on the West Coast when vinyl was all but eliminated from store shelves in 1989/90 because most people were buying music on cassette tape at the time (soon to be overtaken by CDs). I never thought vinyl would EVER come back as a viable format for music sales, but it certainly has and now holds the largest share of music sold in a physical format. Really good read, if you're into this type of thing.

The High School wrestling season is coming to an end so I compiled a list of all our recruits and some of our top targets and when their state(s) tournament is.

I wrote this and read it to my 4 1/2 year old and newborn tonight as their bedtime story.

'Twas The Night Before The Superbowl

'Twas the night before The Superbowl and all through the Kingdom
The Chiefs fans were stirring, wondering what tomorrow would bring them.
The jerseys were hung in the lockers with care
In the hopes that the Lombardi trophy soon would be theirs

The team was nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of touchdowns danced in their heads.
Mom in her jersey and I in my cap
and Andy Reid was probably eating 3 cheeseburgers as a snack

When down in Arizona there arose such a clatter
I turned on the TV to see what was the matter
The season had flown by like a flash
much like the speed of Mecole Hardman running the 40 yard dash

The stage was set all bright and a glow
It’s the Chiefs and Patrick in their 3rd Superbowl.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a giant team bus and eight players dressed in Chiefs Gear
With a little old driver with a mustache so thick.
Well I knew it was coach Reid cuz he was shaped like a brick.

Let’s take down the Eagles, coach Reid did exclaim
And he whistled and he shouted and he called them by name
"On Patrick, on Travis, on Pacheco and Butker
On Jones, on Clark, on Dunlap and JuJu smith- Schuster!

From the top of the AFC, to on top of them all
Now, Run the ball, Pass the ball, Score the ball all!"
As quickly as Eagles fan yell “Fly Eagles Fly”
The Chiefs knew they had to stop them, was Chris Jones the guy?
So down to Arizona the whole team and fans flew
with a bag full of tricks, that Eric and Andy all knew.
They used these tricks to beat teams all year
The Jags and the Bengals in times most recently near

People doubted the Chiefs in the Superbowl, not knowing if they could.
Especially Bills Fans who say “Josh Allens so good”
The Cincinnati Mayor filled his mouth with his foot
Kelce Called him a Jabroni as they gave the Bengals the boot

The Chiefs took it to the Bengals with the run and the pass
Remember its Mahomes house, Burrowhead my ass!

Gracie Hunts eyes, how they twinkle, her dimples, how merry
Her Swimsuits she wears like roses, her booty shaped like a cherry
Britney Mahomes is annoying and will probably wear a bow
Jackson Mahomes is equally annoying, leave him home in the snow

Remember the cigarette Len Dawson held loose in his teeth
And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath
He did that when he won Superbowl 4
Lets get this for him and the others who passed before

Tomorrows the day that we all had to wait
The players need to be fired up right out of the gate
be aggressive and physical but play with your head
because giving up too many penalties is something to dread

After last season Coach Reid went to work.
Revamping the offensive and defensive weapons was a perk
It always helps to have big Chris Jones at the nose
Sacking the quarterbacks and striking a pose

The offensive line has the big job to protect
The quarterback Mahomes, we gotta keep him erect.
The Chiefs defense will have to come at Hurts like a missile
And play a good game until the final whistle.
We made it to the game, Kelce exclaimed, so lets not be Tardy
And remember everyone
You gotta fight for your right to Lombardi.

Cyclones beat Texas 4-1 to advance to the ITA semifinals!

Does it work or placebo effect?

Everyone step back from the ledge. TJ has flirted with the top 10 2 years in a row with a rag tag group of players. TJ is an exponentially better coach than Prohm. Yes, we won’t win the Big12 this year. That’s Ok. We will make the NCAA tournament and hopefully do some damage. We have 2 epic recruiting classes coming in. The future is BRIGHT. We will be okay. We will be so much better in the near future. Breathe.

TJ if you are reading this I have but one simple request. Let me see you sweat. You sir could be a beast. You have put up good numbers and are helping out the team. I currently dream of what you could help this team accomplish if you would simply break a good ol nasty sweat. I've seen your games so far and I have yet to see sweat dripping from your face. It seems that you are holding back. You probably don't even know it. But if you want to leave a legacy like you have the potential to, you have to never take a game off. There is no reason that coaches shouldn't fear facing you. Make your presence known each game. That is your lane, defend it. You should feel ashamed to allow the teams score in the paint like they have. Keep your hands clapping so you don't give up your position so easily. If you work enough to sweat for us during the games, you will leave a legacy that my kids will be talking about for many years to come.

Our game sucked balls. But we gotta keep perspective. It honestly cannot be understated how tough this league is. That isn’t casual banter. It’s factual. In fact it’s the toughest league season maybe in decades.

Goal for us was to be a bubble team this year. We are gonna make it in. Yes it sucks to lose these close games no doubt. Season is still a success and can do damage.

Locker room issues?

He should be investigated for gambling on games. Every single game he refs is complete ********.

The young family who has our tickets for MBB today might stay in town tomorrow long enough for some of the Beauty and the Beast meet. We have 2 GA tickets. Does anyone have 2 more I could get to them if they decide to stay?

Ive got w tix in 236 halfway up on the aisle. Gf staying home w sick kid.

Anyone have a single lower/better location for a trade, 2 for 1?

Looking ahead, I got to thinking, if you have not earned an allocation for Big 12, and you need to steal a spot to get to NCAAs, it looks like you would have to get two wins in order to steal a spot (or advance via bye). You can afford to lose your first match as long as you then win 2 in a row, or you can win the first but have to then win 1 of the next two in order to place in the allocation position. I am assuming 8 allocations at a given weight (specifically eyeing 125 and 141). Does this look to be correct?

Pair in Section 106 Row 9

$75 each

Looking for 4 tickets today. DM me if you have anything. Prefer lowers

If anyone knows of any, let me know. I prefer lower level, but will look at whatever. Thanks!

First time I have seeing her in person. Hopefully she is lit up when we leave town.

Looking for 2 Johnnys tickets for today!?

Hey guys -

Here is what I wrote after the dual. Most importantly find video from post-dual at the bottom.

I recorded Schwab as well since I thought you die-hards might enjoy that!

Anyone interested in selling 2 Johnny's bands for ISU vs TCU MMB on Wed (2/15)? We have 4 tickets and 2 Johnny's bands already and looking for 2 Johnny's bands to get our group in. Appreciate the help!

Hi Everyone,

I am working on booking my trip to KC for the basketball tourney and was curious what hotel the basketball team stays in. Last year I stayed at the Crown Plaza where the texa$ and West Virginia teams were staying there and all things being equal it would be more of a thrill seeing Iowa State coming and going to the games than hearing the eyes of texa$ being played in the lobby. Thanks!

Trying to stay under 150 total.

Season starts today, in the UNI-Dome.

Live Stats for all tourney games are HERE.

Friday, 2/10
12:00 - Iowa State vs Omaha
2:30 - UNI vs Omaha
5:00 - Iowa State vs Drake

Saturday, 2/11
10:00 - Drake vs Omaha
12:30 - UNI vs Omaha
3:00 - Iowa State vs Drake
5:30 - Iowa State vs UNI

Sunday, 2/12
9:00 - Drake vs Omaha
11:30 - Iowa State vs UNI
2:00 - South Dakota vs Drake
4:30 - UNI vs South Dakota

ISUMBB vs. TCU, Wednesday 2/15 8pm, 4 seats together and D3 parking pass if I can mail to you or you can pick up in Norwalk/WDM.
Section 237, row 9, seats 9-12.
$200/OBO for everything.
Will electronically transfer seats once Venmo received, will have to make arrangements for parking pass.