STORY: Iowa State searching for its identity in preseason practices this month

POD: 23-24 season preview conversation with TJ Otzelberger

I think we covered a lot of solid ground here. Very informative stuff. Enjoy.

Williams & Blum Wednesday: Cincy preview, Gonzaga to the Big 12

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First Ben Visser column: Can Iowa State make the hype into reality?

Hello everyone! Tis' the wrestling season!

I can't remember if I had mentioned this but Ben is going to be writing this season. I am very excited because he's a very talented writer. I think he'll be a great balance to the coverage the same way we're a good balance as podcast hosts together! Our podcast will make it's return next week. We record on Monday.

He isn't super active on the message boards so I'll make sure to get his stuff shared in here unless he decides he wants to be active!

Enjoy.

Iowa State's ground game could be the key to unlocking a road win at Cincinnati

WTB - RV village parking pass for Texas game

Hey everyone,

I hope you're all doing well as we move into the beautiful month of (R)October. I'm excited to share that I'll be visiting Iowa for Thanksgiving (I live in Am(e)sterdam), and I'm looking forward to this trip, including going to the Texas game. In connection with the above, I'd like to purchase an RV parking pass for the new RV village, as my folks just have a Class C and I'd like to roll the clock back and tailgate with it before they head down to AZ for the winter.

It's always good to be back in Cyclone (God's) country, and if any of y'all could lend an assist here that would be fantastic.

Looking forward to some great times and Cyclone victories ahead! Go Cyclones!

Best,
Martin (AKA BIgM)

What Has Changed Since Ohio Loss?

Admittedly I've been pretty down and vocal about Campbell. At times just disgusted how he's screwed the pooch starting with 2021 season and all that talent. I fuc*ing HATE losing to the fuc*eyes. OK that aside...
This team has changed for the better since Iowa and Ohio losses.
Have we finally seen a change in him allowing the offense to open up more?
Did the Hot Seat comments light a fire?
Have practices been more intense?
Did Pollard have a sit down with him?
Discuss.

The Night the 49ers Knew They Had a New Starter

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Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey attacked his one weakness in the offseason — and it shows

Decided to do a Jack Trice story for Smithsonian magazine

I decided to start doing some freelance work this year and did a piece for the Smithsonian about a portion of his life and includes a discussion of my items such as the photo and jersey, but I definitely didn't share all of my research and held back a bunch of things.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/hist...r-a-college-stadium-bears-his-name-180982989/

It wasn't meant to be a comprehensive piece with a rote recitation. Mentioned some of the exclusives on my site, such as the Klan in Ames, and corrected the record on other things.

Ex: It's always been said that Jack Trice's wife Cora Mae never returned to Ames after Jack died. That's actually incorrect. She bravely tried to resume her education at ISU the following year but didn't graduate. I think that's a far more compelling rendition of her character and spirit.

Would also love if people linked other stories and stuff from this week about Jack. The more the better!

Has anyone purchased a new vehicle lately, the prices are off the wall.

After we sold our handicapped van last month, I started looking for a new vehicle to purchase, we wanted an SUV, really like the Toyota brand, so we have been looking at the new Grand Highlander. We went into a couple Toyota dealerships figuring we could order a new one, and then pick it up when it arrived, we are not in a hurry. Toyota does not take orders for new vehicles; they are allocated so many a couple of times a month and the wait time for the vehicle we want is 6 months up to a year or more. So, I started calling dealerships seeing what they had and could I purchase from them. Most dealers have a minimum $3,000 to $10,000 mark up on the Grand Highlander, or they want to put you on a waiting list, and will do so with a $500 refundable deposit, and then there is no guarantee that they can get you what you want, it's all luck of the draw.

Luckily being retired, I have plenty of time on my hands, and have been scouring the allocation list and phoning the dealers that are going to get the vehicle that we want. It's crazy out there, some dealers refusing to sell me a vehicle because they only sell within a 300-mile radius, others jacking up the price. I never thought finding a vehicle and willing to pay cash was so difficult.

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