KU fan callout. I know you're reading this

Ok, now that I have your attention, I want to make a request. When KSU and Tang's soft ass visit you guys this year, please get all the students and fans behind their bench to have their phones out and act like they are recording. We may not get to do it to him with the job rumors out there.

Also, it's complete ******** we don't play in AFH this year. That is all. Good luck starting tomorrow

Luggage

We've been using a hodgepodge of suitcases for years and have finally decided to get a nice matching set of luggage. Does anyone have a recommendation for a set they've used and liked? Not concerned about price unless it's obscene. I know I'm a lowly Hawk fan but any recommendations are appreciated!
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Another #### weather thread

I know there is a weather thread posted, but if you are driving east bound on I80 near mile marker 49 slow down! Multiple accidents, 2 semis, 3 cars, 2 pickups, and 3 vans are involved in 3 separate wrecks. 28 degrees and still freezing drizzle. 6 state trooper cars slowing down traffic and checking vehicles. IDOT camera at mile marker 48 would have pictures.
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Wrestling Gambling issues

This topic obviously has it's own thread in the football forum. I'm curious as to if the wrestling team will have as high profile kids in trouble as what's being "said" about the football team? And that's really all I care about...don't need names.

Side note...some football posters appear to think some of those football kids deserve the death penalty or need to be put in a gulag. Spare me with the stupid takes.

Nice Guys Finish Last?

We find two people at the top of their games who are as much Iowa State as we could believe possible. They are both beloved and caring to people especially Iowa State and its loyal fans. How is it possible that we are so fortunate to be represented by two humble, mature, genuine humans who are absolute leaders and winners? If you did not know anything about them, and met for the first time and chatted, in those minutes you would quickly estimate them as nice, average guys.​


Tyrese and Brock are so different than what one would expect from athletic stars. I hope they never lose their charm and love of Iowa State.


Nice Guys Finish Last: Definition, Meaning and Origin​



Last Updated on
May 25, 2023
The idiom "nice guys finish last" suggests that people who are considerate, kind, and unassertive often get overlooked or don't achieve their desired results compared to more aggressive or less scrupulous individuals. This phrase can often be heard in contexts involving competition or pursuit, such as business or romantic relationships.
In short:
"Nice guys finish last" means that polite and considerate individuals often do not succeed due to their passive nature or the actions of more aggressive counterparts.

What Does "Nice Guys Finish Last" Mean?​

The idiom "nice guys finish last" implies that people who are respectful, considerate, and kind-hearted may not always achieve the success they deserve due to their good-natured attributes. This suggests that sometimes the world favors bold, assertive, or even manipulative individuals.
Key aspects of the idiom's meaning include:
  • Indicates that being kind, courteous, and respectful may not always yield the best outcomes
  • Commonly used in contexts of competition, such as careers, sports, or romance
  • Illustrates the potential disadvantage of excessive kindness or passivity

Where Does "Nice Guys Finish Last" Come From?​

The phrase "nice guys finish last" is often credited to Leo Durocher, a well-known American baseball player and manager. Durocher purportedly used this phrase to characterize the excessively courteous and less assertive conduct of a competing baseball team. Despite Durocher's assertion that he coined the phrase (he even titled his autobiography after it), some sources argue that the precise phrase he used was, "Nice guys don’t win pennants." The phrase has since gained popularity and broadened its scope beyond sports.

Historical Example​

"We don't subscribe to the one-time Durocher philosophy that nice guys finish last, but we have found on a number of occasions that nice newspaper guys frequently get beat on good stories."
- The Billboard Magazine, 1953
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No. 23 Iowa State readies for another "great matchup" with No. 7 Kansas Saturday at Hilton

*** WBB at Kansas (Wed, 6:30pm) ***

Who: Iowa State (12-5, 6-1* Big 12) at Kansas (9-9, 2-5 Big 12)
Where: Allen Fieldhouse – Lawrence, Kansas
When: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – 6:30 p.m. CT

The Links

WATCH:
Big 12 Now on ESPN+
PxP: Josh Klingler
Analyst: Wayne Simien


LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf
Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson


LIVE STATS

Kelsey Joens hopes to continue to serve as a spark for the Cyclones Saturday at West Virginia

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Dad Sayings - Words of Wisdom

My adult daughter and her fiance were having trouble with getting a car started last night so they called for advice. While they were on FaceTime I was trying to educate them on what to look for. Out of nowhere I spewed out one of the things my dad always said, "An engine needs two things to start: gas and spark. If it's not starting it's one of those two things." It was one of those two things and it's running fine now. But it got me thinking about what other things I need to be sharing with my kids.

What are the pieces of "wisdom" your dad bestowed on you that you find yourself saying aloud?

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