Often on local sports radio here in Omaha the on-air guys try to rank their recruiting classes, sometimes in hindsight, sometimes projecting the future. They label recruits as a hit, a miss or a guy. Roughly, a "hit" is someone who contributes in a fairly substantial way and lived up to the recruiting hype and a "guy" is someone who plays some and helps the team but was not necessarily crucial to improving the team.

So for example, our 2016 class at ISU, I might rate in this way:
Sean Foster .8893 (miss) Chase Allen .8655 (guy) Deshaunte Jones .8577 (hit) Eyioma Uwazurike .8504 (hit) Jalen Martin .8499 (miss) JaQuan Bailey .8469 (hit) Kene Nwangwu .8426 (guy) Jacob Park .8417 (miss) Lawrence White .8537 (guy) David Montgomery .8348 (hit) Zeb Noland .8300 (miss) Oge Odeogu .8292 (miss) Arnold Azunna .8263 (guy) D’Andre Payne .8248 (hit) Joshua Bailey .8234 (guy) Tymar Sutton .8213 (miss) Thadd Daniels .8200 (miss) Romelo Webster .8153 (miss) Jamahl Johnson .8147 (hit) Dylan Soehner .8125 (guy) Josh Mueller .8067 (miss) Jatairis Grant .8050 (guy) Keenan Forbes .8032 (miss) Clifford Fernandez .7998 (guy) Carson Lensing .7920 (guy) Justin Stewart .7919 (miss) Karson Green .7859 (miss) Steve Wirtel .7797 (hit)

Obviously this is very subjective and that is what can make it interesting, to see how people differ on various recruits. For example, Foster has played some, but certainly has not lived up to his recruiting ranking, so I call that a miss. Some might rate him a guy since he has stayed all the way and did play and contribute. Jacob Park is what some might call a hit since he started so many games, but he could be a guy because he never really fulfilled his potential. I rated him as a miss because he just abandoned the team, maybe he had good reason, but just from a team standpoint I think he was a miss. Anyway, share your thoughts on the class if you wish. Thanks.

I have heard from an increasing number of posters and former posters on this site, that they are spending less time both reading and posting on CF. The reason I hear is that it is becoming more and more of a site for Hawk fans, and that it is no longer fun to post or read. I share those thoughts, and wonder what others think. I am not saying any action should be taken, just posting my opinion. Wonder what other Cyclone fans think.

Wow...the 4A stuff is a mess...how do they even come up with that system??

https://www.iahsaa.org/football-2020-21-districts-groups-success-model/

Two in Section 233, Row 14 (mid-Court)
$10 per ticket or $20 total. PM if interested.

The Iowa State women’s basketball team (12-8, 4-5, Big 12) returns to Hilton Coliseum as it squares off with Oklahoma State (12-9, 3-6 Big 12) on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Cyclones.tv. The Cyclones trail the alltime series 36-31, but the Cyclones have won five of the last six against OSU, including sweeping the Cowgirls last season. Iowa State is looking for its second-straight sweep of OSU this season.

(The actual press release from Cyclones.com for this game had all the information for the first meeting with OSU in Stillwater.)

Couldn't sell my KU tix, so I'm not going to bother haggling. Section 207 row 6. I'll transfer to the first to PM me their e-mail address.

Watching a couple of bad 2-7 teams play patty cake just doesn't move the needle for me. Gonna go see a movie with my wife instead.

CF consensus pick record: 6-3

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Can Venmo and transfer tickets online or arrange to meet in DSM metro area.

Saturday 2/8 Kansas State $10/ticket
Tuesday 3/2 West Virginia $20/ticket- Sold

Single ticket for February 22 game with X level parking pass.
Section 211, Row 5, Seat 5
$30

ESPN has us rated as having the 4th best recruiting class in the BIG XII and 39th over all. Just wondering if our 3 man front keeps us from getting some rush ends. Not everybody wants to play in this formation.

Three cheers for the walk ons!

What do we know about these? Is the Doxzon kid related to Todd?

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That fans that are critical of this team and this coach are somehow rooting for the team to lose or are lesser fans? The crowd at the game was locked, loaded, and ready to explode if given the opportunity by this team. 14,000+ to watch a 7-6 team that got blown out by its rival and lost to a 1-9 Florida A&M team.

Save the lectures about being "good" or "loyal" fans. Iowa State fans have proven that over and over and over again. We can cheer on this team AND be wondering what the hell the future looks like and where this program is going.

End rant.

Here are some thoughts and analysis on the 2020 class.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2020/02/recruiting-and-roster/

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When does ISU send out season ticket renewal emails or texts? They are advertising on KXNO but no word otherwise.

Guess that’s not such a quality win. Lost by 20 to Rutgers and only scored 48. I thought that they would prove to not be top 25 worthy.

Kirk Douglas passed away today at the age of 103. A hero of my youth, he will be forever remembered for this:

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2 tickets to the Bullriders of America Finals at Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa, IA this Saturday night February 8th at 7:30 PM. Good seats. $40.00 for the pair.

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Section 237, Row 13, Seats 1-4 and gold level parking pass.
$80 for all OBO
Can venmo and electronically transfer tickets (can't transfer parking pass electronically) or can meet in person to exchange, I live in Norwalk, work in West Des Moines, and kids have practices in Urbandale.

Im tired of hearing how great BIG plays defense...bullcrap. To this point ISU seems to be the only team to give Iowa problems.

Maryland is 4-2 but has beaten absolutely no one..They are totally hit and miss and right now looks like they have no interest in playing the cold with a 40 mph wind.

Per multiple reports Coach Bob Sanger lost his battle with cancer this morning. I consider myself very fortunate to have known him and learned directly from him. I am better because of him. RIP Coach, the many you have influenced will finish what you started from Hancock County across the country.

358-159 overall
30 state playoff appearances
19 district titles
3 state titles
4 runner ups

Four state track titles
Four state track runner ups

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Hello! I was AWOL last Friday, so I didn't get to post this then.

It's sort of a CF tradition to have a thread about your new year's resolutions:

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

So - what are your resolutions for the new year and decade?

I'd really, really like to get this swearing **** under control at some point...

Like what things you should say? And what things you shouldn’t say?

Latest episode for your listening pleasure:

https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/stanz-fitz-episode-94/