Darius Money Reynolds in the. Arena Bowl on ESPN right now. Number 7 for Philadelphia.

My wife and I made the trip to Bourbonnais, Illinois this weekend for the last Chicago Bears training camp practice open to the public. The place was absolutely packed with fans.

As my wife and I watched practice, a woman I didn't know approached and tapped me on the shoulder. After I turned to her, she said she wanted to thank me.

For what I asked.

"For supporting my baby," she responded.

I was wearing a Bears #32 David Montgomery jersey at the practice. It was David's mother who approached me once she saw the jersey I was wearing.

We talked about how I'm an Iowa State graduate and absolutely loved watching David the last couple years in Ames, and now couldn't wait to watch him play for my favorite NFL team.

I'm still in shock that David's mother would take the time to talk with and thank someone she didn't know all because that person was wearing David's jersey. It was an absolute delight to talk with her.

Pair of tickets in Row 1 of the upper deck corner for the UNI game. Great view, looking straight onto the field (no neck-craning). Extra legroom. $250 per pair. If interested, send a private message/conversation.

I have 2 (possibly 4) Sukup Endzone Club tickets for the UNI game $600 for a pair and will include a parking pass in C2.

I have been a Chicago Bears fan since the days of Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, and the Fridge. I now have a son that is old enough to really get into football and I have gotten him to follow the Bears too. Now with a little added incentive to actually go to a game in Chicago with the boy and to watch Montgomery and it doesn’t hurt they are pretty good now too.

Tickets to the game are the easy part- where I need help with is what hotel to pick within the proximity of Soldier Field also to drive self and park or take public transportation. I’d appreciate any feedback on hotels and ways to and from hotel on game day. FYI- we are looking, tentatively, to go to the Lions game on 11/10- kickoff is set for noon.

Selling 2 tickets for the ISU/UNI game Aug 31st

Section M, Row 11

$80.00 for the pair obo

Ran across this on YouTube. I thought these guys stressed last year's pass defense stats a bit much, considering the overall defense, but the video was still worth watching.

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Looking to trade a G7 parking pass for a G6 parking pass. Please message me if interested.

Caught the last week... Archer and someone were interviewing both and asked about the CyHawk rivalry. Bailey said he had never heard of the rivalry until he played in it. Then he starts laughing and says "I hate those guys. I don't even know why - but I hate those guys"... Not sure why but it made me laugh out loud...

It was REALLY clear they want to beat Iowa more than anyone... Which is cool with me so long as they beat everyone else in conference too...

It's happening! https://whotv.com/2019/07/22/busch-latte-coming-to-iowa-for-latte-season/

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-12-coaches-talk-anonymously-about-conference-foes-2019

Sounds like we got a Blueblood reviewing us. The little jab at the end saying Campbell will be a super star at his next job makes me want to eat fire.

I really hate to do this, but due to retirement it's time to sell our Winnebago. We've used this for tailgating every year for the past several years and it's been the perfect tailgate vehicle! We are selling it with absolutely everything included (pop up tents, extra generator, exterior sound, and much more!). See the following link for lots of pics and information. Contact info is there as well. This will have you ready to tailgate the moment you pick it up!

https://dmcelroy2.wixsite.com/99winnebago4sale

So we've done two of these now ...

The "Firmly Entrenched" IPA from last summer.

"Transfer Brew" from last winter.

We are planning our annual kickoff party for Aug. 24 and will again be tapping a new CF themed beer at Barntown. Pete has agreed to make more cans this year to so people don't get left out.

Now the fun part .... need some fun names!

I'll throw the "So Proud" IPA out to start. Go!

I have 4 tickets (seatbacks on all 4) with an RV parking pass

Section 11
Row 5
Seats are just 2 in from the aisle

Parking: RV Pass in D2

$400 for everything. PM if interested. SOLD

Does anyone know what the ticket limit is for sales through ISU when they become available on Thursday? I need to get tickets for a group of 6 together. I wouldn't think that'd be a problem but we've always bought through StubHub in the past, so thought we'd see what we could get through ISU this year.

Did I miss something? I haven’t really seen or heard anything about marcedus since the first couple cap city league games? The silence seems conspicuous... Is there something going on or am I just paranoid?

Julian Good-Jones up to 312? Interesting...and among the gems in the interview.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/08/cftv-jeff-myers-on-how-the-o-line-can-keep-taking-steps-forward/

Nothing earth shattering. Wait, since when is ISU having a deep and talented linebacker corps not earth shattering?

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/08/...knee-injury-mike-roses-progresssion-and-more/

Looking at doing a Disney vacation for the family. 3 young kids and my wife and I. For those that have done it what are some good suggestions so it does not cost an arm and a leg? Flight and either rental car or some of the hotel will be covered from rewards points on cc.

Stay on Disney resort?
Stay off resort and rent a car?
How many days are a good amount of days to actually go to the parks? 2? 3? 4?
Get meal plan if stay on resort?
Ways to get discounted tickets?
Necessitys for hotel- pool? free Breakfast? etc.

Any other suggestions or ideas?

Does anyone have extra singles for those games?

Just looking for some CF advice. Currently driving a 2014 Honda Odyssey. (Please reserve judgement). 113,000 miles. Running great, no problems. At my recent service appointment, my technician told me that at my next service it is recommended that the vehicle will be due for “factory recommended timing belt and water pump replacement”. I’m no car expert, so is this something I should take seriously or is this just a money grab (est. $995.00)?

What advice do you have for freshman parents?

Students or former students- what did your parents do that you disliked. Get it off your chest here. We’re cheaper than a therapist

Been there. Just wondering what I should have known

Thoughts? Seems a little weak but ok.

A few on here I've had and like:

Lake Time PB Putter
Rook's Breakfast Porter
TG Psuedo Sue
Singlespeed Tip the Cow
Alluvia Helix (If available)


Maybe try Big Boar Pale Ale from Thew and Earth, Wind, and Fruit from Court Ave.

Wanted to try something from PIVO but neither of these are up my ally.

A couple fun facts on attendance:

ISU attendance since 1994:
- Has increased 179k (213k to 392k, 7 games v. 6 games in 1994)
- Average Attendance has increased 20.5k (35.5k to 56k)

Since 2008:
- College Football (FBS level) Attendance is down 11% (47k average in 2008, 42k 2018)
- ISU has added 12% capacity to our stadium (55k to 61.5k)
- ISU has seen average attendance increase 18% (47k to 56k)

Compared to our friends to the east:
- Per Game Attendance at Jack Trice 1994 - '98 : 37,591; 2014 - '18: 55,043 (+46%)
- Per Game Attendance at kinnick 1994 - '98: 68,438; 2014 - '18: 66,938 (-2%)
- Avg Annual Attendance* Jack Trice: 1994 - '98: 225,738; 2014 - '18: 362,409 (+61%)
- Avg Annual Attendance* kinnick: 1994-'98: 410,630; 2014-'18: 468,565 (+14%)
- kinnick recently shrunk capacity 2% (70,585 to 69,250)
- Jack Trice was 61% of kinnick's size in 1998 (70,397 v. 43,000); Today it is 89% (69,250 v. 61,500)


*NOTE: Avg Annual Attendance numbers in 1994 - '98 were for 30 games for both team (average of 6 games each season); From 2014-'18 kinnick had 35 games (7 per season); Jack Trice had 33 games (6.6 per season).

Looking for a indoor venue to host my daughter's 1st birthday in October. Will have roughly 40-50 guests. Would prefer a space where we can bring our own food/decorations, but would be open to a restaurant if pricing for venue+food was reasonable. Outside of needing tables/chairs and a bathroom, can't think of any other necessities.

We live in Ankeny - would be open to suggestions anywhere in the metro. We've called a lot of the "standard" spots; golf courses, hotel conference rooms, rec centers, etc. Some are okay, and some of them are way more than we want to spend. Hoping CF can provide some outside the box ideas!

Thanks!