Who are the three Cyclone basketball players who most contributed to your love of Hilton and Cyclone basketball? It doesn't have to be the greatest player you ever saw play or a huge statistical performer. Who did you watch play that made you identify as a Cyclone fan from the start, or turned you into the fan you are today?

For me coming of age as a sports fan, it was Barry Stevens, Jeff Grayer, and Justus Thigpen. I spent so many hours in the driveway pretending to be one of them. I saw Jeff Grayer in an airport once a few years ago and was too star struck to go talk to him. Justus was a junior the year I arrived at ISU, and put up some legendary performances that year including the famous floor shaker against OSU and a buzzer beater against KU. Barry was pure talent, so damn smooth. All were Flint guys Johnny got to come to Ames.

Who were yours?

I need expert plumbing advice. Naturally, I came to CF.

I have a water heater that is almost 6 years old. Previous one was the original from when the house was constructed and lasted about 30 years. This weekend the connection with the cold water intake pipe to the water heater nipple/dip tube (I'm no plumber...I've done research since this happened) came apart due to corrosion. My owner's manual and the product website has these replacement parts. I've seen the DYI videos showing these can be replaced. But the company I use and that installed the water heater has a policy to not do this repair work and will require me to purchase a new water heater for them to install. Their policy is due to past issues they have when the replacement caused other damage to the water heater that led to leaking and basement damages within a few days.

So is it common for this repair work to damage the water heater? Am I better off having someone else replace the parts? The owner of my company admitted he's gun shy after past experiences and won't risk it again.

I may be covered by warranty (everything I see on exclusions has me believing this) but he is going to check with their representative tomorrow when warranty guy is back at work. In case not, I'd like to figure out how I should proceed. TIA

Finally we get back to wrestling at Hilton! The start time has been moved up an hour to 1 PM (Central).

the ten most difficult schedules remaining in the entire country are...all ten of the Big 12 schools.

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Might be the most dystopian advertising ever created. The Cliff's notes version= "Bend over and take it, then file a complaint later so we don't get scared". I feel like I need a shower every time this ad comes through my speakers. Am I alone here?

A lot of rumors swirling about LSU WR Kayshon Boutte after he said he was coming back for another year, then decided he was going pro later.

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I am interested in buying 5 tickets to the OK State on Feb 11. Five together would be ideal, but would consider groups of 2, 3. Please PM me with details.

Thanks!

What are things you'd like to see left behind as we head into a new year? (Let's keep it general....not cave worthy)

1. People using the term "adulting" to explain everyday tasks

2. Misusing "free speech" when applying it to social media or other areas.

3. Fandom arguments rooted in attendance, donation level, NIL opinion, etc.

4. Performative selfies that are planned out, but hope to appear random on social media

Does anyone have a line on some youth Brock Purdy niners gear? My nephew is a huge niners fan but also a huge hawk fan. I’m trying to get something before we get together next weekend. Anything local to Des Moines?

I found a place called SF Shirt Shop online but they say 1-2 days processing and then something like 7-15 business days to ship via fedex with no other option.

Has TJ and MBB got the magic in Hilton? I know last year brought enthusiasm back, but there was still some questions if last year was a fluke. I am drinking the kool aid.

What the blue fuckk is this? I saw that Tom Kakert posted he was done at Hawkeye Report (Rivals) but now the entire site is called 'Go Iowa Awesome'? What a horribly stupid name.

www.iowa.rivals.com

If you had to choose one temp for the rest of your life to live in? Assuming you have a house with adequate AC and/or furnace. I ******* hate being cold. being too hot feels annoying. being too cold feels painful. 100 degrees all day for me.

Section 113 Row 13 Asking $20 per ticket and will include C3 parking pass (can meet in Ames on Tues/Wed), Accepting Venmo.

Perfect set up and timing for us playing down there. The stands will be very empty, not many students, as most of their fans will be in Glendale for the National Title FB game.

Would like to buy 2 lowers for Oklahoma State on 2/11. Please let me know if you are selling.

Should we send Phil Parker a bonus for saving BF's job? Iowa's defense outscored the KU and the TOE's offense. 206 total yards and win by 21,what an exciting game.

Let’s go Brock! I’m assuming 49ers take care of business relatively easy with Raiders starting a new QB.

It truly is life changing, just like the commercial says.

Time for a new one. NW part of the state will see some snow while the rest of us will maybe get rain.

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I have two seats in section 216 row 13 for the Texas Tech game. Asking $15 each ($30 total) for them. I can transfer electronically and have Venmo. PM if interested.

Well folks guess I'm batting lead off this yr. @SaraV please bring the Narwhals along at your convenience .

Well I wish all RTTers, past, present, and lurkers a great 2023. I hope it exceeds your expectations and if it don't remember we've got each other to lean on.

We have a few conflicts for the following conference games, so are selling our pair of tickets in section 202, row 8 for the prices listed (total for both tickets). Can do Venmo or Paypal and will transfer electronically.
1/10 Texas Tech- $40 total Sold
1/17 Texas- $80 total
2/4 KU- $150 total Sold

I think he looks like a member of Duran Duran.

Looks like we are likely to have an extra pair of tickets in Section 230 Row 2 for most games. May also include a C-4 parking pass. Please send a private message if you are interested.

Tickets available for:

Feb. 15, Wed, TCU - SOLD
Feb. 25, Sat, Oklahoma - SOLD
Feb 27, Mon, West Virginia - SOLD