This keeps popping up and I'm pretty sure it's something from CF

WWE Backlash (2020)

Location TBD; probably WWE Performance Center, Orlando, FL

Sunday, June 14, 2020

WWE Network

I think it would be fun to see pics of our moms with us as kidlets.

This is me with my mother, October 1956 in Ft Worth, Texas.

Wishing all a Happy Mother's Day. Let all divisiveness rest for the day and celebrate.

While the author here takes shots at Harbaugh and Michigan, his plan could surely help programs like ISU level the play and compete more evenly.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-draft-proposal-benefits-michigan/3102651001/


"If Harbaugh’s plan is instituted, that progression is expedited, which could have the residual effect of diminishing the stockpile of elite players that the best teams — Ohio State, Clemson, LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma — have created. This is a way to even the playing field,

While Harbaugh's recommendation would give all players more flexibility to go pro, it could also have a disproportionate impact on the teams with the most talent."

Been seeing quite a few articles on budget cutting as it relates to Covid-19 revenue fallout. Everything from the pathetic token 2% cut the Minnesota Gophers did for their head coaches to real cuts like the 20% Arizona did for their head coaches.

Some pretty sobering scenarios from the Gophers in Star Tribune article today as they are now looking beyond their little 2% PR cut to the top coaches.

Last month, the athletic department laid out three scenarios. The Gophers would lose $10 million even if sports return to normal this fall. That number would reach $30 million if sports are played without fans this fall and $75 million if college sports aren’t played before January.

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http://e.startribune.com/Olive/ODN/StarTribune/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=MST/2020/05/09&entity=Ar02100&sk=F17879FA&mode=text

Gophers budget is $123M and they carry 11 men's and 12 women's sports. They say 25 but I think they count Swimming & Divings as separate. NCAA minimum is 7 men/7 women or 6 men/8 women. Sports cuts are on the table for them. That would be pretty obvious even if the AD hadn't come right out and said cuts were on the table.

Similar to Iowa, $125M and 22 sports.

We are probably in bigger trouble in a worst case scenario with out budget of around $83M (2018)** and near the NCAA sports minimum with our 6 men's and 10 women's sports (11 if you do the double count for swimming & diving). As lean as we already are there isn't much to cut.

Lots of stuff on Gopher cut list that could be on ours to. Some sports, like softball, play a lot more games than the NCAA minimum so schedule cuts are possible. Peeps looking hard at cutting travel, especially for northern school spring sports which travel to warmer locales for play.


** Quick google search and was not easy to find an up to date definitive number.

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Yikes
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Thank goodness. I can watch Spongebob again.

anyone getting some money back from auto insurers?

seeing online some companies are doing this.

i have driven 100 miles in 2 months.

but i won't hold my breathe for iowa farm bureau to refund.

Link:

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2020/05/coaches-corner-noah-biglow/

What has been your favorite show, special, movie, or music to come out of the quarantine?

I enjoyed the "Parks and Rec" reunion. It was the best that we could have hoped for given the circumstances - not amazing, not the ideal situation, but they tried and gave us a few laughs - but that's just sort of encapsulating 2020.

What is the longest relationship you've had with someone outside of your family? Best friend, romantic partner, whatever? I always think it's interesting to see if people have moved around a lot/changed their lives frequently, or if they are more into stability.

Janny and I have been together for almost 17 years. That is an insane thing to write down.

We have a battery powered window blind that is crapping out. I don’t know if it’s the motor, board, or rf signal. anyone have a blind place they might recommend? It was here when we moved in and it eats batteries.
It is large and expensive to replace, even without a motor. It’s 104 inches wide.
TIA.

I am considering building a storage shed in my backyard. I have looked at the home improvement retailers, the pre-built and delivered and buying a plan off the internet. Any advice?

This started off as a fun, light hearted pod and got deep. Really enjoyed it and hope you guys do.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...re-scott-siepker/id1499179311?i=1000473896419

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58IvLpTfoJYcM7eArPKsCI

https://publicaffairs.ku.edu/sites/publicaffairs.ku.edu/files/docs/NCAA NOA Reply FINAL.pdf

I'm getting the feeling that Ku is going to get hammered. And then they'll have to decide if they like UNLV years ago will take this matter to federal court.

We had Jay on for most of this podcast before technology got in the way, but I think the information is good while he's with us. We recorded it early last week and held it due to feed spacing, but it shouldn't be outdated by any means.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts/football-and-random-things-episode-63/

https://www.espn.com/womens-college...ll-succession-plan-got-next-uconn-baylor-more

Louisville's Jeff Walz replacement:
Outsider: Jennie Baranczyk, Drake head coach. She had Drake headed toward another NCAA tournament bid and had already eased past the program's seventh consecutive 20-win season. It's already an impressive résumé for someone still in her 30s. At some point, the financial security and competitive opportunity of a big job might tempt her away from her hometown. Maybe that is her alma mater when Lisa Bluder retires at Iowa. But Louisville would at least keep extended family within a day's drive.

Another good one.
Niang, Thomas, and Prohm sit in for this one.
Lots of good banter.
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I posted this kids insane stats on here months ago, but I have not watched any of his highlights until now. He is very impressive and fun to watch! He could end up being a future top 5 draft pick. Hopefully he ends up with the Vikings.


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A buddy of mine texted me a question about Steve Hamilton today and I've struck out in finding the answer. He was reading Hamilton's Iowa Wrestling HOF bio and noticed that he won his two state titles in '85 and '87. We were trying to think of who would've upset him in '86, but then my buddy said he saw something that made it look like he didn't qualify.

Can anybody shed any light on this one? Did he get upset before state or was he hurt? TIA.

Sidenote after looking back..the top of the class 2A podium in '86 was freaking loaded. Kent Streicher won his 1st of 3 titles, then it went Brands, Brands, Kelber (6 NCAA titles.) After Stacy Rice's 1st of 3 titles, you had Jake Marlin's old man then Doug Streicher (NCAA AA), Mark Reiland (NCAA champ) and Jim Guyer who I believe wrestled at Clemson. Add in Steffensmeier, Knight, and Chelsvig from class 3A and whoever else I've missed and it had to be a fun tournament to watch with a LOT of high end talent (even though most of them ended up at Iowa.)