At least don't but beer at the first game. 3 kids were arrested for stealing beer at Neyland Stadium at Tennessee. Which probably meas that beer was left over from last year and will sit all summer before getting sold next season. I'd hate to pay whorehouse prices for old crappy beer.
I've seen this discussion on Reddit, and now it's being noted by CNN. I have a feeling this may be the next .gif (Jif vs Gif pronunciation) argument of our time!!
Do you personally put 1 space or 2 spaces after a period before beginning the next sentence? (See Poll!)
As a typing master who learned typing on a computer but took tests on a typewriter, I am and will always be a 2 space advocate. What say you all!!!
I do QA work at a food factory. Most of the time, I sit at a desk in front of a computer, but I do have to occasionally collect samples on the lines. Last Thursday, I spent an hour on a production line. I was sent home early today because three people on that line just tested positive for COVID-19.
We have been lucky here in Iowa, lucky enough to dismiss this as mostly being "New York" or whatever. That isn't the case. It is here in Iowa now, and will get worse. We are nowhere near peak here.
I feel fine right now, but I will take it easy for the next few days just in case.
We always complain about ISU guys getting shafted in the draft. Here is some interesting statistical analysis by a Reddit user. Only going by the numbers and not attributing any sort of reason, ISU ranks 3rd lowest of any D1 team that has sent at least 30 players to the NFL since 2000.
Wanted to start a thread to see if anyone had access to full game replays of Iowa State in the NCAA tournament from this past decade. There aren't many out there from the Hoiberg era, but here's what I've been able to find:
2013
- Iowa State vs Notre Dame (missing, NEED THIS LIKE WATER)
- Iowa State vs Ohio State (Only last 20 minutes-PUKE) Login to view embedded media
2014
- Iowa State vs NC Central (missing, Niang's last game with this team )
- Iowa State vs North Carolina (missing)
- Iowa State vs UCONN Login to view embedded media
2015
- Iowa State vs UAB (why tf would anyone want this game) Login to view embedded media
2016
- Iowa State vs Iona (missing)
- Iowa State vs UALR (missing)
- Iowa State vs Virginia (https://ok.ru/video/40897677967) (language difference)
2017
- Iowa State vs Nevada (missing)
- Iowa State vs Purdue (missing)
2019
- Iowa State vs Ohio State Login to view embedded media
Not sure who owns the game content, but hope someday it is all released to the public. Hopefully there will be more tourney games played in 2021 and beyond! Roll Clones forever
OK, so I needed a Cyclone fix and went to Cyclone TV to watch some good stuff. After watching the highlights from the WBB team for this year, I watched the highlights from the 2000 ISU v Iowa game. I had forgotten how many of those guys would go on to play professional ball. That team had some studs! If you get the chance go watch it. Well worthwhile (and yes they left out the demoralizing kicking game).
For those old enough to remember the Statler Brothers, their bass vocalist, Harold Reid, has died at the age of 80. The Statlers were known for their country and gospel music, 24 years of hit singles (beginning with "Flowers on the Wall"), and comedy. Harold Reid was probably the biggest jokester in the quartet.
Once upon a time, they were guests on the Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters variety tv show on NBC. Here's a clip ("How does Dolly do this?"): Login to view embedded media
The Statler Brothers were one of the first concerts I went to and the first one I specifically asked to go to (I think floor seats were $8). My dad took me. We saw the Statlers and opening act Charly McClain at Hilton in the very early 80s when I was a kid.
Huh. I was glancing at 247’s early ‘21 Draft Preview, and was pleased to see that they had Brock as a potential choice.
Then I ran across the below. I know it’s way early and this is a hodge podge of guesswork, but at #10 overall he wouldn’t stick around for his senior year, folks.
The titular character from the “Danny and the Miracles” Kansas team that won the 1988 national championship, Manning’s hire brought him back to the Triad — he attended high school in Greensboro before moving to Lawrence, Kan., for his senior season after his father was hired at Kansas.
Wake Forest went 22-39 in Manning’s first two seasons at the helm, including a 1-15 skid to end his second season.
That was followed with Manning’s only winning season in Winston-Salem, a 19-14 season in 2016-17 that culminated in reaching the First Four, where Wake Forest lost 95-88 to Kansas State.
What was once seen as an ahead-of-schedule rebuilding effort collapsed in the three subsequent seasons. Back-to-back 11-20 seasons, and this year’s 13-18 slog, made the winning season in 2016-17 seem a distant memory.
It was requested by members that I create a thread to breakdown the 2021 recruiting class and include my analysis and other information.
I will post all the information in this first post. I will add to it when there is a new commit or when I have more information to provide. I will notify of changes to the first post by making a post and including the information added/changed. Let me know if you disagree with any of my information.
I won't be given a traditional star rating. I'll instead include when we could see them get significant playing time and attributes about them (Let me know if you need clarification or if I need to add anything)
ATTRIBUTE LIST
[Speedster] - denotes a player that is very fast
[WHOOP!] - denotes a player with excellent agility and the ability to juke. Think Chris Berman
[Raw] - denotes a player lacking technique and/or physique but has high potential.
[Freak] - denote a player whose athleticism almost defies physics
[Motor] - denotes a player that never gives up on a play
[Leader] - denotes a player is a natural born leader
[Jack of all trades] - denotes a player can do everything at their position (Breece Hall)
[Ball Hawk] - denotes a player can snatch the ball. This applies for both offense and defense.
[Lockdown] - a defensive back who can take a receiver out of the play
[Technician] - denotes a player has elite technique for highschool
[20/20] - denotes a player has great vision
[Downhill] - denotes a offensive player who runs with ferocity
[Ram] - denotes a player is a hard hitter
[Stretch] - denotes a player is tall for his position
[Rover] - denotes a defensive play that can cover the entire field
[Playmaker] - denotes a player who can make spectacular plays. He'll often make you say "How did he do that?"
NCAA FOOTBALL 14 RATINGS
It would probably be safe to assume that most guys in their 20's that follow CF still play NCAA football 14. I still do... about everyday. The NCAA Football games use a rating system of 0-100 for every detail of the players ability as well as overall rating. Here is a video that explains Madden Rating (which are the same as NCAA Football): Login to view embedded media
I will be giving each player a Freshman rating and Potential Rating. The Freshman Rating is the rating that the player would have if they were put in the game today. The Potential Rating is what I think they could be rated once they are a senior. Note: Potential is not what I think they WILL be, it's what I think the ceiling of what they could be.
NCAA Football games would rate their freshman players according to the star ratings.
61 below = 2 star
62-69 = 3 star caliber
70-77 = 4 star caliber
78-81 = 5 star caliber
Potential
80+ = Role Player
85+ = Starter for P5
90+ = All-Conference
95+ = All-American
98+ = Heisman
Notes: the above ranges are what NCAA Football would use to rate their players. Obviously, teams like Akron may not have anyone above 80 and BAMA may have 50 players over 85. It's just a scale for reference of their ability.
I will not be rating all 3 stars between 62 and 69. Some may be above and some below. Again, it's just for reference.
Name: Deon Silas Position: RB, Slot, KR/PR Height: 5'8" Weight: 170lb Other Measurables: 11.0s 100 meter dash verified NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 68 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 91 Player Comparison: Jarvis West, Dalvin Cook Significant Impact: Depending on how he is used, I could see him getting significant playing time his RS FR year after Johnnie leaves. Since he is a RB/Slot/Returner guy, I could see him used as a gadget guy. Think De'Anthony Thomas at Oregon his freshman year. He was the THIRD stringer and he was on Heisman lists the summer leading into his sophomore year. Deon is about the same size and has very good agility (DAT had HOF agility). If they don't use him in that respect, he will be the return man for 4 years and look for RB playing time his RS SO or RS JR year. Attributes: [Speedster] [WHOOP!] [20/20] [Downhill] Areas of Improvement: He's tiny. He will need some time in the weight room if he wants to be used as the feature back. Thoughts: I love this guy; Campbell does, too. He is a human highlight reel. He was a top target for the Cyclones. Campbell will need to get him on the field and give him the ball.
Wide Receiver
Name: Tristan Michaud Position: WR Height: 6'5" Weight: 200lb Other Measurables:
NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 63 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 88 Player Comparison: Brandon Marshall Significant Impact: WR is CROWDED. I see RS JR season will be his opportunity to break out. Attributes: [Raw] [Stretch] Areas of Improvement: Speed and everything about his game Thoughts: Whoever did the camera work for his highlight tape should be fired. It's really difficult to get a gage on this guy because some of the plays I can barely see. Anyway...
I think he is incredibly raw, but has the size and decent athleticism to be a P5 receiver.
He's from Canada also.
Name: Jaylin Noel Position: WR Height: 5'11" Weight: 175lb Other Measurables:
NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 67 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 91 Player Comparison: Josh Lenz Significant Impact: RS SO will fight to be a starter. Will get playing time RS FR Attributes: [Speedster] [Leader] [Technician] Areas of Improvement: 15 pounds of muscle and a bit more WOW factor. Thoughts: It's pronounced "Nole" not "No El". I LOOOOVE this guy. His game is cleaner than a brand new Lexus. Very polished. He has great burst and long speed. Hard to find very many flaws in his game; his routes are crisp and his catching technique is textbook. Not necessarily a draw back, but he doesn't excel at one particular thing or have something that makes him stand out. He's not lightning fast, he's not big, he's not flashy. He will be a good player and I think he will be playing on Sundays.
Tight End
Name: Tyler Moore Position: TE Height: 6’5” Weight: 245 lbs Other Measurables: 4.7s 40yd down from 5.2s NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 68 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 93 Player Comparison: George Kittle *hides* Significant Impact: RS So. This is due to depth in the TE room. We have some studs in that room and unless we run 4 TE sets (please Campbell), I doubt we see him much until RS So year. Attributes: [Stretch] [Freak] [Motor] [Speedster]
Areas of Improvement: Blocking. He’s never been on the line with his hand in the dirt, so he needs to learn how to block.
Thoughts: I wanted to wait on Tyler until I saw him Senior Year as a TE; He worked at MOVEWELL and he played WR as a Junior. I must say Wow! We found a gem in state that Hok didn’t want.
I worried about Tyler’s speed and his size when I saw his junior tape. He looked sluggish pretty underwhelming as a receiver. After his transformation in the offseason, he looks like an NFL TE. He’s the fastest and the biggest player on the field and is total mismatch against Iowa HS safeties. I really like him and he has a chance to be a part of a long line of ISU TE glory.
Offensive Line
Name: Dodge Sauser Position: OG Height: 6'4" Weight: 270lb Other Measurables:
NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 64 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 87 Player Comparison:
Significant Impact: It is hard for a OLineman to find playing time early unless they come significantly better than other lineman on the roster. The realisitic expectation for Sauser to make a significant impact is his RS JR year. He needs a year or two in the weightroom and to refine his skills. Attributes: [Leader] [Motor] Areas of Improvement: He needs to eat and get in the weight room. Thoughts: Dodge was something like 230 lbs as a Sophomore. ISU told him to gain weight, show he can still move and he'll get an offer. He got an offer and was our second commit of the class. He is also a HUGE leader for this class and is leading the charge on the recruiting trail.
Name: Jim Bonifas Position: OT Height: 6'5" Weight: 255lb Other Measurables:
NCAA Football 14 Freshman: 65 NCAA Football 14 Potential: 85 Player Comparison:
Significant Impact: RS JR Attributes:
Areas of Improvement: Jim will really benefit from a few offseasons with the program. He needs to eat and get in the weight room. He also needs to work on his toughness and physicality. With a name like "Jim Bonifas", he needs to want to punch people in the mouth every play. Thoughts: I stink at rating OL recruits. You can only tell how effective a OL player is through watching extensive tape and how he performs against top competition. I didn't get to see that with Bonifas. However, his tape lacks the typical number of pancake blocks that most OL recruits have. That concerns me a bit. A D1 recruit should make easy work of most of his competition in Iowa. However, he does have the frame and the athleticism to add an extra 50 lbs of meat and still be effective as a tackle.
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