What are your favorite movies that are so bad they are good.

My top 3:
Big trouble in little China
Fast five
Snakes on a plane.

Although snakes on a plane was meant to fit this topic.

Have a decent 2 car garage, but need to have more garage space. Unfortunately, the way the backyard is set up the existing garage blocks off access to the entire backyard where you would build a 2nd garage.

Has anyone ever moved a garage or other building? How tough? Cost? We'd have to pour new cement under it, or before moving it.

Alternately, anyone have a 4 car tandem garage? How useful / annoying are they?

This photo epitomizes my opinion on AAU basketball.

A post-Memorial Day 'bag. Fire away.

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Saw this is coming out in October. Timeline is right after T2, and brings back Sarah Connor. Saw Arnold in the clips too, but clearly not as the Terminator.

Hearing that Bolton might make his decision tomorrow...Could be later, but it is expected to be this week.

I saw that Rothstein on Twitter had the same timeline.

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So as of late last week, my birdies were telling me it would come down to Iowa State and LSU. Rothstein has Iowa State, Cincinnati and Colorado State.

The Bolton's apparently cancelled their LSU visit unexpectedly.

I'm just spit-balling here: Because of the LSU deal, I really like Iowa State's chances. Bolton has a connection to an assistant at Colorado State but I don't really see that overcoming what Iowa State has to offer. I'm honestly not sure what the deal is with Cincinnati, other than the fact that they have a new staff.

Stay tuned.

https://www.ameshighweb.com/showcas...b7IVD4oxV86X3gM71s5yQ3RDgwuP_kQ4m3wLuOavNbtyY

I ran across this story today. Apparently Ames High has a partnership with a company and requires the purchase of a robe/mortar board/stole/tassel package for $60 in order for the graduating senior to participate in the ceremony (with some undefined "exceptions" for hardship cases). Students cannot not reuse the gowns purchased by their older siblings.

From the article:
For Chiara it’s not about the monetary cost of the garment. “I really did want to walk at graduation, but it’s against my morals to buy a throwaway garment that was made in a sweatshop,” Chiara said. “This type of thing hurts people and the environment, and I am being required to buy it if I want to participate in the most important event of my high school career.
“I shouldn’t have to choose between morality and graduation.” 


It also seems to me that this is a "convenience" decision for Ames High.

From the article:
“There’s no doubt the way we do it makes it simpler for everyone involved. Specifically, administratively keeping track of who orders what,” said Tim Robson, the Josten contact point for the school. “The more flexible you are with it the more complex the process will become.” However, if the administration wishes to change the kinds of packages offered, allow students to wear an older sibling’s gown, or switch to a renting option, they can, and Jostens will accommodate for those changes, Robson said.

“I think that it is inexcusable that the administration doesn’t offer other options, especially when it’s in their power to do so,” Chiara said. She suggested that a new package could be created that included all of the necessary graduation items minus the cap and gown. This would allow students to still receive everything they need, but substitute a cap and gown from an older sibling or friend. The gowns do not change from year to year, Robson said, making this a viable option.

A concern raised by Evans was that the price for an individual cap and gown might go up if the school was purchasing fewer of them, but this is not the case. “It doesn’t matter whether you order 150 caps and gowns or 300. [The package] still would be $60,” Robson said.

Chiara also suggests that the school should be looking into renting the caps and gowns each year to eliminate the waste of the keeper gowns altogether. “I automatically assumed that renting would be an option, because that is what ISU does,” Chiara said. Several of the other schools Jostens partners with have opted for the renting option, Robson said.


Seems like a rather rigid decision to me. I'm curious what others think - particularly recent AHS grads or parents of AHS students.

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The last week of April, the Oklahoma softball team traveled north for a three-game series against Iowa State. While they were there, Iowa State assistant volleyball coach Fiona Fonoti, who is of Samoan descent, made it a point to introduce herself to OU senior Falepolima Aviu, who is also Polynesian.

"Wherever you are, whatever state you’re in, your Polynesian people will find you, and it’s cool knowing that you have people everywhere,” Aviu said. “Especially coming out here, I was nervous because I didn’t know anybody, I didn’t even know if there were Polynesian people in Oklahoma, but then I’ve become friends with so many people.”

This has to be an F-3 or F-4 tornado over by Charles City
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Writer used his metrics explained in the link to rank and tier the top 50 with the reasoning behind each. Purdy is in very good company entering his Sophomore year.

Rank Tier 1 Quarterbacks
1 Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama, JR)
2 Trevor Lawrence (Clemson, SO)

Rank Tier 2 Quarterbacks
3 Jake Fromm (Georgia, JR)
4 Sam Ehlinger (Texas, JR)
5 D'Eriq King (Houston, SR)
6 K.J. Costello (Stanford, SR)
7 Ian Book (Notre Dame, SR)
8 Justin Herbert (Oregon, SR)
9 Shea Patterson (Michigan, SR)
10 Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma, SR)

Rank Tier 3 Quarterbacks
11 Kellen Mond (Texas A&M, JR)

12 Brock Purdy (Iowa State, SO) - Admittingly, this is a bold ranking for Brock Purdy, but his freshman season was quite rare. Purdy is one of two freshmen quarterbacks (Jameis Winston) to average over 10.0 YPA since 2000, and we’ll find out if that was because of Hakeem Butler or not this upcoming season. I’m betting on Purdy.
https://www.rotoworld.com/article/rankings/top-50-college-quarterbacks-2019

Awesome read today from Jay, who ranks the Big 12 teams heading into the summer.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/05/jay-jordan-big-12-rankings-for-summer-vacation/

First off let me say that the Jay Jordan segments on this site are outstanding. Love 'em!

With that being said, would it be possible to have him give his thoughts on what our offense might look like this season from an X's and O's standpoint with the departures of Montgomery and Butler?

I know a lot of fans are concerned with losing these two key pieces, as they should be, but I'm actually excited too about what this could potentially mean for the offense. I know I agreed with many of the same issues Jay had about our offense at times last year, and was wondering if he too is excited about what we might see differently this season without those two key pieces?

I'm hoping to see a lot more creativity and spreading the ball around. Get the ball out in space to guys like Jones, Milton, Akers, Schleker, etc..... or on some end around runs, counters, etc. Also more to the TEs like Kolar and Allen, especially right over the middle on blitzes.

I'm hoping to see more of a RB by committee out of the backfield too.... utilizing all the different talents we have back there with Kene, Croney, Lang, Hall, Brock, and the all purpose abilities of Glass potentially.

Yes, we lost our two biggest producers on offense in DM and HB, but I felt like at times our offense was too stagnant and stubborn in always going to one of those 2 all the time. I'm hoping this year's offense will be much more diverse and creative in moving the ball, and in the end more productive in doing so.

Just wondering what Jay Jordan's thoughts are on this?

Wondering what others might have on their list.

Currently watching Sandlot with my son for his first time. Haven't seen it in well over 15 years. I forgot how absolutely incredible it is. I would strong contend it has to be on any top 10 list of any true American.

Also, Wendy Peppercorn is still a babe.

Listening to the Audible podcast and Stew and Bruce were talking about power teams that have achieved more and less in the 2010s than they anticipated 10 years ago.
They went thru which perennial powers will do this for the 2020's.

An obvious one that I thought of before they even said it was a team that will achieve less:

Less: Florida State.

More: Texas (because the 10's were a disappointment for them)

What are yours? Let's keep this to traditional powers that have won or sniffed Nattys the last couple decades.

I need my gutters cleaned, I have a 2 story, and I am not climbing up. The rain this morning was flowing right over them. Does anyone have recommendations in the DSM area?

I was perusing the current “Spring” 2019 Roster on Cyclones.com, when something nagged at me. After a minute, I realized that Jeff Nogaj is no longer listed on the electronic version of the roster.

When I cross-checked, he was still on both the Alphabetical and Numerical rosters, but those are PDF’s, and probably involve a bit more effort to update.

Maybe it's a simple clerical error? Since he was listed in all three a few weeks ago, I doubt it. Guess we’ll see by how the lists change in the next few days after this is posted.

I understood that he’s struggled with injuries, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he’s no longer on the team. And it would partly explain why we’re suddenly recruiting Mose Jeffery—and how we have a slot open for him.

https://247sports.com/player/mose-jeffery-46076913/

Also interesting that we might be replacing a Jeff with a Jeffery.

And guess what my own first name is?

What, no Indy 500 thread? Okay, not a big Indy guy myself but flipped it on and it's been sorta chaotic in the pit stops.

Um is this crazy or what? Anyone ever hear the likes?

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Just saw it on ESPN bottom line

Found this interesting:

https://watchstadium.com/news/jeff-...n-of-command-for-every-conference-11-01-2018/

Here are the eight categories that were utilized to determine the overall rankings.

History/Tradition – The history of the program
Media Exposure – Games on national television
Game Atmosphere – Includes attendance
Budget/Resources – Includes coaches’ salaries, recruiting budget, travel budget, private planes, cost of attendance, etc.
Buy Games – Programs who are bought the fewest number of times will rank first
Geographical Recruiting Base – Proximity to players
Facilities – Not just the arena, but also practice facilities, weight room, locker rooms, etc.
Selling Pros – Being able to sell not only NBA players, but also those who play overseas

Short cut for those who want the in-state schools.

6. IOWA STATE (38) – Hilton Magic is real. It began with Johnny Orr, who got the program rolling in the 1980s, and continued with Tim Floyd and Larry Eustachy. The Cyclones’ success was placed on hold until Fred Hoiberg led Iowa State to four NCAA Tournaments in five seasons. Fan support is terrific for a program that has only gone to one Final Four (1944) and has reached the NCAA tourney just nine times since 2000.

Where they win: “Fan base for sure. Hilton Magic. It’s second in the league behind Kansas. Fans travel and support it. Hilton Coliseum is the real deal.” – Big 12 head coach

The knock: “Definitely location. There’s a reason Fred Hoiberg went heavy on transfers and coaches have gone big with JUCOs. There’s just not much talent in the state.” – Big 12 assistant
https://watchstadium.com/news/big-1...k-the-best-jobs-in-the-conference-12-13-2018/

11. Iowa (40) – Lute Olson took the Hawkeyes to five NCAA tournament appearances in his last five seasons, George Raveling went to a pair in three seasons and Tom Davis went nine times in his 13 years with the program. Steve Alford struggled in his eight years, going twice, Todd Lickliter went 0-for-3 and Fran McCaffery is 3-for-8 thus far. The lone category where Iowa ranks in the top half of the league is in being able to get kids into school.

Where they win: “The state has a lot of dogs named Carver. There’s no doubt that Iowa is the state school. It’s also easy to get kids into school, and keep them in.” – Big Ten head coach

The knock: “There aren’t a ton of players in Iowa, and you aren’t going into Chicago, Indiana or Ohio and beating guys for kids in those states.” – Big Ten head coach
https://watchstadium.com/news/big-t...k-the-best-jobs-in-the-conference-10-11-2018/

Looking to unload a bunch of mostly beer bottles from the garage. Anyone know if there are any sites I can just donate them and if they need to be bagged or left in the cardboard containers. TIA

Just a quick update on his timeline.

Sounds like it'll be Iowa State or West Virginia and he's going to decide on Wednesday.

Immediately eligible to play.

6-foot-3. Would be a nice plug-in to help make up for the loss of Josh Johnson.

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Looks awesome.