Hopefully he keeps his upfront money.

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If Tyrese leads the Pacers to the NBA championship and wins finals MVP is he the greatest Iowa State professional athlete of all time?

Do anything similar? Of course, I’m laughing as I typed that.

Florida help

And I see Wisconsin is suing Miami for tampering. I hope more of that starts to happen…

Wisconsin Sues

Iowa State Media Relations

AMES, Iowa – The Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Iowa State and Kansas State will kick off at 11 a.m. (CST)/5 p.m. (IST) on Aug. 23 with ESPN televising from Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

The game marks Iowa State’s first football game outside of the United States.

The Cyclones and Wildcats will be playing for the first time in a season-opener and this will be the first time the Ireland game features Big 12 Conference institutions.

BOOOOM!!!!

A landmark moment in college athletics…

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... I see Ioway just lost their fringe 4-star recruit Cash Hererra, who decommitted today. He had been a SQUAWK since October. He was probably more Cash than Ioway could afford.

For those still interested in how everything played out:

I'm not fan of her antics, but I stumbled across her first half highlights from last night on ESPN this morning. It was her first game back after a 2-week break from injury, and she was throwing in 30-35-foot bombs from all over the court. She had 25 points at halftime. What a show she put on.

Wonder how ISU is handling rev share contracts as it relates to recruiting. Do we have them sign agreements once they “commit” or will we wait until they actually enroll - or sometime in-between? Not sure there are any rules on the timing of these contracts - could conceivably put more teeth in “verbal” commitments I suppose.

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Our back yard faces the south and is brutal in the summer. Live on a rounded corner lot so it is very visible. Had a patio but the ground sank by the foundation and we had water in the basement. Have since had the patio taken out and dirt brought in to build up around foundation. Have new downspouts that extend 7 feet and retract up. The water problem was basically my fault. I have 2 sump pumps and have tiling inside and out but had replaced one corner downspout with the open top plastic ones that extend. When we received a rare 5" downpour last year it overflowed and puddled up in the corner and water got in two basement bedrooms. That should be fixed now. Going to put up a composite deck now but have 2 cocker spaniel puppies and put up a fence first. I now want to plant 3 trees around the south fence line for looks and some shade. We liked the white birch look but have found 3 Prairie Gold Aspens that have white bark and appear to be perfect for our location. Anyone have any experience with them and what is the best/easiest way to water them. Bucket dripping?


From AI:

Prairie Gold Aspen, a cultivar of the Quaking Aspen, offers several advantages including bright yellow fall color, compact growth, and disease resistance. However, it also has some drawbacks, including messy fruit, potential for root suckers, and a tendency towards shorter lifespan compared to other trees.

Pros:

• Brilliant Fall Color:
  The leaves turn a striking gold in autumn, providing a vibrant splash of color in the landscape.
  
  
• Compact Growth:
  Prairie Gold Aspen has a more compact growth habit compared to standard Quaking Aspens, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
  
  
• • Disease Resistance:
    It is known for its resistance to leaf spot, a common disease affecting aspens.
    
  • Adaptable:
    Prairie Gold Aspen is adaptable to various soil conditions, including both wet and dry soils.
    
  • Fast Growth:
    It is a relatively fast-growing tree, providing quick shade and a visual presence in the landscape.
    
  • Drought and Heat Tolerance:
    This cultivar is well-suited for hotter, drier climates.
    
  • Unique Bark:
    The smooth white bark adds another dimension of interest to the tree's appearance.
    

Cons:

• • Root Suckers: Aspens, including Prairie Gold, are prone to sending up root suckers, which can be messy and require removal if you want to maintain a single-trunk appearance.
    
  • Messy Fruit: The fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require cleanup.
    
  • Short Lifespan: Aspens, in general, are known for their relatively short lifespan compared to other tree species.
    
  • Potential for Pests and Diseases: While disease-resistant, Prairie Gold Aspen can still be affected by some pests and diseases.
    
  • Aggressive Growth: Aspens can be aggressive in their growth and may require more maintenance to control their spread.
    
  • Root rot: One of the most common problems faced by Prairie Gold Aspen is root rot.

I stumbled across his bio the other day. I knew all about him, anyway, but it was still stunning to be reminded.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with his story, I would recommend taking a look at Wikopedia.

He tried to enlist in the Army, Navy and Marines when he was 16 during WW2, but was turned down because he was too small. He stood 5-5 and weighed 112 pounds. The next year he got his sister to back up his lie that he was 18 and he was accepted, although he was still the same size. He ended up as the most decorated soldier in U.S. history, being awarded virtually every medal the U.S. offers, including the Medal of Honor, as well as similar honors from France.

Back in the states, he wrote songs and had a fairly successful career as a movie actor.

I’m in Ames bright and early this morning for the start of high school camp season. I’ll be sharing updates & highlights throughout the morning and again this evening.

Played golf Monday in WIU Alumni Event in Coal Valley, IL . We Started on #9, Beer Cart girl was already there sitting on the cart. I mentioned good summer job etc then asked her where she went to college? She said Iowa which I immediately said "Sorry to hear that" and pointed to my ISU bag. I asked her where she was from and her major? She said "Moline, Sr. Marketing" We moved on and I didn't tip her for obvious reasons.

As we went around the course we never saw her again. On the hole where they were taking foursome photos I mentioned we had not seen the beer cart since the first hole. We were told the second beer cart girl was a no-show. So the the TOE marketing major didn't move the entire day; almost five hours. Guys in my group, all WIU alums, were laughing as a Sr marketing major she hadn't figured out being the only beer cart on the course she could have made twice as much money if she would have driven around the course. I said
"Not surprised at all, remember where she told us she went to college!!!

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I have heard a couple of whispers that Jamarion Batemon has been “very impressive” to start the year. I really think this whole freshman class has a chance to be special.

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Mike Nurse
Ronnie Virgil
Deonte Burton
Abdel Nader
Marial Shayok

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