I know this board is always so concerned about the environment when it comes to EV battery recycling so I thought I would post an article showing how easily it is being done and the reuse of the materials.


I also watched a video of this.

I guess we don't need to worry about this anymore.

Nothing much earth shattering here in CMC's remarks following Victory Day tonight at Jack Trice Stadium, but thought I'd share some video anyway.

LINK

The soccer team was in Colorado this afternoon to play Colorado State. Fall sports season is upon us. The match is available on ESPN+.

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Veteran Purchase holding his own in talented cornerback room

... and the tailgating begins in the RV Village.

Classes start Monday and it has Ames buzzing with activity. Lots of cars parked on the street and tons more crowding the streets. Pedestrians walking, running, on skateboards and scooters playing Frogger with traffic. Restaurants packed to the gills with long wait times.

Football parking looks to me ready, or at least close to it. Lots C & D are paved and lines are painted. I suspect only clean up remains. I'm ready for some football.

All that chaos yet there are smiles on all the faces. For many this is heading to a variety of outcomes on Saturday as many won't handle 801 Day as well as others. Another school year is about to begin. Welcome back students and neighbors.

I'm not a big music listener these days. I just don't have time for it. This video was not on my radar but I came across it tonight. For some reason I was entertained. Or maybe the word is intriqued. One of the comments said it best: Sings like an angel. Screams like a demon.

The band is good and this gal has talent, whether you like this style or not. Maybe everybody but me has heard of her before.

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This may be old news, but I just found out about it. 2025 combo guard Journey Houston, who along with Divine Bourage it seems like we've been recruiting forever, commited to Ioway. Bourage can't be too far behind because I get the feeling these two are joined at the hip.

Apparently they've become cuddle buddies. Now there's a real attitude match made in Hawkeye Heaven.

I notice Iowa is supporting appeals of NCAA Sanctions for it's impacted gambling athletes. Since most of ISU's have not remained on the team I assume we are not.

Is that another approach we are behind in or are we held to, or practice, a different standard.

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These guys betting on ISU games is just incredibly stupid. Cant believe it.

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I-State coaches continue pursuit of 2025 TE

A look around the conference here

For sale for UNI and Iowa games : 4 tickets, Sec 11, Row 36, Seats 1-4, plus parking pass lot A3.

$500 for UNI
$1,200 for Iowa

Text me at 303-929-7937.

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Orange perseveres through first year to become anchor of future

I assume Camp ended Saturday since Classes start Monday. Saturday use to be the Gridiron Club Scrimmage date, double secret probation and all. That is no longer held. That was replaced by the Gridiron Club Practice. That is no longer held.

Do we expect any news to drop out of the Scrimmage, if there even was one?

Paraphrasing one of our own: "I may be wrong but" And, also it's about a week or two before our real FB news, so I looked up a few things.

We are currently the third largest in student population size: Behind #1 Texas, #2 TT
We are currently the third largest stadium capacity: Behind #1 Texas, #2 OU.
In the future we will be the 10th largest in student population size: Behind CFU, ASU, AU, CU, UH, TT, CU, UU, BYU
In the future we will be the 2nd largest Stadium capacity: Only behind BYU by about 1,000 fans. Editorial: If we don't find about 1001 more seats then I will....."I don't know😖😡

Iowa State Media Relations

AMES, Iowa – Four former Iowa State men’s basketball players are set to begin action Friday in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Representing four different countries, the former Cyclones will be battling for gold in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10.

Tyrese Haliburton (United States), Melvin Ejim (Canada), George Conditt IV (Puerto Rico) and Marial Shayok (South Sudan) are slated to compete for their countries. Ejim is representing Canada for the second time in the FIBA World Cup, while it will be the first appearance for Haliburton, Conditt IV and Shayok. Haliburton won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. Haliburton, Conditt IV and Shayok were all members of Iowa State’s 2019 Big 12 Tournament Championship team.

The action gets started on Friday morning with Ejim and Canada facing France at 8:30 a.m. (CT) on ESPN+. Shayok and Conditt IV are both in Group B and will face each other in the opener on Saturday at 3 a.m. (CT) on ESPN+. Haliburton and Team USA will face New Zealand in the opener at 7:40 a.m. (CT) Saturday on ESPN2.

A full schedule of games is below:

FIBA World Cup Rosters
#3 Melvin Ejim – Canada (Group H)
#1 George Conditt IV – Puerto Rico (Group B)
#11 Marial Shayok – South Sudan (Group B)
#4 Tyrese Haliburton – United States (Group C)

FIBA World Cup Schedule

Friday, August 25:
Canada vs. France – 8:30 a.m. – ESPN+

Saturday, August 26:
South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico – 3 a.m. – ESPN+
USA vs. New Zealand – 7:40 a.m. – ESPN2

Sunday, August 27:
Canada vs. Lebanon – 4:45 a.m. – ESPN+

Monday, August 28:
South Sudan vs. China – 3 a.m. – ESPN+
Puerto Rico vs. Serbia – 7 a.m. – ESPN+
USA vs. Greece – 7:40 a.m. – ESPN2

Tuesday, August 29:
Canada vs. Latvia – 8:30 a.m. – ESPN+

Wednesday, August 30:
South Sudan vs. Serbia – 3 a.m. – ESPN+
USA vs. Jordan – 3:40 a.m. – ESPN2
Puerto Rico vs. China – 7 a.m. – ESPN+

Thursday, August 31:
Classification Round (17-32)

Friday, September 1:
Second Round

Saturday, September 2:
Classification Round (17-32)

Sunday, September 3:
Second Round

Tuesday, September 5:
Quarterfinals

Wednesday, September 6:
Quarterfinals

Thursday, September 7:
Class Games (5-8)

Friday, September 8:
Semifinals

Saturday, September 9:
Class Games (5-6)

Sunday, September 10:
Medal Games

HERE is a great article if you like maps, college football, and TV ratings. It explains possible reasons why and how stuff is going down. All sorts of maps of college football interest.

One example is the DSM/Ames TV market. It's the 68th biggest TV market in America. But it is #43 in total number of households who have an interest in college football. And as another example, New York is the #1 TV market in America. But it is #10 in number of households with an interest in college football. (Atlanta TV Market has the most number of households in America with an interest in college football as the #6 TV market in America)

There is also a cool map of approximate conference layout from the late 70s/early 80s.

I have three tickets to thebig game coming up..Tickets are west side sec 8 row 37..these seats are on the 50 yard line..Asking $325.00 each or best offer. can buy 1 2 3 .interested send me e mail.

Good morning all. My wife and I are planning to come up for our first-ever Cyclone football game, on Sept 9th against the Hawkeyes. I hear it's a zoo, which is awesome and we can't wait!

As it's our first time, I'm seeking some wisdom from you veterans.

Best way to actually get to the stadium? Public busses?

How early would we have to be there to actually park at the stadium?

Any fun tailgates that would be welcoming of the Hawley's? Would love to meet some of you.

Any other tips?


Thanks so much,

Conrad's Dad

I never really understood why BY was pushing for football and basketball games in Mexico.

While watching the Texans preseason game they announced the first every Mexican College Football Showcase. A game between two Mexican university teams to be played in NRG stadium on September 8th.

It had never dawned on me that Mexican universities could be playing American football. Looks like they are so BY is on to something trying to get the Big 12 to be first in that market and possibly open up some additional international recruiting.

This is a hard job, after a couple positions.

Tops are the defensive backs. Both Corners and Safeties have veteran starters returning and promising youth to work in. They are #1. The bad thing? I can't identify a close #2 position group.

I am going to choose Defensive Line. The projected starters are very experienced but not returning starters. As is one projected reserve. And 2 have the ability to play inside or outside.

#3 and 4 I have to with RB and WR, either/or. RB is talented and some experience. I also hear good things about Higgins and there is some experience.

#5 is probably LB, with 1 returning starter and some experience.

OL, TE, & QB are totally new faces. I lump them together. We need a lot of young but talented players to step up. It will be interesting.