I'm a conservative. I voted for Trump in 2016 & 2020. If it comes down to my only choice being Trump in the General Election, I will vote for him.

But, I don't get the love with Trump this time around (I'm a Nikki fan). My concerns with Trump:

• He would be 78 by the time he takes office...and 82 be the time he'd be done.
• His "I did this" (instead of "we did this) is ridiculously arrogant and pompous.
• He doesn't listen.
• He has lost many staffers over the years.
• His character is questionable.
• I don't believe middle aged women ("mom's") will ever vote for him (a huge fear I have in regard to beating Biden).
  • Paraphrasing a mom on a local talk radio show here recently who said she will never vote for Trump, "Trump reflects so much what we teach out kids NOT to do".
• The Never Trumpers still exist. I have intelligent conservative friends that claim they will never vote for Trump.
• Right or wrong, he has legal issues going on.

Again, I will vote for him if he's the nominee.

But, I seriously do not think he can win...whereas I think Nikki would resonate well.

So, I am asking...if you are voting for Trump to be the Republican nominee, why?

I saw someone posting that the crystal ball had him going to the Cyclones.

Any updates on him. I like his highlights.

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I have no reason to believe that ISU will not have as many fans at the Liberty Bowl than last time out. Here are my reasons why:

1. There is currently more excitement about ISU football than during our previous trip. Some may say this statement is wrong.

2. What the people on this board, including me, may envision for attendance at the bowl game does not carry much weight.

3. The amount of tickets sold as part of ISU's ticket allotment has no bearing on how many ISU fans attend. Who would buy tickets from ISU when there are better seats available on Ticketmaster, ect?

4. There are many on this board who don't even go to the ISU games at home, let alone a bowl game in Memphis. Many have good reasons why, due to their age and health conditions, which I respect. We have a pretty old crowd on this board.

Color me blind, but I think ISU fans will debunk this 'rumor' that their will be fewer fans than last time. Color me as excited!

Helluva game between Montana and NDSU. Bison lose in 2OT. They did not convert their required 2-pt conversion. Looked to be holding or PI on the DB.

Do we have any senior wrestlers that can come back next year? I only know that David Carr has used up his eligability.

Two really good seats

I see that Deshawn Hanika committed to Kansas. What a kick in the nuts to have the betting garbage take him out here and then end up there.

Passenger rail across the country....and Iowa. See map. Might need to connect to Des Moines though.

This is my optimistic guess:
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Beat U Albany last night 59-0 in semi final matchup. Play winner of NDSU vs Montana. The Jack rabbits beat NDSU 33-16 earlier this season. Also beat UNI 41-6 and Drake 70-7. They are 14-0. You would think they have a player or two that could help ISU?

I see a former player who went to Waco is hardly getting any minutes during the cupcake part of the season.
10 minutes off the bench in 60 point blow out.
At least the pace is better.

Surprised I found this on youtube. A la the Lafester vs Iowa game posted recently.

From 1986. Big win over Kansas. I was a sophomore with rare great seats, not far behind our bench.

Close enough to get a bird's eye view of Johnny's justifiable meltdown of the Kansas airball of a free throw but with the subsequent awarding of the ball to KU on the inbounds play, towards the end of the first half. (Can't help wondering what TJ's reaction would be in the same circumstance).

Surprised I didn't remember how good Sam Hill was in this game. Though he did tend to come up big in games like this.

David Moss (remember him?) was an unsung hero. Got a well deserved ovation when he went back to the bench. Played a critical role with Sammy in foul trouble (eventually fouled out)

Could have been a much more comfortable win if not for horrific free throw shooting in the second half.

IIRC we were the only Big 8 team to beat KU that season. They went on to the final four.

Anyone else at this game?



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I finished watching The Dual docuseries on Amazon Prime Video this weekend. For those not aware of it, it is a 6 part series on the dual meet between Iowa State and Iowa in 1986. It's produced by Jim Gibbons. It was really good for people who follow wrestling. I would recommend. You have to buy it for $10 but it's worth it in my opinion. Lot of good interviews and was neat seeing all the Iowa high school wrestlers who were involved from both teams and some really good wrestling.

Wonder if this could spur another transfer or two at Iowa State (i.e. Arlen Harris)

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If Purdy is functioning at this level, 49er fans should be excited.
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Seven Big 12 schools, but no ISU.


Clarkettes are 1-seed of course.

Entering the 4th quarter. Has demolished Franchise record for pts. scored. ⚡(Staley has proven to indeed be stale🍞). Will be handed his head, in post game presser💡IMO.