I've confirmed that linebacker Cole Pedersen is no longer with the program. The in-state signee from the 2020 class played in nine games that year as a true freshman, but injuries have cost him big-time over the past two seasons. He will be taking a medical hardship and remaining a student at Iowa State.

With that move, the Cyclones are now at 85 scholarships according to my pipelines.

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Lone Star State 3-star WR talks two-day visit, ISU verbal

I found myself listening to a podcast, something that to me is usually akin to jabbing a stick in my eye, but the title of this one was intriguing to me, so I listened for as long as I could stand it.

So here is what I gleaned from this podcast on how basketball practice has been going.

* Tamin Lipsey has been working hard on his 3-point shot and has improved it tremendously.

* Hasan Ward has put on some muscle and is unrecognizable from last year. His play has been night and day over what it was last year. The players all look up to him, as I understand it.

* Tre King is also improved and looking dominant.

* Keshon Gilbert was the hardest working player in the Mountain West last year and won't let anyone outwork him. His defense is lights out and he ratchets up the intensity for the whole squad during practice.

* The overall talent of the squad has taken a giant leap forward and all three of the transfers are going to see significant playing time. Robert Jones may see less playing time.

If all this is true, that's 4/5ths of your starting lineup, leaving one spot left, I assume for Biliew. I still don't see how you can leave Momcilovic on the bench after what CTJO said about his defense being a surprise in his last media conference. I'm glad it's not my problem to solve.

Saw this on Big 12 mafia tonight, guy predicts that their will be 3 leagues , Big 10, Big 12, and SEC. Big 10 with 24 teams, Big 12 with 22 teams, and SEC with 20 teams. All speculation of course, but here is his list for the Big 12 :

West:
BYU
Arizona
Colorado
Kansas
Kansas State
Iowa State
Oklahoma State
Texas Tech
Houston
Baylor
Texas Christian

East:
UCONN
Boston College
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
West Virginia
Virginia Tech
Duke
Wake Forrest
Central Florida


Said it would be by far the best basketball conference.

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Noel preparing for increased role in new ISU offense

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Linking a network piece here from Rivals national hoops guy Rob Cassidy.

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Sure was a lot of bloggers posting misleading information,

Saw a 4H mention in an ISU thread and was wondering how many here were. I'm assuming more than the general public.

Sunny Farmers in O'Brien County here....

Going to be traveling from FL to WC, IA in a couple of days. Haven't been on Hwy 30 in ages. How much of it is 4-lane east of Ames? Thx!

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Decision day set for 3-star DE considering Iowa State

The Rise of the Big 12 Facebook Fan Page had this spreadsheet. Some interesting stats. Surprised that KSU is as small as it is. UCF boasts an incoming HS GPA above 4.0. I need to confirm that. All the GPAs look high. I know that AP classes can do that because an A is 5. Author’s Source is prepscholar.com Fall 2021.

Uwazurike has been suspended for the YEAR by the NFL for betting on NFL games. I know he's not at ISU anymore but it just looks bad. If he were a Hawk we'd be laughing with glee.

Why are these guys so stupid? Making millions and they HAVE to bet on NFL games. I don't get it.

I don't really have a place to grill, so I don't even own a grill anymore, but there's one thing that puzzles me. More and more, I see people smothering their cuts of meat in yellow mustard before slapping it on the grill or smoker. I'd like to know what the benefit of smothering a prime cut of meat in mustard is. Does it make it more tender or juicy? Or is it just a base so that your other spices and rubs have something to stick to, rather than fall off the meat when you handle it? Is it just meant for one type of meat, like pork, or do you do it with all your meat? It's always seemed counterintuitive to me to smother meat in mustard BEFORE cooking.

Updated FB weights & heights

Several standout to me, in particular a couple of younger guys:


But check out the size of this OL AND Dominic Orange!!
Jarrod Hufford 6’5” 325
Tyler Miller 6’9” 335
Darrell Simmons 6’3” 320
James Neal 6’6” 320
Brady Peterson 6’5” 310
Anthony Smith 6’3” 305
Jim Bonifas 6’5” 310
Dodge Sauser 6’5” 305
Funto Akinshilo 6’5” 335
Deylin Hasert 6’4” 315
Tyler Maro 6’7” 300
Hayden Pauls 6’5” 320

Dominique Orange: 6’-4” 335lbs

Streaming on Netflix. Documentary about free diving, specifically about a young Italian girl whose goal is to set a world record.

Not for those who are claustrophobic or uncomfortable with water.

This kid is going to be special. Look at how he outscored his opponents in both tournaments.

Naaktgeboren Wins Junior National Title

Naaktgeboren Wins Second Junior National Title of the Week