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    Kinnick north end zone renovation

    Thoughts on the Kinnick upgrades? http://kinnickedge.org/
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    Spring practice start time

    I see that the first practice starts at 8:30 a.m. Curious how they coordinated that with class schedules. Typically if a fall, winter, or spring practice takes place in the morning it would start early, like 6:00. Is this the only practice that will be held at this time slot?
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    Iowa to renovate Kinnick north end zone; build athletics dorm

    The facilities arms race continues... IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa athletics department plans to spend as much as $45 million to renovate the north stands in Kinnick Stadium, the school revealed in a proposal Tuesday to the Board of Regents. The project would renovate the north stands...
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    Julian Good-Jones taking official to Louisville?

    SIAP. According to Louisville's official visit list for this weekend, he is. The link actually states Jan. 17-19 but JGJ's Rivals profile states Jan. 23.
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    Tickets for ISU vs. Va Tech

    Does anyone think walk up tickets will be available on Sunday? Thx!
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    McKnight leaving for Houston

    Bobby La Gesse ‏@BobbyLaGesse 3m3 minutes ago .@FootballScoop is reporting that ISU strength coach Yancy McKnight is headed to Houston to work with Tom Herman, the former ISU OC.
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    Brett Medders injury

    Hearing that Medders tore his ACL this week in practice.
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    Aka tweets hit list

    Sorry is this was posted. I did a search and didn't find anything. Pierre Aka: @the_hitman_9: the "hitman" hit list for this season. Landry Jones (OK),james vandenberg (IA),wes lunt(OSU),seth doege(TTU),Geno Smith (WV),casey mccoy(TX) Thoughts?
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    You Honk, We Drink

    Couple of dudes are sitting out on a corner on Beach Ave just north of the fball facility with a sign, You Honk, We Drink. I honked. They drank Cool story
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    Bye week before OSU?

    Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I just noticed there is another bye week heading into Okie St. I thought teams only received one per season. Is this good or bad?
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    Paul Clark article on Big 12

    Some pretty bold commentary/predictions by Clark. CycloneReport.com - Dateline Campustown: I thought all was well?
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    Renderings of Iowa's new fball facility

    Just when ISU catches up a bit in the facility arms race, Iowa takes the next step. I wouldn't argue that their facilities are going to be better all around, although they already have arguably one of the best weight rooms in the country, but when they have more resources and recruiting...
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    School start dates

    Ames starts school August 18, which I think seems rather early. Kids were in school through the first few days of June, it feels like a shortened summer. My cynical side thinks the late finishes/early starts are due to excessive amounts of in-service teacher trainings and time out for...
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    Story County Fair

    Anyone ever been? Worth going? Lived in Ames for over a decade and never been.
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    Fishing spots around Ames

    My 8-year old just got a rod and tackle box for his bday. Please recommend some good fishing spots around Ames. Thanks
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    Osemele on Outland Trophy Watch List

    FWAA > News > Outland Trophy Watch List
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    Writing a paper - procrastinating

    I'm working on a paper that is due this afternoon but waited until this morning to start. I've had two weeks to write it but, as usual for me, waited until the due date to begin. I do this too often but usually have good/okay results with grading. Anyone else engage in this practice? Any...
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    In need of short-term housing

    My family will be in need of a place to live starting in late June in or around Ames. We are building a new home and need a short-term option (3-6 months) until the house is completed. 2-3 bedrooms are needed. We have found out how difficult it is in Ames to get a short-term lease, especially...
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    The Best/Worst of Recruiting & Developing NFL Draft Picks

    Interesting study. Pretty predictable outcome for ISU but ouch for Okie State. The Best/Worst of Recruiting & Developing NFL Draft Picks « College Football Matrix
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    VEISHA Stories...

    Let's hear 'em! Thread for stories on parties, arrests, tales of dabauchery...whatever ya got.