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  1. TheCaptain

    UNI Football Playoffs.

    Was heading home from Ames after the game- and stuff- and decided to put on the UNI football playoff game. As some of you know...I'm just a football junkie...tough to break a lifetime habit...anyway -I don't hate UNI.Actually I respect Mark Farley . I am glad they are up on SFA 23-0. I'll be...
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    Cyclones

    Iowa is a CYCLONE State. just sayin'...
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    Encore Pizza reviews

    I've always been curious what people think. I highly value fellow Cyclones thoughts.
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    I apologize up front.

    Quite a few guys I've talked to night dont want to talk about tommorrow.I think it is a pretty big day. Everyone wants to talk about Saturday. So I see that Rashan Vaughn says hes going to make a statement. I havent dug around alot but I dont see where its a sure thing that he is picking a...
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    Spring game-defense-my take.

    Lots of threads out there but after my big one last week ..I'll shoot my mouth off again. I havent seen much talk about the defense. I hate to be negative but plenty of guys disapointed me today. I wont call them out on here ...I'll do it to there face. I'll talk about the good things.I deal...
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    Turning the corner...

    Talent wise. For the first time since I have been a part of this program,(mid 1980's) I think its time to say we have turned that corner,talent wise, on becoming the program we want it to be. After watching some practices and film, I feel its safe to say that it is obvious that the oulook is...
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    Waterloo Dog abuse-beyond despicable!

    UPDATE: Waterloo Animal Control eyes leads in dog abuse case - KWWL.com Seen this last night. So digusted I cant stand it. Tomorrow I will be adding $1000 to the reward. If anyone knows anything-please contact the authorities.
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    Lions in love with Jake Knott.

    I realize this talk is a bit premature but I'm pretty excited about it. I still have a few connections with the Detroit Lions front office from my playing days. Nothing major as a most faces have changed.... but the word is that they already have Jake very high up on there draft board.I know...
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    Two missing girls

    Just wanting to spread the word to help a friend. I know there are alot of quality people on this site. Hopefully someone has seen or heard something that can help. Please refrain from any off-hand comments as this is a very serious matter.
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    Yancy McKnight

    Just for the record...I'm extremely thoroughly impressed. This guy is top notch when it comes to personal strength and conditioning, Ive worked with some of the best ever and there is no doubt in my mind that he is right up there.I bring this up because I spent the last 2 weeks doing a McNight...
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    Norman is pretty quiet tonight

    Just checking in back home from Norman. Nothing major to report. Pretty lame actually. The loss to BU really took the 'cockofthewalk' out of the fans from what I've seen today.Not that it matters. Got a chance to talk to AJ and Luke this evening. They sound ready to go.No letdown for them. OK...
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    MLB: Molina freak out....no suspension?

    Yadier Molina totally went off on umpire. Should he have been suspended for this? ESPN is reporting just a small fine. Wow. http://outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com/2011/08/yadier-molina-spits-on-home-plate.html
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    New Mafia NFL Lockout Sign-up Thread

    I'll run a mafia game with the NFL Lockout as the theme if there is enough interest. Just sign up in this thread and hopefully if we get enough we'll start Monday morning. Should be fun as I have some interesting twists and turns in mind for a good game.
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    Ready for the best....

    I love Gus and what he brings to March Madness. Gus Johnson Soundboard
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    Iowa State Ice Fishing Tourn.

    Just passing along some info from a former student of mine at Iowa State. Its a good cause and sounds like fun for guys in Central Iowa that like to ice fish. The ISU fishing club is hosting it's 5th annual Ice Fishing Tournament February 12th at Hickory Grove Lake. Two-person teams Open to...
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    Mike Leach is going to be the next head coach at Maryland,

    Surprised or no? http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1166968
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    DJK in trouble with the law.

    KGAN CBS 2 :: Local Sports
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    MLB: NL Playoffs

    So....as of tonight the 4 teams would be the Braves,the Reds,the Padres and the Giants.I certainly didnt see this coming....did you? No Phillies-no Mets- no cardinals-no Dodgers....all the favorites. Which of those teams do you see getting into the postseason?
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    In depth with #7 Jeremiah George

    Its been a long time since I've had any 'real' contact with the Iowa State Football team until about a month ago.This week was great !! Thanks again to Coachs' Rhoades-Burnham-Elliot- Bray . I came away from this past week with great expextations for our LB core. A.J. Klein is by far the...
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    Shocker-Lee to Texas

    Cliff Lee Traded to Texas Rangers - Bats Blog - NYTimes.com