I’ll repost what I said in the 2024 thread and thought we need an update.

PCA with a beautiful swing on a double to left center and Amaya goes yard both in the 4th.

Season tees off today in Maui.

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Hello all,

I have been following the site for a few years and decided to make an account to pick your brains. I have seen a bunch of posters call others out for not putting threads in the correct forum, so I put this in off-topic.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what kind of smoker to get for a first time user? I love the taste of smoked meat and wanted to purchase one and give it a shot. From what I have seen online a good one for a beginner is a Weber Smokey Mountain 18'. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks

Figured start a thread to show the latest in Athletic Facilities across the country.

Minnesota & Michigan just opened up new facilities.

Minnesota: $166 Million Football Facility & "Athletes Village":

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Michigan new 32,000 sq ft., $21 million Weight Room:

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I was thinking about Farmageddon (because duh?) and the fact that it isn't a protected rivalry. What would you think if ISU and KSU scheduled each other in years they don't play a conference game? I personally would love it, but can think of plenty of competitive reasons why it might not be the best choice.

Also, if you don't like that, what about scheduling closer "big" schools like Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, instead of scheduling the yearly FCS and G5 opponent?

New year starts with the the draft.
With Sauce mostly likely gone, do the Vikes end up with Stingley, McDuffie, or go an entirely different route like D-line?

edit: The Vikes have had a magical season, but it’s time to see how far they can go in the playoffs. My guess is they’ll beat the Giants and then pack it in.

Seems like it makes sense to have a thread designated to wrestling Twitter and news outside of our Cyclones. Plenty of stuff always going on.

Matt Campbell Finalizes Extension Through 2032​

Feel like 2025 has the potential to be an all timer. Lewis in red will be the hardest to get used to. But you also have a new teammate for Max, and 5 rookies overall.

Bridget Carleton is still thriving in Minnesota.

Stephanie Soares was cut by the Wings on January 4th. I'm guessing she'll show up in someone's training camp.

Ashley Joens was signed to a training camp contract by Atlanta.

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I suppose it is time to get 2025 going...

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Showing my age but:
Toonces the Driving Cat
The Ambiguously Gay Duo
The Californians.

I needed to clear my mind of heavy stuff and basketball, so I decided to do this podcast with a buddy of mine about the current state of pro wrestling. Obviously not for everybody but those interested, I hope you enjoy.

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The Cyclone FB Twitter account is great and is always putting out good stuff. I figured we could have a thread dedicated to it instead of bumping old ones

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I hope those in authority take note of this or folks like @brentblum or @ChrisMWilliams can shed some light.

I reached out to Aer Lingus to ask when game-only tickets will be available, and their response was:

"A very limited number of tickets will be allocated to Iowa State, and more details will be shared in February."

Very limited.

It's clear that many Cyclone fans are eager to attend the game. However, for families like mine, the $4,000+ per person travel packages (plus airfare) are out of reach. A trip of this scale requires substantial financial commitment and advance planning, yet being told to wait four months for ticket information leaves many of us in a difficult position. You'd think people know right now if they are going or not, so letting families start making their travel plans with assurances they can have a ticket seems like a no-brainer.

If the intention is to reserve most of the "very limited" tickets for high-level donors, this delay creates significant unease among countless fans who want to be part of this event but are unsure how to move forward with their plans.

How can regular season tickets holders ensure we can get tickets without saying "buy the official travel package."

Not to be too cynical, but having a die-hard cyclone family buy airline tickets (rarely refundable) and plan a trip only to be told the school allotment is 1,300 tickets will really sour things.

After the Twins sign their biggest Free Agent ever in Carlos Correa, let's get the new season going.
"We're going to win Twins, we're going to score."

edit: Looks like the Twins will start out the new year with another Correa bang!

Five hundred years, isn't that just a rounding error? Just 500 years from the start of this prophesy...

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On a little lighter note...

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I think we are going to go to the UC game. What sections are the Iowa State fans in who purchase through ISU? Like sitting with friendly fans. How about the parking situation as it is an urban campus? Any other recommendations?

Let me know if there are any corrections needed.

Rankings:
ES -- ESPN 2026 SportsCenter NEXT 100 (retrieved 7/3/2025)
PN -- Prospects Nation 2026 Ranked Players -- 40 players ranked plus 22 on watchlist (retrieved 9/18/2024)


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My niece is struggling and they're considering having her repeat kindergarten. We're looking for a tablet or laptop that's relatively affordable but gives you quality programs especially in math and reading. What's everyone using or recommend these days?

Farewell Candyman. I remember watching it in the theater when it was released

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tony-todd-candyman-horror-icon-022458109.html

Matt Campbell and several team leaders opened up Big 12 Football Media Days with a lot to say about the upcoming season.

Starting up 2028, as I just realized we have a big name on the list already.

Let me know if there are any corrections needed.

Rankings:
ES -- ESPN 2028 SportsCenter NEXT - Terrific 25 (retrieved 7/3/2025)
PN -- Prospects Nation 2028 Watch List -- 2 on watchlist (retrieved 4/17/2025)


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https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/05/pollard-gives-updates-on-iowa-state-athletic-facility-upgrades/

Is there more released other than the hand full of renderings from last November? I want to see site plans, floor plans, elevations and even more renderings, please!