Is this already being discussed somewhere? (I tried to search)
Locked ons topic for today is Pollard saying all atheletes will receive some NIL.

This isn’t by definition NIL. 99% of people couldn’t name a single member of the swimming and diving team. I’m guessing it’s a small dollar figure but I still don’t see the benefit. Curious to hear the other side of the argument.

I was looking at player ratings this morning and they have Iowa State in the Big 10! How did they mess that up?

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First appearance yesterday in my yard (Waterloo). The war begins anew.

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Collectively we abhor Karen’s and old men yelling at clouds. But where’s the line? Where’s your line? Do you have any specific borderline situations to share?

——Why I’m posting this topic——

Sunday evening I get home from a long day/night of work. What went from an evening shift ending at 12:30/1, didn’t until 4:30. I got home and ready to pass out at 5am for a few hours.

I start hearing what sounds like a very loud, but apparently effective, bug zapper. No big deal.

Then I started hearing the whiz of bottle rockets, followed by the bang of mortars and 25ct rockets.

A few poppers and bottle rockets, sure. But this was lead up to finale of July 4th level mortars. In the middle of a crowded neighborhood, at 5am.

I was beyond tired and didn’t really care. So I went to my porch, in just my boxers, waited for the 25ct pack to conclude, then said pretty firmly, “it’s 5 in the f#%^*ing morning.”

She popped off “wtf?!?” And said something under her breathe about going to grab more.

She didn’t and I and I presume others were able to sleep.

I don’t FEEL like a Karen in this instance, but what say you? Would you say something? Is that a Karen moment? Where’s your personal line?

Wanting to discuss more Karen line vs fireworks etiquette, but CF will do with this as it pleases and I ain’t trying to Karen yall into staying on topic

The schedule for the 2025 Players Era Tournament is set and Iowa State will be tested. Check out who they are playing and the format in Las Vegas.

Grant Mahoney rides solo as he welcomes on Cyclone Legend Bret Culbertson to discuss his ISU journey and the infamous Shaggy game before welcoming on fellow Cyclone Legend Michael Brandtner to talk through the McCarney-Chizik-Rhoads eras and more. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing.

13: Golden State
14: Toronto (2026)
15: Portland (2026)
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16: Cleveland (2028) - had a team from 97-03
17: Detroit (2029) - had a team from 98-09
18: Philadelphia (2030)


That makes 15 WNBA franchises in markets with NBA teams, and 3 without (Seattle, Vegas, Connecticut).

Just wondering how many are enjoying a holiday weekend (even an extended it more than 3 days) or a full holiday week?


We're doing a holiday weekend, though we came up to Leech Lake MN yesterday and my husband is working and has an office with a view this week.

Quarterly roundup of amusing comments I encountered on Cyclone Fanatic, April-June 2025.

Scant list this time.

If anyone recalls a nugget I missed, feel free to add.

Key:
Bold is thread title (or summary of it)
*** indicates break in narrative flow.

Some entries have been edited for clarity, brevity, spelling and all that.

Also, I might have to go on hiatus from Notable Posts for a while. My attention is too fragmented and keeping track of this might not be the best use of my time, unfortunately.

In case you missed it:
Notable Posts Q1 2025

2025 Transfer options
@jcyclonee:
Here's our basketball checklist for needs:
*A big guy that's good at banging down low
*A combo guard that gets deep penetration down the middle
*A wing that can go backdoor
*Players who pound it hard inside
*Athletes who can double team
*A team with enough stamina to go all night
@CoachHines3: This is me. Recruit me.
@Jayshellberg: We can’t afford you.

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@JVAR: Cyclone Fanatic is the weirdest website ever. I have seen people and myself sought advice anywhere from auto mechanics, food, fitness, golf, home repair, marriage, parenting, investing, mental health, health, legal advice, farming, and sometimes we just act like Beavis and Butt-Head. Sports is discussed sometimes, too!
@coolerifyoudid: We also currently have a thread that's currently 76 posts deep about Reeses peanut butter cups versus Reeses peanut butter eggs. CF is like if every character on “Cheers” was at a party that only served tequila shots.
—> coolerifyoudid post nominated for “Post of the Year” by @Die4Cy

Jefferson gone???
@EvilBetty: Can someone summarize the last 38 pages of posts, so I don't have to read through what is likely 98% bickering between posters. Is he actually gone or still just hearsay at this point?
@coolerifyoudid: Everyone hated college sports for a while, but we're OK now.
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@brentblum: And by the way, optimistic Jeff will finish his career as a Cyclone.
@Clonefan32: Nice of you to find a little time between your beachside massage session and tequila-tasting to fill us in.
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@NWICY: More information on what happens at a NIL conference would be interesting.
@isufbcurt: Cocaine, Boobs and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
@brentblum: Not that crazy. A bunch of marketing VIPs at companies learning more about how NIL can help their businesses.
NWICY: I like Curt's version better.

Should NBA axe the corner 3?
@Drew0311: Harlem Globetrotters added a 4 point line and it has doomed the Washington Generals. They have not won since.

Hello everyone
(Introductory from @Wyattclone): Hello, everybody, my name is David, graduated in 2012.
@Gonzo: Welcome. Beware the Hok trolls, there are several around here.
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@CoachHines3: hows ur mom
@twojman: She's dead … @CoachHines3 "I guess that's why she didn't move around a lot."

Today I Learned Thread
@JM4CY: How many times a day does @Angie ask @Mr Janny, “what the **** is wrong with you?”
@Angie: ...The answer to this physically exhausts me.

Friday OT: Can I Do That?
@FarmerCy1: One of my college jobs was as a “Class Checking Monitor.” It consisted of walking around campus with the ISU Card photos of the football team and making sure they were sitting in class, and send a report to the athletic department of who went and who didn’t. Easiest money I’ve ever made.
@NWICY: Skip class to get that done, did you?

The Deion Sanders Thread (started way prior to Q2 ’25 … specifically Dec. 15, 2021)
@JP4CY: Deion (while wearing a hat) told his players in a team meeting there will be no hats worn when they meet.

Niang being Niang
(OP ID omitted so it doesn’t denigrate): Hawks have a number of guys out inc Jalen Johnson. Not sure what next szn will look like for Georges but his mins will likely be down. Kinda hope they trade him bc watching the Hawks is significantly less fun than watching the Cavs was.
@SwirlyBird: How do you choose what words you spell out and which you don't?

NIL: Is it what you expected/specific changes needed
@HouClone: I was on a pickup team with Hoiberg. He primarily passed the ball. I shot 2 airballs that game. We lost also.

2025 NFL Draft
@3TrueFans: Round 1 seems boring enough live, how are there so many people to watch round 2?
@danvillecyclone: Beer.
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@Kettes: Someone please explain to the old guy when “DE” got changed to “EDGE”?
@qwerty: DE is too hard to spell.
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@Jer: Horrible draft for QBs, but man, I was never impressed by Shough in any of his 17 seasons.
***
@HFCS: Is (Shedeur) Sanders even gonna be a top 3 Sanders taken?
@Darius Bieber: At this point, Colonel and Bernie are getting taken first.

Sports betting question
@3TrueFans: I don't know the laws involved, but why was the dude wearing disguises and structuring his bets? Seems like he knew he was doing something he shouldn't be doing.
@coolerifyoudid: I wear disguises when I run errands and do charitable work. I have to protect my bad-boy image.

Friday OT: Granola
@Angie: What is the thing you do/have done in the past that others may think is “hippie” activity?
@AltoonaFish: I smoke a lot of weed and love group orgies and free love. I also hate wearing clothes.

What’s everyone reading?
@enisthemenace: I’ve been reading Moby D**k, off and on, since October. Have about a sixth of it left. Good lord. It’s a difficult read.
@cyfan964: I think the furthest I have gotten in that book is "Call me Ishmael."

Dellenger report on SEC spring meeting
@Kinch: In the garden of life, college football is the flower and Greg Sankey is Roundup.

Friday OT: Phoning Home
@ISU Cyclones2015: I usually put where or how I know someone as their last name in my contacts. Think "Angie - Cyclone Fanatic" as the contact. Tinder is my number one word lol
@NWICY: And you say “love isn’t real.”
@BCClone: But lust is.

(Forum bugs thread)
@2speedy1: I have been having this happen a lot lately, I dont know if it is on my end or a CF issue. (re: Oops! We ran into some problems)
@gocy444: Me too. I figured it was viruses from all the porn, but good to see it’s not just a me issue.

All Fanatics are invited to a special bike ride on the High Trestle Trail on Saturday, July 5th, starting at 8am at the shelter just east of the High Trestle Bridge.

We built the shelter in honor of my wife Judy who finished her battle with cancer five years ago. My son had the idea to have a bike ride that reflected her values. Judy was very health conscious in mind, body, and spirit. And she was an avid rider who drew lots of others into it. The High Trestle Bridge was one of her favorite spots.

Click on the link below for more details. It is a “community ride,” not a race and not a fundraiser. We just want people to enjoy a nice Saturday morning ride and maybe get to know someone better along the way. Healthy snacks (Judy-approved green smoothie muffins, energy bites, organic bananas) and water will be provided at the shelter and at our turn-around point in Slater (Grimm Park). Ride as short as 1.5 miles roundtrip (from the QF Lane parking lot west of Madrid) to 20 miles roundtrip (to Slater) or more if you go east of Slater or west of the bridge.

Judy Vantrease Kemp Memorial Bike Ride

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Also, if you want to learn more about Judy, here is a link to my post about her on CycloneFanatic.com.

My Wife Didn't Waste Her Cancer

It was an honor to be mentioned on the Quarantine podcast Sunday night. I’m just now getting back to the place where I want to be posting on the site. I have been blessed with great family and friends. A great church family and professional colleagues. Great neighbors. And I have a great...

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So I was working on my all time football team for the clones and I ran into to the wide receivers and have no idea what to do. We have Lazard, X, Blythe, Butler, Jayden, Jaylin, Henderson, or Danielson. I feel like all these guys deserve a spot. Who would you guys pick as the top 4? (We're an air raid team now)

Does anyone here have Fred Hoiberg’s contact information?

I’d like to solicit a product review of sorts. I’m in the market for something and he is one of very few people in the world who have direct experience with one of the options.

If you could potentially proxy a question please DM me. Thanks!

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This is an in-state recruit I really was hoping we would offer/land.

Any YouTube recommendations for my kids to mix in with their Sunny and Melon Roblox videos and horrible shorts? We enjoy Mark Rober for some science and engineering, but I was wondering if anyone has some other good finds for kids educational.

It's not educational but we are enjoying Ryan Trahan's 50 states in 50 days series. I appreciate his overall positive approach on his channel. Bonus, we saw him in the Atlanta airport a few years ago. Our youngest happened to have found a penny just prior, so our oldest was brave enough to go up to him and give it to him. If you are familiar with his channel, this would make sense. He was very nice during their brief interaction.

Real, fake, AI, doesn't matter. If you enjoyed it, feel free to share it.

This video had me smiling this morning.

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Anyone ever have to deal with an HOA? Who are these people and their stupid rules. Sorry I’m just so exausted with dealing with them. They should be outlawed

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Just got texted that this was going on. Someone saw it on FB:

Meet Milan Momcilovic! Community Choice is hosting a Meet & Greet with the ISU basketball star on Friday, June 27 at Jordan Creek Town Center.
Our photo backdrop and autograph signing station will be set up outside of Altar’d State on Level 1, near Center Court.
The details:
4 to 5 PM
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
If you want an autograph, please bring your own item for Milan to sign. We’ll have tons of free Community Choice swag he can sign, too!

I watch The Birdcage every year during Pride Weekend. I have it on right now and it's so damn great and funny. Might be a top 15 movie ever for me. If you've never seen it, it holds up incredibly well.

https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news...ig-12-guard-after-2025-nba-draft-01jyqs1atr47

Nuggets had no draft picks so there's a good chance Curtis can at least get a two way contract

Do you have a sport you play to wind down? Are you a social golfer? Do you like to bowl or throw darts? Pick up games of basketball?

Any fun stories about any of those?

Ok I’m in.