Friday OT - In Your Wheelhouse

Thanks to @Mr Janny for this idea. What is a favorite or particularly entertaining idiom of yours? Any stories about misunderstandings related to them? I work with a lot of people for whom English is not their first language, and they have mentioned that this is the hardest hurdle of translation.

For example, here are a few that have some weird mental images:

- Chew the fat
- Put a sock in it
- **** or get off the pot

***WBB: 2029 Recruiting Thread***

Starting up 2029 -- Iowa just offered a 2030 recruit, so I better get 2029 up since 2030 may not be far behind. Not much here yet, but that'll probably change quickly over the next few months.

Let me know if there are any corrections needed.

Rankings:
ES -- ESPN 2029 SportsCenter NEXT - espnW Watch List -- none yet
PN -- Prospects Nation 2029 Watch List -- none yet



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Potential Targets:
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NameLocHeightPosDate AddedESPNNotes
Blakely SowersMO6'0"W4/29/2025

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Liberty Bowl Hotel

I have some remaining rooms at the SpringHill Suites 1/2 mile from Beale that I'm going to turn loose tomorrow but wanted to throw it out there one last time for anyone still looking since they won't be this price when they make them available again.

Dates: 12/27-12/30
Rate works out to $139/night
Kings and two queen rooms available yet.

DM me if you would like more details

CR Gazette: ISU AD facing potential $147M deficit by 2031 with direct to player payments

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RELEASE: ISU head coach Matt Campbell's contract extended through 2032

SEC/Big10 Pushing for 16 Team Playoff

Half the playoff field would automatically be SEC/Big10

Urban Coyotes

I live in Urbandale and my yard backs up to a green space/wooded area near 80-35. There have been coyotes reported in the area, but they haven't been much of an issue.

Recently, I've spotted a few crossing my yard during the daytime, which is a bit unusual. In the past, I would only see them early in the morning. Should that be a cause for concern? I don't have pets, but I do have young children who play in the back yard.

Tailgating location

Daughter going to be at Iowa State this year and we are coming for ISU-Iowa weekend. Bought tix, but need reliable, close, fun place to tailgate that I can purchase. StubHub didn’t have much, not specific spots. It was kind of confusing. Any ideas? I’m glad to pay good money and go reasonably early. Just want a guaranteed spot fairly close, ideally with access to portapotties.

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