<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Excited to share with Cyclone fans that we signed another outstanding coach to a contract extension. <a href="https://twitter.com/ISUCoachFen?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">@ISUCoachFen</a> has agreed to an extension through 2025. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/notretiringanytimesoon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#notretiringanytimesoon</a></p>&mdash; Jamie Pollard (@IASTATEAD) <a href=" Login to view embedded media ">March 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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No this is fake news. (This was a April Fools Day prank.)

What are some of your favorite AFD pranks? Either yours or ones you heard about.

I am not sure if this is real or april fools. It seems very real though. However, April 1st sucks because I can't tell. There is no "April Fools" at the end.

https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/led-zeppelin-jazz-fest-stones-replacement/

For those that aren't Athletic subscribers, UCLA may have been the reason for this:
https://theathletic.com/900121/2019...-lifetime-contract-to-fend-off-ucla-interest/

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https://www.zagsblog.com/2019/03/30/buzz-williams-to-texas-am-is-done-sources/.

That was quick..(not "officially" official)

https://247sports.com/college/texas...offer-Buzz-Williams-multiyear-deal-130692958/

Was just curious what people were thinking for next season. As I was replying to another thread it had me wondering what do I really expect next year.

biggest questions:
Brock Purdy and the QB situation. I am all aboard the Purdy express on this one. I think we finally have the guy at QB. It seems like a long time since I have been able to say that. We have had some guys that have given some great moments, but never have we seemed to have a guy that is this dynamic. This is the biggest question because I have always believe college football teams rely more on 1 guy than any other level or sport.

WR- Butler was huge for us last year. We will need a go to guy like him emerge next year. The good thing is there is a lot of talent in that room. The other thing is there was also a decent amount of drops last year for all the amazing ones there were too. To me that means even if someone comes in and just makes the routine ones that he missed, hopefully it should make up for some of the game changing plays he made that are not likely to be repeated by anyone.

DB- this is probably my biggest concern of all. BP and Payne were very reliable last year. This allowed the defense to focus in other areas. The lack of experience and reliability might make holes in other spots.

Biggest strength
The front DL/LB- I am really excited to see what this looks like next year. The DL group we have is very good and deep. On top of that I feel like our LB core is going to be top notch as well. Even though we don't know who the 3 LB is going to be at this point, I think we have plenty of talent to fill that spot. The other 2 positions we can go 2 deep without losing any real talent in my opinion. I put these groups together because in this defense they really play as 1 group in order to be successful. I know this is always true with defenses but when we are only putting 6 guys in the box a lot of the time, 1 mistake can mean 6 points really easy. The one thing I would like to see if any of the DE can become a real pass rusher threat. I know Bailey has a ton of sacks, but most tend to be more stunts and coverage type sacks.

Most interesting thing
RB- This is the most interesting thing to be because I really like kene as well as the 2 incoming freshman. I know this could be a top question for a lot of people, however, I am not worried about. Oklahoma State is my example. Montgomery didn't play and we still scored 48 points. Montgomery's biggest loss might actually be in pass protection. He was flat out great at picking up the blitz. Breece Hall is the guy from this class that I am just excited to see how they get him the ball. The fact is this coaching staffs best quality is coming up with ways to get guys in good situations. They know they don't have Montgomery and I think they will be fine coming up with new ideas.

My bold take is we will be in the big 12 championship game next year. It is probably just spring and I am too hungry for football, but I really think we are going to make it there. I really love the pieces that we have.

The Love, Death and Robots thread on the series of shorts on Netflix reminded me that I'd recently stumbled onto Dust on YouTube that featured a number of sci-fi shorts. And you know how YouTube likes to link you similar stuff so I started see a multitude of shorts, not just those posted under Dust. I'll link a couple I likes, post you favs or recommended one.

Here's one I watched last night. Live action, many are 3D. Immediate recognized the actress but could not place her. I must have total no recall because she, Anna Hopkins, has been in Defiance, The Expanse, Killjoys, and Dark Matter. She must like sci-fi.

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https://cyclones.com/news/2019/4/1/womens-basketball-carleton-named-ap-all-american.aspx

First Team

Napheesa Collier, UConn, 6-1, senior, O'Fallon, Mo., 20.9 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 61.4 fg pct (27 of 28 first-place votes, 138 points)

Megan Gustafson, Iowa, 6-3, senior, Port Wing, Wis., 28.0 ppg, 13.3 rpg, 69.6 fg pct, 1.8 blocks (26, 136)

Sabrina Ionescu, Oregon, 5-11, junior, Walnut Creek, Calif., 19.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 8.1 apg, 42.3 3-pt fg pct, (26, 136)

Asia Durr, Louisville, 5-10, senior, Douglasville, Ga., 21.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.6 steals (25, 134)

Teaira McCowan, Mississippi State, 6-7, senior, Brenham, Texas, 17.8 ppg, 13.5 rpg, 65.5 fg pct, 2.4 blocks (20, 124)

Second Team

Arike Ogunbowale, Notre Dame, 5-8, senior, Milwaukee, 21.0 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.9 apg, 1.9 steals (4, 87)

Kalani Brown, Baylor, 6-7, senior, Slidell, La., 15.7 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 62.3 fg pct, 1.5 blocks (3, 81)

Kristine Anigwe, California, 6-4, senior, Phoenix, 22.9 ppg, 16.3 rpg, 51.9 fg pct, 1.8 blocks (5, 76)

Alanna Smith, Stanford, 6-3, senior, Melbourne, Australia, 19.6 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 2.4 blocks (0, 68)

Bridget Carleton, Iowa State, 6-1, senior, Chatham, Ontario, 21.4 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 4.1 apg, 84.8 ft pct (0, 60)

Third Team

Katie Lou Samuelson, UConn, 6-3, senior, Huntington Beach, Calif., 18.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 88.1 ft pct (0, 58)

Jessica Shepard, Notre Dame, 6-4, senior, Fremont, Neb., 16.5 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 60.8 fg pct (2, 29)

Lauren Cox, Baylor, 6-4, junior, Flower Mound, Texas, 12.6 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 50.5 fg pct, 2.5 blocks (1, 29)

Sophie Cunningham, Missouri, 6-1, senior, Columbia, Mo. 18.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.8 apg (0, 21)

Jackie Young, Notre Dame, 6-0, junior, Princeton, Ind., 14.8 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 5.3 apg, 55.4 fg pct (1, 15)

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)

Bella Alarie, Princeton; Chastadie Barrs, Lamar; Kenisha Bell, Minnesota; Chennedy Carter, Texas A&M; Kaila Charles, Maryland; Crystal Dangerfield, UConn; Cierra Dillard, Buffalo; Reyna Frost, Central Michigan; Ae'rianna Harris, Purdue; Ruthy Hebard, Oregon; Natisha Hiedeman, Marquette; Jazzmun Holmes, Mississippi State; Anriel Howard, Mississippi State; Kiara Leslie, N.C. State; Tiana Mangakahia, Syracuse; Aari McDonald, Arizona; Beatrice Mompremier, Miami; Destiny Slocum, Oregon State.

Jay wrote it so obviously this is really, really good.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/2019/03/...alysis-on-iowa-states-spring-football-season/

But whenever I read about ISU going to a bowl game, a conference tournament, it seems the host City goes out of this way to be sure there will be plenty of Busch Light. I love beer. Especially craft beer. I was stuck in a city in southern Oklahoma tonight, it was a Sunday night which I was surprised I was even able to buy beer. And I do think they have some kind of a limit on the alcohol. But I finally decided to try Busch Light. What the hell is wrong with you people? I always thought Coors Light was worthless... Larry eustachy choice of Natty light was equally horrible, but Busch Light? Go ahead and attack me but I have better taste then this ********. It doesn't even taste like beer. I'd rather drink hurricane or earthquake... At least you get drunk are you don't have to stomach a 12-pack of crap to achieve the same results of a few of the previous mentioned. I can't wait to see who of you that will defend drinking Busch Light... You have to have stock Anheuser-Busch to even considered defending the taste of this beer.

Former ISU assistant Matt Abdelmassih will have a heavy heart as a leaves one dream job for another later today. His full comments in my story here: http://cyclonefanatic.com/basketbal...-be-tears-abdelmassih-flies-home-later-today/

Roundup of picks, split into separate posts, due to CF length contraints.

@1UNI2ISU
ACC: Virginia
America East: Stony Brook
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: Davidson
Atlantic Sun: Lipscomb
Big 12: Kansas
Big East: Villanova
Big Sky: Northern Colorado
Big South: Campbell
Big Ten: Michigan
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Hofstra
Conference USA: Old Dominion
Horizon: Northern Kentucky
Ivy: Princeton
MAAC: Qunnipiac
MEAC: Norfolk State
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: UNI
Mountain West: Nevada
Northeast: St Francis (PA)
Ohio Valley: Belmont
Pac-12: Oregon State
Patriot: Colgate
SEC: Tennessee
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Abilene Christian
Summit: South Dakota State
Sun Belt: UT-Arlington
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: New Mexico State

@CoKane
ACC: North Carolina
America East: Vermont
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: Davidson
Atlantic Sun: Liberty
Big 12: Iowa State
Big East: Marquette
Big Sky: Montana
Big South: Campbell
Big Ten: Michigan State
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Hofstra
Conference USA: Western Kentucky
Horizon: Wright State
Ivy: Yale
MAAC: Iona
MEAC: Norfolk State
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Drake
Mountain West: Nevada
Northeast: Robert Morris
Ohio Valley: Belmont
Pac-12: Arizona State
Patriot: Bucknell
SEC: Tennessee
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Sam Houston State
Summit: South Dakota State
Sun Belt: Georgia State
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: New Mexico State

@coolerifyoudid
ACC: Virginia
America East: Stony Brook
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: St Bonaventure
Atlantic Sun: Lipscomb
Big 12: Iowa State
Big East: Nova
Big Sky: Northern Colorado
Big South: Radford
Big Ten: Purdue
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Northeastern
Conference USA: ODU
Horizon: Oakland
Ivy: Harvard
MAAC: Iona
MEAC: North Carolina A&T
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Loyola
Mountain West: Nevada
Northeast: Robert Morris
Ohio Valley: Murray State
Pac-12: Washington
Patriot: Colgate
SEC: LSU
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Sam Houston St.
Summit: The Fighting Otzes
Sun Belt: Georgia Southern
SWAC: Prairie View A&M
West Coast: Zags
WAC: New Mexico St.

@Cy$:
ACC: Virginia
America East: UMBC
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: Davidson
Atlantic Sun: Lipscomb
Big 12: Kansas St.
Big East: Villanova
Big Sky: Montana
Big South: Radford
Big Ten: Michigan St.
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Hofstra
Conference USA: Western Kentucky
Horizon: N Kentucky
Ivy: Yale
MAAC: Iona
MEAC: NC A&T
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Loyola
Mountain West: San Diego St.
Northeast: Robert Morris
Ohio Valley: Belmont
Pac-12: Arizona
Patriot: Bucknell
SEC: LSU
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Sam Houston St.
Summit: SD St.
Sun Belt: Georgia St.
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: New Mexico St.

@cykee05
ACC: North Carolina
America East: Vermont
American: Cincinnati
Atlantic 10: VCU
Atlantic Sun: Liberty
Big 12: Kansas State
Big East: Villanova
Big Sky: Montana
Big South: Campbell
Big Ten: Michigan
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Hofstra
Conference USA: Old Dominion
Horizon: Northern Kentucky
Ivy: Yale
MAAC: Siena
MEAC: Howard
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Southern Ill.
Mountain West: Nevada
Northeast: Robert Morris
Ohio Valley: Murray State
Pac-12: Washington
Patriot: Colgate
SEC: Kentucky
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Abilene Christian
Summit: South Dakota State
Sun Belt: Ga Southern
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: NM State

@cyclones500
ACC: North Carolina
America East: Vermont
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: VCU
Atlantic Sun: Lipscomb
Big 12: Kansas State
Big East: Villanova
Big Sky: Weber State
Big South: Winthrop
Big Ten: Michigan
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Charleston
Conference USA: Western Kentucky
Horizon: Northern Kentucky
Ivy: Harvard
MAAC: Siena
MEAC: Norfolk State
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Loyola (Chi.)
Mountain West: Fresno State
Northeast: Robert Morris
Ohio Valley: Belmont
Pac-12: Washington
Patriot: Bucknell
SEC: LSU
Southern: UNC Greensboro
Southland: Abilene Christian
Summit: South Dakota State
Sun Belt: Texas State
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: New Mexico State

@gipper2001
ACC: Duke
America East: Vermont
American: Houston
Atlantic 10: Davidson
Atlantic Sun: Lipscomb
Big 12: Texas Tech
Big East: Villanova
Big Sky: Northern Colorado
Big South: Radford
Big Ten: Michigan
Big West: UC Irvine
Colonial: Hofstra
Conference USA: Western Kentucky
Horizon: Wright State
Ivy: Yale
MAAC: Quinnipiac
MEAC: NC Central
Mid-American: Buffalo
Missouri Valley: Drake
Mountain West: Nevada
Northeast: Fairleigh Dickinson
Ohio Valley: Murray State
Pac-12: Washington
Patriot: Lehigh
SEC: Kentucky
Southern: Wofford
Southland: Sam Houston St.
Summit: South Dakota St
Sun Belt: UT-Arlington
SWAC: Texas Southern
West Coast: Gonzaga
WAC: New Mexico State

Old school Williams/Blum pod! Enjoy.

https://cyclonefanatic.com/podcasts...ck-on-the-2018-19-hoops-season-ahead-to-next/

quite the show on Netflix. Not sure what to think, but it certainly gets the headline of most gory and sexual thing I’ve seen on Netflix.

Anyone else watched it?

Anyone else following this, Lil Nas X (I had never heard of him before this) has a song that originally debuted at 19 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart was pulled for not being country enough. If you ask me, that song isn't country at all, much like most of the Billboard Top 100 Country, but I digress.

Billboard says it was pulled for not being country enough, but those backing the song say it is just as country as, say, Florida Georgia Line (Vomit on my chest), and it was pulled because he is black. Here is a Twitter Thread on it:

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Now, does country music need to support more black artists? Yes they do, I think that Charlie Crockett is one of the best country singers out there today, but no one knows who he is because he plays real country. What bothers me about this dudes Tweets are that he ignores the fact that Charley Pride is one of the most successful Country Artists in history when he mentations AA's who have had #1 Country Songs (Pride had like 30 of them).

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Country Radio still pretty much sucks, Nashville is basically trash, and it is an interesting story. I still stand by what Steve Earle says about modern country radio music:

"They’re just doing hip-hop for people who are afraid of black people"

Congratulations, Jack!

Is this a typo or did Isaac switch commitments from Ohio St. to Iowa St.? Below is part of a USA TheMat article "In battles between two Division I commits, Iowa State commit Isaac Wilcox of Utah beat Oklahoma State commit Luke Surber of Oklahoma 4-1 in the Junior 152 lbs. finals".

Isaac is a Senior and is ranked 7th at 160 by InterMat & 6th by Flo and he did not sign early.

Another Ames staple is ending.

"It must have been love, but it's over now..."--Roxette

Although disappointed and disturbed, the Sunday Des Moines Register didn't have a single thing on the the ISU women's game at KU. I took and second and third look - but nothing. Again on Monday - not a mention.
This paper continues to shrink and become meaningless - it's their own fault.

If the owner of handguns dies, what does one need to do to legally transfer them to heirs, if anything?

Tymar Sutton said he was told by Campbell that we would be going to a 4-2-5 defense. That would explain the number of DB's that we've been going after.

Wonder who will play along side Harris this upcoming year. Hopefully find a spot for Northrup. Really high on that kid.