From The Athletic webpage....may be behind a paywall:

"What would the college basketball landscape look like if the sport were self-sufficient? I set out to reconstruct the entire layout of Division I with that hypothetical as my guiding principle. Perhaps the most important rule to fall back on is that of a truly balanced schedule. Double round-robins (in which each team plays a home-and-home with every other team in its league) are fading out of college hoops, with fewer and fewer leagues still retaining that schedule purity. Bringing back the double round-robin would enhance the meaning of the regular-season championship, so I am allowing a maximum of 11 teams in each league (which would create a 20-game double round-robin).

Included next to each conference is the members’ average Net Rating per KenPom over the last five seasons. I used Net Ratings as a loose guide to ensure each league remained somewhat competitive as I swapped members."

Nebraska drops to a minor conference:

https://www.si.com/college/nebraska...ll-big-ten-fred-hoiberg-huskers-nebrasketball


https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6521319/2025/08/01/college-basketball-conference-realignment/

Matt Campbell’s “new” contract. Scary headlines. Football camp updates, plus some basketball practice notes. Chris Williams & Brent Blum cover it all on Sunday’s show, presented by Mechdyne.

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?

We have a 2030 offer, so I'm starting the 2030 thread.


(full table to come after I get back from vacation)

Currently on ESPN 2. Must see tv.

Matt Campbell Finalizes Extension Through 2032​

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?

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?

If any of you aren’t in the Wide Right Natty Light Discord, you’re seriously missing out.


It’s unfiltered chaos in the best way .

A quick Texans fall camp interview with Jayden Higgens. about 1/2 of the video.

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Just saw the new movie and loved it. The originals are my all-time favorites and this one had me laughing throughout.

Anyone else see it yet?

"I want the ball more than you want it!" Great play!!!!

Will be in Boston with the family when ISU plays KSU. Any Boston bars (preferably downtown by seaport) that ISU fans will be hanging out at watching the game from?

This is so embarrassingly bad. Should start at 29:15.
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I've enjoyed Flo's series picking their all quarter century wrestlers at each weight. It's the dog days of summer and wrestling news is slow, so I thought we could do the same here.

Who is your top/favorite/best Cyclone at each weight from 2000 to today? No other criteria than that. There is a great ISU wrestling history book listing all Americans, etc at Cyclones.com if you need a reference book. I'll provide mine once I figure it out, but it won't be as easy as I first thought.

On Thursday’s CF Daily, Jake Brend has a report from a fall camp availability with Eli Rasheed and Colby Kratch. Rasheed talks about what’s needed need from his group to get pressure on the quarterback. We hear from Yale transfer Tamatoa McDonough for the first time. Linebackers coach Colby Kratch discusses his process on determining playing time and the competition within that room.

It's been recommended to start throwing the drafts that Derek Duke and I have been doing on Bigger 12 Than 12 over here on the forums! Who won this one?

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.

Sitting at Yankee Stadium ready for an afternoon baseball game in the shade and a beer. Don’t get much better than this!

For some reason Tom Brady decided to get all bent about Scott Scheiffler(?) Comments about he'd rather be a good dad than golfer.

Different strokes for different folks he could have just ignored it, not like Scott went after him with those comments. I'm guessing Tom was missing the lime light and needed a little attention.

Both made a lot of money for playing a game. Neither one cured cancer or anything really important. Well end of my rant.