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JakeBrend · Jul 23, 2025

Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the NBA Summer League and some of his favorite moments in a Cyclone uniform. The Summer Series is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery and Netusil Financial Services by Raymond James.

SUMMER SERIES: All-American, Denver Nuggets Guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend

Former Cyclone and now Denver Nuggets guard Curtis Jones joins Jake Brend on the CycloneFanatic Summer Series to discuss his new NBA contract, his time in the NBA Summer League and some of his favorite moments in a Cyclone uniform. The Summer Series is brought to you by Fareway Meat & Grocery an

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acoustimac · Jul 23, 2025

ISU at #15 and the top of Big 12 teams.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/63...-top-25-uconn-lsu/?source=user_shared_articleWomen’s college basketball’s post-transfer top 25: Is UConn still on top? Did LSU jump?

ISUinOR · Jul 23, 2025

14. Iowa State Cyclones

Swing game: vs. Arizona, Sept. 27

The Hawkeyes have a Big 12 game to open the season against Kansas State, so there is no easing into the season -- and that's before factoring in Iowa coming to town Sept. 6. So Cyclones fans won't have to wait long before having a decent sense of what to expect this year. Let's go ahead and assume they beat South Dakota and Arkansas State and could be 2-2, 3-1 or 4-0 headed in the fifth game against Arizona. The result of that game against the Wildcats would significantly shape expectations for the rest of the way. -- Bonagura

JakeBrend · Jul 23, 2025

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times’ valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones‘ NBA future, bounce around the Big 12 for some hot topics on Texas Tech and Utah and react to the Farmageddon spread. All presented by Mechdyne Corporation.

Williams & Blum: CFP Valuations, Farmageddon Spread, Texas Tech Doubt, Utah Buzz

Chris Williams and Brent Blum are joined by Jake Brend to discuss the New York Times' valuation on every Power 5 football team, they hit more on Curtis Jones' NBA future, bounce around the Big 12 for some hot topics on Texas Tech and Utah and react to the Farmageddon spread. All presented by Mechdyn

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JakeBrend · Jul 23, 2025

Jackson Pence previews the cornerback room.

Position Preview: Cornerbacks

The opening game of the season in Dublin, Ireland is just 31 days away and to keep you prepared for the upcoming season, we will continue with our position previews every weekday through July 25. Up next is the cornerbacks. A group that has some holes to fill after a brillant season last year. R

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Cycsk · Jul 23, 2025

On Monday, our own Chris Williams hosted VSiN College Football Betting Podcast’s Tim Murray and then was a guest on Murray’s podcast.

I think many of us may undervalue the quality of Chris’s contributions. We may be too familiar with him and he is often so casual and goofy. However, he really holds his own with one of the betting industry’s best on these podcasts. It is really impressive and he is indeed a “big shot.”

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cyfanbr · Jul 23, 2025

Seen some good house threads in here lately, so figured I’d start another one to check CF’s pulse on my situation.

We moved into a new house in January. Furnace and AC are from 1995, so 30 years old. Couple of weeks ago AC stopped keeping up due to a leak on the condenser. Technician was able to weld on the coil, but did his best to “patch” it up with foam spray. If the leak is small then it may be fine for years, but I have a feeling the issue will be back later this summer or next year at the latest. Anyhow, I have them coming back late this afternoon to look at my system and give me a quote. Options may be.

1) Replace coils on the unit.

2) replace the AC entirely (pretty sure the current unit is also undersized for the house).

3) replace furnace and AC due to their age and if you are going to do one May make sense to just do both so that one unit is not new and the older is 30 years old.

Thoughts?

Jar_Lar · Jul 22, 2025

What if you could go back in time and relive any Iowa State football game in history?

With newspaper recaps, occasionally digitized programs and ticket stubs, photos of most teams (as well as photos from the games) and occasional video footage, this series might continue!

If there is interest to learn about games beyond the 1892-1949 time in Cyclone football history, do let me know.

Every Game Ever

Here, you can find a massive database, containing information on every Iowa State game, ever.

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JakeBrend · Jul 22, 2025

On Tuesday’s edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee‘s decommitment, reacts to Circa’s Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer previews the 2025 linebacker core in the Northwest Bank Studios.

CFTV: Marcus Zelee Decommits, Farmageddon Spread, Hoodjer Previews Linebackers

On Tuesday's edition of Cyclone Fanatic Daily, Jake Brend tells you about Marcus Zelee's decommitment, reacts to Circa's Farmageddon spread, and Derek Hoodjer previews the 2025 linebacker core in the Northwest Bank Studios. https://youtu.be/UiqcRqcaQuc

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JakeBrend · Jul 22, 2025

After only 20 days of commitment, 2026 three-star guard Marcus Zelee announces his decommitment from Iowa State.

2026 Three-Star Guard Marcus Zelee Decommits from Iowa State

After only 20 days of commitment, 2026 three-star guard Marcus Zelee announces his decommitment from Iowa State. Zelee, a 6'2 defensive-minded guard, originally committed on July 2, less than 48 hours after receiving an offer from Iowa State. He currently resides in Texas but Zelee is orig

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KnappShack · Jul 22, 2025

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EnkAMania · Jul 22, 2025

Got bored at work today.

Kansas State - Iowa State leads in the all-time series at 54-50-4
South Dakota - Iowa State leads in the all-time series at 9-0-0
Iowa - Iowa leads in the all-time series at 24-47-0
Arkansas State - Iowa State leads in the all-time series at 1-0-0
Arizona - Arizona leads in the all-time series at 1-4-1
Cincinnati - Iowa State leads in the all-time series at 2-0-0
Colorado - Colorado leads in the all-time series at 15-49-1
BYU - Iowa State leads in the all-time series at 5-0-0
Arizona State - Arizona State leads in the all-time series at 1-0-0
TCU - TCU leads in the all-time series at 6-9-0
Kansas - Kansas leads in the all-time series at 45-53-6
Oklahoma State - Oklahoma State leads in the all-time series at 21-34-3

MeanDean · Jul 22, 2025

Not a fun topic, but...

As I prepare to enter my 8th decade on this planet I need to get this taken care of.

I have my plot and my will/trust done.

I don't really know how it works. I don't want to walk into a Funeral Home knowing nothing.

Any dos and don'ts or pitfalls to watch for. Or recommendations.

Not necessarily specific local providers.

TIA

"I plan to live forever. So far, so good." Steven Wright

JakeBrend · Jul 21, 2025

On Monday’s edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones‘ deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU’s week zero approach compared to year’s past, and John Walters gives advice to Cyclone fans.

CFTV: Curt Jones' New Deal, Derek Hoodjer on Week Zero Approach, The Godfather's Advice

On Monday's edition of CFTV in the Northwest Bank Studios, Jake Brend breaks down Curtis Jones' deal with the Denver Nuggets, Derek Hoodjer talks about ISU's week zero approach compared to year's past, and John Walters gives advice to Cyclone fans. https://youtu.be/mJrtt-rrCuA

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Gunnerclone · Jul 21, 2025

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The Rob Gray · Jul 21, 2025

ISU transfer big man Blake Buchanan's relishing expanded role

Feb 17, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) drives to the basket as Virginia Cavaliers forward Blake Buchanan (0) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images AMES — Blake Buchanan stood amid the myriad m

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SaraV · Jul 21, 2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Who Played Son Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' Dies at 54 After Drowning on Family Trip

Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' was 54.

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Article says he drowned while on a family vacation.

KennyPratt42 · Jul 21, 2025

With Cyclone Football, Men's, and Women's Basketball all likely to start their seasons ranked in the top 20 and Wrestling likely to start in the top 10, which of the teams will have the best season relative to expectations.

jbhtexas · Jul 21, 2025

Our yard has widely-varying moisture needs because lawn/garden/flower beds/raised beds/sun/shade/etc. So, being it's 2025 with AI and all, I figured technology could help with this, and I ran across the Moen Smart Sprinkler controller, which is interesting because you can add a WiFi moisture sensor to each zone which can adjust the watering in that zone based on soil moisture. It's not that expensive. However, I checked the reviews that this controller gets on various sites that sell it, and it gets very mixed reviews. On Home Depot, the majority of the 2025 reviews are 1-2 stars, but it also gets frequent 5 stars on other sites. The biggest complaints are that the controller often falls off the WiFi and has to regularly be rebooted, and also the app/controller is buggy such that it doesn't water the zones as expected.

Just curious if anybody here has one, and what your experience has been.

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qwerty · Jul 21, 2025

I could only find these schools in the Big 12 roast version:

BYU:
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Kansas:
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Oklahoma State:
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West Virginia:
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Houston:
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qwerty · Jul 21, 2025

Someone asked AI to roast B1G schools. These were the only ones I could find. Best line in all of them:
“Wisconsin doesn’t have a party culture. It has a statewide drinking problem disguised as school spirit.”
Best roast: Nebraska by far

Iowa:
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Wisconsin:
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Minnesota:
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Illinois:
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Northwestern:
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Purdue:
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Indiana:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tysEsIzSRpE

Nebraska:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l7st7WPzZgk

Michigan State:

TikTok - Make Your Day

Michigan:
https://www.tiktok.com/@playcallsports/video/7484748315557416235

Ohio State:
https://www.tiktok.com/@playcallsports/video/7483286049326714154

Rutgers:
https://www.tiktok.com/@playcallsports/video/7490693411058601258

Maryland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkCogdYOqdg

Cycsk · Jul 20, 2025

Fun podcast by Williams & Blum last Wednesday. Login to view embedded media
I loved hearing them talk about this year's football road trips. Here are their rankings based on the Williams & Blum Fun Meter:

#1 Jonesboro for Arkansas State.
#2 Boulder for Colorado.
#3 Covington, Kentucky for Cincinnati.
#4 Fort Worth for TCU.
#5 Stillwater for Oklahoma State.

So, what do you think? Do you agree? Disagree? How would you rank them? What would you recommend for the road trips?

K-State isn't included because the Ireland trip is in its own category.

clones_jer · Jul 20, 2025

toyin with the idea of getting a hot tub. already have pad for it. any opinions on brands you like or that I should avoid? is saltwater the way to go these days? is used worth the risk? I'm not bad with plumbing, but I hear they're kind of a pain to fix.
probably looking for something in the 7x7 or 8x8 size range.

cyclone4L · Jul 20, 2025

One aspect of the Iowa State football program that has consistently seemed to lag behind—especially compared to other teams in the conference—is player speed.

Even during the Campbell era, this was a noticeable issue. However, more recently, coaches like Hank Poteat and Noah Pauley have raised the standard, emphasizing speed in the players they recruit.

Let’s take a look at the high school 100-meter dash times under 11.0s for some of our current players.

For reference:

Kene Nwangwu: 10.55s
Darien Porter: 10.69s

Current Players:

WR Brett Eskildsen: 10.52s
WR Dominic Overby: 10.54s
RB Aiden Flora: 10.61s
S Jeremiah Cooper: 10.65s
DB Connor Welsch: 10.66s
CB Khijohnn Cummings-Coleman: 10.71s
CB Mason Ellens: 10.73s
S Carson Van Dinter: 10.73s
CB David Coffey: 10.75s
WR Karon Brookins: 10.80s
LB Will Hawthorne: 10.82s
RB Abu Sama: 10.84s
RB Carson Hansen: 10.85s

Future Players

WR Jeffrey Roberts: 10.69s
S Tyrell Chatman: 10.78s
S Bryson Williams: 10.88s

Beni Ngoyi and Xavier Townsend never ran below 11.0s

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