We’re going to go dual wielding here boys. Enjoy.
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I come in pies. I mean peace… figured I’d post something to bring the board together for a moment…also would not…pinky toe too crooked.
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It might be hard to keep him off the field as he’s ready built coming in at 270 as is but the learning curve… I know AJ played in a rotation early on and I would be happy to even see that… we need to get more of these high caliber recruits damnit ! I do see some excellent talent waiting in the wings at the DE spot… hopefully one or 2 can break into the 2 deeps this year as I like Devan Kennedy, Chima Cheneke, Joesph Anderson… I am wondering their updated weights are etc… if any are going to crack the 2 deeps… they look to bring some needed speed and athleticism to the edges hopefully.

They're already hyping up this expected "super" storm front to be even nastier than what we got last week with more intense winds and a front with temperatures on both sides that will produce both blizzards AND tornadoes...................

Sure, most of these are too small and insufficiently luxurious to appeal to the average American driver, but at these prices for commuting, grocery shopping, and a good bit more, these would be great 2nd cars for many and even the only car for some. Especially for city folks.

Is anyone else annoyed that our government keeps us from choosing whether these EVs fit our lifestyle or budget? Seems unAmerican to me.

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Not that there is a lot of Hawkeye basketball to talk about right now, I thought rather than 40 different threads, why not just have a mega thread. Up tonight, game #6, and they need that first win. I think they finally get it.

What an effort by Even tonight in an 80-78 loss to Oregon.

His stats:

23 minutes

4-4 (100%) FGs
7-9 (78%) FTs

15 Points
2 Blocks
3 Rebounds (1 offensive)
1 Assist (1 turnover)

Not sure what happened to the other Ava threads.

@KyleHuesmann , can you keep us updated on this tragic story? Is there still worry that Ava & her mom suffered brain damage? Or is Ava expected to make a full recovery after all?

Any way, in case people did not see this, this was some good news from today.

Check it out & Watch:

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It’s madness, March madness!!!!!!

The spirit of Munich hovers over European capitals just as the Munich Security Conference takes place,” remarked the Vice-Rector of Finland’s National Defence University at a recent international seminar on Russia. His reference to Europe’s catastrophic 1938 deal with Nazi Germany encapsulates the growing unease in the continent over discussions of a potential US-Russia “peace” settlement for Ukraine. That unease turned into outright shock following the explosive confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday.

The Trump administration’s approach to Ukraine rests on a dangerously flawed premise: that Vladimir Putin is willing to end the war and that Kyiv could have negotiated an earlier settlement. Some within the administration now argue that, given Russia’s economic and military losses, Moscow may be prepared to accept a deal under new US leadership. But the fundamental question remains: Is Russia truly seeking to end the war, or is it merely angling for an “operational pause” to regroup and rearm?

Between ambiguity and structural constraints

A closer look at Moscow’s strategic thinking suggests that the West risks misinterpreting Russian intentions. Unlike Western notions of war and peace as distinct phases, Russian military doctrine treats them as part of a continuum. Its “New Generation Warfare” blurs the line between peacetime and wartime, seeing war as an ongoing struggle against the adversary’s system. Since 2022, Russia’s war aims have remained ambiguous, shifting in rhetoric but consistent in substance: preventing Ukraine’s NATO membership, toppling the Zelensky government, destroying Ukraine’s demographic and territorial fabric, annexing territories, weakening NATO, and restoring imperial influence. Globally, Moscow seeks to challenge Western hegemony and promote a multipolar world. Russian propaganda terms like “denazification” and “demilitarization” remain vague, leaving Western negotiators uncertain whether these are specific objectives or mere justifications for broader imperial ambitions. Russian officials speak in multiple voices – sometimes advocating diplomacy, at other times hinting at total war and nuclear escalation.

But ambiguity alone does not explain why Moscow is unlikely to pursue genuine peace. Since 2022, Russia has undergone a profound transformation into a militarized economy and society. The defense sector has overtaken traditional industries, with Russia’s GDP growing by 3% in Q3 of 2023, largely due to arms production. Military factories now operate on 24-hour shifts, and hundreds of thousands of new workers have been absorbed into the war economy.

Beyond economics, war has impacted Russia’s societal fabric. In disenfranchised regions, particularly those with ethnic minorities, military service has become one of the few pathways to upward mobility. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has fostered an elite class that profits from the forced expropriation of Western businesses. The war has also reinforced the logic of authoritarian rule, with no major elite defections despite occasional crises. Meanwhile, youth militarization is expanding, with 1.75 million members in the Kremlin-backed Yunarmiya movement, a long-term investment in ideological control.

This fusion of economic, political, and social incentives makes ending the war a daunting task for the risk-averse Kremlin. A negotiated settlement could provoke internal resistance from war profiteers, security elites, and nationalist factions who have become deeply invested in the conflict. For Putin, the war is no longer just a geopolitical gamble – it has become a regime survival mechanism.

Unruly veterans and power struggles

Even if the Kremlin sought an off-ramp, post-war Russia would face significant instability. The reintegration of returning troops – including regular soldiers, mercenaries, released convicts, and paramilitary fighters – could fracture the state. Figures like Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, whose “personal army” has tripled in size and gained unprecedented operational experience, may leverage their power in post-war elite struggles. Meanwhile, regional elites and private militias – some backed by oligarchs – could evolve into competing security forces, exacerbating instability. Russia’s failure to integrate its veterans could further brutalize society. The Kremlin’s reliance on the “proxyfication” of its armed forces means that any demobilization would be fraught with risks. Fighters accustomed to wartime privilege may resist reintegration into civilian life, while radicalized factions could become a destabilizing force within Russia itself.

Brutal mechanism of control

Contrary to Trump administration claims, current negotiations could grant Russia a much-needed operational pause, allowing it to regroup, rebuild its military, and prepare for a greater confrontation with Ukraine and the West. Given Russia’s war-driven economy, entrenched power structures, and ideological trajectory, ending the war will not be as simple – or as bloodless – as some Western policymakers wish to believe. The notion that Russia will accept a diplomatic settlement ignores the deeper transformations the war has triggered within the country. War has become a stabilizing force for the Kremlin, a brutal mechanism of control that has reshaped Russia’s economy, society, and political order. The regime has not just absorbed the costs – human, economic, and geopolitical – it has normalized them.
The lessons of Munich have never been more relevant. As President Zelensky rightly challenged President Trump and Vice President Vance during their heated February 28 exchange in the Oval Office: What kind of diplomacy is possible with Putin’s Russia? A settlement that rewards Russian aggression would not bring peace; it would only reset the countdown to the next war, one that the West may be even less prepared to fight.
About the Author

Dr. Sarah Fainberg serves as Senior Researcher and Head of Research Program at Tel Aviv University’s Elrom Center for Air and Space Studies.

I've followed Drake this year, mainly because I am a fan of their coach. He's won a ton where he's been.

They have done about everything they need to do. Except with the MVC tourney. Bradley plays Drake tough. I would hate for Drake to miss out if they can't get it done tomorrow.

Is it win or miss the dance?

One reason good mid-major coaches keep climbing the ladder.

Maybe I am wearing black and gold rose tinted shades lol… I think Iowa could have a better season than most expect. Usually when Iowa is picked to do sos so or at the bottom of the standings they usually sneak up on teams and do really well. I don’t want to jinx this team as it could go south if they can’t shore up the lines and what I am worried about is QB play and linebackers as we are losing some super talented players that have been just outstanding over the last few years. As for QB I think we have better talent this year than last year and I hope they can utilize both of them. I don’t care who’s at the helm as long as they can move the ball and get first downs and score I am all good with whomever gives them the best shots. I personally like Sully because the kid can scramble but I have no idea about Grownoski (sp)? But I am sure he is going to be a good one as well. Time will tell but I think iowa has a better record this coming year than last and of course I could be severely wrong but looking at the past usually Iowa shines when coming into the season being the underdog.

Now that the regular season is over, players looking for greener pastures are going to flood the portal market soon after their teams lose their conference tournament or with a big dance loss.

Skim Milkey already working on it. Could one be Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes (5'8" G)? She's gonna get one hellva payday if she does.
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Here's Blakes original Top 7 list (3 from B1G):
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Other Possibilities:
Kiyomi McMiller, Rutgers. The 5'8" PG - Seems obvious from the run-in with her coach and was suspended.


Potential Needs:
-Top Scorer (replace Lucy' production)
-Ball Handling to break a press (replace Lucy)
-Power Forward (replace Syd)
-Defense (replace Kylie if she leaves)

Best Players Currently in Portal:
Amari Whiting (BYU)


Please help keep this list updated with relevant possibilities to replace our upcoming deficiencies when seniors leave and other gaps with returners or incoming commits.

Here's a reference guide of stats for current players to compare against portal replacement players:


Other Transfer Portal Tracking Resources:
Talia Goodman:


Raoul WBB Blog:


On3:


WCH Transfers (new one):

Deep State is panicking.

https://x.com/realalexjones/status/1733952704840335861?s=46
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Just starting the excuses thread….


Lets hear them

Be better dems.


Burning down a Tesla Dealership in Seattle doesn't impact Eloon.


You want to be treated like an adult, act like one.
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I mean, you didn’t take Trump seriously to begin with, right? 😂

Hey Hawks!!!

I am starting a new thread for the 2025 season. It looks like the first Black and Gold game was last Thursday and a close 4-3 Black Team win over the Gold Team.

There appeared to be some recruits at the football game yesterday. It may have been mostly (or all) of the 2025 verbals.

It appears Coach Prater has left Campbell and is not the head coach at Memphis. It looks like Tristan and Kat stayed at Campbell.

Still no official fall ball schedule on the website yet. Will post it when its on the website with any info on the spring schedule as tournaments start releasing information about their tournaments.

Go Hawks!!

Arm wrestle this gal…

Iafootballfan said:

This is the problem. You think Ohio St, Michigan, Bama, Georgia, etc. want Iowa to get the same cut from the revenue as them? Absolutely not. They will continue to shrink this down and any teams who were lucky enough to be in these conferences to begin with (us) will get significantly less than the others.

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I predicted this would happen and it seems the ACC may be the first to give the Blue Bloods a higher percentage of the TV revenue. This is not good news for schools like us.

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@F4Gary got me started on this site long ago and I will miss it.
To Everyone,
I changed Insideautomotive.com in the middle of December of 2007, telling the audience I felt something huge was about to go wrong, and I needed to make the website a daily news source so everyone could read and understand what was happening.
What I predicted happened: The world’s financial system would melt down.
Now, it’s 17 years and 60 days later, and minimally, I have found and posted over 315,000 news stories. And I’m tired.
So, I am letting you know that Insideautomotive.com will post its last story on March 30 of this year. I have also informed KLIF to draft a final separation agreement for the same date. I will finally be fully retired. All of you have been a wonderful audience and made my last 31 years incredible. I see darkness on the horizon again, but I’m too old to deal with it anymore. And frankly, I don’t want to spend my last years railing against what’s coming next that few seem interested in stopping.
Thank you again for the incredible years together.