since this is Portal Season as much as it is Christmas season, thought I would post this. I usually am the last to know, but I just noticed he is in the portal.

He looked somewhat effective last year, though not really overly impressive. About all we have coming back with experience is Moulton and Jaz Patterson. of course either or both of those guys might turn out well.

what do you guys (and gals) think?

Who do you want? How much money ya got?

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I should have a FREE game link for this game in case anyone is interested.

#22 IOWA (7-0) vs BYU (6-1)
Tip: 8:00 pm CT
Streaming ($$): FloCollege. Direct link to sign up: Sign up here

ESPN gives Iowa an 88% chance of winning.

GO HAWKS!!!

It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.

Dec 18 Update:

Last season Tory Taylor and Cooper DeJean become the 14th and 15th unanimous consensus All-Americans in Iowa history.

Today, Jay becomes the 16th.

Kirk Ferentz has coached 13 of the 16.




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5:30pm from Cancun
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The Rams (4-3) have five players from France: Palmire Mbu, Hawa Komara, Anaelle Dutat, Mary-Kate Tshibuabua, and Ines Debroise. Two players from Finland: Albina Syla and Cia Eklöf, and a player from Canada,

First ever meeting between the programs.

I like the hawks to win 82-57

Just an absolute display of weakness. A real man and leader keeps his emotions in check when facing adversity.

NJCAA Division 1 Championship Game on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30pm CST.

Wednesday also features two of the best coaches in the NJCAA with the Reivers' Scott Strohmeier and Hutchinson's Drew Dallas, currently in his fifth season. Dallas, the Salina, Kansas native has lost only five games in his overall tenure and has the Blue Dragons in the Playoffs for the third time since the format began following HCC's National Title march in the spring of 2021. For Strohmeier, he racked up his 150th win at Iowa Western during the season and in his 16th year has built a program that those around the country respect for its sustained success.

Both teams feature high powered offenses and staunch defense, with the Reivers' 'Darkside' defense finding their footing after an uncharacteristically slow start to the season.

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TELEVISION / RADIO COVERAGE

The game will be carried nationally on ESPNU and ESPN+. Iowa Western's flagship radio station, 89.7 The River, will also carry the game with a one-hour pregame show featuring exclusive interviews Reiver coaches and players. The 'Voice of the Reivers", Jake Ryan, will be joined by Russ Nelsen, Josh Odson and Tony Boone on the call. Those outside the Council Bluffs / Omaha Metro can stream the game on the station with the FREE, downloadable app or by clicking the Listen Live icon at the top of the station's webpage. Get into the broadcast booth with the guys during the game here.

https://www.goreivers.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241211py6s7h

Wasn't sure how to word the thread title correctly, but what are some top notch movie or TV scenes that you remember or stick out that are truly made BECAUSE of the music or song playing?

I have 3 submissions (two of which are Coen Brothers or Coen Brothers influenced):


Fargo Season 3 - Entrance to the Bridge Tournament:

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Big Lebowski - Jesus Bowling Scene:

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Dazed & Confused - entrance into the Emporium

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What else you got HBOT?

Lara Trump announced on Saturday that she was removing herself from contention for the open Florida Senate seat, ending weeks of speculation that the president-elect’s daughter-in-law would represent the Sunshine State in Congress.

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Donald Trump had previously communicated to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that he wanted Lara Trump to take the seat, which would be open if Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) is confirmed to serve as secretary of state. DeSantis is tasked with appointing Rubio’s replacement.

Speculation that Lara Trump, who is married to Trump’s son Eric, would take the role increased this month after she stepped down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.

“After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate,” she said in a post on X.


Lara Trump’s announcement is just the latest development in Trump’s complicated relationship with DeSantis, whom he battled in a contentious GOP primary.
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Some of Trump’s supporters had publicly pushed for a member of the Trump family to enter Congress.
“The Senate is an old man’s club. We desperately need a smart, young, outspoken woman who will reveal their secrets,” tweeted Maye Musk, the mother of Trump ally Elon Musk, who has recently spent time with her son and Trump’s family at Mar-a-Lago.

Lara Trump’s announcement came after her father-in-law suggested during a Monday news conference that she might not be chosen.
Asked on Monday whether he expected DeSantis to appoint her, Donald Trump told reporters: “No, I don’t, I probably don’t.”
“Ron’s going to have to make that decision, and he’ll make the right decision,” Trump added. “I also know that Lara’s got so many other things. … People want her to be on television, they want to give her contracts.”

People familiar with DeSantis’s thinking had previously told The Washington Post he was considering other candidates. One predicted he was more likely to choose someone who has held public office in Florida.

It was not immediately clear whom DeSantis would appoint, but he has been considering other Florida politicians, including the state’s attorney general, Ashley Moody, and former statehouse speaker Jose Oliva.
Lara Trump wrote that she was humbled by the support she received, including from Florida residents.
“I remain incredibly passionate about public service and look forward to serving our country again sometime in the future,” she wrote. “In the meantime, I wish Governor DeSantis the best of luck with this appointment.”
Lara Trump teased that she would have other news to share in the new year.
“I do have a big announcement that I’m excited to share in January, so, stay tuned,” she wrote.

1pm BTN
Iowa -31.5
O/U 163.5

New Orleans (2-6, 0-1 Southland) comes to carver fresh off a tough 73-70 loss at Nicholls.

Time for the hawks to 7-3, 1-1) to take their frustrations out on the Privateers.

I’m thinking 94-68 hawks

Anyone else think it’s time to return to a natural grass field inside Kinnick Stadium?

Keep the same paint schemes just with grass.

Seeing lots of rumors like this floating out there.


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