So you're telling me there's a chance... #Cubs

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The Flubs have now lost 10 in a row and tied with the Pirates for last place in the Central - with Laimo Jaimo pitching tomorrow for the #Cubs. Be sure to tune in if you like to watch multiple Pittsburgh home runs. F'ing PATHETIC.

Off-Topic - just 10 days out here's a question every Democratic Primary Voter should be asking themselves: Votes Vet is a relatively small organization/operation. Where in hell did they get $10 million to dump into Iowa (most dark money in IA history) against Zach Wahls? Schumer & his cronies?!

I have come to the reluctant conclusion that it's time to cancel my #Marquee subscription - watching this #Cubs Team right now is ABSOLUTELY NOT worth $20/month - not even worth $5 - no use wasting the money let alone subjecting my health to this pile of steaming shit. Bye for now Flubs. Namaste...

Welp - the #Cubs have turned back into the f'ing Flubs: Hitters can't hit, Fielders can't field, Pitchers can't pitch, and Counsell can't manage himself out of a wet paper bag. JFC - WTH. OK - time to go search what my streaming options are for anything but this steaming pile of crap. Namaste...

Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, IMS has announced

Off topice... My 4-year old grandson and me - playing "fancy" miniature golf in Colorado. As it should be...

Jaimo is Laimo. For God's sake send him back to the Yankees, Pirates, or anyone else dumb enough to take him. JFC how many home runs is he going to give up tonight before Counsell decides he's seen enough. (This is not a new take on my part - another one of Hoyer's reclamation projects.) #Cubs

Here's Iowa's release on the #Hawkeyes WBB two new signees (including one from Sweden) + an updated list of of the transfer portal and high school additions -- six total newcomers for the Hawks...

Apparently most of you caught my mistake before I did and could correct it. The #Hawkeyes hired offensive guru Tom Moore, not Joe Moore. The O-Line Award is named for Joe not Tom - Iowa's O-Line has won that twice (2016 and 2025). Apologies - was multitasking. Crawling back into my hole now...

"Wahls conjures the bygone era of the blue-collar, river-town Democrat." Read the article here: www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

I would also suggest, if you're interested, that you watch Tuesday Night's debate between Zach Wahls & Josh Turek on IPTV. If you do you will see a very clear choice about who the best candidate is and it's not the guy (Turek) Chuck Schumer & millions in dark $$ are trying to shove down our throats.

Off-topic. Interesting article in The Atlantic today about the Iowa Democratic US Senate Primary. In The Atlantic Turek just completely disses Eastern Iowa: "(During my interview with Turek, he assured me that he would never, under any circumstances, deign to live in eastern Iowa.)" Welp...

My recollection is that Bradbury has just one year left on his contract and considered a short-term solution - Center was a long-term consideration so the #Bears grabbed Logan Jones to fill that role. Won't be surprised if they take another O-Lineman today along with a couple of defensive picks.

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I have the perfect cheese to go with that grater...

I can't get this to zoom in enough to see if the "patient" is Jeffrey Epstein - but thinking that's a high probability. Just when you think he can't do anything more offensive or stupid...

I apologize in advance for linking to anything over on Musk's Cesspool - but today's "opening" for the CBS Telecast of The Masters is quite something! You might even get a little misty eyed... x.com/awfulannounc...

Ladies and Gentlemen - your last place Chicago #Cubs... SUCK!

Looks like Tiger Woods returned from Switzerland early and just showed up in Augusta... www.instagram.com/p/DW60Yt6lfCV/

So good news! Taco Donny backs down (again) on destroying Iran's Civilization. So the World shouldn't be coming to an end now for at least two more weeks. JFC!

Bondi ran out of turd polish. Leavitt is going to run out of turd polish. Jesus Christ, these people are covering for a pedo. There’s not enough turd polish.

It's nice to be honored. Still have my fastball, I guess. www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/2024-2...

(3 of 3) Turek has very minimal experience that justifies his selection. State Senator Zach Wahls has far more experience, actually doesn't take PAC $$, and is someone who won't be beholding to Chuck Schumer or any other of the Democratic "Old Guards". Time for meaningful change in Iowa and in DC.

(2 of 3) 2nd Turek said he doesn’t take PAC $$. Technically maybe but he certainly takes millions in PAC support - primarily Chuck Schumer’s PAC - Chuck has decided he's dictating who Iowa gets to pick. THE LAST THING I’M INTERESTED IN IS CHUCK SCHUMER TELLING ME WHO I’M SUPPOSED TO VOTE FOR.

(1 of 3) I've held off posting about Iowa's Democratic US Senate Primary but after hearing Josh Turek on Pod Save America it's time to do so. Turek blatantly lied at least twice: saying he's the only candidate who's not a millionaire. I assure you Zach Wahls and (probably) Ashley Hinson are not.

For Ben McCollum, "close" can be a chasm. The distance of how close the Hawkeyes came this season to Final Four is on the coach's road map for the offseason and beyond. It's THE MONDAY TIPOFF. iowacollegehoops.com/2026/03/30/t...

And now my annual post-basketball season existential crisis begins.

You guys tell me, I never felt like the coach or the team “lost control” all that many times this year. I don’t mean to draw that contrast, but I do think demeanor (coach/team) won games for Iowa this year. Also, does this make Stirtzy an all-timer? I’m an emphatic yes.

The #Hawkeyes go to the Elite 8 in Ben McCollum's 1st year as UI Head Coach - did it with just 1 holdover from last season's team and ended years of frustration - McCollum is a terrific coach and you have to feel good about the future of Iowa Men's Basketball. The Hawks finish the season 24-13.

FADE TO BLACK... Illinois 71 - Iowa 59 The #Hawkeyes led most of this Elite 8 game but faded down the stretch - went 7+ mins total in 2H without a FG. UI's 3s vs. IL's RBs - in the end the RBs advantage was huge. Stirtz & Wagler were the stars for their teams. Illini headed to the Final 4.

At least we have a coach that uses his timeouts.

1H | Iowa 32 - Illinois 28 The #Hawkeyes have led the entire game, starting with a 12-2 run at the outset - despite 7 mins of scoring drought, UI is shooting 57% FGs (50% 3s). Stirtz has been superb: 15 pts. Illini dominating RBs + has a significant FT disparity over UI. Iowa's D has been solid.

Just in case you need a reminder (probably not) but the #Hawkeyes tip off at 5:09 PM today vs. the Illini in the Elite 8. Gird (and pace) yourselves...

I could have asked if they're playing with just 10 men on the field -- but that's so fresh it might have been too cruel...

Have they lost yet?

Also in the same city that the #Hawkeyes last played in a Final Four. I was there for both games (still played a consolation game back then).

Tip times for Saturday:

OK. Two more from tonight's Sweet 16 Victory. Amidst all of the hoop-la (pun intended) I forget to post that the #Hawkeyes improved to 24-12. Also this might be my favorite pic from tonight's game (courtesy of the great Brian Ray | Hawkeyesports.com) - talk about stars... Sweet Dreams...

Tom Davis is one of the nicest persons I have ever met - in any context. A true gentleman. A great coach. Coached an extremely exciting, up-tempo version of basketball. Bob Bowlsby treated him like crap at the end. #Hawkeyes AD Beth Goetz has restored UI's MBB credibility with her hire of McCollum.

Couple of other thoughts. The #Hawkeyes only led this game for 2:10 - HOWEVER - it was the Final 2:10. Lowest #B1G Seed to ever make the Elite 8 - in history! 1987 was the last time Iowa reached the Elite 8 led by the legendary Tom Davis. Bowlsby firing Dr. Tom was one of the worst decisions ever.

Doesn't matter. Football. Men's Basketball. Women's Basketball. WHO "OWNS" THE #HUSKERS? THE #HAWKEYES OWN THE HUSKERS!

WHO'S GOING TO THE ELITE 8? THE HAWKEYES!!! FADE TO BLACK...& GOLD IOWA 77 - NEBRASKA 71 #Hawkeyes ride a 15-3 run at the end to get the upset victory and on to the Elite 8. Ben McCollum is a basketball savant. UI's bench play was terrific! Heroes aplenty in a true "team win". Amazing! Enjoy this!

Regrettably Bruce Pearl has turned into a blithering idiot. Among other things.

Kinda cool having a coach who adjusts and doesn’t just ram the same square peg shit down the game’s throat.

For the record Nebraska could hardly miss 3s early and built a 10 pt lead. The #Hawkeyes were sluggish from beyond the arc but then got hot, too. Each team with 7 3s! Keep an eye on rebounds. In the regular season between these 2 the team that won the battle on the boards won the game.

1H | Nebraska 46 - Iowa 43 Kind of a crazy game. #Hawkeyes have trailed the entire game, yet hit a 3 as time expires to pull back to within 3. Both teams have shot well but Huskers are raining 3s. 2 keys in this game are RBs + TOs. UI trails in Boards but has 11 pts off Nebby's TOs. Halftime Stats

The column from Monday: FDU dented the Hawkeyes on Saturday, Virginia felled them with shot after shot in the double-overtime game on Monday. It was all a blueprint for what needs to come next for Iowa. iowacollegehoops.com/2026/03/24/a...

The #Hawkeyes finish the season 27-7. Ava + Kylie fouling out late probably sealed the deal. Too many missed FTs at end of regulation & in OTs. Heiden + Stuelke combined for 36 points + 25 RBs but it wasn't enough.