Happy 250th, everybody! Reupping this piece on the Trump-MAGA betrayal of the Declaration, Obama's vision of patriotism, and Lincoln's "electric cord" speech, which is worth rereading to commemorate this moment: newrepublic.com/article/2121...

We went from no rain in a month to catastrophic flooding in a 10-day period. Perfectly normal. Just something that happens. Every now and then. You know.

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I’m incensed. Brad Stevens better have a big-picture plan that explains this debacle. Embarrassing. The Sixers with Brown, Embid and Maxey? Good grief.

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"When I made the move (to Iowa State), that was always the goal — to get to the NBA." — Joshua Jefferson, the 28th pick in the NBA Draft. Here’s more on Jefferson's gratitude for T.J. Otzelberger's Cyclones and the Brooklyn Nets' faith in him. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/nets...

Joshua Jefferson’s never flinched when it comes to blazing his own path. Revisit a feature story on him I wrote in March of 2025 that proves just that as he prepares to embark on his NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2025/03/isu-...

Here's a quick story on Joshua Jefferson being drafted in the first round tonight. Good luck to J-Jeff, who is headed to the Brooklyn Nets via a trade. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/j-je...

Recommended reading: “America, U.S.A.” By the inimitable @esglaude.bsky.social Insightful, inspiring and brimming with robust and well-directed righteous rage. A clarion call we should all heed.

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What a great show with multiple great performances.

I started a Substack for a little supplemental income a few years back and generally post at least every couple of weeks. Everything is free, but I greatly appreciate paid subscribers — and I consider their generous support “tips” for my ongoing work. #BlueCy open.substack.com/pub/robgray1...

Milan Momcilovic committing to Kentucky is … the least surprising news I’ve seen today. ISU fans, I know it’s weird. You may even be mad. But once Milan didn’t get the NBA feedback he wanted, it was time to fire up the backup plan. Can’t leave millions of guaranteed dollars on the table. #BlueCy

#BlueCy ISU legend Tamin Lipsey bet on himself and plans to "grind" his way to an NBA career. "I'm a winner," Lipsey said after a Monday workout with the Golden State Warriors. Yes, he is … but you knew that. cyclonefanatic.com/2026/06/gray...

Bill Fennelly said on the Tailgate Tour this week his new-look team will adopt a style of play familiar to longtime fans. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/bill...

The NBA Draft is June 23-24 and ISU head coach T.J. Otzelberger is convinced that "variables" exist that could make both Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic first round picks. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/05/vari...

Overheard today at Aldi … Pudgy young lad in produce aisle: “Should we buy these organic ones?” Mom or grandma to said lad: “There’s no such thing as organic food. Any farm family can tell you that.” My thoughts: (1) What the fuck? And (2) there are farm families who grow organic … right? 🤦‍♂️

Northern Exposure Watchmen Breaking Bad Mad Men M*A*S*H Lou Grant The X-Files The Sopranos Shameless Game of Thrones Curb Your Enthusiasm Seinfeld Lost The Walking Dead The Lost Kingdom

Had a wandering migrator stop by today for the first time. Meet the White-crowned sparrow.

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ISU football’s “Spring Showcase” happened two days ago, but are some more observations from the event — including info on some standouts who might have flown under the radar. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/head...

RELEASE: Five former Cyclones agree to deals with NFL teams. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/five...

How stoked were you all to see ISU's "Midnight Alley" drills kick off Saturday's "Spring Showcase?" The Cyclones' players and coaches sure were, as I write in my recap of the pad-popping event. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/midn...

Big Citrus is Vikinging. I’m here for it. #BlueCy But as a Vikings fan I kind of feel sorry for him. 🙏

Quarterback Jaylen Raynor's winding journey from Winston-Salem N.C. to Arkansas State, and finally, Iowa State, is filled with random and natural connections. I trace those fateful twists and turns here. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/iowa...

A full-circle moment for new Iowa State head men's wrestling coach Brent Metcalf and new head women's wrestling coach Alli St. John coincided with major news. And, actually, it helped thread all that news together. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/full...

Yes, ISU sophomore running back Aiden Flora is fast. But the former walk-on from Adel is much more than that. "He's a machine," Cyclone running backs coach John Johnson said. #BlueCy Story cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/the-...

Spring football report ... Losing S Braden Awls to an ACL injury obviously sucks, but ISU head coach Jimmy Rogers still sees lots of growth from his team this spring. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/losi...

W&B: Chris Williams & Brent Blum hash out a wild weekend for the Iowa State basketball program. Milan Momcilovic is moving on. Iowa State picked up FIVE commitments from players who visited over the weekend. Breaking them down one-by-one and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne! https://ow.ly/vA7T50YHYTA

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ISU defensive tackle Bryson Lamb's seen it all — from having no D I offers, to conference realignment, and now transferring for his senior season. What's stayed constant for him? "That chip on my shoulder," he said. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/new-...

“Get all those tools in line and demand one thing: And it’s to play with physicality.” — ISU OC Tyler Roehl on his players being "hammers." Here’s my story on Roehl's hard-nosed and unyielding approach to offensive football. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/isu-...

UConn Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma has released a statement:

Trump wants to gut the National Park Service … again. So great, he is.

Totally agree with this--and also the instinct to demand it. I actually think it is doable. John Curtis (one of the people persuaded to vote for Heg) just demanded a war resolution b4 60 days. Murk supports that. And the catatrophe will become more clear in coming days.

Not that there could be better ways to spend this money. Like, feeding starving children. But, sure, let’s circle the moon. Whee. Boon to all of us, I guess. x.com/neiltyson/st...

ISU SPRING BALL: Cyclone senior linebacker Carson Willich’s “intellectual curiosity” has impressed defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit early in camp. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/isu-...

ISU Athletics release: Joshua Jefferson is a Wooden Award All-American. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/rele...

A too-early season wrap: Iowa State looks to the future as Milan Momcilovic mulls his own after Sweet 16 exit in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, a quote from Nate Heise's Gold medal-winning sister, Taylor. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/iowa...

From the wee hours after an emotional end to the season. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/emot...

JR Blount, the star high school player, "would have been a beast" in Iowa State's pressure cooker of a defense. Instead, now he's a co-architect of it with fellow Cyclone assistant Kyle Green — and their collab will be key in the Sweet 16 vs. Tennessee. #BlueCy cyclonefanatic.com/2026/03/iowa...