The Mid-Morning Dump - 11/4/13

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS. The Cyclones made us a bit nervous in the first half, but had some cool highlights in their 90-68 win over Augustana.

NEWCOMERS LOOK GOOD. All the newbies to the Cyclone roster look like good fits, especially DeAndre Kane.

EJIM AHEAD OF SCHEDULE. Melvin Ejim says his injury is looking better than originally thought and he should be back earlier than expected.

TALKING AUGUSTANA. Fred Hoiberg and his players talk about the exhibition win.

A BROKEN MAN. Paul Rhoads talks after the loss to Kansas State. Tommy Birch comments on how Rhoads' demeanor has changed.

NOT A TOTAL LOSS. In a familiar weekly tradition, here's another article about how the Cyclones need to make sure 2013 isn't a total loss.

WE'RE A CROSS-COUNTRY SCHOOL NOW! The women three-peated at the Big 12 championships, while the men finished in second.

FSU BACK TO #2. Florida State's waxing of Miami was enough for it to reclaim the #2 spot in the BCS rankings.

TOP WHATEVER. Spencer Hall's weekly rundown of the teams still eligible for a national title is down to seven.

STILL ROLLING. Remember when Oklahoma State was having offensive problems? Turns out Iowa State cured all of them.

TROTTER'S STILL POSITIVE. ISU is still at #9 in the power rankings, and he's very glass half full about it.

BULLYING IN THE NFL. The bizarre bullying case that Jonathan Martin has brought against the Dolphins has led to Richie Incognito's suspension.

BEST BRADY PIC EVER. Here's Tom Brady, rolling up 50+ points and still getting no love from teammates.

PETER KING IS STILL STUPID. His defense of Riley Cooper is pretty close to indefensible.