The Mid-Morning Dump: Footballs and Shooty Hoops

REINFORCEMENTS Several Iowa State football players have been lobbying to play basketball for Steve Prohm. Which one would be the best?

LINDELL ESPN names Lindell Wigginton as one of the most exciting players in the country.

3 THINGS Alex Halsted gives his thoughts on Iowa State football for next week’s early signing period.

MOST INTERESTING MAN SI named Joel Lanning as the most intriguing player to watch in the Liberty Bowl.

BUYOUT Disney is buying out most of 21st Century Fox, including Fox Sports. This could be impactful to new TV deals and conference realignment in the future.

SHIFTING FOCUS With Manchester City seemingly running away with the Premier League, clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea may be shifting their focus to the Champions League.

DAUMINATOR Why South Dakota State’s Mike Daum is the quiet star nobody knew they wanted.

MACHADO Where’s Manny Machado going to end up? The St. Louis Cardinals lead the race so far.

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