The Mid-Morning Dump: Two Days Left Edition

HARDWARE Chris Williams talks about the importance of bringing home trophies in relation to building a winning culture.

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT How an Iowa State team with essentially no bowl experience is following Matt Campbell’s lead going into the Liberty Bowl.

WHAT A GUY Aside from being a great football player, Joel Lanning is an even better person off the field.

ONE IN THE SAME In Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson, Joel Lanning sees a lot of Baker Mayfield.

FREE TO GO Yesterday, Iowa State granted Jacob Park a release from his scholarship.

NO STEPH? NO PROBLEM Kevin Durant now has the Warriors at 9-1 following Stephen Curry’s injury.

HOIBULLS Fred Hoiberg and the Chicago Bulls have now won 9 of their last 11 games.

FOOTBALL GUY Mike Leach used to have a pet raccoon.

BETWEEN THE LINES How the Chicago Blackhawks can avoid being a one line team again.

NO FRIEND OF MINE Apparently nobody on the Steeler’s roster actually likes James Harrison.

EXPANDING HORIZONS CycloneFanatic has expanded its horizons beyond the world of college athletics. Meet Crìsdean MacWilliams, the site’s new Scottish golf reporter.