The Mid-Morning Dump: Mike Rose is a Badass

RENEGADES OF FUNK For decades, Iowa State fans have waited patiently for football to finally turn the corner to becoming a consistent winner. This might just be the year we clear the next hurdle.

KNOW YOUR ENEMY Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock talks about the explosive SDSU offense.

MIC CHECK How has true freshman Mike Rose managed to already put himself in position to earn the starting middle linebacker spot?

BULLS ON PARADE Between football and basketball, this weekend will see a whopping 19 prospects and commits on campus.

YEAR OF THE BOOMERANG Teddy Bridgewater was traded yesterday to the New Orleans Saints to backup Drew Brees, and potentially be in line to take over whenever Brees retires.

PEOPLE OF THE SUN The Miami Marlins will be introducing a new fan section next year called ‘Comunidad 305’, where fans will be encouraged to bring musical instruments, flags, and more.

I’M HOUSIN Yesterday, Aaron Rodgers signed a 4-year extension which will make him the leagues highest-paid player, then showed up to training camp looking like a cast member from True Grit.

FREEDOM Clint Dempsey officially retired from professional soccer as arguably the greatest American player ever.