The Mid-Morning Dump: The Mayor Still Loves Ames

WHAT A SOFTIE Fred Hoiberg had plenty to say about Iowa State in his introductory press conference.

NEXT UP Breece Hall is no shoo-in, but he is showing early promise to follow in David Montgomery’s footsteps.

WHAT A DAY Kasey Simpson recorded seven RBI - tying the program record - in Tuesday’s 9-1 route of South Dakota.

QUITE A BUZZ Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams was named the next head coach of Texas A&M.

AAF FOLDING Even Johnny Football couldn’t save the Alliance of American Football.

GET WELL, SKIP Former Braves manager Bobby Cox was recently taken to the hospital after suffering a possible stroke.