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THE MAJOR Johnny Majors died last week and although he’ll be remembered more as a legendary figure for Tennessee, Coach Majors did a lot for the Cyclones.
JOHNNY MAJORS - THE FUN IS IN THE DOING
— Cyclones.tv (@CyclonesTV) June 5, 2020
Former Iowa State head football coach Johnny Majors passed away this week. It has been nearly 50 years since he took ISU to its first bowl games. His love for his players and the school that hired him at age 32 never waivered. pic.twitter.com/alWLZ6Jh6D
NEW FACES... IN THE PRESS ROOM The Des Moines Register’s, Tommy Birch, will have a new beat next fall. I’m looking forward to his future work.
Some Monday news for you guys: I’m moving off the Iowa State beat at the @DMRegister to transition into a sports features/enterprise reporter. Should be a lot of fun getting out around the state more and telling some fun stories.
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) June 8, 2020
GAME CENTER John Walters, the GOAT, breaks down the 2000 bowl victory against Pitt with the help of some familiar faces.
CATCH 22 NBA basketball is BACK. Like any year, most people have a good idea of who’ll be in the Finals, but ESPN cares about all 22.
CONNOR MCFAVRE It should come to no one’s surpise that Connor McGreggor has announced his retirement, again.
Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 7, 2020
Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it’s been!
Here is a picture of myself and my mother in Las Vegas post one of my World title wins!
Pick the home of your dreams Mags I love you!
Whatever you desire it’s yours ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Dh4ijsZacZ
WHAT’S COOKIN? Dalvin Cook is demanding a contract extension before he steps on the field. So, NFL can you rework your rookie contracts so we don’t regularly have top running back sit a season out in their prime? No? Ok.
OFF SEASON IS BACK ON Some would argue the best season in the NBA is the off-season. Kevin O’Connor has all the dates and details on the summer/fall drama.
WALT DISNEY LEAGUE Here’s a rebrand if all of the NBA teams had a Disney inspired logo. The Chicago Pumba’s are one of my favorites.
98.3 VIBE OF THE WEEK The West Coast appreciation continues. Snoop D-O double G, sippin’ on that gin and juice. NSFW