bammer's playoff hopes up.

Every election cycle you can count on a parade of leftists threatening they’ll leave if their Marxist candidate loses……..how come they never follow through? 🤣

Love this tongue-in-cheek look at EVs... and obliquely the entire 'clean' energy (that REALLY isn't clean at all) bull crap. Drill.Baby.Drill.

You’ve always wanted to live in a permanent Disneyland—believing that electric cars have zero emissions.

In the world of electric vehicles, where the allure of green technology meets the practicality of everyday life, there are those who embrace the electric revolution with a unique flair.
Enter the unapologetic connoisseur of contradictions, the embodiment of the unexpected, the aficionado of electric eccentricities, and a character worthy of exploration.
Here are 18 reasons why you really need an electric car:
1. You’re a Tolstoy enthusiast who’s never quite conquered the monumental War and Peace.
Fear not, for that long charging queue becomes your literary sanctuary where you can immerse yourself in 1,225 pages of Russian opulence while your electric steed gains its much-needed energy boos
2. Fine dining at Chiswick, Margaret, and Quay is a given, but have you truly lived until you’ve sampled the delights of the local servo?
Post-War and Peace, dive into the exquisite world of slurpees, gristly meat pies, and try-hard coffee at the gas station. Breakfast and lunch might just be a charging queue away. YOLO.
3. Forget Bill Gates and his private jets; your guilty pleasure is the toasty warmth of a winterised garage. Electric cars, much like their owners, detest the cold. Embrace the synergy by parking your electric chariot in a heated garage—a warm welcome indeed.
4. Having dabbled in the vaccine, insect, and wind farm markets, your financial portfolio is diverse, and now you’re eyeing a substantial tax break. The depreciation of your EV will outpace its traditional counterparts so why not amass a fleet to elegantly trim that hefty annual tax bill?
5. Hitchhiking adventures or solitary contemplation on a deserted country road, anyone?
Electric cars need to charge frequently. So if you’re going on a long journey, there’s a chance you may not make it to the next EV charging station. This is where War and Peace also comes in handy.
6. Virtue signalling ascends to new heights as the Tesla logo joins forces with needles and any flag that isn’t your own country. The EV isn’t just a mode of transport; it’s your declaration of values to the world.
7. You have a longing for Victorian times and it’s not just the taxidermy and corsets.
Children learned the value of money in those times. Maybe sending them down a coal mine wasn’t ideal but better than being stuck up a chimney and having someone light a fire.
Child slave labour is alive and well today in Africa where children are used to mine cobalt by hand in order to produce the 60 pounds of cobalt needed for one EV battery.

Miners carry sacks of ore at the Shabara artisanal cobalt mine near Kolwezi, Congo, on Oct. 12, 2022. Demand for the metal is exploding due to its use in the rechargeable batteries that power mobile phones and electric cars. (Junior Kannah/AFP via Getty Images)
8. Unveil your inner Victorian Goth with a penchant for blackouts, cold baths and for the truly avant-garde, cockroach milk. Electric cars may shine but the allure of darkness prevails in this world of renewables.
9. Coal mining is so pre-COVID.
No, it’s lithium, cobalt, graphite, and aluminium all the way. A single EV battery needs 30 pounds of lithium, 60 pounds of cobalt, 130 pounds of graphite, and roughly 500 pounds of steel aluminium, manganese, plastic and other materials. Happy, happy, joy, joy.
10. You’ve always wanted to live in a permanent Disneyland—believing that electric cars have zero emissions. California awaits.
11. Are you concerned about pollution emissions in first-world countries?
Just shift the burden to the third world where toxic substances required for EV batteries become an unavoidable reality.
12. Anything a diesel Mercedes C220 D can do your Tesla Model 3 can do better e.g. emit 11 to 28 percent more CO2 over the lifespan of the Mercedes.
13. You’re a great delegator and will happily delegate power regarding your movements to the government. Of course, they should be allowed to turn your car off at any time because SCIENCE.
14. Do you live in an inner city Teal electorate where electricity prices skyrocketing become inconsequential?
Teal and Tesla go hand in hand. That $5,000 power bill is a small price to pay for coolness. And the seventh needle in your profile seals the deal for the ultimate in virtue signalling nonchalance.
15. MI5 dreams come true with a tracking device worthy of James Bond. And the cherry on top? Celebrating the gender and potential trans identity of 007 while cruising in your Tesla.
16. Do you have a soft spot for China? You can acknowledge their prowess in lithium processing 40 percent of the world’s raw lithium and dominating the market with an 80 percent share.
17. For you, the intricacies of how the EV charges and the origin of coal-fired electricity remain a mystery. It’s battery-operated and that’s all that matters.
18. And then, there are those with aerostatiophobia, an affliction not to be taken lightly.
The genuine fear of gas stations, it seems, is a reality. While it’s unfortunate to miss out on the gourmet treats these stations offer, the silver lining of a battery-operated car is the blissful avoidance of gas station visits altogether.
After all, who needs to confront their fears when the hum of an electric charge is music to your tax-saving ears?

F*** clean energy

Lots to be thankful for... particularly b/c we still (at the moment) have a country to live in. Brandon hasn't quite destroyed it yet, but he still says 'hold my beer'...

Have a great Holiday!

We’ve made the under taker’s a LOT of money!

From “OutKick”:
As of publication, the over/under line for the Cornhuskers vs. Hawkeyes is just 27.5 points. That ties the lowest over/under line on record, which was for Iowa/Rutgers just a couple weeks ago.

As pointed out by Ben Stevens, this is the 6th time in Iowa’s last 14 games the over/under line is either a record low or tied for record low.

It’s now 26.5……must be tired of losing $..😏

He appears that Waterloo is looking to replace East and West High with one high school. I know that this is not just an athletics thing, but that has been mentioned as a reason in the past. Personally I don't see this bond passing, but it would make them probably the second largest high school in the state behind Valley.

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@David_Dennison you need to straighten he/her/zhe/it out.

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For Rev. Freezus?

anyone got some idea,s who will be the favorites in 4a and 3a next yr????

Nobody is talking about 1A? Lets get some thoughts on some teams. I haven't heard a peep about West Sioux, they have been regulars in the Dome for several years. I know they lost a lot to graduation but they aren't even ranked in the top 10??

All I've heard about in western Iowa is Underwood. Eastern Iowa has several quality teams (Grundy, MFL, Sig-Keota, West Branch, Regina).

And, Reasoned, before you ask, I wouldn't want Nix back.

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Auburn fought for years to get out of Birmingham, and they continue to annually fight to get back to that bowl game.

Congrats, guys.

Multiple choice test for AU fans. You have 60 minutes to think about it.

Q: what could be worse than a 3TD beat down on your own grass by a bad team?

A) buying tickets on the 50
B)Driving 6 hrs
C) sitting there watching it
D) knowing that your AD paid them $1.8M to do it
E) All of the above

Bonus : watching the highlights / or Freeze show this week knowing what’s coming

Dawgs will be taking it from the nerds again this week. Kirby is a benevolent God so he might share, but he’s gotta fugggin eattttt

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“My football season went well. Didn’t get as deep into the playoffs as I would have hoped but still had a very solid year. With tons of improvement from my freshman year to senior year.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pleased, I had a solid year. On defense I went from inside linebacker to outside so I had a considerably lower amount of tackles this year. I ended first team all-district so still a solid year.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team played well all year with a very high-powered offense. We as a whole did not accomplish what we have worked for but that’s all part of life.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I felt we were a little weak on the defensive side this year, just silly little mistakes that really ended up coming back to affect us big.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key to success this year was just being solid and playing as a team. Once we started playing as a team and not for ourselves, I saw great improvements.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I don’t plan on it but I have put some thought into it. I have a very busy schedule and I feel it might be best to settle down and pay attention to school more.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Simpson has offered me. While I’ve been in touch with Loras and Graceland.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Simpson has recruited me the hardest for sure.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve visited Simpson but with me not really wanting to play after high school I haven’t gone to any other ones.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Nope.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the Hawkeyes. But I always liked watching Oregon in their vibrant jerseys.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Our season has had a lot of ups and downs. One of our seniors was not able to play this year because of medical reasons. In these past couple of weeks, a lot of our guys have gotten hurt. With that being said, we have had multiple guys step up and fill those positions in order to get things back on track. We still are very confident in ourselves and our goals. We have gone 7-2 in the regular season and are district champions. But we are not finished yet.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“This was the first year I have played on both sides of the line. It was a unique experience as I didn’t play that much of a defensive role in years past. I feel like I have stepped up and become someone others can count on and go to for help. And I feel like I have improved not just physically but mentally.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I couldn’t be happier with how our team is doing. We have had to go through so many things this year as far as injuries and adversity. And I feel like our team doesn’t cower from the challenge but rather rises to the occasion.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“There is always room for improvement. We lost our first game in a way that should not have happened. Ever since then, I feel we have corrected many things from that game and have really grown as a team. We went on a six-game winning streak after that loss.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“With where we are in the season, I see my teammates continuing to step up and fill the positions they have stepped into with the loss of some of our key players and adapt accordingly. We need to raise to the next level our belief in ourselves and our teammates that we can accomplish anything on the football field. I have 100% confidence in them that they can do this. Since I was in elementary school and playing Crusader football, the goal with my classmates has always been to go to the Dome.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan on playing college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some colleges reach out. Colleges such as Dordt, Central, Buena Vista, Coe, Wayne State, Gustavus, and Morningside.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I receive letters in the mail quite often from them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to Wayne State, Drake, Dordt, Grandview, Wartburg and William Penn.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I traveled to Dordt for a game day visit a few weeks ago. I am planning on going to Central Nov. 4th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been an Iowa Hawkeye fan growing up. My dad’s favorite team is Iowa and a lot of my family loves Iowa. They are probably my favorite team.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season just got done. We lost to Maquoketa Valley in the first round. Hope they continue on further down. They deserved that win.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Overall, yes, I loved how we responded to adversity when we had our downs during our season.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I think my team has played great. We have one of the best offenses in the state and a great defense. We solidified ourselves as a very solid team.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Consistency and discipline. That was a huge problem that we had throughout the season. We fortunately got better at it, and it showed in our recent games.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“For the team to be consistent and to be ready to step up through adversity and the unexpected.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am heavily leaning on it. I would generally want to play for a school that specializes in business as a major, but if we're to truly have a top pick/picks, I would say UNI or Iowa.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Four d1 Ivy League schools are recruiting me or showing interest. Those schools are Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, and Brown.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Dartmouth, they have already sent a game day invite and good amount of graphics.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not done that yet. My family and I are trying to organize our time so that we can visit colleges.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I'm going to see if I'm able to go to Brown. I want to go to Dartmouth as well, but the QR code isn't working, I have asked if they can resend it, but I'm still waiting for a response.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I think as any Iowa kid, I grew up a Hawkeye.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“I thought it went pretty good, we didn't make it as far as we wanted to though.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Offensively yes, defensively no. I like defense a lot more.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We played well, could've been one of our best seasons but we couldn't pull through our last game.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Honestly we just need to be able to work on our energy throughout the game, one moment we will be hype and then if the other team scores we just lose it, we got to be able to keep it the whole game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Energy, and hustle.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football for sure, that's my dream.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Nothing yet, but I did have a game day visit at Western Illinois a few weeks back.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No schools yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Western Illinois.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No I do not.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa all the way.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has gone very well for me and my team. Playing varsity football is one of the best things in high school and I just have really enjoyed it this year.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am very pleased with how I am playing this year. At the start of the year, I had a few seniors in my spot so I didn’t really know what my playing time would look like but it turned out just right for me. I have been a little banged up this year but I’m hoping I can stay healthy going into the playoffs.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I think everyone on my team is very excited about how we played so far this year. During the summer no one really knew if we would be good as no one was talking about our team. When we put the whole team together and spots got filled and all the players bought into the coaches’ program, that’s when we knew we could be one of the best teams in the state as we are one of them right now.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We have the effort, toughness, discipline, and belief. The only thing I would say is that we need to continue executing every Friday night.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Having laser focus practices because we preach out practicing our opponents. Also just not taking our feet off the gas as we have been playing very well recently. We just need to keep it going, taking it week by week.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“N/A.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“N/A.”

Please remember and abide by the rules of The End Zone. The End Zone is for Iowa Prep fans only. Whatever is said in The End Zone, must stay in The End Zone.

This week's recruiting updates: Jack Vinyard, Riley Kaalberg, Itai Zapiensz, Bryce Baker, and Cole Storm.

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Q&A with Waukee Northwest defensive end Jack Vinyard​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“N/A.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“N/A.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“N/A.”


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Q&A with Columbus fullback Riley Kaalberg​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Football for sure, that's my dream.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Nothing yet, but I did have a game day visit at Western Illinois a few weeks back.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No schools yet.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Western Illinois.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“No I do not.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Iowa all the way.”


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Q&A with Columbus offensive lineman Itai Zapiensz​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I am heavily leaning on it. I would generally want to play for a school that specializes in business as a major, but if we're to truly have a top pick/picks, I would say UNI or Iowa.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Four d1 Ivy League schools are recruiting me or showing interest. Those schools are Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, and Brown.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I would say Dartmouth, they have already sent a game day invite and good amount of graphics.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not done that yet. My family and I are trying to organize our time so that we can visit colleges.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I'm going to see if I'm able to go to Brown. I want to go to Dartmouth as well, but the QR code isn't working, I have asked if they can resend it, but I'm still waiting for a response.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I think as any Iowa kid, I grew up a Hawkeye.”


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Q&A with Bondurant-Farrar offensive lineman Bryce Baker​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I plan on playing college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had some colleges reach out. Colleges such as Dordt, Central, Buena Vista, Coe, Wayne State, Gustavus, and Morningside.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“I receive letters in the mail quite often from them.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have been to Wayne State, Drake, Dordt, Grandview, Wartburg and William Penn.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I traveled to Dordt for a game day visit a few weeks ago. I am planning on going to Central Nov. 4th.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been an Iowa Hawkeye fan growing up. My dad’s favorite team is Iowa and a lot of my family loves Iowa. They are probably my favorite team.”


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Q&A with Columbus linebacker Cole Storm​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I don’t plan on it but I have put some thought into it. I have a very busy schedule and I feel it might be best to settle down and pay attention to school more.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Simpson has offered me. While I’ve been in touch with Loras and Graceland.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Simpson has recruited me the hardest for sure.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve visited Simpson but with me not really wanting to play after high school I haven’t gone to any other ones.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Nope.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the Hawkeyes. But I always liked watching Oregon in their vibrant jerseys.”


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The End Zone

Please remember and abide by the rules of The End Zone. The End Zone is for Iowa Prep fans only. Whatever is said in The End Zone, must stay in The End Zone.

This week's recruiting updates: .

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Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about sports now!


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Q&A with Waukee Northwest defensive end Jack Vinyard
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“This season has gone very well for me and my team. Playing varsity football is one of the best things in high school and I just have really enjoyed it this year.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I am very pleased with how I am playing this year. At the start of the year, I had a few seniors in my spot so I didn’t really know what my playing time would look like but it turned out just right for me. I have been a little banged up this year but I’m hoping I can stay healthy going into the playoffs.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I think everyone on my team is very excited about how we played so far this year. During the summer no one really knew if we would be good as no one was talking about our team. When we put the whole team together and spots got filled and all the players bought into the coaches’ program, that’s when we knew we could be one of the best teams in the state as we are one of them right now.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“We have the effort, toughness, discipline, and belief. The only thing I would say is that we need to continue executing every Friday night.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Having laser focus practices because we preach out practicing our opponents. Also just not taking our feet off the gas as we have been playing very well recently. We just need to keep it going, taking it week by week.”

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Q&A with Columbus fullback Riley Kaalberg
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“I thought it went pretty good, we didn't make it as far as we wanted to though.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Offensively yes, defensively no. I like defense a lot more.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“We played well, could've been one of our best seasons but we couldn't pull through our last game.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Honestly we just need to be able to work on our energy throughout the game, one moment we will be hype and then if the other team scores we just lose it, we got to be able to keep it the whole game.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Energy, and hustle.”

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Q&A with Columbus offensive lineman Itai Zapiensz
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season just got done. We lost to Maquoketa Valley in the first round. Hope they continue on further down. They deserved that win.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“Overall, yes, I loved how we responded to adversity when we had our downs during our season.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I think my team has played great. We have one of the best offenses in the state and a great defense. We solidified ourselves as a very solid team.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Consistency and discipline. That was a huge problem that we had throughout the season. We fortunately got better at it, and it showed in our recent games.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“For the team to be consistent and to be ready to step up through adversity and the unexpected.”

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Q&A with Bondurant-Farrar offensive lineman Bryce Baker
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Our season has had a lot of ups and downs. One of our seniors was not able to play this year because of medical reasons. In these past couple of weeks, a lot of our guys have gotten hurt. With that being said, we have had multiple guys step up and fill those positions in order to get things back on track. We still are very confident in ourselves and our goals. We have gone 7-2 in the regular season and are district champions. But we are not finished yet.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“This was the first year I have played on both sides of the line. It was a unique experience as I didn’t play that much of a defensive role in years past. I feel like I have stepped up and become someone others can count on and go to for help. And I feel like I have improved not just physically but mentally.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“I couldn’t be happier with how our team is doing. We have had to go through so many things this year as far as injuries and adversity. And I feel like our team doesn’t cower from the challenge but rather rises to the occasion.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“There is always room for improvement. We lost our first game in a way that should not have happened. Ever since then, I feel we have corrected many things from that game and have really grown as a team. We went on a six-game winning streak after that loss.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“With where we are in the season, I see my teammates continuing to step up and fill the positions they have stepped into with the loss of some of our key players and adapt accordingly. We need to raise to the next level our belief in ourselves and our teammates that we can accomplish anything on the football field. I have 100% confidence in them that they can do this. Since I was in elementary school and playing Crusader football, the goal with my classmates has always been to go to the Dome.”

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Q&A with Columbus linebacker Cole Storm
How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“My football season went well. Didn’t get as deep into the playoffs as I would have hoped but still had a very solid year. With tons of improvement from my freshman year to senior year.”

Have you been pleased with how you have played this season?
“I have been pleased, I had a solid year. On defense I went from inside linebacker to outside so I had a considerably lower amount of tackles this year. I ended first team all-district so still a solid year.”

How do you feel your team has played?
“Our team played well all year with a very high-powered offense. We as a whole did not accomplish what we have worked for but that’s all part of life.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I felt we were a little weak on the defensive side this year, just silly little mistakes that really ended up coming back to affect us big.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key to success this year was just being solid and playing as a team. Once we started playing as a team and not for ourselves, I saw great improvements.”

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