My apologies for the tardiness of this “From The Couch” column. I was in Branson for a family gathering over the weekend and am in the middle of preparing to host a big family Thankgiving. Some of you have asked where my column is, so that is why it was tardy. Also, if it seems I am rambling a bit here, I was trying to quickly put my thoughts together, and it has ended up that I have a lot…
If you have paid attention to K-State football this season, you’re well aware that there is something “off” about the team. There are many reasons for the disappointing 5-5 record thus far, but I’m more concerned with how they will fix it moving forward. Offensive coordinator Matt Wells has faced criticism, as has head coach Chris Klieman, but defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman appears immune to criticism from fans and the media. Neither the offense nor the defense passes the eye…
K-State eked out a victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday by a score of 14-6. K-State was a heavy favorite coming into the game, as most betting services had them as 19 or 20-point favorites. Oklahoma State was 1-8 overall and had lost all six of its conference games by lopsided scores. The closest conference game they had was a 17-point loss to Kansas. They lost by 42 to Texas Tech, 32 to Cincinnati, 22 to Houston, 28 to Arizona,…
K-State lost to Texas Tech on Saturday by the score of 43-20 in a game that was much more competitive than the final score indicated. K-State was down nine points with 12:44 remaining in the game after a nine-yard touchdown pass from Avery Johnson to tight end Garrett Oakley. Head coach Chris Klieman inexplicably decided to go for a two-point conversion after the touchdown instead of cutting the lead to eight, which would have made it a one-score game. The…
That was fun! K-State mowed down the Kansas Jayhawks (again) on Saturday, by the score of 42-17. K-State went into the game as a three-point underdog, and KU and their fans were confident they would break K-State’s 16-game winning streak in the first K-State/KU game in KU’s new stadium. It wasn’t to be. K-State dominated for most of the game in what was an old fashioned ass whooping. KU fans and administration weren’t the only ones confident that KU would…