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Author: Joe Mathieu

I am a 1996 K-State graduate and have not missed a basketball or football game in person, on television or on the radio since 1991. I am a K-State sports fanatic that takes the happenings in college sports way too seriously. Hope you enjoy reading.
Jets Draft Safety VJ Payne in Seventh Round of 2026 NFL Draft

Jets Draft Safety VJ Payne in Seventh Round of 2026 NFL Draft

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The New York Jets made a shrewd move in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Kansas State safety VJ Payne as the 228th overall pick. This late-round selection has many excited about the potential impact Payne could have on the Jets’ defense, bringing a blend of athleticism, versatility, and collegiate experience to the team. A Closer Look at VJ Payne’s Profile Standing at an impressive 6’3″ and weighing 206 pounds, VJ Payne possesses the ideal physical attributes…

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Matt Gilhool Joins Kansas State Men’s Basketball Program

Matt Gilhool Joins Kansas State Men’s Basketball Program

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Kansas State Men’s Basketball has welcomed Matt Gilhool, a 6-foot-11, 213-pound forward from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, to its roster for the 2026-27 season. The announcement of his commitment was made on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of first-year head coach Casey Alexander’s new signing class. Gilhool transfers to K-State after redshirting his true freshman year at LSU during the 2025-26 season under coach Matt McMahon. Despite not playing in his freshman year, he brings significant potential to the Wildcats, having…

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Carolina Panthers Draft Center Sam Hecht in 2026 NFL Draft

Carolina Panthers Draft Center Sam Hecht in 2026 NFL Draft

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The Carolina Panthers have made a significant move in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht as the 144th overall pick in the fifth round. This selection marks a pivotal moment for both Hecht, who now joins an impressive list of former K-State walk-ons to make it to the NFL, and for the Panthers, who are looking to bolster their offensive line. Hecht’s drafting is seen as a strategic win for the team, fulfilling a key…

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From The Couch – K-State Hires Belmont Coach Casey Alexander To Lead The Men’s Basketball Program

From The Couch – K-State Hires Belmont Coach Casey Alexander To Lead The Men’s Basketball Program

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Be honest. When you heard the news of this hiring, did you say, “Who?” I will be honest. It took me a quick Google search to find out who Casey Alexander is. Sure, the name sounded familiar, but I couldn’t place where he was from. For the past eight seasons, he has been the head coach at Belmont University, where he has won three conference championships: two in the Ohio Valley and one in the Missouri Valley. His only postseason…

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From The Couch – The Nightmare Basketball Regular Season Is Over

From The Couch – The Nightmare Basketball Regular Season Is Over

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At least they didn’t finish last. That’s about the most positive thing I can say about this K-State men’s basketball season. I haven’t been writing columns after each game because, let’s be honest, what’s the point? It sucks writing about a losing program, and it is difficult not to be repetitively negative. However, there are a few things I would like to cover now that the regular season is over. This was the worst conference finish for the K-State basketball…

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