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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.
From The Couch – “The Industry Of College Athletics Is A Disaster”

From The Couch – “The Industry Of College Athletics Is A Disaster”

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Chris Klieman spoke to the media yesterday and dropped some truth bombs about the current state of college athletics. You can watch the almost three minute clip below… "I still think the industry of college athletics is adisaster."That's an understatement. https://t.co/nSrq5wQ6Jb — Joe Mathieu (@joemathieu) April 2, 2025 JM: Klieman is very frustrated, and rightfully so. As a fan of college sports, I am frustrated, too. Much of what is happening off the field right now is asinine. Is anybody…

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From The Couch – K-State Women’s Basketball To The Sweet 16

From The Couch – K-State Women’s Basketball To The Sweet 16

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It took overtime to do it, but the K-State women’s basketball team beat the Kentucky Wildcats on Sunday, 80 to 79, in the round of 32 of the NCAA tournament to reach their first Sweet 16 since 2002. Temira Poindexter was outstanding, making eight three-pointers, including what ended up being the game winner, and finished the game with 24 points, six rebounds, and six blocked shots. Ayoka Lee added 16 points, and Serena Sundell scored 19 points and had 14…

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From The Couch – Something Has To Change With K-State Basketball

From The Couch – Something Has To Change With K-State Basketball

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Iowa State beat the K-State men’s basketball team 73-57 on senior night in Manhattan yesterday. The game was never competitive, as the Cyclones jumped out to a 22-11 lead at the start and never looked back. The game finalized another disappointing season for Jerome Tang’s Wildcats, who finished the regular season 15-16 overall and 9-11 in the Big 12 Conference. Since Tang took over as K-State’s head basketball coach, the program has trended downward: 2022-23: Overall record : 26-10. Big…

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From The Couch – K-State Stars Impress At The NFL Combine

From The Couch – K-State Stars Impress At The NFL Combine

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The NFL Combine is this weekend and a few ex-K-State football stars were impressive and turned some heads, improving their draft stock. Jacob Parrish, DJ Giddens, Marques Sigle, and former Wildcat quarterback Will Howard were all invited to the Combine. Wanna see how they did? Let’s get into it. Athleticism scores for DBs are now official. Four earned elite 90+ scores: 🔹 CB Darien Porter (@CycloneFB): 93🔹 CB Caleb Ransaw (@GreenWaveFB): 92🔹 DS Nick Emmanwori (@GamecockFB): 91🔹 CB Jacob Parrish…

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From The Couch – Sunflower Mowdown

From The Couch – Sunflower Mowdown

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The K-State men’s basketball team extended their winning streak to five games with an 81-73 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday afternoon in Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats led for over 37 of the 40 minutes of the game, never allowing Kansas to get back in it after going into halftime with an eight-point advantage. David N’Guessan led K-State with 20 points, Dug McDaniel added 15 points and 11 assists, Coleman Hawkins had 12 points and eight assists, and Max…

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