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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.
Gene Taylor – Athletic Director Of The Year

Gene Taylor – Athletic Director Of The Year

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It is time to talk about K-State athletic director Gene Taylor. With K-State basketball advancing to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament, Taylor looks like a superhero for taking a chance on head basketball coach Jerome Tang. In addition, with K-State football coming off of a Big 12 championship and an appearance in the Sugar Bowl, someone might as well buy Taylor some white tights, a purple cape, and a big “T” embroidered on his chest. If the NCAA…

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From The Couch – K-State Basketball Advances To The Sweet 16

From The Couch – K-State Basketball Advances To The Sweet 16

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K-State is returning to the Sweet 16 after a great 75 to 69 win against six seed Kentucky on Sunday afternoon. K-State got behind early after some cold shooting, but played tough, tenacious defense all game long to keep it close. Three pointers by Markquis Nowell, Ish Massoud, and Keyontae Johnson late in the second half allowed K-State to pull away for the victory. Nowell finished with 27 points, nine assists, and only four turnovers in the game. A few…

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K-State Basketball Selected As A Three Seed In The NCAA Tournament – Ten Things To Know About Their Opponent Montana State

K-State Basketball Selected As A Three Seed In The NCAA Tournament – Ten Things To Know About Their Opponent Montana State

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K-State was selected as the number three seed in the East region of the NCAA tournament. They will play 14-seed Montana State at approximately 9:40 PM Friday, March 17th in Greensboro, North Carolina. In general, I am happy that this team received a three seed considering how the season ended, going 6-7 in their final 13 games, capped off by a bad loss to TCU in the Big 12 tournament. K-State’s impressive start to the season stuck in the minds…

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K-State’s Chances To Win The Big 12 Tournament

K-State’s Chances To Win The Big 12 Tournament

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K-State finished the Big 12 basketball regular season with an 11-7 conference record, which was good enough to earn the number three seed in the Big 12 tournament this weekend. Considering the team was picked to finish dead last in the Big 12 before the season, the entire season was a pleasant surprise. Head coach Jerome Tang was named Big 12 coach of the year, point guard Markquis Nowell and Keyontae Johnson were named to the All-Big 12 first team,…

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Will Jerome Tang Win National Coach Of The Year?

Will Jerome Tang Win National Coach Of The Year?

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K-State head coach Jerome Tang was named one of the top 15 candidates for the 2023 Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year Award. The top ten semifinalists will be announced on March 9th, the four finalists on March 20th, and the winner will be announced at the Final Four on April 2nd. Does Jerome Tang have a shot at winning this award? I think so, and I like his chances to at least make the list of the final…

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