The media preseason all-Big 12 football team was voted on and published a few weeks ago, and I was surprised to see that not one K-State Wildcat was selected. It is odd, considering K-State is one of the contenders to win the league this fall. Curiously, the following programs had more than two players selected: Oklahoma State: 6Arizona: 5Iowa State: 3Colorado: 3Utah: 3Texas Tech: 2UCF: 2Cincinnati: 2The University of Kansas: 2 Hopefully, K-State’s players take it to heart and try…

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There has been K-State news in multiple sports this week, so let’s do a round of Rapid Fire. Here we GO! -EA Sports College Football 25 is out. I liked playing the NCAA football video game back in the day, but I’m pretty sure I’ve outgrown video games. One of the interesting things to me is how the developers rated the players. Who would you guess is the highest-rated K-State player in the game? Avery Johnson? Dylan Edwards? Jacob Parrish?…

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The time has come to write an article that I never thought I would have to write. In the past few months, I have read and heard from K-State fans comparing Chris Klieman and Bill Snyder from a historical perspective. They are asking, “Who is the better coach?” I have dismissed questions like that as ridiculous. It is too early in Chris Kleiman’s tenure to have a discussion comparing him to one of the best coaches in the history of…

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Last week, I ranked the K-State home football games of the 2024 season from least compelling to most compelling. This week, I rank K-State’s road schedule. Generally, none of these road games scare me too much, so I find all of them winnable. Of course, you never know what might happen. No road game is ever easy, even in the non-conference… 6. At Tulane, September 7Tulane was 8-0 in the AAC and 11-3 overall in 2023. They lost to SMU…

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The 15th installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Dave Lewis, who was the K-State public address announcer for 15 years. Dave has nominated some people for this series, but was also nominated by multiple people. I met Dave at a tailgate before a spring football game many years ago. I don’t remember the year. I remember is there were a lot of people there wearing purple, eating food, and drinking beverages. I also remember someone offering Dave a beer…

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K-State football secured the commitment of Lincoln Cure, the highest-rated recruit that the Wildcats have ever received in the modern era. He is a five-star player on 247Sports and On3 and is a top-64 player in the country according to every recruiting service. He is rated the second best tight end in the country, and 247Sports ranks him as the number 26 player overall. This is a HUGE commitment for Chris Klieman’s Wildcats. JM: It is very exciting to get…

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We are 63 days away from K-State kicking off the 2024 college football season, and this is one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory, as K-State is one of a few favorites to contend for a Big 12 championship this fall. I looked at the schedule and can make a case for K-State winning against every opponent they face. I can also make a case for a loss against quite a few of the opposition. I thought I…

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It is time for another round of Rapid Fire. Let’s GO! -K-State’s 2024-25 basketball roster is complete after the signing of Illinois transfer forward Coleman Hawkins, who received an NIL deal of over two million dollars. Hawkins was considered the best player available in the portal, but if you’re like me, you’re asking yourself “Two million dollars?” Times are changin’ in college sports. -K-Staters rejoiced on social media after the signing. I mean. “over-the-top” rejoicing. Like, this “dude” is a…

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K-State’s 2024-25 basketball roster is complete after the signing of Illinois transfer forward Coleman Hawkins, who received an NIL deal of over two million dollars. If you’re like me, you’re asking yourself “two million dollars?” Times are a changin’ in college sports. I thought it would be a good opportunity to break down this final signing along with the rest of the newcomers all in one place. This one might take a while to digest, so grab your favorite drink…

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Someone on “X” posted a video over the weekend of a bunch of Lamborghinis lined up greeting recruits visiting the University of Texas. The individual posting the video thought this was a great thing, saying, “We’ve come a long way.” To me, it was the latest nail in the coffin for college sports. I have always been against paying college players. With a full scholarship, they receive $100,000 (or more) of free education, free room and board, free meals, first-class…

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College baseball has never really been on my radar. K-State has had some okay teams over the years, and if they ever had teams that made the post-season, I would tune in and end up disappointed when they inevitably lost. Admittedly, the sport has never excited me much. The “clank” of the aluminum bat hitting the baseball is not as pleasing to my ears as hearing a wooden bat hitting a ball, but that’s a minor pet peeve of mine….

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All three major K-State sports teams are making news, which means it’s time for another version of Rapid Fire. Let’s GO! -The K-State baseball team earned an at-large selection to the NCAA field of 64 baseball tournament. They are in the Fayetteville Regional with host Arkansas, Southeast Missouri State, and Louisiana Tech. The Wildcats play Louisiana Tech at 7:00 PM central time on Friday, May 31st. The regional is double elimination. The winner of each of the 16 regionals advances…

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The 14th installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Tony Ballard. Tony was nominated by a previous honoree. Ernie Barrett once shook Tony’s hand and it’s never been the same. Or maybe he’s never been the same. Either way, you’ll enjoy reading the story! In the photo above is Tony’s daughter Abby (on the left), Tony, Tony’s sister Val, and Tony’s brother Don at the Women’s NCAA tournament games this past March. JM: Tell me a little bit about your…

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The College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams for the first time this fall, and as a K-State football fan, I am excited that the 2024 Wildcats have a great shot at being ranked in the top 12 of the college football playoff rankings at the end of the season. A conference championship means an automatic berth and a likely first-round bye. I have been a proponent of an expanded college football playoff for a long time. For a program like…

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The sports betting apps all agree that K-State football’s over/under win total for this fall is 9.5. When I first saw it, I thought that number was a little high. Win totals set that high are usually reserved for programs like Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Georgia, and Clemson. So I was curious to take a deeper look at the schedule to see if this number of wins is something the Wildcats can accomplish or, on the other hand, see if this team is…

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I am in the mood for some Rapid Fire today. Let’s GO! -K-State quarterback Avery Johnson has the best odds of any Big 12 player to win the Heisman trophy, according to FanDuel (+2500). He has the 12th-best odds of all players. Former K-State quarterback Will Howard has the fourth-best odds of all players (+1300). With a few exceptions, the Heisman usually goes to the quarterback of the best team or one of the best teams. Can K-State be one of the…

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It was a great weekend for K-State football, as transfer running back Dylan Edwards committed to play for the Wildcats this fall. During his true freshman season at Colorado in 2023, Edwards rushed for 321 yards and a touchdown and added 299 yards and four touchdowns receiving. Edwards will join returning K-State running back DJ Giddens in the backfield. Giddens rushed for 1,226 yards and ten touchdowns in 2023, and he also had 323 yards receiving and three touchdowns through…

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Well, heck. The more of these that I do, the more I realize that I pale in comparison to some of the great K-State fans out there. The 13th installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Tyler Gilbert. Tyler was nominated by someone that I have previously profiled. Tyler and I follow each other on X, but have yet to meet in person. Tyler represents the exact type of person I’m looking for when doing these profiles. I’m sure you’ll…

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What a weekend for K-State sports fans. Three football Wildcats were selected in the NFL draft, it has been reported that running back Dylan Edwards is (finally) coming to K-State, and Jerome Tang nabbed a sharpshooter and a former McDonald’s All-American. Here’s the scoop…. JM: I talked to someone close to the Edwards family last year when Dylan Edwards was trying to make a final decision between Colorado and K-State. He was very torn, and ultimately decided on Colorado. My…

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The 12th installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Jerod Eller. I met Jerod many years ago and we have remained good friends since we met. He takes the moniker “K-State Family” seriously, as he is raising his kids to follow in the Eller family footsteps of many generations of tremendous K-State fans. Wanna read about a family that bleeds purple? You’ll enjoy this one! JM: Tell me a little bit about your background.  Where were you born/where did you…

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Did you know K-State has not had an offensive guard selected in the NFL draft since 1974? That is, by far, the longest drought compared to any other position on the field. In fact, since 1999, K-State has had a player selected from every position other than punter. (For you trivia buffs out there, the lone K-State punter selected was Bob Coble in 1969 in the 15th round of the draft.) That will likely change this year, as offensive guard…

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K-State head football coach Chris Klieman made headlines this week when he said in a press conference that there will be “a lot” of changes to K-State football this fall. After drilling down to see what he meant, it appears K-State football fans will see some schematic changes on the offensive and defensive side of the football. Change is often good, and I am excited to see the football Wildcats take the field this fall. It also got me wondering…what…

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Jerome Tang and his K-State basketball staff are very busy working the transfer portal. Some talented players are considering the Wildcats. Let’s dive right into it… JM: Mitchell was a five-star player ranked as the number 13 player in the country coming out of high school in 2022. He played at Sunrise Christian in Wichita. JM: That’s two pretty high profile X accounts saying that Mitchell wants to come to K-State. “Not so fast” says KSO’s Derek Young…. JM: This…

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The 11th installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Meri Miller-Kahle. Meri and I follow each other on X, but have never met in person. She was nominated by someone that I profiled previously. I consider myself one of the biggest K-State fans out there, but I am willing to admit that I pale in comparison to Meri. Reading through her profile makes me think I need to step up my game if I ever want to catch up with…

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The 2024 NFL draft starts on April 25th, and K-State looks to have up to four players selected. I’m not one to sit and watch the entire draft, but I like to try and watch when K-State players might be selected. Knowing when that might happen gives me a little clue about when to tune in. Based on the limited research I did, here are the four K-Staters most likely to be selected in this year’s draft. Cooper Beebe, Offensive…

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