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- K-State Football Places Two On Preseason All-Big 12 Team
- Avery Johnson Talks K-State Football Team ExpectationsSounds good to me!
- Dee Kennedy Drafted By The St. Louis CardinalsCongratulations to Dee Kennedy!
- From The Couch – Collin Klein Shines At Big 12 Media Days
What looked like a death stare to a reporter from K-State’s new head football coach Collin Klein really wasn’t. He was only trying to pay attention to the question. However, the screen capture shows a new intensity around K-State football going into the 2026 season. Big 12 media days were held this week, and Klein was one of the more popular figures. Here are some quotes of note from the session… JM: Klein wants quarterback Avery Johnson to be in… - From The Couch – Four-Star Offensive Lineman Brayden Harris Is A Wildcat
Collin Klein and the K-State Wildcats received a commitment from a highly rated four-star offensive lineman, Brayden Harris. “Rated as a four-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite, Harris chooses the Wildcats over his top schools of Missouri, Arkansas and UCF. Other offers included Cincinnati, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and Oklahoma State. Missouri in specific was deemed to be the frontrunner for quite some time, but Collin Klein & Co. end up victorious.”…Ryan Gilbert, 247Sports JM: This is an exciting recruiting… - Deuce Vaughn Signs With The Orlando StormFormer K-State running back Deuce Vaughn signed with the Orlando Storm of the UFL. The Storm’s next game is Sunday, May 31st at 11:00 AM on ABC, if you want to check it out and perhaps catch some Deuce Vaughn action.
- Michael Beasley’s Must-See Interview About Playing In The TBTMichael Beasley is one of the more interesting human beings on the planet. I don’t even know where to start commenting about that interview, so I’ll just leave it here and let you enjoy it. This is going to be a must-see event.
- Michael Beasley Will Play For Purple Reign In The TBT TournamentThis will be fun to watch.
- K-State Baseball Makes Big 12 Tournament As Eleven SeedThe Wildcats play the ten seed Utah at 10:00 central time on Tuesday, May 19th.
- Frank Martin Posts Tribute To Jim Colbert
- K-State Great Jim Colbert Dies At Age 85K-State football alumnus and golf great Jim Colbert died Sunday at the age of 85. Colbert is a retired American professional golfer known for his impressive achievements on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. Born on March 9, 1941, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Colbert turned professional in 1965 and quickly made a name for himself on the golf circuit. Throughout his career, Colbert earned a total of eight PGA Tour victories, with his first significant win at the 1974…
- Returner Bryce Norenberg Leaves K-State Football Team After SnubK-State returner Bryce Norenberg left the K-State football team after spring football, according to a post from his father on Facebook. Although Scott Norenberg appears to have deleted the post, The Topeka Capital–Journal reported it said the following… “It was an amazing couple (of) years in Manhattan, but then D1 College Football did what it does. New HC Collin Klein brought in all new coaches and players … paid them accordingly, and (Bryce Noernberg) found himself at the bottom of…
- K-State Football Doing Well In 2027 RecruitingAccording to 247Sports, K-State football ranks 21st in their 2027 team recruiting rankings. This is the highest I’ve seen K-State ranked in quite some time. Currently two spots behind Georgia? That’s quite something. I’ll continue to watch this and keep you updated!
- Collin Klien Lands Commitment From Quarterback Cameron KruseCollin Klein has landed his first high school quarterback commitment since returning as K-State’s head football coach. Cameron Kruse is a 2027 prospect out of Tennessee. Kruse announced his commitment to the Wildcats on social media on Tuesday, April 28. He is currently unranked by major recruiting services, but he chose K-State over offers from Miami, Northwestern, West Virginia, Memphis, and others. Listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Kruse is coming off a season in which he completed 73% of his…
- Jerome Tang Returning To Baylor As Associate Head CoachThis is exactly where I thought Jerome Tang would end up after being fired by K-State. This news is according to ESPN and Pete Thamel… https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48619505/sources-jerome-tang-finalizing-deal-return-baylor
- K-State Baseball Swept By KUThe No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks baseball team made history by sweeping their fierce rivals, the Kansas State Wildcats, in a thrilling three-game series at Tointon Family Stadium. This monumental achievement marks the first time since 1963 that the Jayhawks have secured a road sweep against Kansas State, highlighting a remarkable season for the team. The series kicked off with a dominant 18-6 victory in a seven-inning run-rule contest. Following that, Kansas showed incredible resilience with a 10-8 comeback win, featuring…
- Collin Klein’s Vision for Kansas State Emerges from Spring FootballKansas State’s spring football under new head coach Collin Klein has painted a clear picture of his philosophy: intense physicality, meticulous development, and a strong emphasis on competition. From his comments, it’s evident that Klein is steering the Wildcats towards a demanding, growth-oriented program. A New Era of Physicality Perhaps the most striking takeaway from Klein’s remarks is the heightened focus on physicality. He stated, “Some people want to visit physicality. We live there.” This wasn’t just talk, as 12…
- K-State Baseball Falls To KUIn a thrilling and ultimately heartbreaking contest, the Kansas State Wildcats baseball team fell to in-state rivals, the No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks, with a final score of 10-8 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan, KS. This intense game saw significant swings in momentum, culminating in a dramatic ninth-inning comeback by the Jayhawks. The Wildcats started strong, with Dee Kennedy launching a solo home run in the first inning, marking his 18th of the season and…
- From The Couch – Breaking Down Casey Alexander’s K-State Basketball RosterNew K-State basketball coach Casey Alexander’s roster is nearly complete. The most positive thing I can say about it is that they have potential. I put together a table of the 13 players sorted by height, also listing their previous school, games started, and points and rebounds they averaged per game. So far, the roster consists of two high school players, one returning player, and the rest are transfers. Alexander has a roster limit of 15, so it is possible…
- Pape N’Diaye Commits To K-State BasketballIn a significant boost for their upcoming season, Kansas State Men’s Basketball has secured the commitment of Pape N’Diaye, a talented 7-foot forward. N’Diaye, who previously played for UNLV and Xavier, brings valuable collegiate experience and a strong defensive presence to the Wildcats’ roster. His decision to join Kansas State was recently announced, generating excitement among fans and signaling a promising addition to the team’s front-court. As a transfer, N’Diaye’s skills, including his shot-blocking ability and size, are expected to…
- Jets Draft Safety VJ Payne in Seventh Round of 2026 NFL DraftThe 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…
- Matt Gilhool Joins Kansas State Men’s Basketball ProgramKansas 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…
- Carolina Panthers Draft Center Sam Hecht in 2026 NFL DraftThe 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…
- From The Couch – K-State Hires Belmont Coach Casey Alexander To Lead The Men’s Basketball ProgramBe 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…
- From The Couch – The Nightmare Basketball Regular Season Is OverAt 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…