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From The Couch – 3/24/2020 – Cartier Diarra Talk and Michael Bishop Interview on 810 WHB

From The Couch – 3/24/2020 – Cartier Diarra Talk and Michael Bishop Interview on 810 WHB

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I was out and about today and heard Jason Anderson and Cory Anderson on SportsRadio 810 WHB talking about Cartier Diarra prior to conducting a long interview with Michael Bishop.  Some of what they discussed was interesting, so I’m taking a break from the NCAA columns to talk about some current events.  Let’s dive right in. “I don’t think (Cartier Diarra) is an NBA player.  I don’t think he’s a guy that’s gonna be on an NBA roster.”…Jason Anderson, 810…

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Great Games in K-State Football History – Number 2 – K-State 40 Nebraska 30, November 14, 1998

Great Games in K-State Football History – Number 2 – K-State 40 Nebraska 30, November 14, 1998

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My number two great K-State football game is the 1998 K-State/Nebraska game.  Kansas State hadn’t beaten Nebraska in football since 1968.  30 years!  K-State entered the game ranked number two in the AP poll and Nebraska number 11. This game was very much in doubt until the very end.  K-State scored a touchdown with 5:25 to play to go ahead 34-30.  Jeff Kelly returned an Eric Crouch fumble 24 yards for a touchdown with three seconds left for the final…

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Great Games in K-State Football History – Number 3 – K-State 35 Syracuse 18, December 31, 1997

Great Games in K-State Football History – Number 3 – K-State 35 Syracuse 18, December 31, 1997

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The number three K-State great game is the 1997 Fiesta Bowl.  K-State was led by Michael Bishop at quarterback and Syracuse was led by Donovan McNabb.  This was a “Bowl Alliance” game, which was the precursor to the BCS and eventually the college football playoff.  K-State entered the game ranked number 10 in the AP poll and Syracuse entered the game ranked number 14 in the same poll. I found a highlight video of the game on YouTube: Michael Bishop…

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Great Plays in K-State Football History: Bishop to McDonald in 1998

Great Plays in K-State Football History: Bishop to McDonald in 1998

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This touchdown pass from Michael Bishop to Darnell McDonald during the K-State/Nebraska game in Manhattan in 1998 gave the Cats the lead over Nebraska for the first time in a game since 1991.  The late, great Keith Jackson called this game.  K-State went on to win the game 40-30.  I was forced to watch this game from my living room, but I will never forget it.  One of my favorite K-State victories.

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 1999 Draft

Kansas State Football NFL Draft Streak – 1999 Draft

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The 1999 NFL Draft was the 6th year of K-State’s draft streak.  K-State had six players selected in the 1999 draft, the most K-State players ever selected in a seven round draft.  This draft class was comprised of Martin Gramatica, Jeff Kelly, Ryan Young, Michael Bishop, Justin Swift and Darnell McDonald. Kicker Martin Gramatica was selected in the third round, number 80 overall, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  He played nine years in the NFL, playing for the Buccaneers, Indianapolis…

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