Joe On K-State Sports

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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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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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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The 10th installment of “Profiles in K-State Fandom” features Tom Billings! Tom is the creator and administrator of the largest Facebook group of K-State fans, “The K-State Family.” He is also the Co-President of the Salina Area Catbackers. Tom has his own “K-State family,” and I am sure you will enjoy learning a little bit more about them and Tom…. JM: Tell me a little bit about your background. Where were you born/where did you grow up and how did…

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The ninth installment of “Profiles in K-State fandom” features Damon Newell. Damon was nominated and when you read his profile it’s easy to see why someone suggested that he be featured. Damon is an alum of the K-State band and went on to become a band director himself. I am sure you’ll enjoy getting to know a little bit about Damon and his fandom…. JM: Tell me a little bit about your background. Where were you born/where did you grow…

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