Joe On K-State Sports

Another Outstanding K-State Offensive Backfield In The Making?

May 1, 2024 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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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Profiles In K-State Fandom – Tyler Gilbert

April 28, 2024 Joe Mathieu Comments 1 comment

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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From The Couch – Dylan Edwards To K-State/K-Staters To The NFL/Basketball Recruiting Update

April 28, 2024 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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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Profiles In K-State Fandom – Jerod Eller

April 27, 2024 Joe Mathieu Comments 2 comments

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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Cooper Beebe – First Round NFL Draft Pick!?

April 24, 2024 Joe Mathieu Comments 0 Comment

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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