I tend to be a pack rat, especially when it comes to K-State stuff. I’ve been cleaning out my storage room the last couple of weeks and found this old newspaper from 2008. It was the first time K-State made the NCAA tournament since 1993 and the team was led by future NBA players Michael Beasley and Bill Walker. They drew USC, led by OJ Mayo, in the first round. OJ Mayo was considering going to K-State before committing…
“Seven K-State football players tested positive for COVID-19 after undergoing surveillance testing this week, according to team spokesman Kenny Lannou. This is the first known spike in coronavirus cases within the Wildcats’ roster since the they experienced an outbreak during voluntary summer workouts and briefly had to pause all team activities for a few weeks in late June and early July.”…Kellis Robinett, Wichita Eagle, August 28, 2020 JM: At first glance seven positive tests seems like a lot until you…
Darren Sproles recently announced his retirement from the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he’s done with the NFL. He was hired by the Eagles as a Personnel Consultant and was recently given the key to the city of Olathe. He was the third person in the last 18 years to be presented the key to the city of Olathe. “Recently retired NFL star and Olathe, Kansas, native Darren Sproles was presented the key to the city Monday during a ceremony…
We’re just under three weeks away from the college football season starting on September 12th. K-State opens against Arkansas State. Chris Klieman led the 2019 Cats to an 8-4 record which has the fan base excited about the possibilities in 2020. In this “From The Couch,” let’s see what people around the country are saying about the 2020 Wildcats. “They’re changing coordinators and getting most of their starters back (on defense). They could make a jump this year.”…Athlon Sports,…
The college football season is on the brink of being cancelled due to the MAC cancelling their fall football season yesterday. Many thought the dominoes would start falling quickly, but they haven’t so far today. Some prominent players started a hashtag #iwanttoplay which has gained some steam since last night. Let’s take a look. “I don’t know about y’all, but we want to play.”…Trevor Lawrence, Clemson QB, Twitter JM: Many of Trevor Lawrence’s teammates echoed this sentiment. But will it…