From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament Part Three – K-State vs. Xavier

From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament Part Three – K-State vs. Xavier

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Today is the 10th anniversary of the classic Sweet 16 game between Kansas State and Xavier.  Let’s take a look at what some in the media and those involved in the game had to say back then.  And now. “Pullen’s 3-pointers put Kansas State in Elite Eight,”…headline on ESPN, March 26, 2010 JM:  Pullen deservedly got a lot of the credit in this one, but there’s more to the story. “Jacob Pullen — the guard who brought the phrase “Fear…

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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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From The Couch – 2010 Tournament Part Two – K-State/BYU

From The Couch – 2010 Tournament Part Two – K-State/BYU

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K-State beat seven seed BYU in the second round of the 2010 NCAA tournament.  Here are some notable quotes about the game… “Pullen scored 20 of his career-high 34 points in the first half to help rally No. 2 seed Kansas State back from an early 10-point deficit, and the Wildcats turned away Jimmer Fredette and BYU 84-72 on Saturday night in the second round of the NCAA tournament”…Associated Press, March 20, 2010 JM:  34 points for Jacob Pullen in…

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From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament/K-State vs.North Texas In Round One

From The Couch – 2010 NCAA Tournament/K-State vs.North Texas In Round One

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K-State’s 2010 Elite 8 team was a fun team to watch.  Led my Jacob Pullen and Denis Clemente, K-State earned the number two seed in the West region, the highest seed in program history.  I thought it would be fun to look back on that tournament run.  K-State played 15 seed North Texas in the first round. “Kansas State set a school record for wins and earned its best seeding ever, nabbing the second-highest of the Big 12’s record seven…

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From The Couch – 1981 NCAA Tournament- Kansas State/Oregon State/Rolando Blackman

From The Couch – 1981 NCAA Tournament- Kansas State/Oregon State/Rolando Blackman

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In one of the most famous K-State basketball victories ever, eight seed Kansas State beat one seed Oregon State 50-48 in the second round of the 1981 NCAA tournament.  Rolando Blackman hit a last second shot to give K-State the victory, earning a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  Here are some notable quotes about the game. “For another old-timer, Oregon State’s Ralph Miller, a better team may not pass his way than the Beavers who brought a two-year…

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