I think it's all but a certainty that whoever we go after is going to have K-State ties in some fashion, and frankly, I don't think I mind that. Sure, "what if he leaves in 3-5 years" shouldn't be the focal point of a coaching search, but it should at least be a consideration, all else being equal.
Snyder has one of the best coaching trees in CFB history. It would be incredibly stupid to disregard that.