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Title: KSU at it's finest
Post by: ksuFB on September 30, 2009, 02:47:15 PM: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sources: John Currie, 785-555-6912
Kansas Board of Regents: http://www.kansasregents.org/
News release prepared by: Cheryl May, 785-555-6415, [email protected], and Kenny Lannou, 785-555-7977, [email protected]

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

K-STATE AND IOWA STATE OFFICIALS' AGREE TO BOOST FOOTBALL ATTENDANCE IN UNIQUE WAY AT ARROWHEAD STADIUM/KANSAS CITY MO.

MANHATTAN -- In an earnest attempt to increase attendance at Arrowhead Stadium this week, the Kansas Board of Regents have agreed in principle with Iowa State Administration and Athletic director Jamie Pollard to host an exhibition during halftime of the 2009 football game with a quarter scale tractor pull at Arrowhead Stadium.

"We feel this contest will energize and epitomize both schools' fanbase in a very important market," Currie said. "Our new administration is working to rebuild the confidence of our alums and constituents. This will bring national attention to our agricultural schools including repairing a relationship with FFA (Future Farmers of America) that has been neglected by former administration."

Currie emphasized that this is not a reflection of either football teams performance, rather an "outstanding opportunity to showcase both institutions ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers) quarter scale tractor design competition top 5 national teams."

The annual ASABE Quarter Scale Tractor Contest draws national attention and prepares students for professional jobs in Agricultural Engineering. Case, Inc C.E.O. Paul Rumbley relays the importance of the competition, "IT'S AN EXCELLENT WAY for students to prepare for and gain exposure to what they are going to be facing when they get out into the professional world—technical capabilities, problem solving, team player environment, project management and communication skills.

"This will allow the students in these organization an exhibition prior to the competition held in Peoria on June 3rd-6th 2010. We feel this will be an exciting opportunity for our fans, the students, and alumni of the great universities of Iowa State and Kansas State."

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Kansas State University Powercat Tractor Team -

Iowa State "Cyclone Power Pullers"

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Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2009, 02:54:07 PM: i think it's a creative and unique marketing strategy, and, as a father of one of the young men competing this weekend in the tractor pull, am proud that my son has the opportunity to represent his university on such a large stage.

leave it to nebraska fan to rain on everyone's parade :blank:
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: ECN on September 30, 2009, 03:52:04 PM: i have GOT to see that.
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 30, 2009, 04:01:36 PM: :frown: x :blindfold: x :yuck: x :rolleyes: x :crybaby:, but not :love: or :billypopcorn:
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: Pett on October 26, 2009, 10:53:53 PM: The best part about this is that you LOST to ISU. :lol:
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: Thin Blue Line on October 26, 2009, 11:14:48 PM: Quote from: PettMB on October 26, 2009, 10:53:53 PM
The best part about this is that you LOST to ISU. :lol:

And we did not. Farmaggedon 2009 Champions. Bite it, corn cob.
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: Winters on October 31, 2009, 09:51:33 AM: LOL @ losing to iowa st!
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: kstatefreak42 on November 03, 2009, 05:27:32 PM: LMFAO.. hey nebraska... you palyin Iowa state this year? :steadymobbin':
Title: Re: KSU at it's finest
Post by: Art Vandelay on November 21, 2009, 11:41:25 PM: Pfftt.... Look forward to seeing you guys in the Big XII Champ game!! Oh wait....