Post by: Unruly on January 08, 2014, 09:10:19 AM
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Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 08, 2014, 10:19:25 AM
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Kansas State
With only 10 starters returning from a team that went 11-2 in 2012, it was no surprise the Wildcats took a step back in the win column in 2013. But the rest of the Big 12 should be on notice next season. As LHC Bill Snyder has shown throughout his tenure in Manhattan, never count out Kansas State from a surprise run at the Big 12 title. The schedule sets up favorably for the Wildcats, with Texas, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech visiting Manhattan. John Hubert must be replaced at running back, but quarterback Jake Waters is back, along with one of the nation’s top receivers in Tyler Lockett. Kansas State will have to replace both tackles and guard Keenan Taylor, but guard Cody Whitehair and center B.J. Finney is a good duo to build around for 2014. Despite returning only two starters on defense, the Wildcats finished third in the Big 12 in fewest yards allowed per game. This unit will have a few personnel losses, but end Ryan Mueller (11.5 sacks in 2013) is back, along with safety Dante Barnett and linebacker Jonathan Truman.
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
Post by: 'taterblast on January 08, 2014, 10:23:40 AM
Post by: Katpappy on January 08, 2014, 10:24:06 AM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24402263/wayearly-preseason-power-poll-champ-fsu-your-1st-playoff-favoriteThx. UnrulyLUKE :dubious:
Post by: 0.42 on January 08, 2014, 10:26:34 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 08, 2014, 10:28:23 AM
Post by: mocat on January 08, 2014, 10:28:43 AM
schedule sets up favorably? :confused: we have five big 12 road games and have to travel to ou and baylor.
i guess 7-2 might win the confy? i doubt it. too bad we can't have 14 teams and not all cancel each other out
Post by: Unruly on January 08, 2014, 10:30:10 AM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24402263/wayearly-preseason-power-poll-champ-fsu-your-1st-playoff-favoriteThx. UnrulyLUKE :dubious:
:ck:
Post by: Skipper44 on January 08, 2014, 10:41:04 AM
Post by: Katpappy on January 08, 2014, 10:50:26 AM
OU has the perfect schedule next year - KSU, OSU and BU all at home, only @TT is even the least bit scary. 9-3 and the Alamo bowl sounds about right for the 2014 Cats with a ceiling of wining in Waco for 10-2 and the Sugar.What about Texas?
Post by: KITNfury on January 08, 2014, 10:50:34 AM
I don't think we will be much better than we were this year. :dunno:Unless the O-line COMPLETELY blows, we should be better. Our biggest problem this year, IMO, was turnovers and a completely new defense. Both got better as the season went along and you'd like to think some of that will carry over to next year.
Probably tougher schedule so dunno if the record will be substantially better, but the team ought to be.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on January 08, 2014, 10:55:52 AM
Post by: Skipper44 on January 08, 2014, 11:11:28 AM
Texas is an 8-4 (5-3) type team next year imo - Even if we tie with them at 5-3 in conference I can't imagine the Alamo wants them a 3rd year in a rowOU has the perfect schedule next year - KSU, OSU and BU all at home, only @TT is even the least bit scary. 9-3 and the Alamo bowl sounds about right for the 2014 Cats with a ceiling of wining in Waco for 10-2 and the Sugar.What about Texas?
Post by: Gooch on January 08, 2014, 11:56:49 AM
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The post-Manziel era begins in Aggieville.WTF! Being associated with those cultists sure as eff does hurt the image of our program.
Post by: Panjandrum on January 08, 2014, 12:24:57 PM
I don't think we will be much better than we were this year. :dunno:
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi0.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fnewsfeed%2F000%2F065%2F003%2FDarth-Vader-I-FIND-YOUR-LACK-OF-FAITH-DISTURBING.jpg&hash=98aa8b7c04e404b3d97cd62fe23171f7ab319833)
Post by: BackPayne on January 08, 2014, 12:32:08 PM
I don't think we will be much better than we were this year. :dunno:
Nuts kicked = Kim Carnes 2.0?
Post by: DeoKat on January 08, 2014, 01:40:54 PM
I don't think we will be much better than we were this year. :dunno:
Nuts kicked = Kim Carnes 2.0?
Nah, not enough chicken little in that post.
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 08, 2014, 01:52:21 PM
kick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 08, 2014, 01:56:23 PM
I don't think we will be much better than we were this year. :dunno:
Nuts kicked = Kim Carnes 2.0?
We won 8 games this year. I think we probably win 9 next year. It's not like I said we are going to suck or something.
Post by: The_Wippuh on January 08, 2014, 02:27:30 PM
Realistically, how many of those listed teams do you expect to beat? Six? Seven?
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 08, 2014, 02:36:06 PM
That little power poll shows you playing three teams ranked higher than you (Auburn, OU and Baylor) and another just ranked behind you (UT).
Realistically, how many of those listed teams do you expect to beat? Six? Seven?
I think we beat UT, Auburn, Stephen F Austin, Iowa State, UTEP, Texas Tech, TCU, West Virginia, and Kansas.
Post by: The_Wippuh on January 08, 2014, 02:54:00 PM
Post by: MadCat on January 08, 2014, 03:04:35 PM
You think you're going to beat two ex Chizik regimes? I don't think so!You think this is the first time we've faced ex-Chizik regimes? Well think again, mister. :shakesfist:
Post by: Katpappy on January 08, 2014, 03:07:29 PM
That little power poll shows you playing three teams ranked higher than you (Auburn, OU and Baylor) and another just ranked behind you (UT).You don't follow Snyder's Wildcats, so I'll give you a break. JFYI, LHOFHCBS beats most teams that are ranked higher than us. We usually are ranked much lower preseason then at the end of the season. Hope this helps you understand why our low ranking doesn't brother us, when we look at our upcoming season. :th_twocents:
Realistically, how many of those listed teams do you expect to beat? Six? Seven?
Post by: 0.42 on January 08, 2014, 04:47:28 PM
kick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
one could say the dfw area is centrally located in the northern part of the state
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on January 08, 2014, 05:54:49 PM
Post by: Unruly on January 09, 2014, 08:01:09 AM
Post by: kslim on January 09, 2014, 08:03:05 AM
so awesomekick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
Post by: scottwildcat on January 09, 2014, 08:30:55 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
:thumbs:
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 09, 2014, 08:34:33 AM
kick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
one could say the dfw area is centrally located in the northern part of the state
one could say my foot is going to be centrally located in your ass
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 09, 2014, 08:55:37 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
Post by: Unruly on January 09, 2014, 09:04:30 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 09, 2014, 09:08:19 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
#1cat
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Post by: Unruly on January 09, 2014, 09:18:14 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
#1cat
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Post by: MadCat on January 09, 2014, 09:31:55 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
#1cat
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Post by: 0.42 on January 09, 2014, 09:34:40 AM
kick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
one could say the dfw area is centrally located in the northern part of the state
one could say my foot is going to be centrally located in your ass
As I always say, maintaining a brand is central to creating a viable presence on the internet. As TMB admin I should start branding my socks as well.
Post by: Tobias on January 09, 2014, 09:37:56 AM
As I always say, maintaining a brand is central to creating a viable presence on the internet. As TMB admin I should start branding my socks as well.
well this is a great development :thumbs:
Post by: Unruly on January 09, 2014, 09:46:42 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
#1cat
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Holy crap welcome to one-upsville.
Population me.
Post by: 'taterblast on January 09, 2014, 09:47:28 AM
Post by: CNS on January 09, 2014, 09:55:09 AM
NDSU kept that #14 ranking warm for you.
Next season, you are welcome on our bandwagon.
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 09, 2014, 10:43:11 AM
kick his ass katdaddy
mods please correct the slander in this users signature line, I live in north Texas
one could say the dfw area is centrally located in the northern part of the state
one could say my foot is going to be centrally located in your ass
As I always say, maintaining a brand is central to creating a viable presence on the internet. As TMB admin I should start branding my socks as well.
mods please advise of the status of 42's IP ban due to copyright infringement of my internet brand, thanks
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 09, 2014, 11:14:25 AM
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3. Kansas State: K-State may pull a Baylor and ride a late-season surge to a Big 12 title the following season. The Wildcats won six of their final seven games and boast the Big 12's most dangerous skill player: Receiver Tyler Lockett. Co-OCs Dana Dimel and Del Miller made a two-quarterback system with Jake Waters and Daniel Sams work, and that may continue next year. The biggest question is losing three starters on the offensive line. K-State's two best linebackers, Tre Walker and Blake Slaughter, are gone, but replacing four-year starter at safety Ty Zimmerman could prove even more difficult, but the Wildcats return the favorite for the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year: Defensive end Ryan Mueller.
http://msn.foxsports.com/southwest/story/how-will-the-big-12-look-in-2014-010814
Post by: The_Wippuh on January 09, 2014, 11:29:06 AM
http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
Mississippi State and Ole Miss are listed in the article. That immediately discredits the author.
MSU plays Auburn the 7th week of the season and plays Bama the 12th week.
Ole Miss plays Auburn the 10th week and Bama in week 6.
You want either of those teams, early in the season, not later. Especially Auburn, who traditionally gets stronger as the offense tightens up.
Post by: Unruly on January 09, 2014, 11:50:22 AM
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Post by: Katpappy on January 09, 2014, 09:20:19 PM
Now I know what the new and non-poster types were taking about. These codes, what do they mean??? :confused:http://athlonsports.com/college-football/college-footballs-top-5-teams-rise-2014
luke-ing your own thread. outstanding.
That is what I get for power scanning the first page.
:flush:
#1cat
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Post by: 'taterblast on January 10, 2014, 10:23:36 AM
@ksu_FAN
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The Wildcats had the second-best offense in the Big 12 behind Baylor, it just went largely unnoticed because it was so relentlessly efficient. K-State’s 2.54 points per drive and 6.32 yards per play were second behind the Bears and they led the league in third down conversion rate (48.8 percent).
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/78714/season-report-card-kansas-state-2 (http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/78714/season-report-card-kansas-state-2)
Post by: cfbandyman on February 21, 2014, 08:54:46 AM
Have to scroll through the pics, but check out #22 :gocho:
Post by: Unruly on February 21, 2014, 09:07:48 AM
These wild wildcats are going to put on quite the show.
Post by: MadCat on February 21, 2014, 09:37:19 AM
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/02/20/college-football-rule-proposal-nick-saban-steve-spurrier/5643397/
Have to scroll through the pics, but check out #22 :gocho:
"22. Kansas State (2013 record: 8-5). Why No. 22? Because it's time to have a little trust in the process — and the coach behind the process. Kiss the ring"
Post by: Demo158 on February 21, 2014, 01:13:49 PM
They should have added this!http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/02/20/college-football-rule-proposal-nick-saban-steve-spurrier/5643397/
Have to scroll through the pics, but check out #22 :gocho:
"22. Kansas State (2013 record: 8-5). Why No. 22? Because it's time to have a little trust in the process — and the coach behind the process, AND TYLER LOCKETT!! Kiss the ring"
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 05, 2014, 12:20:37 PM
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
Post by: bws on August 05, 2014, 12:41:55 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
That is a great read. Thanks for posting.
Post by: manpow5 on August 05, 2014, 12:42:20 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
I feel as though that article is just copied and pasted every year with a few name changes and such.
Post by: steve dave on August 05, 2014, 12:54:48 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 01:07:55 PM
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The obvious takeaway is that Kansas has access, by virtue of geography and of playing in the Big 12, to the Kansas City metroplex, Wichita, Dallas-Ft Worth, Houston, lots of rural towns in the great plains, and somehow to the Bay area and southern California.
i wtf is he said?
Post by: pissclams on August 05, 2014, 01:09:51 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 01:18:02 PM
by virtue of geography and playing in the big 12 i grant you access to the bay area.
K-State Olathe = Silicon Valley of the Plains
Post by: puniraptor on August 05, 2014, 01:20:40 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on August 05, 2014, 01:28:44 PM
Post by: Belvis Noland on August 05, 2014, 02:42:32 PM
I like that think Mueller is from a rural town.
makes the story flow better.
Post by: ksupamplemousse on August 05, 2014, 04:13:40 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
I like how he goes into the article saying that he's going to break down Snyder's wizardry for all of us rubes, and then he basically wrote an article that amounts to "It's rough ridin' magic you guys!!! :runaway:
Post by: cfbandyman on August 05, 2014, 05:39:26 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
I like how he goes into the article saying that he's going to break down Snyder's wizardry for all of us rubes, and then he basically wrote an article that amounts to "It's rough ridin' magic you guys!!! :runaway:
I lost faith in the article after i read:
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Because Trujillo is a capable receiver
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Post by: KITNfury on August 05, 2014, 06:13:10 PM
Post by: 8manpick on August 05, 2014, 07:48:10 PM
i just mapped it on google maps and mhk is 1 hr driving distance closer to san francisco than austin. geography. cats. go cats.I think your Google maps machine is broken
Post by: 0.42 on August 06, 2014, 09:10:48 AM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
I'd love to see _FAN break down this article
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 09:59:01 AM
They won't stop writing about us. I didn't read it. Let me know how it goes. TIA.
Post by: MouseRat on August 06, 2014, 10:30:05 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/87483/snyder-offers-savvy-advice-at-k-state
They won't stop writing about us. I didn't read it. Let me know how it goes. TIA.
4 different youngsters talking about Snyderisms. We've read this article a hundred times.
Post by: kso_FAN on August 06, 2014, 12:50:06 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
I'd love to see _FAN break down this article
The personnel/recruiting/culture stuff is pretty typical (and has some truth to it), but apparently the state of Kansas has no high school with more than 100 students.
I have no idea why the writer chose that particular play to highlight what Snyder's ball control passing game is all about. It would've made much more sense to focus on the amount of passing vs running that took place as Waters took over (around 55% passing or more) compared to what we did with Klein, etc. My breakdowns are a bit more complex than a national guy is going to get into, but he could've looked at games where Waters played the majority of the snaps (Texas Tech and forward) and done a decent rough comparison.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2014, 01:12:54 PM
:zzz:
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/8/5/5951537/demystifying-kansas-state-wildcats-jake-waters-tyler-lockett-bill-snyder
this guy set out to write thinking mans football stuff, without having the brains to do it
I'd love to see _FAN break down this article
The personnel/recruiting/culture stuff is pretty typical (and has some truth to it), but apparently the state of Kansas has no high school with more than 100 students.
I have no idea why the writer chose that particular play to highlight what Snyder's ball control passing game is all about. It would've made much more sense to focus on the amount of passing vs running that took place as Waters took over (around 55% passing or more) compared to what we did with Klein, etc. My breakdowns are a bit more complex than a national guy is going to get into, but he could've looked at games where Waters played the majority of the snaps (Texas Tech and forward) and done a decent rough comparison.
That sounds like hard work. Why not just trot out a bunch of stuff about hard work and staying at the office a lot?
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 06, 2014, 01:24:53 PM
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2013/10/18/4849408/kansas-state-baylor-bill-snyder-art-briles-spread
Post by: kso_FAN on August 06, 2014, 03:33:40 PM
He's done a couple other in depth Kstate articles that were better...that i can't find. But i did find this one.
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2013/10/18/4849408/kansas-state-baylor-bill-snyder-art-briles-spread
That one was really well done.
Another thing he could have done (same author for both articles) is compare how differently we attacked Baylor with mostly Sams (no Lockett, 2/3 run) to how we attacked teams later in the year with mostly Waters (lots of Lockett, nearly 2/3 pass).
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2014, 09:09:48 AM
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 13, 2014, 09:17:30 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 13, 2014, 09:18:40 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
Old values and stuff.
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1. Kansas State head coach LHC Bill Snyder is 74 years old and still preaching old-school values. His players listen, he said, because "I explain to them how fortunate they are … that somebody cares about them to be so demanding to make certain they are doing the right things." That's not his only old-school notion. Snyder's opinion about the business of intercollegiate athletics, circa 2014: "We have gotten to the point where money has taken over college athletics, football and basketball in particular. Money, TV, the whole ball of wax. I mean this in a tamer way than it sounds, but we have virtually sold out."
Post by: TownieCat on August 13, 2014, 09:22:12 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
What in the world...... :sdeek:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2014, 09:22:43 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
COACHING VALUES (Front page: Snyder and Sumlin side by side)
Kansas State Coach LHC Bill Snyder's old-school values and Kevin Sumlin's recruits at Texas A&M are among today's topics for todays 3-point stance(front page).
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1. Kansas State head coach LHC Bill Snyder is 74 years old and still preaching old-school values. His players listen, he said, because "I explain to them how fortunate they are … that somebody cares about them to be so demanding to make certain they are doing the right things." That's not his only old-school notion. Snyder's opinion about the business of intercollegiate athletics, circa 2014: "We have gotten to the point where money has taken over college athletics, football and basketball in particular. Money, TV, the whole ball of wax. I mean this in a tamer way than it sounds, but we have virtually sold out."
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 13, 2014, 09:29:27 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
COACHING VALUES (Front page: Snyder and Sumlin side by side)
Kansas State Coach LHC Bill Snyder's old-school values and Kevin Sumlin's recruits at Texas A&M are among today's topics for todays 3-point stance(front page).Quote1. Kansas State head coach LHC Bill Snyder is 74 years old and still preaching old-school values. His players listen, he said, because "I explain to them how fortunate they are … that somebody cares about them to be so demanding to make certain they are doing the right things." That's not his only old-school notion. Snyder's opinion about the business of intercollegiate athletics, circa 2014: "We have gotten to the point where money has taken over college athletics, football and basketball in particular. Money, TV, the whole ball of wax. I mean this in a tamer way than it sounds, but we have virtually sold out."
Thats our Bill! :billdance:
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on August 13, 2014, 10:37:12 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
What in the world...... :sdeek:
Because people are so much more productive when forced to look at ESPN, twitter, facebook, etc on their phones rather than via company workstations.
:lol:
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on August 14, 2014, 06:39:03 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24659129/tomorrows-top-25-today-preseason-edition (http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24659129/tomorrows-top-25-today-preseason-edition)
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 14, 2014, 06:53:28 PM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
What in the world...... :sdeek:
Because people are so much more productive when forced to look at ESPN, twitter, facebook, etc on their phones rather than via company workstations.
:lol:
Facebook and Twitter aren't blocked.
Post by: slobber on August 14, 2014, 07:40:56 PM
It mentions how awful your company is.http://espn.go.com/college-football/ Front page! :emawkid:
My company blocks ESPN :frown: What does it talk about?
Gonna win 'em all!
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 18, 2014, 09:57:51 AM
Post by: Pete on August 18, 2014, 10:56:59 AM
@PaulMyerberg: No. 17: Kansas State http://t.co/7A8aCN0Bqf Same rules apply as always: Sleep on Cats at your own risk.
That was a good read.
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 18, 2014, 10:59:30 AM
He does a great job on those. Amazing that they are that in depth(and generally correct) for every team in FBS. He used to run a site (presnapread) and just do that himself them USA today hired him and hopefully he got PAID for it.@PaulMyerberg: No. 17: Kansas State http://t.co/7A8aCN0Bqf Same rules apply as always: Sleep on Cats at your own risk.
That was a good read.
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2014, 11:58:38 AM
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 18, 2014, 01:17:11 PM
He does a great job on those. Amazing that they are that in depth(and generally correct) for every team in FBS. He used to run a site (presnapread) and just do that himself them USA today hired him and hopefully he got PAID for it.@PaulMyerberg: No. 17: Kansas State http://t.co/7A8aCN0Bqf Same rules apply as always: Sleep on Cats at your own risk.
That was a good read.
It's pretty amazing that he seems to know just about as much about the Cats as the people that post here every day do. I remember reading his write up on KU a couple months back and he had them nailed to a T.
Post by: SPEmaw on August 18, 2014, 01:24:18 PM
He does a great job on those. Amazing that they are that in depth(and generally correct) for every team in FBS. He used to run a site (presnapread) and just do that himself them USA today hired him and hopefully he got PAID for it.@PaulMyerberg: No. 17: Kansas State http://t.co/7A8aCN0Bqf Same rules apply as always: Sleep on Cats at your own risk.
That was a good read.
It's pretty amazing that he seems to know just about as much about the Cats as the people that post here every day do. I remember reading his write up on KU a couple months back and he had them nailed to a T.
Yeah, he has the hawks at 112/128 teams. Him not having them lower than that sort of makes me question his judgement but, by and large, his work is a pleasure to read.
*I used "by and large" because this guy is so smart regarding our cats and LHCBS that he decided to include a "by and large" in his KSU write up. Great stuff.
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 18, 2014, 01:30:52 PM
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 18, 2014, 01:35:56 PM
Post by: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 01:46:36 PM
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 18, 2014, 01:55:20 PM
me
Ah, I forgot about that.
Post by: Pete on August 18, 2014, 02:40:56 PM
this guy is really great at expressing how awesome tyler lockett is.
That was not lost on me either. Made me feel terrific.
Post by: IPA4Me on August 18, 2014, 05:36:30 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on August 18, 2014, 05:37:48 PM
@PaulMyerberg: No. 17: Kansas State http://t.co/7A8aCN0Bqf Same rules apply as always: Sleep on Cats at your own risk.Great article. Thanks for sharing.
Post by: Unruly on August 20, 2014, 10:46:04 AM
http://all-america.cbssports.com/college-football/
Post by: SPEmaw on August 20, 2014, 10:54:32 AM
:gocho:
http://all-america.cbssports.com/college-football/
Notice how the majority of the players are shown as "FR"? TLBL is a FR, you guys! :excited:
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 20, 2014, 11:07:31 AM
:gocho:
http://all-america.cbssports.com/college-football/
Should be in the disrespect thread. Lockett should be an AA WR not AP. Eff Goodley.
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on August 20, 2014, 11:23:36 AM
:thumbsup::gocho:
http://all-america.cbssports.com/college-football/
Should be in the disrespect thread. Lockett should be an AA WR not AP. Eff Goodley.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 20, 2014, 11:37:36 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on August 20, 2014, 12:16:35 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/8/20/5990929/college-football-coaches-programs-bob-stoops-bill-snyder
Good read, very good read when Snyder kind of opened up about this article
http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/2/24/5437400/college-football-spread-offenses
You don't get that to happen with LHCBS very often.
Post by: kso_FAN on August 21, 2014, 08:48:34 AM
Not completely about K-State, but here's a nice piece about the run option pass (which became a staple for the Cats last year): http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/8/20/6044003/read-option-pass-play-football-xs-os-diagrams
Post by: kso_FAN on August 21, 2014, 09:13:01 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/8/20/5990929/college-football-coaches-programs-bob-stoops-bill-snyder
Lots of good stuff in there. I thought this was interesting too:
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"I think the year we took the biggest dip was predicated more than anything else on a given position," Snyder says. "I wouldn't want to make that public, of course. But we probably made some coaching mistakes regarding how we used a certain position in our program."
Snyder is saying that his quarterbacks in 2004 and 2005 stunk. But he would never in a million years say that. Following the conference title and Ell Roberson's departure, the Wildcats returned all-world running back Darren Sproles, but the quarterback position was far from consistent. Snyder had a decent runner in Allen Webb and a decent passer in the late Dylan Meier, but he couldn't play them at the same time. KSU's average fell from 36.6 points per game to 29.6. In 2005, it fell to 26.3. And the once-impenetrable defense sprang leaks. Even the best coaches falter if they struggle at quarterback or if they have to replace too many ace assistants. Eventually you'll end up with a weak spot, or your new hire won't be as successful as the last one.
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Post by: cDubya on August 24, 2014, 09:28:46 AM
Lol @ Marshall! No freakin way the selection committee even considers a scenario with Marshall in the mix.
This. Their (our, heading there tomorrow to start back to school! :runaway: ) schedule includes the likes of Rhode Island, Old Dominion, and Western Kentucky. They could destroy their entire schedule and still shouldn't even be on the list.
But man, can you imagine the monumental butthurt of any of the big boys that dont make it if Marshall snuck in miraculously?! :lol:
Post by: chum1 on August 24, 2014, 07:25:01 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/8/20/5990929/college-football-coaches-programs-bob-stoops-bill-snyder
Lots of good stuff in there. I thought this was interesting too:Quote"I think the year we took the biggest dip was predicated more than anything else on a given position," Snyder says. "I wouldn't want to make that public, of course. But we probably made some coaching mistakes regarding how we used a certain position in our program."
Snyder is saying that his quarterbacks in 2004 and 2005 stunk. But he would never in a million years say that. Following the conference title and Ell Roberson's departure, the Wildcats returned all-world running back Darren Sproles, but the quarterback position was far from consistent. Snyder had a decent runner in Allen Webb and a decent passer in the late Dylan Meier, but he couldn't play them at the same time. KSU's average fell from 36.6 points per game to 29.6. In 2005, it fell to 26.3. And the once-impenetrable defense sprang leaks. Even the best coaches falter if they struggle at quarterback or if they have to replace too many ace assistants. Eventually you'll end up with a weak spot, or your new hire won't be as successful as the last one.
Just saw this today. I also thought it was interesting that he said he felt they got burned by the general strategy of pursuing four/five star recruits.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 28, 2014, 02:50:31 PM
http://online.wsj.com/news/interactive/SHAME082714?ref=SB10001424052970203937904580118002691523946
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 02:55:09 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 28, 2014, 02:55:56 PM
How the eff is nubb more admirable than us? They should be in the bottom half just for Suh alone.
Beats me. At least they got the part about them being less of a powerhouse than us right, though. Missouri is the real joke. They belong over by Illinois.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2014, 02:56:32 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on August 28, 2014, 09:58:25 PM
Post by: MadCat on August 28, 2014, 11:02:51 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2014, 11:23:49 PM
Post by: Unruly on August 29, 2014, 02:39:07 PM
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@Jake_Trotter which player in the big 12 hasn't garnered national media attention but will after the first few weeks of the season?
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Trotter: I think people will know the name Tyreek Hill after this weekend. The Oklahoma State running back is going to have a big year. Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman doesn't seem to be talked about much nationally, but he could be a star. Some other names flying under the radar nationally: Texas Tech wide receivers Jakeem Grant and Reginald Davis, West Virginia cornerback Daryl Worley, Iowa State running back Aaron Wimberly, TCU cornerback Kevin White, Baylor receiver Corey Coleman and Kansas State's entire roster.
:lol:
:sdeek:
Post by: 'taterblast on August 29, 2014, 03:15:29 PM
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on August 29, 2014, 03:57:14 PM
Post by: BackPayne on August 29, 2014, 06:12:56 PM
Post by: KITNfury on August 29, 2014, 07:01:04 PM
Move over ShakespeareQuote@Jake_Trotter which player in the big 12 hasn't garnered national media attention but will after the first few weeks of the season?QuoteTrotter: I think people will know the name Tyreek Hill after this weekend. The Oklahoma State running back is going to have a big year. Baylor defensive end Shawn Oakman doesn't seem to be talked about much nationally, but he could be a star. Some other names flying under the radar nationally: Texas Tech wide receivers Jakeem Grant and Reginald Davis, West Virginia cornerback Daryl Worley, Iowa State running back Aaron Wimberly, TCU cornerback Kevin White, Baylor receiver Corey Coleman and Kansas State's entire roster.
:lol:
:sdeek:
Post by: 'taterblast on September 05, 2014, 10:24:35 AM
:surprised:
Post by: MadCat on September 05, 2014, 10:56:47 AM
Post by: pissclams on September 05, 2014, 11:00:06 AM
Rece Davis has us at 15!
:surprised:
espn media wants to hype the auburn game as much as they can
Post by: Unruly on September 05, 2014, 11:02:08 AM
:sdeek:
http://espn.go.com/college-football/powerrankings/_/show/extra
Post by: IPA4Me on September 05, 2014, 11:02:48 AM
Absolutely. SEC SEC SEC :Yuck:Rece Davis has us at 15!
:surprised:
espn media wants to hype the auburn game as much as they can
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 05, 2014, 11:06:33 AM
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 07, 2014, 12:22:58 AM
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Kansas State's performance shouldn't inspire panic. I begged you not to overreact at Iowa State's embarrassing loss to North Dakota State last week, and this week, I'll have to beg you not to overreact to a less-than-stellar outing for Kansas State. Too many people don't realize that college football teams don't have static values. They're young and performances at every position can vary wildly from week to week. Iowa State wasn't as bad as it looked last week, and the same is true of Kansas State this week. The Cyclones played well and should be a little upset after a bad call went in favor of Tyler Lockett near the end zone and helped produce seven points. The Wildcats committed 10 penalties and found themselves down 28-13 in the first half after committing seven for 57 yards. They cleaned it up and drew just three flags for 20 yards in the second half, which was a big reason why they shutout Iowa State in the second half. (The Cyclones, by the way, are still waiting for their first second-half points of 2014).
Jack Trice Stadium doesn't get enough credit as a difficult place to play, but the Wildcats survived a rough day, and when you get in that kind of situation and still win, it can often inspire confidence in similar situations in the future and help you in the long run. Down 28-13, Kansas State executed on both sides of the field (especially on offense in the fourth quarter), got big stops when they needed them and advanced to 2-0.
Kansas notwithstanding, you should be happy with any conference road win. K-State will take its lessons learned and move on. That's what LHC Bill Snyder's teams do.
Saturday didn't change the fact that K-State has an outstanding chance of beating Auburn in Week 4 at home on Thursday night.
Post by: Panjandrum on September 07, 2014, 12:47:27 AM
Post by: The Big Train on September 07, 2014, 12:53:53 AM
Where did that come from, Stevesie?
http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/big-12-thoughts-week-2-090614
Post by: 'taterblast on September 10, 2014, 09:59:25 AM
(http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/9/10/6130961/college-football-conference-power-rankings#big12)
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No demerits for Kansas State, which pulled out a gruesome nailbiter at Iowa State. Nobody looks good on the road in Ames, where one of the conference's best recent teams, 2011 Oklahoma State, lost on a Friday night. A close win against Iowa State at Iowa State's place is as good as a resounding win against Iowa State at your place.
Post by: meow meow on September 10, 2014, 10:02:09 AM
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/9/10/6130961/college-football-conference-power-rankings#big12
(http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/9/10/6130961/college-football-conference-power-rankings#big12)QuoteNo demerits for Kansas State, which pulled out a gruesome nailbiter at Iowa State. Nobody looks good on the road in Ames, where one of the conference's best recent teams, 2011 Oklahoma State, lost on a Friday night. A close win against Iowa State at Iowa State's place is as good as a resounding win against Iowa State at your place.
I bet CycloneFanatic is posting these same articles in their "media loves us" thread.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 20, 2014, 12:01:36 PM
Post by: bubbles4ksu on October 20, 2014, 12:13:59 PM
:love: :love: :love:
Post by: meow meow on October 20, 2014, 12:14:27 PM
http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/purple-reign-kansas-state-crashes-college-footballs-playoff-party-20141020
this article was pretty meh, but that pic of Charles Jones :love: :love: :love:
that's about as sexy as i've seen our uniforms look. the purple undershirt and purple socks, really knocks our road unis out of the park
Post by: MadCat on October 20, 2014, 02:39:39 PM
Post by: Frankenklein on October 20, 2014, 05:28:22 PM
Post by: wiley on October 20, 2014, 05:54:25 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on October 20, 2014, 05:59:17 PM
From now on Rolling Stones is the only one I'm going to pay attention to when it comes to college football.All the others can GTFOOMF except for Mark May....he can eat a bag of dicks
He said we should be top 6
Post by: EMAWzified on October 20, 2014, 06:48:51 PM
Post by: Katpappy on October 20, 2014, 08:37:18 PM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/week-9-bowl-projections-notre-dame-still-makes-four-team-playoff/ar-BBacwYd?ocid=mailsignout :love:
Post by: geesiskryst on October 20, 2014, 10:51:51 PM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/page/BMOC141020/the-bmoc-sure-florida-state-notre-dame-game (http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/page/BMOC141020/the-bmoc-sure-florida-state-notre-dame-game)
Post by: cDubya on October 21, 2014, 01:45:20 PM
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=159&f=2508&t=13279875
Post by: WildcatNkilt on October 21, 2014, 01:50:19 PM
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 21, 2014, 01:52:22 PM
If TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Post by: TownieCat on October 21, 2014, 03:05:53 PM
If TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Talking about who will host Gameday in two weeks is about as pointless as trying to speculate the CFP halfway thru the season. :flush:
Post by: kslim on October 21, 2014, 03:27:31 PM
yeah but i can go ahead and cancel out UT martin vs MSU and Ole miss vs Presbyterian right?If TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Talking about who will host Gameday in two weeks is about as pointless as trying to speculate the CFP halfway thru the season. :flush:
Post by: Skipper44 on October 21, 2014, 04:03:35 PM
agree but rooting against the "competition" pretty funIf TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Talking about who will host Gameday in two weeks is about as pointless as trying to speculate the CFP halfway thru the season. :flush:
IMO tOSU @ MSU, ND@ASU and Oregon@Utah are the biggest competitors for that day. So now fairly uninteresting games like tOSU@PSU and ASU@UW are much more fun!
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on October 21, 2014, 04:14:35 PM
Post by: Skipper44 on October 21, 2014, 04:31:34 PM
As long as Ohio State and MSU don't lose, Gameday will go there. I can't imagine how awful a Gameday at TCU would be. :Yuck:KSU@TCU is about the best chance the conference has for a Gameday unless both the Cats and Bears winning out is enough to get it over the SEC title game.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 21, 2014, 04:35:03 PM
Pffttt!As long as Ohio State and MSU don't lose, Gameday will go there. I can't imagine how awful a Gameday at TCU would be. :Yuck:KSU@TCU is about the best chance the conference has for a Gameday unless both the Cats and Bears winning out is enough to get it over the SEC title game.
Post by: TownieCat on October 21, 2014, 04:38:31 PM
As long as Ohio State and MSU don't lose, Gameday will go there. I can't imagine how awful a Gameday at TCU would be. :Yuck:KSU@TCU is about the best chance the conference has for a Gameday unless both the Cats and Bears winning out is enough to get it over the SEC title game.
Depending upon how things shake out the next two weeks there's a chance that the KSU/TCU game will be for the Dr Pepper.
Post by: Skipper44 on October 21, 2014, 04:49:00 PM
Our game would be on ESPN air at least, we could even kick at 11 AM :peek:Pffttt!As long as Ohio State and MSU don't lose, Gameday will go there. I can't imagine how awful a Gameday at TCU would be. :Yuck:KSU@TCU is about the best chance the conference has for a Gameday unless both the Cats and Bears winning out is enough to get it over the SEC title game.
Post by: cfbandyman on October 21, 2014, 05:47:34 PM
agree but rooting against the "competition" pretty funIf TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Talking about who will host Gameday in two weeks is about as pointless as trying to speculate the CFP halfway thru the season. :flush:
IMO tOSU @ MSU, ND@ASU and Oregon@Utah are the biggest competitors for that day. So now fairly uninteresting games like tOSU@PSU and ASU@UW are much more fun!
If LSU beats Ole Miss it'll be LSU-Bama, if Ole Miss beats LSU it still might be LSU-Bama. But yeah, I would think tOSU @ MSU is the best bet, for now.
Post by: Skipper44 on October 21, 2014, 07:52:11 PM
Post by: Katpappy on October 21, 2014, 09:10:08 PM
Ain't happening, bro. :ROFL:Pffttt!As long as Ohio State and MSU don't lose, Gameday will go there. I can't imagine how awful a Gameday at TCU would be. :Yuck:KSU@TCU is about the best chance the conference has for a Gameday unless both the Cats and Bears winning out is enough to get it over the SEC title game.
Post by: 'taterblast on October 30, 2014, 01:10:21 PM
Post by: Unruly on October 30, 2014, 01:12:05 PM
Anthony Becht on CFB Daily right now has us at #4
I saw that too.
:emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid:
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on October 30, 2014, 02:51:06 PM
Post by: Panjandrum on October 30, 2014, 02:53:44 PM
Even if we somehow win out, you guys know the committee will pair us with Oregon in the semis, right?
I'd be okay with that. This isn't 2012 Oregon.
Post by: CNS on October 30, 2014, 03:11:04 PM
Post by: KITNfury on October 30, 2014, 03:27:31 PM
Post by: Gooch on October 30, 2014, 04:53:25 PM
Has TC always been a stick in the mud or did China change him? :confused:If TCU and K-State remain with 1-loss by Nov. 8th, will College GameDay crew be in Fort Worth? Some decent competition for week 11.NO!
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11 (http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard?seasonYear=2014&seasonType=2&weekNumber=11)
Talking about who will host Gameday in two weeks is about as pointless as trying to speculate the CFP halfway thru the season. :flush:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 31, 2014, 11:22:32 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 31, 2014, 11:23:36 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/
They have a video at the bottom of that page about K-State walk-ons. I can't link it.
Post by: kslim on October 31, 2014, 11:25:19 AM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/what am i looking for here wacky?
Post by: 'taterblast on October 31, 2014, 11:26:19 AM
Post by: RickRampus on October 31, 2014, 11:26:34 AM
Post by: RickRampus on October 31, 2014, 11:27:03 AM
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11795632&categoryid=2378529 (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11795632&categoryid=2378529)
thanks, tater
:ksu:
Post by: meow meow on October 31, 2014, 01:03:45 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 31, 2014, 04:43:33 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 04, 2014, 12:31:28 PM
Post by: kso_FAN on November 04, 2014, 12:33:42 PM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11817147/ranking-season-remaining-impact-games
So the rest of the season is pretty much dictated by games involving Kansas State and Alabama. Sounds about right.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 04, 2014, 12:35:22 PM
:thumbs:http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11817147/ranking-season-remaining-impact-games
So the rest of the season is pretty much dictated by games involving Kansas State and Alabama. Sounds about right.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 04, 2014, 12:45:58 PM
Post by: TownieCat on November 04, 2014, 01:48:25 PM
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11817147/ranking-season-remaining-impact-games
So the rest of the season is pretty much dictated by games involving Kansas State and Alabama. Sounds about right.
Thanksgiving weekend is going to be a lot of fun. We will beat KU before lunch then watch the SEC West knock each other out of the playoff race. :party:
Post by: Unruly on November 04, 2014, 01:51:05 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/college-football-bowl-projections-alabama-notre-dame-playoff-final-four-110414
Wrong thread for this one coach.
Post by: Demo158 on November 04, 2014, 06:07:43 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/college-football-bowl-projections-alabama-notre-dame-playoff-final-four-110414It's very odd to see a Big 10 school projected to play at the cotton bowl
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 05, 2014, 10:26:30 AM
Post by: kslim on November 05, 2014, 02:24:26 PM
And in the Big 12, the Locketts are synonymous with Kansas State football.
Going into the final month of his college career, Tyler Lockett is closing in on breaking the receiving records his dad, Kevin, set at K-State from 1993-96.
“There aren’t many places where the dad was the record holder, and the son broke it,” Tyler said. “The big thing is it’s staying in the family. It’s one of those great accolades our family will always have.”
The two Locketts joined ESPN.com on the phone at the same time to discuss the record, what K-State football has meant to them and what they like to do together besides discuss football:
What does K-State mean to you guys?
Tyler: He can go first (laughing).
Kevin: Well, for me, the university means quite a bit. It’s been such a large part of our family’s lives. It’s had such an impact on our lives. That was a large reason why I was happy when Tyler selected Kansas State, simply because I knew he’d be playing for almost the same staff I played under, as well as my brother (Aaron). But also, the comfort, knowing if Tyler did the right things, he’d be able to graduate and transition into life after football as well. That’s why I’m so involved at the university. I’m sitting on several boards at the university. That’s why we have been donators back to the university from a time and resource perspective. Because that university has had such a tremendous impact on our family’s lives.
Tyler: I agree. For me, ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a history there, with my dad and Uncle Aaron both going to Kansas State, being able to watch them on TV. Even when they graduated, I still went to my grandpa’s house and watched Kansas State, whether it was Josh Freeman or Jordy Nelson, I was a fan. Being able to come to Kansas State, it’s meant a lot to me. I’ve been able to grow up and mature and become a man while I’ve been here. Being able to experience the family type of atmosphere that many people talk about. We don’t just talk about it, though, we show it. I actually feel as if Kansas State is a second family for me.
Has the joint experience brought you two closer?
Tyler: It always gives you something to talk about. We both went to the same middle school, same high school and now same college. We can always talk about football, life, whatever I’m dealing with. When he comes to watch me, he doesn’t just watch the game like a lot of fans, he watches exactly what I do. He can tell me specifically what I need to work on, or emphasize in practice. That helps me work on my weaknesses, and scout myself. Whenever football is over, I’m going to have to do that in the workforce as well. Me learning to do this stuff now in football will help me in the real world.
Kevin: When people make a big deal about the records -- I would love for Tyler to surpass anything I was able to do on the field, and that’s simply because my job is for his life to be more successful. I also want Tyler to be more successful off the field than I was or I have been. If families have that type of mentality, they get better and better. So my hope when Tyler gets married and has kids, he has the same feeling with his kids. Generationally, our goal should be to get better as a family. It has helped that Tyler has gone to the same university, played the same position, played for the same coaching staff -- having those nuances that are so familiar have allowed me to provide Tyler insight.
What do you guys like to do together when you’re not talking football?
Tyler: Well, after I finish football, I’m going to start beating him in bowling. I’ve started to get better in bowling. Then I need to work on my golf game again. I’ve been struggling in that lately. Once I get that going, I’ll be able to give Dad a run for his money. The last time we went golfing he beat me by 35-40 strokes.
You talk trash to him, Kevin?
Kevin: Yeah, we always have fun. I don’t care who you are, when you’re an athlete, there is always a competitive gene you have. Deep down, Tyler knows I want him to surpass anything I’ve ever done. But we always have fun. I always challenge him. We’re always competitive in all things. The last time he was home we played one-on-one basketball out in the driveway.
Tyler, did you ever beat him in anything?
Tyler: I think he pretty much pummeled me in everything. It was, 'I’m not going to take it easy on you.' Usually parents will let their kids win at something to make them feel good (laughing). But that’s what helped bring out the competitor in me. If I win, I want to win fair and square. You don’t want to win just because somebody let you.
What is your favorite memory of each other?
Kevin: Tyler grew up really ingrained in Kansas State and Kansas City Chiefs football. He would go to many of the games with my parents. Although I never witnessed it, my parents would say that Tyler would run up and down the stadium steps slapping high fives with the fans at the Kansas State games. He would get everyone fired up. From the very beginning, Tyler had that purple blood.
Tyler: When he was talking I thought of a couple of things. I remember when I was a little kid, I sat on his lap and drove a car (laughing). I also remember growing up, my uncle and dad played against each other in a preseason game, and we flew to Tampa for it. I was with my cousins and I believe we walked into the Kansas City Chiefs locker room and got to talk to players. He was really good friends with Tony Gonzalez and Tony Richardson. I was able to talk with them. I think even Tony Richardson came to a game this year.
You guys both played for LHC Bill Snyder. What are your favorite Coach Snyder stories?
Tyler: Being able to get to know Coach Snyder outside of football, he’s pretty much an amazing guy. He really loves his players. Really cares about us. Me being a freshman, he gave me the opportunity to do a poem in front of the team, which meant a lot to me.
You do poetry?
Tyler: It’s like a spoken word type of deal. I do spoken word on the side. I do one for the football team each year. I did one before Miami my freshman year. This year it was before the OU game.
You get that from your dad?
Kevin: No (laughing).
Tyler: Probably my uncle. My uncle used to be a rapper.
Kevin: When Tyler first enrolled, we all assumed he would redshirt. I redshirted, my brother redshirted, and Coach Snyder redshirts 98 percent of his freshmen. I got the call form Coach Snyder saying he was thinking about not redshirting Tyler. He could probably tell I didn’t agree with that. I didn’t want Tyler to waste a year. So he invited myself and my father to come watch a scrimmage to see what we thought. Of course, the scrimmage was probably scripted perfectly for this, and Tyler scored like five touchdowns. When Coach Snyder came up to the meeting room, his first comments were, ‘Well, Tyler didn’t really practice that well today.’ Then he had that grin come out. Tyler was ready to play. And it reminded me that sometimes you have to defer to people like Coach Snyder who know their business inside and out.
What does it mean to you guys when people think of Lockett, they automatically think of K-State?
Kevin: One thing a really good friend of mine, Chester McGlockton, who played with me at the Chiefs, said you need to start thinking about the legacy you want to leave. That really stuck with me. And it goes beyond my life, my career. When people hear the name Lockett, they think about Kansas State. But I always want to think about, great student-athlete, too. That’s something I worked hard at, my brother worked hard at and certainly Tyler, which is why he’s a finalist for the Campbell Trophy [given to the player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance].
Tyler: I agree with everything he said. That’s what we want people to think of when they think of the Locketts. I started to realize being how much of a platform that really is. Being able to have the Lockett last name, it has opened doors for me to be blessing in other people’s lives.
Kevin: Jake, what you can probably see is Tyler is 10 years ahead of where I was at 22, in all aspects of life. I think Tyler is clearly a better player than I was at 22, I think Tyler clearly found his faith before I did in life. I want everything to be better for Tyler than it was for me. And hopefully that doesn’t stop with Tyler, and the tradition carries with his younger brothers, and transitions to his kids. That’s one of the things that makes our family special.
pretty damn good interview with the notion of tlbls for years to come
Post by: MakeItRain on November 05, 2014, 02:35:55 PM
http://espn.go.com/ncf/feature/moment/_/page/InsideTheOfficeBillSnyder/inside-office-bill-snyder
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I bet coach still has my earrings in his top left hand drawer..lol...you walk into the complex with earrings on and your not a lady then guess what!!...Coach doesn't say a word..he just walks up and sticks his right hand out and that's that!...lol..I would just say "sorry Coach" put my head down and head to the locker room before meetings..lol..Gotta love Coach
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 05, 2014, 03:46:45 PM
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Kevin: When Tyler first enrolled, we all assumed he would redshirt. I redshirted, my brother redshirted, and Coach Snyder redshirts 98 percent of his freshmen. I got the call from Coach Snyder saying he was thinking about not redshirting Tyler. He could probably tell I didn’t agree with that. I didn’t want Tyler to waste a year. So he invited myself and my father to come watch a scrimmage to see what we thought. Of course, the scrimmage was probably scripted perfectly for this, and Tyler scored like five touchdowns. When Coach Snyder came up to the meeting room, his first comments were, ‘Well, Tyler didn’t really practice that well today.’ Then he had that grin come out. Tyler was ready to play. And it reminded me that sometimes you have to defer to people like Coach Snyder who know their business inside and out.
:love: :love: :love:
Post by: Unruly on November 05, 2014, 03:49:44 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 05, 2014, 03:54:27 PM
Are you kidding me fan man?Meh. I didn't see you freaking out on Michigancat after he luked bill's office thread. :Ugh:
Post by: kslim on November 05, 2014, 03:56:17 PM
its okay #1cat
Post by: Tobias on November 05, 2014, 03:57:38 PM
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Post by: CNS on November 05, 2014, 04:40:36 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 05, 2014, 09:19:45 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Post by: CNS on November 05, 2014, 09:39:05 PM
Post by: Katpappy on November 05, 2014, 09:51:48 PM
6. Kansas State’s Road Trips
No team has a tougher road schedule over the final five weeks than LHC Bill Snyder’s Wildcats. Kansas State plays at TCU this Saturday, followed by a road date at West Virginia on Nov. 20 and then a matchup at Baylor on Dec. 6. Navigating that road schedule without a loss is challenging, but certainly not impossible for the Wildcats. The Big 12 has more depth than most anticipated at the start of this year, and an 11-1 K-State team should make the playoff. Let’s also not forget the Wildcats have just one loss (Auburn, 20-14) in a game where they had three turnovers and missed three field goals.
:billdance:
Post by: meow meow on November 05, 2014, 10:22:41 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Brothers dumbass
Post by: CNS on November 05, 2014, 10:33:36 PM
Post by: Missouriscribe on November 05, 2014, 10:59:06 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 05, 2014, 11:15:22 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Brothers dumbass
Thought they were Aaron's kids?
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Post by: nicname on November 05, 2014, 11:15:31 PM
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"At some point, when do we as a public, media members and as "so-called" analysts get the message? When do we get the memo? Why don't we just say every year that Kansas State is going to be good... That would make us a heck of a lot smarter than we have been over the years."
~Charles Davis
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Post by: Emo EMAW on November 05, 2014, 11:18:51 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Brothers dumbass
Thought they were Aaron's kids?
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Hell I stand corrected. By crap for brains meow meow of all people. Shame thread here i come.
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Post by: The Big Train on November 05, 2014, 11:19:29 PM
Post by: Katpappy on November 05, 2014, 11:22:23 PM
Whelp, somebody's starting to get it.Quote"At some point, when do we as a public, media members and as "so-called" analysts get the message? When do we get the memo? Why don't we just say every year that Kansas State is going to be good... That would make us a heck of a lot smarter than we have been over the years."
~Charles Davis
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 06, 2014, 09:35:42 AM
Max Olsen is a confirmed stud!
Post by: cfbandyman on November 06, 2014, 09:53:42 AM
Lockett is the spotlight player.
Post by: Skipper44 on November 06, 2014, 10:28:47 AM
Charles Davis has been a confirmed stud for years - he was celebrating MHK eliteness when he broadcasted the USC game in 02.Whelp, somebody's starting to get it.Quote"At some point, when do we as a public, media members and as "so-called" analysts get the message? When do we get the memo? Why don't we just say every year that Kansas State is going to be good... That would make us a heck of a lot smarter than we have been over the years."
~Charles Davis
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Post by: dmartin on November 06, 2014, 01:11:59 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Brothers dumbass
Thought they were Aaron's kids?
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Hell I stand corrected. By crap for brains meow meow of all people. Shame thread here i come.
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Wouldn't that make them Tyler's cousins?
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 06, 2014, 01:27:58 PM
Really hope Tyler's twin bros football like the family.
Nephews
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Brothers dumbass
Thought they were Aaron's kids?
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Hell I stand corrected. By crap for brains meow meow of all people. Shame thread here i come.
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Wouldn't that make them Tyler's cousins?
Let me do some research and get back to you never. :buh-bye:
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 06, 2014, 01:55:19 PM
YW
Post by: That_Guy on November 06, 2014, 05:58:09 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 06, 2014, 06:00:16 PM
Jesse Palmer picked the 'Cats.
eff that guy?
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Post by: That_Guy on November 06, 2014, 06:04:57 PM
Jesse Palmer picked the 'Cats.
eff that guy?
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Just stating a point
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 06, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
Jesse Palmer picked the 'Cats.
eff that guy?
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Just stating a point
Oh ha I didn't mean you I meant that guy.
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on November 24, 2014, 11:04:23 AM
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/outkick-the-coverage/starting-11-the-playoff-beckons-112414
:ksu: :billdance: :ksu:
:lol:
Post by: IPA4Me on November 24, 2014, 11:26:39 AM
Post by: KITNfury on November 25, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
Post by: Yard Dog on November 25, 2014, 12:11:36 PM
I suppose he's technically right, but the "carnage"required would be exorbitant and frankly would not happen if the scenario played out 100 times.
Ole Miss beats Miss St. - Auburn beats Bama - Texas beats TCU - KState beats KU and Baylor - Arkansas beats Mizzou - Georgia beats Bama - Stanford beats UCLA - Wisconsin beats Ohio State
All of these things seem plausible to me.
Post by: KanSt43 on November 25, 2014, 12:14:23 PM
I suppose he's technically right, but the "carnage"required would be exorbitant and frankly would not happen if the scenario played out 100 times.
Ole Miss beats Miss St. - Auburn beats Bama - Texas beats TCU - KState beats KU and Baylor - Arkansas beats Mizzou - Georgia beats Bama - Stanford beats UCLA - Wisconsin beats Ohio State
All of these things seem plausible to me.
Except that....but I guess it could...
Post by: kslim on November 25, 2014, 12:16:01 PM
hmmmm i see maybe 3 of those actually happeningI suppose he's technically right, but the "carnage"required would be exorbitant and frankly would not happen if the scenario played out 100 times.
Ole Miss beats Miss St. - Auburn beats Bama - Texas beats TCU - KState beats KU and Baylor - Arkansas beats Mizzou - Georgia beats Bama - Stanford beats UCLA - Wisconsin beats Ohio State
All of these things seem plausible to me.
Post by: ChiComCat on November 25, 2014, 12:17:20 PM
I suppose he's technically right, but the "carnage"required would be exorbitant and frankly would not happen if the scenario played out 100 times.
Ole Miss beats Miss St. - Auburn beats Bama - Texas beats TCU - KState beats KU and Baylor - Arkansas beats Mizzou - Georgia beats Bama - Stanford beats UCLA - Wisconsin beats Ohio State
All of these things seem plausible to me.
Sure individually they're plausible but even if each game was 50/50 it would be like getting a coin flip right 8 times in a row
Post by: Demo158 on November 25, 2014, 12:23:15 PM
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Ole Miss beats Miss St. - Auburn beats Bama - Texas beats TCU - KState beats KU and Baylor - Arkansas beats Mizzou - Georgia beats Bama - Stanford beats UCLA - Wisconsin beats Ohio State
All of these things seem plausible to me.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 17, 2014, 10:34:18 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2015, 10:55:18 AM
Post by: Katpappy on February 11, 2015, 01:39:48 PM
http://fansided.com/2015/02/06/bill-snyder-not-nick-saban-best-college-football-coach-today/"The community of Manhattan would sooner burn down the entire town than strike an ill word against LHC Bill Snyder." :billdance:
Post by: Trogdor on February 11, 2015, 01:53:43 PM
http://fansided.com/2015/02/06/bill-snyder-not-nick-saban-best-college-football-coach-today/
Correct all of this is
Post by: Yard Dog on February 11, 2015, 04:24:40 PM
http://fansided.com/2015/02/06/bill-snyder-not-nick-saban-best-college-football-coach-today/
Correct all of this is
Your comment inspired me to make this:
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Post by: BackPayne on February 11, 2015, 04:45:12 PM
http://fansided.com/2015/02/06/bill-snyder-not-nick-saban-best-college-football-coach-today/
Correct all of this is
Your comment inspired me to make this:
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Wizard he is!
Post by: Spracne on February 11, 2015, 04:46:17 PM
Post by: bucket on June 04, 2015, 02:47:13 PM
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NFL Media ranks Kansas State HC LHC Bill Snyder as the No. 10 head coach in the country.
"Collecting nine seasons with double-digit wins, as Snyder has, is an impressive feat at any program, but it's doubly impressive at a place like Kansas State," wrote College Football 24/7 writer Bryan Fischer. "Few can claim they have built a program from nothing into an annual league title contender, but the 'Wizard of the Little Apple' certainly can. Not only has he developed a great football team on the field, but his coaching tree speaks to his impact at KSU and beyond." Across a Hall of Fame career, Snyder has gone 187-94-1. Snyder, a mentee of Hayden Fry at Iowa, has in turn mentored Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Bret Bielema (Arkansas), Jim Leavitt (formerly USF) and Mark Mangino (formerly Kansas), amongst others.
Source: NFL.com Jun 4 - 2:40 PM
:billdance:
Post by: GregKSU1027 on June 04, 2015, 05:26:16 PM
YODA MAN BILLhttp://fansided.com/2015/02/06/bill-snyder-not-nick-saban-best-college-football-coach-today/
Correct all of this is
Your comment inspired me to make this:
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Wizard he is!
Post by: puniraptor on June 04, 2015, 05:29:49 PM
Post by: Trogdor on June 04, 2015, 08:57:02 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 10, 2015, 09:39:21 AM
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on July 10, 2015, 10:43:42 AM
http://www.fbschedules.com/2015/07/college-football-team-fills-seats-home/
This combined with the television ratings, on-field performance and stadium renovations proves there is really no legitimate argument for keeping the 'Cats out of a major conference it crap ever hits the fan.
Post by: MadCat on July 10, 2015, 12:52:52 PM
Post by: KITNfury on July 10, 2015, 02:15:22 PM
Post by: ednksu on July 10, 2015, 03:20:59 PM
Percentage is a really stupid metric to use for this. It really only indicates whether your stadium is adequately sized.elastic demand or something
Post by: KITNfury on July 10, 2015, 03:39:08 PM
Yea we're rich as eff and that's a reason. Didn't say capacity percentage had no usesPercentage is a really stupid metric to use for this. It really only indicates whether your stadium is adequately sized.elastic demand or something
Post by: The Big Train on July 10, 2015, 08:58:39 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on July 11, 2015, 04:39:07 PM
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Jerry Mander said....
Nebraska has sold out every game for the last 50+ years…a record and there is not even a close second. Might have been worth a mention. There are fans all over the country with a passion for college football. Good to see.
Post by: Frankenklein on July 11, 2015, 05:36:47 PM
Selling out games for the last 50 years is all they have left to brag about :lol:QuoteJerry Mander said....
Nebraska has sold out every game for the last 50+ years…a record and there is not even a close second. Might have been worth a mention. There are fans all over the country with a passion for college football. Good to see.
Post by: KITNfury on July 12, 2015, 07:35:26 AM
Yea and they're not even legit sell outs.Selling out games for the last 50 years is all they have left to brag about :lol:QuoteJerry Mander said....
Nebraska has sold out every game for the last 50+ years…a record and there is not even a close second. Might have been worth a mention. There are fans all over the country with a passion for college football. Good to see.
Post by: kslim on July 24, 2015, 10:06:02 PM
Who is Kansas rough ridin' state
Post by: Trogdor on July 24, 2015, 10:55:56 PM
Can we get this video????
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2015, 07:42:38 AM
Post by: ljmhawk2 on July 25, 2015, 09:17:44 AM
Did anyone post the tweet from ESPN thar basically every coach is saying Manhattan is hardest place in country to play?
hardest place to play yet North Dakota state had no problem winning there.
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Who is Kansas rough ridin' state
Is that Sports Jeopardy or the real thing?
Post by: The Big Train on July 25, 2015, 10:28:16 AM
Did anyone post the tweet from ESPN thar basically every coach is saying Manhattan is hardest place in country to play?
hardest place to play yet North Dakota state had no problem winning there.
how's your Twitter game going Landon?
Post by: 1863 on July 25, 2015, 01:08:53 PM
Did anyone post the tweet from ESPN thar basically every coach is saying Manhattan is hardest place in country to play?
hardest place to play yet North Dakota state had no problem winning there.
Guess that just illustrates the quality gap between programs like NDSU and other teams that haven't been able to win at BSFS in years despite multiple opportunities.
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2015, 04:16:36 PM
Did anyone post the tweet from ESPN thar basically every coach is saying Manhattan is hardest place in country to play?
hardest place to play yet North Dakota state had no problem winning there.
Guess that just illustrates the quality gap between programs like NDSU and other teams that haven't been able to win at BSFS in years despite multiple opportunities.
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Yup, national powers USC, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska lose at home
Post by: pvegs on July 30, 2015, 02:41:12 PM
Cats at 31, sort of fits here.
Post by: 1863 on July 30, 2015, 03:35:42 PM
http://sportspolls.usatoday.com/ncaa/football/polls/coaches-poll/
Cats at 31, sort of fits here.
Other notables: OSU at #28 and Nebraska at #33
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Post by: Frankenklein on July 30, 2015, 04:14:54 PM
Post by: That_Guy on July 30, 2015, 04:28:08 PM
Should be top 25 by conference play :cheers:
:excited:
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Post by: Trogdor on August 05, 2015, 12:07:45 PM
http://www.livability.com/top-10/college/10-best-college-towns/2015/ks/manhattan
Post by: EMAWforever on August 05, 2015, 12:38:22 PM
Post by: EMAWforever on August 05, 2015, 12:39:27 PM
Post by: meow meow on August 05, 2015, 12:48:29 PM
Kind of surprised we are any where close to the top 25.
mods, change this guys name to Cycloneforever
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on August 05, 2015, 01:45:14 PM
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Post by: 'taterblast on August 05, 2015, 01:45:44 PM
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 05, 2015, 01:48:26 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on August 05, 2015, 01:49:47 PM
The SI jinx is real, man. :frown:
No, it's not.
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:frown:
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 05, 2015, 01:59:50 PM
The SI jinx is real, man. :frown:
No, it's not.
T's and P's to Boykin and TCU.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 05, 2015, 02:10:39 PM
Post by: Trogdor on August 05, 2015, 02:46:11 PM
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on August 05, 2015, 03:02:18 PM
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:frown:
Those look photoshopped.
Post by: TCUHornedFrog on August 05, 2015, 03:02:48 PM
Also, that thing is probably only being published in Ft. Worth. :lol:
This is incorrect.
Post by: Yard Dog on August 05, 2015, 04:09:31 PM
Post by: Trogdor on August 05, 2015, 04:17:32 PM
TCU's jerseys in that photo are double :Yuck:
These were on display at media days. Almost hurled upon sight
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Post by: Winters on August 05, 2015, 04:47:45 PM
Snyder is like undefeated against Heisman hopefullslol wut
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:frown:
I found an autographed copy of the Colin Klein magazine in a car I cleaned out while working at (name redacted but its the car dealer in Manhattan we can expect to get a giant tarp from most likely). Also found Currie's personal business card. In another car I found a nice letter from Sharon (only signed by Bill, not written) to Sean and his wife for their anniversary. I didn't keep it, made sure it got back to Sean.
But yes, SI curse is very much real.
Post by: 'taterblast on August 05, 2015, 06:29:19 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc)
Post by: 'taterblast on August 05, 2015, 06:30:30 PM
Post by: Trogdor on August 05, 2015, 06:37:39 PM
#21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc)
#BazookaJoe is his guy
Post by: The Big Train on August 05, 2015, 06:39:19 PM
#21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc)
#BazookaJoe is his guy
:Chirp:
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on August 05, 2015, 08:31:03 PM
#21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc)
#BazookaJoe is his guy
:Chirp:
#BazookaJoe might be Bill's best smoke screen ever. Dear job, the media can't get over.
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on August 07, 2015, 07:42:59 AM
That logo placement, tho...
:love: :love: :love:
Post by: deputy dawg on August 07, 2015, 11:23:13 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CLzh7U_UMAAZX3J.png:large)
That logo placement, tho...
:love: :love: :love:
Meh. 4 rows down next to Vandy and UCF.
Post by: mhkpasa on August 07, 2015, 11:41:19 AM
you guise jelly?
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Boykin didn't want to tuck the Dri-fit? :dunno:
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 07, 2015, 11:42:34 AM
Post by: Yard Dog on August 07, 2015, 11:43:19 AM
Meh. 4 rows down next to Vandy and UCF.
You mean future BIG XII rivals Vandy and UCF
Post by: The Big Train on August 07, 2015, 11:44:00 AM
ok yard dog
Post by: manpow5 on August 07, 2015, 11:50:24 AM
I wouldn't mind road tripping down to Florida though. Or going to Nashville. That's a fun town.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 07, 2015, 11:50:59 AM
Isn't UCF basically in the middle of a literal swamp?Are you calling Orlando a swamp?
I wouldn't mind road tripping down to Florida though. Or going to Nashville. That's a fun town.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 07, 2015, 11:59:07 AM
Isn't UCF basically in the middle of a literal swamp?Are you calling Orlando a swamp?
I wouldn't mind road tripping down to Florida though. Or going to Nashville. That's a fun town.
A hole would be more accurate. Orlando is awful.
Post by: manpow5 on August 07, 2015, 12:39:26 PM
Isn't UCF basically in the middle of a literal swamp?Are you calling Orlando a swamp?
I wouldn't mind road tripping down to Florida though. Or going to Nashville. That's a fun town.
A hole would be more accurate. Orlando is awful.
A Cesspool?
Post by: HerrSonntag on August 07, 2015, 02:28:44 PM
At least a cesspool serves to filter out waste. Orlando aspires to be a cesspool.Isn't UCF basically in the middle of a literal swamp?Are you calling Orlando a swamp?
I wouldn't mind road tripping down to Florida though. Or going to Nashville. That's a fun town.
A hole would be more accurate. Orlando is awful.
A Cesspool?
Post by: deputy dawg on August 12, 2015, 04:56:40 PM
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13253632/10/10-best-college-towns-to-live-in-even-if-youre-not-a-student.html
The awesome part? Both Manhattan and Columbia, MO are picked as great college towns. All of my KU acquaintances talk about how Lawrence is the most awesome college town in the midwest, but The Street apparently didn't think so.
To be fair, leaving Boulder off this list is unforgivable.
Post by: That_Guy on August 12, 2015, 04:58:34 PM
Not about football, but Manhattan picked as #1 college town in the US:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13253632/10/10-best-college-towns-to-live-in-even-if-youre-not-a-student.html
The awesome part? Both Manhattan and Columbia, MO are picked as great college towns. All of my KU acquaintances talk about how Lawrence is the most awesome college town in the midwest, but The Street apparently didn't think so.
To be fair, leaving Boulder off this list is unforgivable.
How many of these, "best town in the U.S.," awards do we have now?
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Post by: deputy dawg on August 12, 2015, 05:10:59 PM
Not about football, but Manhattan picked as #1 college town in the US:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13253632/10/10-best-college-towns-to-live-in-even-if-youre-not-a-student.html
The awesome part? Both Manhattan and Columbia, MO are picked as great college towns. All of my KU acquaintances talk about how Lawrence is the most awesome college town in the midwest, but The Street apparently didn't think so.
To be fair, leaving Boulder off this list is unforgivable.
How many of these, "best town in the U.S.," awards do we have now?
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Post by: Frankenklein on August 12, 2015, 05:11:32 PM
#21have you ever seen a more punchable face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIek8EpePHc)
Post by: GregKSU1027 on August 12, 2015, 11:49:13 PM
Should be talked about in the kiss the rings threadNot about football, but Manhattan picked as #1 college town in the US:
http://www.thestreet.com/story/13253632/10/10-best-college-towns-to-live-in-even-if-youre-not-a-student.html
The awesome part? Both Manhattan and Columbia, MO are picked as great college towns. All of my KU acquaintances talk about how Lawrence is the most awesome college town in the midwest, but The Street apparently didn't think so.
To be fair, leaving Boulder off this list is unforgivable.
How many of these, "best town in the U.S.," awards do we have now?
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Post by: Gooch on August 13, 2015, 02:54:56 PM
Snyder is like undefeated against Heisman hopefullsRemember when Ricky Williams was a Heisman contender and was held to like 42 rush yards against the cats in Austin?
Post by: tdaver on August 13, 2015, 03:51:19 PM
No, but I remember when it happened in Manhattan.Snyder is like undefeated against Heisman hopefullsRemember when Ricky Williams was a Heisman contender and was held to like 42 rush yards against the cats in Austin?
Post by: EMAWzified on August 13, 2015, 04:35:48 PM
Post by: meow meow on August 13, 2015, 07:37:53 PM
No, but I remember when it happened in Manhattan.Snyder is like undefeated against Heisman hopefullsRemember when Ricky Williams was a Heisman contender and was held to like 42 rush yards against the cats in Austin?
This is correct
Post by: MakeItRain on August 14, 2015, 10:53:43 AM
Odd that The Street left out the college town with the most street people.
Berkley?
Post by: 1863 on August 14, 2015, 11:14:37 AM
Odd that The Street left out the college town with the most street people.
Berkley?
The school where Memorial stadium is outdated but has a beautiful setting and a hill you can watch the game from?
I'm pretty sure we're both talking about Cal-Berkley.
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Post by: star seed 7 on August 14, 2015, 12:38:58 PM
Post by: deputy dawg on August 14, 2015, 01:24:09 PM
Cal renovated 3 years ago
Yeah, but do they have Potter's Pond?
Post by: Gooch on August 14, 2015, 03:43:36 PM
Cal renovated 3 years ago
Yeah, but do they havePotter's Pondmoss pit?
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2015, 02:28:28 PM
good article. and he says we're meh. which is good and which is better than unwatchable. go cats.
Post by: illBisonYourdele on August 19, 2015, 03:23:25 PM
http://deadspin.com/tcu-and-baylor-are-great-but-the-big-12-is-mostly-butt-1721185661
good article. and he says we're meh. which is good and which is better than unwatchable. go cats.
all this "most established secondary in football" talk makes me think we will get burned...lots
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2015, 05:11:39 PM
http://deadspin.com/tcu-and-baylor-are-great-but-the-big-12-is-mostly-butt-1721185661
good article. and he says we're meh. which is good and which is better than unwatchable. go cats.
OU is going to win the conference
Post by: Skipper44 on August 20, 2015, 08:01:28 AM
:sdeek:http://deadspin.com/tcu-and-baylor-are-great-but-the-big-12-is-mostly-butt-1721185661
good article. and he says we're meh. which is good and which is better than unwatchable. go cats.
OU is going to win the conference
Who is their QB?
Post by: TownieCat on August 23, 2015, 01:34:13 PM
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Post by: TownieCat on August 31, 2015, 11:42:53 AM
Not really new, but they seem to have the K-State helmet in their desk rotation a lot more than most. :ksu:
Post by: kslim on August 31, 2015, 11:52:02 AM
Saturday Down South ?@SDS 12m12 minutes ago
@RussilloShow @ryenarussillo @dannykanell We need more SEC helmets on that set!
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Danny Kanell ?@dannykanell 9m9 minutes ago
@SDS @RussilloShow @ryenarussillo sure thing - let me see if Vandy is somewhere around here #anchordown
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Post by: TownieCat on August 31, 2015, 12:09:39 PM
Post by: Yard Dog on September 10, 2015, 08:45:57 AM
Quote
Simply put, any fan of a Big 12 team should be a Kansas State fan this week. The Wildcats could be walking into an ambush against UTSA and a loss could end up being a talking point when it's time to look at resumes in December. It's safe to assume LHC Bill Snyder's team will look a lot different and be a lot better in as it hits the heart of Big 12 play in four or five weeks, making it a handful for the bulk of the conference. There's a chance K-State gets upset this weekend then comes back and secures an upset of its own that changes the national landscape.
Post by: meow meow on September 10, 2015, 08:56:08 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/103237/the-big-12s-other-big-road-gameQuoteSimply put, any fan of a Big 12 team should be a Kansas State fan this week. The Wildcats could be walking into an ambush against UTSA and a loss could end up being a talking point when it's time to look at resumes in December. It's safe to assume LHC Bill Snyder's team will look a lot different and be a lot better in as it hits the heart of Big 12 play in four or five weeks, making it a handful for the bulk of the conference. There's a chance K-State gets upset this weekend then comes back and secures an upset of its own that changes the national landscape.
i'll take a loss Saturday in exchange for beating Baylor
Post by: Mixed-Nutz on September 10, 2015, 10:31:00 AM
How is it an ambush if everybody is talking about it being a ambush?http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/103237/the-big-12s-other-big-road-gameQuoteSimply put, any fan of a Big 12 team should be a Kansas State fan this week. The Wildcats could be walking into an ambush against UTSA and a loss could end up being a talking point when it's time to look at resumes in December. It's safe to assume LHC LHC Bill Snyder's team will look a lot different and be a lot better in as it hits the heart of Big 12 play in four or five weeks, making it a handful for the bulk of the conference. There's a chance K-State gets upset this weekend then comes back and secures an upset of its own that changes the national landscape.
i'll take a loss Saturday in exchange for beating Baylor
Post by: Unruly on February 16, 2016, 03:49:41 PM
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/109910/big-12-pre-spring-position-rankings-lb-2
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Post by: muqluk on February 16, 2016, 06:52:34 PM
We're gonna have the best defense in the league next year! :cheers:
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Word was we would have a pretty impressive D last year too :\
Post by: That_Guy on February 16, 2016, 06:56:24 PM
We're gonna have the best defense in the league next year! :cheers:
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Word was we would have a pretty impressive D last year too :
We've been saying this every after Cosh left lol
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2016, 02:32:39 PM
Wow! We're going to be unstoppable next year!
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2016, 02:33:15 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2016, 02:39:39 PM
Isn't Heath gone? :lol:Nevermind. That was Kalin. Phew!
Post by: DQ12 on February 18, 2016, 04:48:01 PM
I think those guys are dead wrong (especially with Hayes in charge), and I think we'll hover at about 6th or 7th and I bet we get roughly 5 wins.
Post by: Katpappy on February 18, 2016, 08:52:23 PM
if we have roughly a top 3 defense in the big 12 next year, like the ESPN blog suggests, I feel like we could get to 8 wins.
I think those guys are dead wrong (especially with Hayes in charge), and I think we'll hover at about 6th or 7th and I bet we get roughly 5 wins.
We'll go bowling!!!
Post by: ksu101 on May 17, 2016, 03:38:37 PM
:lynchmob:
Post by: NeverII on May 19, 2016, 08:40:55 AM
1. Kansas State (pre-spring ranking: 1): Elijah Lee, Charmeachealle Moore and Will Davis return after combining for 189 tackles a year ago. Lee is one of the Big 12’s best defenders after a sophomore season that included 80 tackles (66 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. The Wildcats linebackers give K-State a terrific base to build upon.
:lynchmob:
Third best DL and top LB corps in the conference... Will any of us still be thinking that after the first half against Stanford?
Post by: Winters on May 19, 2016, 10:03:00 AM
I don't think I'll get mad until the 3rd qtr of that game. :surprised:1. Kansas State (pre-spring ranking: 1): Elijah Lee, Charmeachealle Moore and Will Davis return after combining for 189 tackles a year ago. Lee is one of the Big 12’s best defenders after a sophomore season that included 80 tackles (66 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. The Wildcats linebackers give K-State a terrific base to build upon.
:lynchmob:
Third best DL and top LB corps in the conference... Will any of us still be thinking that after the first half against Stanford?
Post by: pvegs on May 19, 2016, 10:23:45 AM
1. Kansas State (pre-spring ranking: 1): Elijah Lee, Charmeachealle Moore and Will Davis return after combining for 189 tackles a year ago. Lee is one of the Big 12’s best defenders after a sophomore season that included 80 tackles (66 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. The Wildcats linebackers give K-State a terrific base to build upon.
:lynchmob:
Third best DL and top LB corps in the conference... Will any of us still be thinking that after the first half against Stanford?
Thinking the same. Same ypp allowed as UNLV last year, but we will somehow be great.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2016, 11:20:36 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/127372/college-football-roundtable-best-pregame-tradition
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 08, 2016, 12:54:37 PM
as a non-k-state grad but lifelong fan, wabash has always freaked me out. like wtf is it, even? i start to hump the air and then i just feel weird.
It's the best tradition in the Big 12.
Post by: Belvis Noland on June 08, 2016, 12:55:26 PM
as a non-k-state grad but lifelong fan, wabash has always freaked me out. like wtf is it, even? i start to hump the air and then i just feel weird.
you're doing it wrong
Post by: pvegs on June 08, 2016, 01:02:46 PM
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 12, 2016, 10:35:07 AM
This blogger has the cats 4th
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 12, 2016, 10:49:50 AM
nawp, pretty sure you cis/agro/white ppl are just airhumping (ok, now this is a troll. big time.) wabashing is fine.
Some people like centuries of tradition, some don't.
Post by: That_Guy on July 12, 2016, 11:57:13 AM
http://sportstreatise.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-preseason-all-b12-ballot.htmlI'll Lol so hard when Johnny D rolls out as our starting corner opposite of Shelley. Probably because Dozier just won't be there quite yet or understand the system.
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2016, 12:56:56 PM
http://sportstreatise.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-preseason-all-b12-ballot.htmlI'll Lol so hard when Johnny D rolls out as our starting corner opposite of Shelley. Probably because Dozier just won't be there quite yet or understand the system.
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Dozier isn't good.
Post by: That_Guy on July 12, 2016, 01:17:51 PM
http://sportstreatise.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-preseason-all-b12-ballot.htmlI'll Lol so hard when Johnny D rolls out as our starting corner opposite of Shelley. Probably because Dozier just won't be there quite yet or understand the system.
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Dozier isn't good.
Tell me something positive about this years team.
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2016, 01:49:41 PM
The WR core will be better than last year, and hopefully our best QB won't be a WR for the majority of the season. We also get back a good safety we didn't have last year.http://sportstreatise.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-preseason-all-b12-ballot.htmlI'll Lol so hard when Johnny D rolls out as our starting corner opposite of Shelley. Probably because Dozier just won't be there quite yet or understand the system.
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Dozier isn't good.
Tell me something positive about this years team.
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Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2016, 01:52:50 PM
Post by: TownieCat on July 12, 2016, 02:22:51 PM
Dozier doesn't have a career interception, only 9 career passes defended, but by all means let's put our eggs in his basket.
Maybe teams never threw to his man because he was covered so well... You ever think of that one, scott?
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2016, 02:27:28 PM
Post by: scottwildcat on July 12, 2016, 02:33:02 PM
If that's the case why was he a healthy DNP 6 times last year?Dozier doesn't have a career interception, only 9 career passes defended, but by all means let's put our eggs in his basket.
Maybe teams never threw to his man because he was covered so well... You ever think of that one, scott?
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Post by: cfbandyman on August 12, 2016, 08:50:36 AM
http://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/17277163/kansas-state-wildcats-memphis-tigers-tennessee-volunteers-top-phil-steele-ranking-best-special-teams-college-football-2016
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Post by: troubledscribe on August 23, 2016, 04:57:31 PM
Ubben is drunk or high. Quite possibly both.
:ksu: :ksu:
Has us 3rd in the Big12 this year. Going 9-3 I'll take that
Post by: MakeItRain on August 23, 2016, 05:27:07 PM
Ubben is drunk or high. Quite possibly both.
You wanna bet +/- 6 wins? You take the under, I'll take the over.
Post by: Gooch on August 24, 2016, 03:22:18 PM
That's a long ways from 9-3.Ubben is drunk or high. Quite possibly both.
You wanna bet +/- 6 wins? You take the under, I'll take the over.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 24, 2016, 05:09:15 PM
That's a long ways from 9-3.Ubben is drunk or high. Quite possibly both.
You wanna bet +/- 6 wins? You take the under, I'll take the over.
The over is seven dummy, not six. You gonna take the bet or not?
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 12:20:08 AM
That's a long ways from 9-3.Ubben is drunk or high. Quite possibly both.
You wanna bet +/- 6 wins? You take the under, I'll take the over.
The over is seven dummy, not six. You gonna take the bet or not?
I'm in with 6 being a push.
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=37853.msg1589493#msg1589493
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Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 08:24:30 AM
That isn't how over unders work. I'll list you for the over, you're a believer!
I know how they work, just thought it was weird you didn't set it at 5.5. If it's 6, I def have the under and appreciate the wiggle room in case Baylor turns out to suck.
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Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 09:02:27 AM
get your tickets yet?
By and large, yes.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 09:09:50 AM
That isn't how over unders work. I'll list you for the over, you're a believer!
I know how they work, just thought it was weird you didn't set it at 5.5. If it's 6, I def have the under and appreciate the wiggle room in case Baylor turns out to suck.
5.5 is a copout, in this case we know more than Bovada. Snyder been under 5.5 twice in the last 20 seasons. Getting that outfit to 6 wins last year is just as miraculous as getting 5 wins in 1990.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on August 25, 2016, 09:43:33 AM
Post by: DOD Take 2 on August 25, 2016, 10:43:43 AM
I've got super insidery info that suggest i bet the farm on the over, and you should too.
:Carl: :bs: :bs: :bs: :bs: :bs: :bs: :bs: :bs:
Info like the defense sucks? Or the offense is really confident about scoring a lot?
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Post by: That_Guy on August 25, 2016, 12:51:14 PM
Dr. Pepper or bust.
Natty or Bust.
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Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 01:57:59 PM
That isn't how over unders work. I'll list you for the over, you're a believer!
I know how they work, just thought it was weird you didn't set it at 5.5. If it's 6, I def have the under and appreciate the wiggle room in case Baylor turns out to suck.
5.5 is a copout, in this case we know more than Bovada. Snyder been under 5.5 twice in the last 20 seasons. Getting that outfit to 6 wins last year is just as miraculous as getting 5 wins in 1990.
That'll work. I'll take under 6, you take over 6. 6 is a draw.
I should get a bonus if I go a 2nd consecutive year picking every game correctly before the season starts.
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Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 02:54:57 PM
9 would include road wins that they don't have a prayer of winning.
Like in Norman?
Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 02:58:21 PM
Post by: Gooch on August 25, 2016, 03:00:03 PM
Is Honeycutt (sp?) still their kicker?9 would include road wins that they don't have a prayer of winning.
Like in Norman?
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Post by: ChiComCat on August 25, 2016, 03:19:56 PM
I totally forgot about how poorly we've performed in Norman, Morgantown, and Ames. My fault.
I think we will be good enough to beat any team on our schedule this year but the only roadie I would actually favor us to win is Iowa State. Just because some team with Klein or Lockett won in Norman doesn't make me think our current team with no known offensive weapons can do it.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 03:29:24 PM
The Big 12 slate is good for a mediocre team as we get to play other mediocre teams at home. The schedule would be bad for a good team as we play other good teams at their place.I totally forgot about how poorly we've performed in Norman, Morgantown, and Ames. My fault.
I think we will be good enough to beat any team on our schedule this year but the only roadie I would actually favor us to win is Iowa State. Just because some team with Klein or Lockett won in Norman doesn't make me think our current team with no known offensive weapons can do it.
I think we'll win in Morgantown and Ames. Eight wins.
Post by: meow meow on August 25, 2016, 04:15:59 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 25, 2016, 04:33:35 PM
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on August 25, 2016, 04:40:06 PM
Post by: meow meow on August 25, 2016, 04:44:03 PM
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 04:52:46 PM
The Big 12 slate is good for a mediocre team as we get to play other mediocre teams at home. The schedule would be bad for a good team as we play other good teams at their place.I totally forgot about how poorly we've performed in Norman, Morgantown, and Ames. My fault.
I think we will be good enough to beat any team on our schedule this year but the only roadie I would actually favor us to win is Iowa State. Just because some team with Klein or Lockett won in Norman doesn't make me think our current team with no known offensive weapons can do it.
I think we'll win in Morgantown and Ames. Eight wins.
Let's come up with something funny to bet, ideally that could be paid off at and/or to FattyFest. Sending money to the other in the mail is boring*.
EDIT: *exception - Bear sending cash inside beast mode art
Post by: Gooch on August 25, 2016, 04:56:48 PM
Post by: meow meow on August 25, 2016, 05:08:56 PM
Unfortunately I think our ownage of WVU ends this year.
i'm shocked you feel that way
Post by: Panjandrum on August 25, 2016, 05:19:22 PM
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on August 25, 2016, 05:24:46 PM
i'm not sure that we're better thatn UT or OSU, fortunately I think both those teams have struggled in MHK.
We might be equivalent to osu. We're better than ut and would have beat them in a non-tsunami non 3rd-string qb sitch last year.
Post by: cfbandyman on August 25, 2016, 08:08:43 PM
Post by: kim carnes on August 25, 2016, 08:24:34 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 08:25:48 PM
The Big 12 slate is good for a mediocre team as we get to play other mediocre teams at home. The schedule would be bad for a good team as we play other good teams at their place.I totally forgot about how poorly we've performed in Norman, Morgantown, and Ames. My fault.
I think we will be good enough to beat any team on our schedule this year but the only roadie I would actually favor us to win is Iowa State. Just because some team with Klein or Lockett won in Norman doesn't make me think our current team with no known offensive weapons can do it.
I think we'll win in Morgantown and Ames. Eight wins.
Let's come up with something funny to bet, ideally that could be paid off at and/or to FattyFest. Sending money to the other in the mail is boring*.
EDIT: *exception - Bear sending cash inside beast mode art
Is the bet over 6 wins?
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 08:39:31 PM
Let's come up with something funny to bet, ideally that could be paid off at and/or to FattyFest. Sending money to the other in the mail is boring*.
EDIT: *exception - Bear sending cash inside beast mode art
Is the bet over 6 wins?
That isn't how over unders work. I'll list you for the over, you're a believer!
I know how they work, just thought it was weird you didn't set it at 5.5. If it's 6, I def have the under and appreciate the wiggle room in case Baylor turns out to suck.
5.5 is a copout, in this case we know more than Bovada. Snyder been under 5.5 twice in the last 20 seasons. Getting that outfit to 6 wins last year is just as miraculous as getting 5 wins in 1990.
That'll work. I'll take under 6, you take over 6. 6 is a draw.
I should get a bonus if I go a 2nd consecutive year picking every game correctly before the season starts.
Post by: Trim on August 25, 2016, 08:40:50 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on August 25, 2016, 11:07:53 PM
Post by: DQ12 on August 26, 2016, 09:02:40 AM
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2016, 04:32:19 PM
That works, now terms...
I'm trying to think of something like where mayors of towns bet on a game and put up some famous local item but I doubt butter ships well.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 26, 2016, 05:17:22 PM
That works, now terms...
I'm trying to think of something like where mayors of towns bet on a game and put up some famous local item but I doubt butter ships well.
Nor does rain and melancholy
Post by: Trim on August 26, 2016, 05:27:20 PM
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Post by: catastrophe on August 31, 2016, 10:32:18 AM
Post by: 1863 on August 31, 2016, 01:16:19 PM
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How do our rankings in the full review compare to our peer institutions (OU, Michigan, etc.) I'd imagine we compared quite well this go around.
I saw they only rank something like 381 colleges, did Iowa State make the list?
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 31, 2016, 01:18:52 PM
http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-quality-life
Post by: Yard Dog on August 31, 2016, 01:22:17 PM
Here you go. 381 schools is right.
http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-quality-life
Look at future BIGXII member Tulane coming in at #6! :love:
Also Stanford is all the way down at #18. Anyone going to the game should put that stat on a sign to hold. #johncurrieapproved
Post by: Trim on August 31, 2016, 08:25:18 PM
If it was a lock that we'd both be in KC at a decent hour for the pre-fattyfest friday night, I'd say loser has to buy the round of famous gram & dun #longbones.
???
Post by: BostonPancake on August 31, 2016, 08:32:40 PM
Post by: Pete on September 01, 2016, 07:14:50 AM
Is there enough time to make that into a banner for the back of the video board?
I think they go straight to oil based paints for this one. The Princeton Review is like the Harvard of college lists.
Post by: Trim on September 02, 2016, 09:52:23 AM
If it was a lock that we'd both be in KC at a decent hour for the pre-fattyfest friday night, I'd say loser has to buy the round of famous gram & dun #longbones.
???
We're set. Somehow it ended up that either way, you people win.
https://twitter.com/TrimGoEMAW/status/771718892594933760
https://twitter.com/TrimGoEMAW/status/771720074910588928
Post by: Yard Dog on September 02, 2016, 11:23:44 AM
:love:
Post by: catastrophe on September 02, 2016, 11:30:54 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 20, 2016, 03:15:51 PM
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Early betting look for Week 4: Sell Notre Dame, buy K-State
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Kansas State Wildcats
In its last nine games, the K-State offense has made 36 trips to opposing red zones, producing 26 touchdowns and 10 field goals. This unit has far better talent at the skill positions than last year's edition and is improving steadily to complement the Big 12's best defense and special teams. The Cats are a contender in the wide-open Big 12.
Post by: 'taterblast on September 21, 2016, 07:52:45 PM
Post by: wetwillie on September 21, 2016, 08:08:04 PM
Post by: Yard Dog on September 22, 2016, 08:10:13 AM
"In a league without defenses, one team stood above the rest"
I hate that reputation.
Think how good our D would be if Brent came in to shape this current roster. :love:
Post by: Cire on September 22, 2016, 08:35:10 AM
Post by: _33 on September 22, 2016, 09:33:01 AM
crazy that we have a good defense.
Yeah, very weird. But I really like it. I mean it's my 2nd favorite thing for a football team to be good at.
Post by: Yard Dog on September 22, 2016, 11:07:53 AM
crazy that we have a good defense.
Yeah, very weird. But I really like it. I mean it's my 2nd favorite thing for a football team to be good at.
#1 being special teams?? :love:
Post by: 'taterblast on September 29, 2016, 10:03:14 AM
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Upset Special: Kansas State (+3.5) at West Virginia
K-State’s defense is pretty darn good. Here’s a chance for LHC Bill Snyder’s team to catch the Mountaineers at the right time coming off the BYU game in Maryland.
Pick: Kansas State 24, West Virginia 23
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2016, 10:07:18 AM
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Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on September 29, 2016, 10:21:02 AM
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gallery/college-football-odds-las-vegas-picks-lines-week-5-michigan-louisville-texas-fsu-mandel-092916 (http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gallery/college-football-odds-las-vegas-picks-lines-week-5-michigan-louisville-texas-fsu-mandel-092916)QuoteUpset Special: Kansas State (+3.5) at West Virginia
K-State’s defense is pretty darn good. Here’s a chance for LHC Bill Snyder’s team to catch the Mountaineers at the right time coming off the BYU game in Maryland.
Pick: Kansas State 24, West Virginia 23
Seems like a lot of "pickers" are liking K-State this weekend....
Buddy of mine subscribes to "Winning Points" and this is their take on the WVU game:
BEST BET:
KANSAS STATE over WEST VIRGINIA
We did not quite get the “dream sequence” for this one, which would have been the Mountaineers keeping the back-door closed vs. BYU last week, but it still brings LHC Bill Snyder as an underdog vs Dana Holgorsen, and that has been impossible for us to pass up in the past. It will also be something that we are not going to refuse any time soon. These coaches have met four times since West Virginia joined the Big 12, a 4-0 SU and ATS sweep by Snyder’s Wildcats, beating the spread by 70 points in the process, and in three of those games K-State was the underdog. There are two prime elements in play that have not changed, so no shock if there is a scoreboard result that many will call an "upset" again, though it really isn’t. First is the basic fundamental soundness, with the Wildcats once again fielding a team that is mentally tough and does all of the little things right. The Mountaineers don’t, like the inexcusable give-away on first-and-goal inside the BYU five-yard line, an errant snap that is the sort of thing they do. But add physical toughness to the disparity in football acumen and you have the true story of this series – State wins the trenches. West Virginia has quickness on defense but they lack muscle, and that shows in the inability to stand tough against the run, allowing 5.0 per carry in September. Dual threat Jesse Ertz takes advantage of that to set the tone here, as his Wildcat QB predecessors have done in this series. KANSAS STATE 38-23
Post by: MixBerryCrunch on September 29, 2016, 10:41:52 AM
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gallery/college-football-odds-las-vegas-picks-lines-week-5-michigan-louisville-texas-fsu-mandel-092916 (http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gallery/college-football-odds-las-vegas-picks-lines-week-5-michigan-louisville-texas-fsu-mandel-092916)QuoteUpset Special: Kansas State (+3.5) at West Virginia
K-State’s defense is pretty darn good. Here’s a chance for LHC Bill Snyder’s team to catch the Mountaineers at the right time coming off the BYU game in Maryland.
Pick: Kansas State 24, West Virginia 23
Seems like a lot of "pickers" are liking K-State this weekend....
Buddy of mine subscribes to "Winning Points" and this is their take on the WVU game:
BEST BET:
KANSAS STATE over WEST VIRGINIA
We did not quite get the “dream sequence” for this one, which would have been the Mountaineers keeping the back-door closed vs. BYU last week, but it still brings LHC Bill Snyder as an underdog vs Dana Holgorsen, and that has been impossible for us to pass up in the past. It will also be something that we are not going to refuse any time soon. These coaches have met four times since West Virginia joined the Big 12, a 4-0 SU and ATS sweep by Snyder’s Wildcats, beating the spread by 70 points in the process, and in three of those games K-State was the underdog. There are two prime elements in play that have not changed, so no shock if there is a scoreboard result that many will call an "upset" again, though it really isn’t. First is the basic fundamental soundness, with the Wildcats once again fielding a team that is mentally tough and does all of the little things right. The Mountaineers don’t, like the inexcusable give-away on first-and-goal inside the BYU five-yard line, an errant snap that is the sort of thing they do. But add physical toughness to the disparity in football acumen and you have the true story of this series – State wins the trenches. West Virginia has quickness on defense but they lack muscle, and that shows in the inability to stand tough against the run, allowing 5.0 per carry in September. Dual threat Jesse Ertz takes advantage of that to set the tone here, as his Wildcat QB predecessors have done in this series. KANSAS STATE 38-23
That's pretty much how I see this game, except I think our defense is much better than people realize and I haven't been that impressed with WVU's offense. I think we hold them under twenty.
Post by: BostonPancake on October 21, 2016, 11:37:44 PM
https://www.facebook.com/CFBonESPN/videos/1080442942071499/ (https://www.facebook.com/CFBonESPN/videos/1080442942071499/)
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 05, 2016, 08:52:23 AM
(9 p.m., ESPN, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas)
Texas A&M has more talent but limped to the finish, while Kansas State finished strong against mostly weak competition. The game site certainly favors Kevin Sumlin's Aggies, but Kansas State is the more energized and motivated team, and rides its defense to victory. Kansas State 35, Texas A&M 28.
Post by: HerrSonntag on December 05, 2016, 09:03:42 AM
:emawkid:
Post by: Panjandrum on December 05, 2016, 09:42:08 AM
AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl: Texas A&M vs. Kansas State
(9 p.m., ESPN, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas)
Texas A&M has more talent but limped to the finish, while Kansas State finished strong against mostly weak competition. The game site certainly favors Kevin Sumlin's Aggies, but Kansas State is the more energized and motivated team, and rides its defense to victory. Kansas State 35, Texas A&M 28.
A&M has been gouged on the ground by decent running teams. LSU was getting over six yards a carry.
Nothing in that assessment was incorrect. A&M is a better team, but both Baylor and TCU were, statistically, better against the run, and neither of them could stop it. The Cats have found their groove in the run game.
In games against P5 competition, where they were held to under 75 plays, they're 1-4. And, for what it's worth, they're #120 in the nation in time of possession.
Post by: Gooch on December 05, 2016, 04:29:37 PM
Post by: Bookcat on December 05, 2016, 09:51:01 PM
Which is why with a rested Ertz Dimel will air it out for the loss.
Not so sure. I think the Coaches have seen the ground game come around after the Ostate loss.
The TCU game started with 3 straight passing plays to loosen them up..then it was ground and pound...even without Barnes.
Post by: cfbandyman on December 05, 2016, 10:17:29 PM
Which is why with a rested Ertz Dimel will air it out for the loss.
If we end up getting away with more WR picks to open up Pringle won't matter, but we'll still find a way to eff that up.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 29, 2016, 04:46:54 PM
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2016/12/29/14114322/kansas-state-won-again
Post by: That_Guy on December 30, 2016, 10:07:58 AM
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2017, 11:50:12 PM
I'd be interested to see how many of these media members that put us in next season's top 20 will rank us in the final poll tomorrow
Post by: Panjandrum on January 09, 2017, 11:52:38 PM
http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/18395211/alabama-crimson-tide-florida-state-seminoles-headline-way-too-early-top-25-2017
I'd be interested to see how many of these media members that put us in next season's top 20 will rank us in the final poll tomorrow
I'm thinking we end up around 18.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2017, 01:07:16 AM
Post by: Super PurpleCat on January 10, 2017, 01:33:16 AM
I enjoy positive articles about the 'Cats, I just hate all the gimmicky bs that comes with them.
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I'm kinda let down the article didn't mention the pat of butter or the sitting the team on the shady side of the plane anecdotes.
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 13, 2017, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 13, 2017, 01:15:05 PM
Post by: BackPayne on January 13, 2017, 01:15:44 PM
Post by: Shooter Jones on January 13, 2017, 01:23:18 PM
For real?
Think they asked each of the guys on the show to name a surprise team to make the playoff, and he went EMAW AF.
Post by: cfbandyman on January 13, 2017, 03:16:07 PM
Tom Luginbill just picked the KSU Cats U to be in the CFP next season on College Football Live.
More like Tom Studinbill, amirite?
Post by: SdK on January 14, 2017, 01:26:19 PM
Post by: cfbandyman on January 23, 2017, 10:17:21 AM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 15, 2017, 01:07:42 PM
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1. Kansas State: D.J. Reed, the reigning Big 12 defensive newcomer of the year, also is one of the top one-on-one cover corners in the league. Duke Shelley will be a three-year starter opposite him. Free safety Kendall Adams came on strong during the second half of the season, and the Wildcats signed the No. 1 juco safety in the country in Elijah Walker to take over for Dante Barnett at strong safety. This has the look of a complete group.
Post by: pvegs on March 05, 2017, 10:32:03 AM
Post by: manpow5 on March 05, 2017, 07:36:17 PM
just a reminder that we are gonna be totally stud city on offense this year: http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/118800/big-12-mailbag-k-state-hype-wvus-jake-spavital-texas-techs-defense
Also, solid question to Trotter DLew.
and lol at the dude asking if little brother will finish in the top half of the conference this year.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on March 05, 2017, 10:01:56 PM
Post by: DQ12 on March 08, 2017, 04:46:46 PM
Just glad my twitter avatar and the associated message to raise awareness of wrist fractures is in a place that millions of eyes will see.just a reminder that we are gonna be totally stud city on offense this year: http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/118800/big-12-mailbag-k-state-hype-wvus-jake-spavital-texas-techs-defense
Also, solid question to Trotter DLew.
and lol at the dude asking if little brother will finish in the top half of the conference this year.
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Post by: cfbandyman on March 13, 2017, 10:47:55 AM
2017 March Madness predictions based entirely on football - http://bndl.tw/3bvE0Vqv
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I'm going to link the ku football is hurting thread for their loss to NCCU.
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=28425.17000
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:lol:
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The Jim Harbaugh paint is my favorite
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Post by: Cire on April 21, 2017, 01:31:33 PM
:love:
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 11, 2017, 11:20:05 AM
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LHC Bill Snyder (17): I don't think I'm saying something crazy that we aren't going to see many more coaches like Snyder in the future of college football. There aren't many coaches who would build something out of nothing and not leave for greener pastures when the offer comes along. Snyder not only built the Kansas State program, he is the Kansas State program.
Post by: Katpappy on May 11, 2017, 11:33:03 AM
http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2017-season/Well he's the top Big XII coach. :billdance:Quote9 Wildcats
LHC Bill Snyder (17): I don't think I'm saying something crazy that we aren't going to see many more coaches like Snyder in the future of college football. There aren't many coaches who would build something out of nothing and not leave for greener pastures when the offer comes along. Snyder not only built the Kansas State program, he is the Kansas State program.
Post by: OK_Cat on May 11, 2017, 12:23:24 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2017-season/Well he's the top Big XII coach. :billdance:Quote9 Wildcats
LHC Bill Snyder (17): I don't think I'm saying something crazy that we aren't going to see many more coaches like Snyder in the future of college football. There aren't many coaches who would build something out of nothing and not leave for greener pastures when the offer comes along. Snyder not only built the Kansas State program, he is the Kansas State program.
KATDADDY, NO! (He isn't...)
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Post by: Katpappy on May 11, 2017, 02:52:53 PM
Is to me though... :love: :love: :love:http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2017-season/Well he's the top Big XII coach. :billdance:Quote9 Wildcats
LHC Bill Snyder (17): I don't think I'm saying something crazy that we aren't going to see many more coaches like Snyder in the future of college football. There aren't many coaches who would build something out of nothing and not leave for greener pastures when the offer comes along. Snyder not only built the Kansas State program, he is the Kansas State program.
KATDADDY, NO! (He isn't...)
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Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2017, 07:15:12 PM
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120049/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-ol-2
Post by: DQ12 on May 17, 2017, 09:22:10 AM
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120060/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-dl-3They say that games are won or lost in "the trenches." I've always admired Jake Trotter's football prowess, and he seems to think our group of hogmollies are the best the Big 12 has to offer. Methinks this spells good news for KS of U.
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120049/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-ol-2
Post by: pissclams on May 17, 2017, 09:40:26 AM
HELL NO lol, enjoy it! haha!
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Post by: kim carnes on May 17, 2017, 11:50:34 AM
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120060/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-dl-3They say that games are won or lost in "the trenches." I've always admired Jake Trotter's football prowess, and he seems to think our group of hogmollies are the best the Big 12 has to offer. Methinks this spells good news for KS of U.
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120049/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-ol-2
The big 12 is awful though.
Post by: DQ12 on May 17, 2017, 11:53:07 AM
assuming that's true, that would be great news for us.http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120060/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-dl-3They say that games are won or lost in "the trenches." I've always admired Jake Trotter's football prowess, and he seems to think our group of hogmollies are the best the Big 12 has to offer. Methinks this spells good news for KS of U.
http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/120049/big-12-post-spring-position-rankings-ol-2
The big 12 is awful though.
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 17, 2017, 06:37:31 PM
Post by: scottwildcat on May 17, 2017, 08:33:15 PM
Any chances we don't win the whole rough ridin' thing?Yeah, probably a pretty good chance actually, but I think we will 100% be in the top 4 and be in the hunt for a 10 win season.
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 18, 2017, 03:08:41 PM
#1
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 18, 2017, 03:10:08 PM
#1
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Post by: manpow5 on May 19, 2017, 12:12:15 PM
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/5/18/15637454/kansas-state-football-2017-preview-schedule-roster
My EMAW Boner is raging hard after reading this
Post by: KCFDcat on May 19, 2017, 03:47:26 PM
Really? They have the cats winning 7 games in 17. Not exactly boner worthy.http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/5/18/15637454/kansas-state-football-2017-preview-schedule-roster
My EMAW Boner is raging hard after reading this
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Post by: manpow5 on May 20, 2017, 08:08:09 PM
Really? They have the cats winning 7 games in 17. Not exactly boner worthy.http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2017/5/18/15637454/kansas-state-football-2017-preview-schedule-roster
My EMAW Boner is raging hard after reading this
He essentially said "theres a good chance that K-state could win the big 12 and make it to the top 4... so we're gonna go ahead and mark them down for 7 wins only cause I'm an idiot"... also, I just get EMAWboners when I read about the cats. Can't read GE at work anymore now-a-days.
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LHC Bill Snyder’s team is always dangerous in the Big 12 and could be a dark horse to contend for the conference title in 2017. Kansas State returns a good chunk of its core from a team that won nine games last season. Quarterback Jesse Ertz headlines the offense, and he’s surrounded by breakout candidates in receiver Byron Pringle and running back Alex Barnes. The Wildcats also return three starters from an offensive line that should be one of the best in the Big 12. Replacing standout linebacker Elijah Lee and end Jordan Willis are the biggest concerns on defense. This unit led the Big 12 in scoring defense last year (22.3 ppg) but shouldn’t slip too far despite losing Lee and Willis. End Reggie Walker anchors the line after recording 6.5 sacks as a freshman last season, while cornerback D.J. Reed – the Big 12’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2016 – leads the way in the secondary. The Wildcats have to play at Oklahoma State and Texas, but Oklahoma visits Manhattan on Oct. 21.
Texas at #13. :Ugh:
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/very-early-college-football-top-25-2017Quote22. Kansas State
LHC Bill Snyder’s team is always dangerous in the Big 12 and could be a dark horse to contend for the conference title in 2017. Kansas State returns a good chunk of its core from a team that won nine games last season. Quarterback Jesse Ertz headlines the offense, and he’s surrounded by breakout candidates in receiver Byron Pringle and running back Alex Barnes. The Wildcats also return three starters from an offensive line that should be one of the best in the Big 12. Replacing standout linebacker Elijah Lee and end Jordan Willis are the biggest concerns on defense. This unit led the Big 12 in scoring defense last year (22.3 ppg) but shouldn’t slip too far despite losing Lee and Willis. End Reggie Walker anchors the line after recording 6.5 sacks as a freshman last season, while cornerback D.J. Reed – the Big 12’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2016 – leads the way in the secondary. The Wildcats have to play at Oklahoma State and Texas, but Oklahoma visits Manhattan on Oct. 21.
Texas at #13. :Ugh:
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/very-early-college-football-top-25-2017Quote22. Kansas State
LHC LHC Bill Snyder’s team is always dangerous in the Big 12 and could be a dark horse to contend for the conference title in 2017. Kansas State returns a good chunk of its core from a team that won nine games last season. Quarterback Jesse Ertz headlines the offense, and he’s surrounded by breakout candidates in receiver Byron Pringle and running back Alex Barnes. The Wildcats also return three starters from an offensive line that should be one of the best in the Big 12. Replacing standout linebacker Elijah Lee and end Jordan Willis are the biggest concerns on defense. This unit led the Big 12 in scoring defense last year (22.3 ppg) but shouldn’t slip too far despite losing Lee and Willis. End Reggie Walker anchors the line after recording 6.5 sacks as a freshman last season, while cornerback D.J. Reed – the Big 12’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 2016 – leads the way in the secondary. The Wildcats have to play at Oklahoma State and Texas, but Oklahoma visits Manhattan on Oct. 21.
Texas at #13. :Ugh:
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Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 23, 2017, 08:42:10 AM
October 21st is the true test of this team with OU coming to Manhattan. Both teams could be 6-0 at that point in the season, but 0U will still be the favorite regardless. I'm not sure when the last time K-State beat 0U in Manhattan, but it's been a long freaking time. I'm not confident in our defense being able to contain them.
It's game 7, will it be time for Lincoln Riley's mid season stagnation?
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison (https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison)Wait, i'm confused.Quote24/7 Sports:surprised:
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
that's a rly good post.
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison (https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison)Wait, i'm confused.Quote24/7 Sports:surprised:
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
that's a rly good post.
I'd love to see their takes on CK7 going into 2012
Post by: cas4ksu on May 26, 2017, 01:32:05 PM
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison (https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison)Wait, i'm confused.Quote24/7 Sports:surprised:
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
It's like they don't even watch football.
Post by: cas4ksu on May 26, 2017, 01:33:32 PM
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison (https://athlonsports.com/college-football/ncaa-top-25-quarterback-rankings-comparison)Wait, i'm confused.Quote24/7 Sports:surprised:
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
that's a rly good post.
I'd love to see their takes on CK7 going into 2012
you know what's crazy? in 2011, we were only a 11.5 point favorite heading into the game against KU.
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Post by: cas4ksu on May 26, 2017, 01:53:23 PM
that's what made 2010 and 2011 so fun. they kiiiiinda thought they had a chance and we just beat the crap out of them.
off hand, i think we were only a touchdown favorite in 2010.
Post by: cfbandyman on May 26, 2017, 02:03:14 PM
that's what made 2010 and 2011 so fun. they kiiiiinda thought they had a chance and we just beat the crap out of them.
off hand, i think we were only a touchdown favorite in 2010.
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Post by: cas4ksu on May 26, 2017, 02:07:22 PM
that's what made 2010 and 2011 so fun. they kiiiiinda thought they had a chance and we just beat the crap out of them.
off hand, i think we were only a touchdown favorite in 2010.
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
that's a rly good post.
I'd love to see their takes on CK7 going into 2012
Tight end playing out of position.
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Doubtful that KU will win a conference roadie, Iowa State's coach will improve the clones as fast or faster than Beaty will improve KU. Look for KU to play Kstate very close or even win, Jesse Ertz sucks.
Jesse Ertz is horrible and their offense is as one dimensional as they come. Snap it to white guy who runs a 5.0 40 and watch him run the ball. Problem is, we can't stop it.
5.0 40 :lol:
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Post by: pissclams on June 25, 2017, 01:18:04 PM
http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article157839704.html
such a kstateo statistic
Post by: Pete on June 25, 2017, 08:08:43 PM
http://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article157839704.html
such a kstateo statistic
LOL, I thought the exact same thing.
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Perhaps one of our resident artists could render something up and submit it to Gene.
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Post by: fatdamon on August 01, 2017, 09:52:47 AM
The view on Will Muschamp and South Carolina has changed dramatically in a year, thanks largely to the emergence of dynamic young quarterback Jake Bentley. Georgia Tech quietly finished strong last year and should never be counted out in the wide-open ACC Coastal Division. Kansas State has an underrated offense and should ball out for LHC Bill Snyder this fall."
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Post by: cfbandyman on August 01, 2017, 10:25:07 AM
"Power 5 conference title sleepers: South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Northwestern, Kansas State, Washington State
The view on Will Muschamp and South Carolina has changed dramatically in a year, thanks largely to the emergence of dynamic young quarterback Jake Bentley. Georgia Tech quietly finished strong last year and should never be counted out in the wide-open ACC Coastal Division. Kansas State has an underrated offense and should ball out for LHC Bill Snyder this fall."
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Wisconsin, owner of Paul Bunyan's Axe since 2004, visits Minnesota and first-year coach P.J. Fleck on Nov. 25. ... On the same day, Michigan tries to snap a five-game slide against Ohio State when it hosts the Buckeyes. ... New Cal coach Justin Wilcox gets a $25,000 bonus if the Bears end a seven-game slide in the Big Game against Stanford on Nov. 18 on The Farm. ... Cincinnati tries to keep the Victory Bell for the 12th straight year when it visits Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 16. ... Kansas State aims for its ninth straight win over Kansas in the Governor's Cup game Oct. 28 in Lawrence.
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http://college.usatoday.com/2017/07/31/2018-princeton-review-rankings/
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https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/892860317579038722
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 16, 2017, 11:22:40 AM
Ubben has us going 10-2.
10-2 and sitting at home while Bedlam 2.0 is happening at JerryWorld i assume?
Post by: DQ12 on August 16, 2017, 01:09:42 PM
nope. losing to OSU in the CCG.Ubben has us going 10-2.
10-2 and sitting at home while Bedlam 2.0 is happening at JerryWorld i assume?
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Was so tempted to do the $50 for a month so I could chat with him for a half hour on the phone.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 16, 2017, 03:17:33 PM
nope. losing to OSU in the CCG.Ubben has us going 10-2.
10-2 and sitting at home while Bedlam 2.0 is happening at JerryWorld i assume?
wow. did he have what games OU would lose?
Post by: DQ12 on August 16, 2017, 10:33:27 PM
no just recordsnope. losing to OSU in the CCG.Ubben has us going 10-2.
10-2 and sitting at home while Bedlam 2.0 is happening at JerryWorld i assume?
wow. did he have what games OU would lose?
Post by: scottwildcat on August 17, 2017, 07:29:56 AM
no just recordsnope. losing to OSU in the CCG.Ubben has us going 10-2.
10-2 and sitting at home while Bedlam 2.0 is happening at JerryWorld i assume?
wow. did he have what games OU would lose?
where did he have them at?
Post by: DQ12 on August 17, 2017, 08:35:50 AM
beeeehiiiiiiind the paaaaaywallllll! :ohno:
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 17, 2017, 11:17:24 AM
Just throw Ubben the $6 scott, he needs iti may, i liked his writing, and he's probably poor now.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 17, 2017, 11:27:56 AM
Just throw Ubben the $6 scott, he needs iti may, i liked his writing, and he's probably poor now.
I'm not understanding why/how he's producing content behind a pay wall while simultaneously producing free content for Sports on Earth.
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Post by: Pete on August 17, 2017, 12:52:49 PM
i think goE should pony up the $50 and host a conference call with ubbs since he's such a stud just like we are studs
Who would ask the questions?
Post by: pissclams on August 17, 2017, 01:05:46 PM
i think goE should pony up the $50 and host a conference call with ubbs since he's such a stud just like we are studs
Who would ask the questions?
we open up a conference bridge and let gE posters dial into it and they also join chat if they want to ask questions. the conference bridge is muted except a mod and ubs. posters can submit questions through chat and have a mod or mods? ask ubs the questions one at a time
Post by: Gooch on August 17, 2017, 03:05:29 PM
This is actually a great idea. would def attend.i think goE should pony up the $50 and host a conference call with ubbs since he's such a stud just like we are studs
Who would ask the questions?
we open up a conference bridge and let gE posters dial into it and they also join chat if they want to ask questions. the conference bridge is muted except a mod and ubs. posters can submit questions through chat and have a mod or mods? ask ubs the questions one at a time
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Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2017, 09:37:21 AM
KK seems like the natural moderator although clams has all that radio experience
maybe i could just handle the intro
Post by: Gooch on August 18, 2017, 10:07:42 AM
Yes KK should do this. No offense but Dlew would just fanboy it up too much :D . Wouldn't ask the tough questions that Ubz needs pressed on.KK seems like the natural moderator although clams has all that radio experience
maybe i could just handle the intro
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Think I'd enjoy it.
Post by: MadCat on August 18, 2017, 02:31:04 PM
i would like to ask if he has updated his Ubdog account
What's Ubdog?
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Does my premium sub. pay for access to this, or do I need to pay more to help make it happen?
Think I'd enjoy it.
I believe it's included in the premium, but just to be safe I'd recommend upgrading your account to BOFA.
Post by: Shooter Jones on August 18, 2017, 03:27:04 PM
Does my premium sub. pay for access to this, or do I need to pay more to help make it happen?
Think I'd enjoy it.
I believe it's included in the premium, but just to be safe I'd recommend upgrading your account to BOFA.
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Does my premium sub. pay for access to this, or do I need to pay more to help make it happen?
Think I'd enjoy it.
I believe it's included in the premium, but just to be safe I'd recommend upgrading your account to BOFA.
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Post by: nicname on August 18, 2017, 07:57:28 PM
Does my premium sub. pay for access to this, or do I need to pay more to help make it happen?
Think I'd enjoy it.
I believe it's included in the premium, but just to be safe I'd recommend upgrading your account to BOFA.
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That squirrel is twinkling his ass off.
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You need to get your his/her straight... unless it's transgender.Does my premium sub. pay for access to this, or do I need to pay more to help make it happen?
Think I'd enjoy it.
I believe it's included in the premium, but just to be safe I'd recommend upgrading your account to BOFA.
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That squirrel is twinkling his ass off.
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Post by: scottwildcat on August 22, 2017, 01:54:34 PM
http://amp.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article168638887.html
KU being our "rival" helps out a lot here.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 22, 2017, 01:54:56 PM
Blue bloods
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In before Wacky
I was in before all of you luke'rs
Post by: SdK on August 22, 2017, 05:04:13 PM
In before Wacky
I was in before all of you luke'rs
i actually thought that Wacky had posted the link in the other thread. My bad. Shame on me.
Post by: cfbandyman on August 23, 2017, 12:42:57 AM
In before Wacky
I was in before all of you luke'rs
i actually thought that Wacky had posted the link in the other thread. My bad. Shame on me.
all good, go cats :ksu:
Post by: scottwildcat on August 24, 2017, 10:44:50 AM
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2017-big-12-expert-picks-overrated-underrated-predicted-order-of-finish/
Kansas State: I was all in on Kansas State winning the Big 12 earlier this summer in our bold predictions piece. It would be disingenuous to walk it back now. With the return of the conference's title game, all K-State needs to do is finish No. 2 in the regular-season standings. Then, it's 0-0. This team, so young a season ago, returns a lot of playmakers. Plus, K-State gets three of its four toughest games on paper at home. No coach in the Big 12 (and maybe the country) is better at game-week prep than LHC Bill Snyder.
Barrett Sallee: Kansas State at Oklahoma State will be the biggest game of the year and will give LHC Bill Snyder a taste of what's to come in the Big 12 Championship Game rematch.
Kansas State: Never bet against Snyder with an experienced quarterback. The last time he was in this position, Collin Klein went to New York and finished third in the 2012 Heisman voting. Oh, and K-State won the Big 12 that year. Ertz is that latest experienced senior quarterback. He should easily be a 2,000/1,000 guy this season. If this is truly Snyder's last season after a battle with throat cancer, he's not going to leave anything in the playbook. The Wildcats should be picked no lower than third in the Big 12, and getting Oklahoma, TCU and West Virginia at home is advantage. -- Dennis Dodd (and Jerry Palm, Ben Kercheval, Barrett Sallee)
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Post by: bucket on May 26, 2018, 05:32:44 PM
Here's a link to their 2018 Big 12 All Conference team.
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-12-football-2018-all-conference-team
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Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2018, 12:21:32 PM
our offense is going to be h-o-t hott this year.
Post by: pissclams on May 29, 2018, 02:14:35 PM
athlon has 4 all conference teams (i believe), so that's 20 total O-linemen. regardless, having 5 of the top 20 o-linemen in the conference is impressive.just because athlon says it, doesn’t make it true
our offense is going to be h-o-t hott this year.
Post by: ChiComCat on May 29, 2018, 02:22:03 PM
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Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2018, 04:59:40 PM
There's only two men's opinions I trust re. CFB during the month of may and their names are Athlon and David "D." Scott Fritchen.athlon has 4 all conference teams (i believe), so that's 20 total O-linemen. regardless, having 5 of the top 20 o-linemen in the conference is impressive.just because athlon says it, doesn’t make it true
our offense is going to be h-o-t hott this year.
Post by: bucket on June 25, 2018, 06:58:37 PM
#15 :emawkid:
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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 28, 2018, 01:11:19 PM
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16. Kansas State
QB coach: Collin Klein
Depth chart: Alex Delton (Jr.), Skyler Thompson (Soph.), Samuel Wheeler (Fr.), John Holcombe (Fr.)
PAID CONTENT BY ALLSTATE
Wonder what would happen if you add the wrong fuel to your tank?
Don’t get confused by the names, colors and symbols at the pump.
Kansas State upset Oklahoma State last season behind Thompson and nearly upset Oklahoma with Delton. Whether it's Delton's legs, Thompson's arm or some balance of both, Kansas State has plenty of capable options under center.
Post by: bucket on July 09, 2018, 02:22:36 PM
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The Athletic's Max Olson writes that Kansas State junior RB Alex Barnes can be among the best tailbacks in the Big 12.
Barnes (6'1/221) has shown flashes of brilliance in his time with the Wildcats; and he averaged 5.6 yards per carry last year while rushing for 819 yards and seven scores. He also is going to get to run behind one of the best lines in the country, with all five starters back from last year's squad. Barnes will have some competition with seniors Justin Silmon and Dalvin Warmack also inline for carries, but this should be the year Barnes breaks out.
Source: The Athletic Jul 9 - 1:59 PM
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Post by: Stevesie60 on July 09, 2018, 02:37:34 PM
Post by: bucket on July 09, 2018, 02:44:42 PM
Who was the other school Barnes was looking at until the last minute of committing to us? Or am I remembering that incorrectly?
I don't remember his recruitment being that big of an ordeal. I remember there were concerns he was going to transfer after the team pushed him to play after enduring a concussion or two.
Post by: porky morgan on July 09, 2018, 03:06:58 PM
Post by: bucket on August 22, 2018, 06:32:48 PM
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Surprise teams
Florida
Kansas State
Utah
Missouri
Nebraska
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Big 12
Oklahoma over TCU
Sleeper: Kansas State
Herbie knows! :ksu:
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on August 26, 2018, 09:53:14 PM
https://herosports.com/college-football/college-football-rankings-2018-ahah
Post by: bucket on September 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Just saw this commercial. An omen, perhaps.
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Post by: nicname on December 09, 2018, 09:38:50 PM
https://twitter.com/kirkherbstreit/status/1071952774882050048
Goddammit, I love him.
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 15, 2020, 09:17:42 PM
https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/1305941036032757760
Post by: GregKSU1027 on September 16, 2020, 08:29:11 AM
:cool:@ us next time Matt jeez, no respect...
https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/1305941036032757760
Post by: cfbandyman on November 09, 2020, 08:47:28 AM
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-college-football-abandoning-the-punt-return/
Post by: michigancat on November 09, 2020, 10:13:59 AM
Not specifically talking about the 'cats, but the opening photo:I think the headline is really misleading, teams are better at punting to limit returns in addition to punting less
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-college-football-abandoning-the-punt-return/
Post by: MakeItRain on November 09, 2020, 12:56:22 PM
Not specifically talking about the 'cats, but the opening photo:I think the headline is really misleading, teams are better at punting to limit returns in addition to punting less
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-college-football-abandoning-the-punt-return/
Agreed
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Post by: mocat on August 19, 2021, 06:09:14 AM
"Most Aerodynamic Logo in the Big 12"lol
Post by: PurpleOil on August 19, 2021, 08:04:50 AM
https://twitter.com/davidubben/status/1427996862120927238
Pft... I'm not paying money for an Ubben article, even if it is a rare one showing positive light on K-State/Manhattan.
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2021, 09:08:40 AM
https://twitter.com/davidubben/status/1427996862120927238
Pft... I'm not paying money for an Ubben article, even if it is a rare one showing positive light on K-State/Manhattan.
:confused: Ubben is great. Anyway the article is very short. The only thing about the article that is enlightening is that the band members who play in Aggieville on Friday nights have to pay to do so. I'm sure it's no surprise but there are a healthy amount of butthurt KU fans in the article comments.
Post by: meow meow on August 19, 2021, 09:39:27 AM
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“It’s a ton of fun,” said J.T. VanGilder, who spent four years in the band and now serves as the president of Kansas State’s alumni band association and works in Manhattan. “And you get a lot of half-drunk people who eat that kind of stuff up.”
Years ago, a collection of businesses spawned the idea of pooling their money to help create the band to liven up home game weekends, which in turn created a unique atmosphere. The tradition was born.
Students, for $10 and a free meal at the end of the night, provide the soundtrack.
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Post by: bucket on August 19, 2021, 10:59:07 AM
Does no one remember Ubben back when he was at ESPN covering the Big XII and dogged on K-State constantly? It wasn't always in his articles but it was certainly on his twitter, back when twitter was a thing to have.
:surprised:
He would never!
Post by: manpow5 on August 19, 2021, 12:32:41 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2021, 03:06:19 PM
Does no one remember Ubben back when he was at ESPN covering the Big XII and dogged on K-State constantly? It wasn't always in his articles but it was certainly on his twitter, back when twitter was a thing to have.
Do we remember when he was at ESPN? I'd recommend you use the search function here and search his name. We constantly talked about him and he loved goEMAW and we loved him. I don't remember him being unfair and he has continued to show love to K-State whenever he changes jobs. I think his height of K-State love is when he had his own show on FSN then when he had to publish his own stuff before he got on at The Athletic.
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Post by: mocat on September 07, 2021, 05:53:38 PM
https://masseyratings.com/cf/fbs/ratings (https://masseyratings.com/cf/fbs/ratings)
Post by: nicname on September 07, 2021, 06:39:34 PM
#17 :ksu:
https://masseyratings.com/cf/fbs/ratings (https://masseyratings.com/cf/fbs/ratings)
Oh hell yes! Big fan of the Massey composite.
https://masseyratings.com/cf/compare.htm
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https://theathletic.com/3339674/2022/05/31/kansas-state-football-roster-schedule/?source=user_shared_article (https://theathletic.com/3339674/2022/05/31/kansas-state-football-roster-schedule/?source=user_shared_article)
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“Where we’re at in Year 4, with the things we’ve had and especially the issues in 2020? Huge glass-half-full,” Klieman said. “I thought we had a hell of a year. It would be easier for me to flip it the other way. But I don’t want to.”
After losing five in a row to finish 4-6 in 2020, Klieman is pretty darn proud of what his Wildcats accomplished last season, and rightfully so. They got off to a 3-0 start despite losing quarterback Skylar Thompson for two games. They faced some of the Big 12’s best teams early and started 0-3 in conference play. Then they went on the road to Texas Tech and fell behind 14-0 in the first three minutes. Heading into the locker room down 24-10, they were fed up.
“It could have really spiraled at that time, and that’s where our season really turned,” Klieman said. “We went to the locker room and our kids said we were not losing that football game. That was a cool thing for me and that locker room, them saying, ‘Coach, just trust us on this.’ We kept telling them we believe in you and we’re gonna find a way to win this game. We ended up getting the lead and held on when they were driving to try to win it. That game, in my mind, really catapulted us.”
K-State rolled to four consecutive wins and had chances late to pull an upset against eventual Big 12 champ Baylor. After a rough 22-17 loss at Texas in the regular season finale, they had another moment of truth. Six players entered the transfer portal. The rest had to decide how much they cared about playing a 6-6 LSU team in the Texas Bowl.
“The kids leaving during that time was probably the best thing for the guys that remained,” Klieman said. “Those guys sat in a team meeting, and I said if you’re in this team meeting, you’re here for the duration of this bowl prep and the win over LSU. Our older kids stood up and said if you’re leaving, don’t come to practice. If you’re not leaving, you stay here and we’re winning this dang bowl game. Our kids went all-in.”
Klieman also faced one of his toughest decisions yet at that time. He moved on from offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham, his longtime friend, and turned to quarterbacks coach Collin Klein as interim OC for the bowl. Klein aced his audition, both in the weeks of bowl prep and in rolling to a 42-20 victory that flaunted their offensive capabilities. They were trying to score 50. The Tigers were depleted, no question. But K-State played its best football that night.
“The best thing about that game was our mentality,” Klein said. “Our guys were in attack mode from the jump and really got after it. We want to carry that forward.”
The offense is going to stay multiple under Klein but intends to be more aggressive with Nebraska transfer quarterback Adrian Martinez leading more no-huddle tempo in the right situations. Last season Kansas State ranked dead last in the FBS in offensive plays per game at 57.5. But Klieman isn’t trying to average 75, either. “We’re not gonna be a super fast operation, but we have to be able to dictate tempo and try to create a little bit more rhythm and get over 65 snaps a game,” Klein said. “That’s important. Every shot matters.” Deuce Vaughn, their All-America running back, loves what he’s seen so far this offseason.
“We’re definitely changing some things up,” Vaughn said. “It’ll be a Coach Klein offense, and I feel like it’s gonna be a pretty exciting offense.”
Klieman hasn’t been afraid to adapt his proven blueprint for competing in the Big 12. The Wildcats switched to the 3-3-5 defense last season to better combat RPOs and get their best personnel on the field. Offensively, he says they need a few more possessions per game and notes they haven’t been a good come-from-behind team in this league. “We were never behind at North Dakota State,” he said. The head coach knows what they need to be to win in this conference. He believes they’re on the right trajectory. Are they ready for the next big step?
“We’re wanting to compete for a Big 12 championship,” Klieman said. “I’ve wanted to compete for a Big 12 championship since the day I set foot here. We feel we’re closer. I’d have been lying if I told you I knew we could win a Big 12 championship in 2019 or 2020. I didn’t even know what we had in 2019, and we ended up finishing third and had a great season.
“But now I think our kids know more what the expectation is and what we’re doing on both sides of the ball. I think that’s it, as much as anything: making sure players understand how close we are. We’re right on that doorstep, in my mind. Now, things still have to go your way. You still have to stay healthy. You still have to make those critical plays. There are no gimmes.”
Offense
Martinez couldn’t be happier with his experience at Kansas State so far. The Nebraska grad transfer brings four years of starting experience and should benefit from playing with a stronger supporting cast. He needs to stay healthy and take care of the football, but he’s got a chance to be one of the better playmakers in the Big 12.
Martinez is recovering from surgery for a torn labrum and was limited in spring ball. The staff is taking a patient approach but has been pleased by his progress. “I think he’s ahead of schedule, or at least from what I was expecting,” Klein said. Martinez led the Huskers in rushing attempts in each of his last three years. That won’t be the case at K-State.
“There’s a really, really strong run game here that I know will help me out in the pass game and play-action game,” Martinez said. “One of the things I want to showcase that I didn’t necessarily get to is consistency in the pass game and being able to find a consistent rhythm as an offense. I know we can do that here. We’re going to go no-huddle but we can also huddle up, take our time and really take the will out of the defense. We didn’t have that ability at Nebraska.”
The Wildcats topped 200 passing yards in just six games last season and had the Big 12’s No. 9 passing attack despite having an NFL quarterback behind center. They were pretty average, too, when it came to generating explosive plays. “We’ve got a lot of really good skill kids,” Klieman said. “We have to be able to move the ball around.” If Martinez can be all they’re hoping, he’ll give Will Howard more invaluable time to keep developing. The 6-foot-5, 242-pound junior had to start 10 games over his first two seasons. Klein feels his quarterback room is in great shape right now with Jaren Lewis and Jake Rubley continuing to compete and Adryan Lara coming in this summer.
When you have a consensus All-American in the backfield, it tends to make the quarterback’s job a little easier. Vaughn put together a remarkable sophomore season with 1,872 yards from scrimmage (fourth-most nationally) and 22 touchdowns. That’s 144 yards per game on average, and Vaughn’s 59 plays of 10-plus yards ranked second-most among all FBS backs. Three backups hit the portal, so a true No. 2 back needs to emerge in fall camp. The Wildcats are bringing in junior college transfer Anthony Frias to push Jordan Schippers, DJamer Giddens and Devrin Weathers. Jax Dineen, their second-team All-Big 12 fullback, has also done some cross-training here.
There’s good experience returning at wide receiver with the trio of Malik Knowles, Phillip Brooks and Kade Warner, and this should be one of the Wildcats’ deeper rooms. Chabastin Taylor, a super senior, is finally healthy and should make an impact. Redshirt freshman RJ Garcia II generated a lot of buzz this spring and really stood out by making plays against their top corners.
“He’s a very instinctual football player, he’s a little more comfortable in the offense and he’s gotten stronger and a little bit faster,” Klein said. “It was really fun to see.”
They’re also adding Ole Miss transfer Jadon Jackson and have several young players who need to take the next step. As for the tight ends, Sammy Wheeler is the leader of the room now and has gotten bigger and stronger. They’ll need to find their No. 2 option. Ben Sinnott has a lot of potential as a tight end and fullback, and Will Swanson and Konner Fox should contribute.
On the offensive line, Cooper Beebe and Christian Duffie are back to lead the way. Beebe was a first-team All-Big 12 selection last year and graded out fifth-best among all tackles who return this season, according to PFF. Duffie, the right tackle, is a fellow 20-game starter. But the three interior linemen were all seniors and must be replaced.
Taylor Poitier is likely to start in one of the guard spots. He has big-time potential but was sidelined with an injury last season. “When healthy, we think he’s one of our best offensive linemen,” Klieman said. Hayden Gillum and Hadley Panzer are battling for the starting center job. As for the fifth spot? That’ll be interesting. Redshirt freshman tackle Andrew Leingang is going to play a lot this fall. If he’s playing well, Beebe could move inside to guard. Klein said Beebe sees himself as more of an interior lineman long-term, but he’s going to play wherever they need him. KT Leveston has been able to swing between guard and tackle and could win one of these starting jobs as well. “It’s finding that right mix of five where they can play the best together,” Klein said.
Key stat to know: A heavy workload is no problem for Vaughn. He had 284 touches (235 rushes, 49 catches) on offense last season, which ranked 11th-most among all FBS running backs. But he averaged more yards per play (6.6) than every back who finished in the top 10. Getting 21.8 touches per game was a lot but not more than he could handle, and he fortunately stayed healthy throughout. Klein points out that Vaughn’s usage ended up being similar to K-State great Darren Sproles, who averaged 21.2 touches per game over his final three seasons.
“We see Deuce as an every-down back,” Klein said. “He’s been very durable and he’s a great instinctual football player, so he kind of keeps himself out of some trouble that way. We’ve got to make sure we take care of him. But, shoot, I see him as an every-down back. He’s an incredible player and we’ll protect him, but he’s the bell cow, too.”
Defense
Playing a 3-3-5 defense was a huge shift for this coaching staff, and the initial results were promising. The Wildcats’ defense finished No. 16 in SP+ and No. 23 in points per game and was No. 3 in the Big 12 in scoring and yards per play in conference games. Defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman described the transition as “trial by fire” and said the staff probably made too many week-to-week changes and couldn’t get as deep into things like situational packages as they would’ve preferred. They also still carried four-down packages in their plan because they weren’t ready to fully embrace the new strategy.
“We were 15-plus years invested into 4-2-5 defense,” Klanderman said. “There weren’t a lot of things we didn’t know about that. To be able to just ditch that and have a clear conscience, we weren’t able to do that. So we still carried some of those concepts. We didn’t have experience in what we were partaking in, so we weren’t ready to wholesale commit to it. Now we have. I think our guys think differently now than maybe they did a year ago at this time, reacting differently to different pictures. I think we’re on the right track.”
They’re in great shape up front heading into 2022. Felix Anudike-Uzomah broke out as one of the most productive pass rushers in the country as a sophomore, sharing Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year honors after racking up 11 sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss and 43 pressures. He plays with a non-stop motor, is becoming a better technician and hasn’t come close to hitting his ceiling. “I’m really excited about the fall he’s about to have,” Klanderman said. He’s no less excited about what he’s seeing from Nate Matlack, who enjoyed a strong finish to his redshirt freshman season and was bigger and more confident this spring.
Eli Huggins, the starting nose in this three-man front, is back for his super senior season and has 21 consecutive starts under his belt. There’s solid depth behind the starters with guys like Jaylen Pickle and Dee Hentz back, but K-State’s D-line was incredibly thin in spring ball due to offseason surgeries, injuries and departures. They’ll know more about what they have in fall camp, but this front should cause a lot of problems.
At linebacker, Daniel Green returns as the starting Mike and is bringing good leadership. His team-high 89 tackles last season rank third-most among all returning Big 12 defenders. K-State picked up Will Honas from Nebraska, and he’s got a chance to start at the Will position. “Very, very smart kid who understands the game so well,” Klieman said. “I’m looking for Will to have a really big year.” Austin Moore got the spring reps at that spot, keeps improving and will compete for that job as well. Nick Allen missed the spring, but Klieman calls him the glue guy for their room.
The return of Khalid Duke gives this K-State defense a really interesting chess piece. The explosive 6-foot-4, 240-pound pass rusher only played three games before a season-ending injury last year. He worked with the linebackers this spring and looks ready to play more of a hybrid role as the Sam linebacker. “He’s a difference maker,” Klieman said. Reggie Stubblefield played well in that role at 6-foot and 195 pounds last season, but the position needs a more traditional linebacker body type. Missouri transfer Shawn Robinson impressed Klanderman this spring as a physical, fast, smart defender who fits in that spot, and Krew Jackson had a good spring as well. The Wildcats also landed junior college transfer Gavin Forsha last week.
They’ve got two really good starters returning at cornerback in Julius Brents and Ekow Boye-Doe, and the depth behind them is coming together. Omar Daniels was one of their most improved defenders in the spring, and junior college transfers Jordan Wright and Justice Clemons will contribute. The staff had to load up on newcomers in the secondary this offseason but believes it will have more coverage options now than it did a year ago.
The safety positions are the real question. The Wildcats have to replace four seniors who played a combined 2,312 snaps last season. They know what they have in TJ Smith, who played 500 snaps and logged seven starts last season, but there are a lot of new faces in that room and two more starting jobs to fill.
Junior college transfer Kobe Savage came in at midyear and looks like he’ll make an immediate impact. “I think he’s a really talented player, really smart and physical,” Klanderman said. “He’s what we’re looking for.” Kansas State also brought in Josh Hayes, who played for this staff at North Dakota State, and moved him to free safety in the spring because they think he’s one of their 11 best defenders. Cincere Mason returned for his extra season and is coming back from injury but will help. The staff also landed a proven veteran in Prairie View A&M transfer Drake Cheatum, a two-time All-SWAC performer, after the spring, along with Arizona transfer Javione Carr.
“It’s probably the most critical spot,” Klieman said. “Coach Klanderman and I will have our hands full, and I’ll help Joe a lot just because they’re three different positions and that’s an awful lot from a teaching standpoint as well as a practice standpoint.”
Key stat to know: Kansas State ranked No. 2 nationally in third-down defense in 2019 and wants to get back to that high standard. The Wildcats finished No. 81 last season, allowing first downs on 40 percent of those plays. One key difference? The conversion rate was 33 percent in their wins and 51 percent in their losses. Klanderman noticed they faced third and short (1-3 yards) too many times. They were in that situation 57 times (17th-most in the FBS) and their opponent converted on 61 percent of them. The DC wants to be more disruptive on early downs to get into more third-and-longs, and he’s working on better answers for those third-down stops. “We have to do a better job getting guys in position where they can make plays,” Klanderman said, “whether that’s man matchups they can win or being in better underneath support zones.”
Special teams
Malik Knowles was a first-team All-Big 12 selection as a kickoff returner in 2021 after ranking fourth nationally in yards per return and scoring two touchdowns. Phillip Brooks has three career punt return touchdowns and was first-team all-conference in 2020. They give this team a big advantage in that phase, and K-State has scored more return touchdowns (nine) than any Power 5 program since Klieman took over in 2019.
True freshman Chris Tennant took over as the placekicker in the second half of the season and went 5 of 8 on field-goal tries and 16 of 16 on extra points. Punter Ty Zentner is back for his super senior year and entering his third season as starter. He averaged 43.7 yards per boot last season, which ranked fifth-best in the Big 12.
“We spent a ton of time on special teams this spring just because we were down so many defensive guys,” Klieman said. “We know that Kansas State, for decades, won games on special teams, and we have in my time here as well. We have to continue to be better than average on special teams. We need to be exceptional, and we put a ton of emphasis on it.”
Opposing scouting report
The Athletic spoke with a Big 12 assistant coach who expects Kansas State to be one of the tougher teams to beat in the conference this fall. The coach praised Anudike-Uzomah as one of the best players in the conference and knows the Wildcats’ defense will play hard and be well-coached, but he’s most interested in their offensive changes and how different they’ll look in 2022.
“Skylar Thompson was a really good quarterback who gave them a chance to win every single game when he played,” the assistant said. “I think it’s going to be the exact same with Adrian Martinez. He’s played a ton of football. Nothing’s going to be new to him. If you have a guy at QB who can keep you in every game and give you a chance to win, I think they’re going to be really good.”
While this coach believes his defense has done a decent job of trying to account for Vaughn in their matchups, the threat of the diminutive stud breaking away for a big gain on any given play is always stressful.
“Deuce is electric,” the assistant said. “He’s so small but, man, he’s just so quick. With his lateral quickness and burst, every time he touches the ball, you hold your breath a little bit.”
This coach was intrigued by the decision to promote Klein to offensive coordinator and is eager to see what new wrinkles he’ll implement for the Wildcats’ offense, including whether he’ll bring back some of the QB run concepts that made Klein so successful as a player.
“I thought he did a great job in the bowl game. With a new QB, with a new system and with Deuce, what is he going to do?” the coach asked. “Is he going to be more play-action and under center or does he spread it out a bit? I have a feeling they’ll probably get Martinez on the move a bit and create stuff with his legs, but I’m curious to see the balance and the true identity that he’ll go with.”
How the Wildcats have recruited from 2019 to 2022
The pandemic made it more difficult for this Kansas State staff to get fully operating in recruiting like they’d want, so Klieman is certainly grateful to be mostly past that period and returning to normal with on-campus visits, off-campus recruiting and camps. It was important to get his assistants back out on the road this spring, hitting as many schools as they can in their state and nearby.
“It’s fun to be able to go out and see all the players, see the coaches, get in schools,” he said. “That’s what it’s about, getting into those schools and representing Kansas State, especially in our state. We’re going to win in the state of Kansas first. We’ve talked about that as a staff, and our staff knows that. We have to win in-state. We have to win in the state of Kansas, whether it’s a scholarship kid or a walk-on kid. We’re giving those kids an opportunity because it means the world to those kids to put the Powercat on.”
They know how to win on evaluations. Anudike-Uzomah was the lowest-rated signee in their 2020 class. Vaughn was the No. 157 player in the state of Texas that year. Beebe was the No. 1,433 overall recruit in 2019. The Wildcats will likely only have three former four-stars on their roster this fall in Martinez, Rubley and Robinson. As this regime enters its fourth season, there aren’t many LHC Bill Snyder signees left. Klieman and his staff have built this roster. The years of development they’ve put into this group should really show up this fall.
K-State inked four in-state signees (including Sterling Lockett) in its 2022 class and aim to do better than that in 2023. But the Wildcats’ classes are likely always going to feature a blend of high school, junior college and transfer portal recruits. Those players who can make a more immediate impact give their younger talent time to get ready for playing Big 12 ball. It’s been interesting to see how many junior college and transfer players they’ve added post-spring this year. For programs like K-State, recruiting is far from over on signing day.
“We are still hunting, and that’s college football right now,” Klieman said. “The month of May turned into January. The month of May had always been looking about a year or two ahead. But May was filling the spots we have from the attrition from either the season or the end of spring that we didn’t replace. Everybody’s going through this. We had official visitors basically the entire month of May as we’re trying to fill our needs and our roster just for 2022.”
In the transfer portal
The players Kansas State signed out of the portal for 2021 were just what the program needed: veteran players in key spots who brought more leadership and competition. Russ Yeast, a grad transfer safety from Louisville, even became a first-team All-Big 12 selection whom the Rams drafted in the seventh round. This staff feels good about its evaluation process and stayed focused on fit with its seven portal pickups this year.
“Our current team knows we had kids like Reggie Stubblefield, Russ Yeast, Timmy Horne, Daniel Imatorbhebhe, Eric Munoz and Julius Brents that fit in and not only are they good players, they’re good people and they help us,” Klieman said. “The first thing we wanted and hit on, and it’s the same thing with this group, was: Do they make our locker room better? Do they make being around our guys better? If they’re all in it for themselves, it’s probably not going to work. We’ve really vetted those guys before we decide to offer a scholarship.”
They did not throw out offers to several other transfer quarterbacks in December. Klein was locked in targeting Martinez as soon as he entered the portal and had no concerns about the fact that the Huskers’ four-year starter was coming off surgery and would miss spring ball. He was their guy all along, and he chose K-State over Cal and serious interest from five Big Ten programs.
Maryland transfer Bradley Jennings was another big portal get, but the young linebacker couldn’t get through his first spring in the program and is now back home at UCF. That one didn’t work out, but there’s optimism they’ve made good picks on the rest and helped resolve needs. The Wildcats lost 16 scholarship players to the portal this offseason. Five of them were on the two-deep at the end of the regular season. The notable departures on offense included Vaughn’s backups — Joe Ervin (Middle Tennessee), Clyde Price (Akron) and Jacardia Wright (Missouri State) — and receiver Tyrone Howell (Louisiana-Monroe). Wayne Jones (Charlotte), Tee Denson (Purdue) and Justin Gardner did play significant snaps on defense last season and were replaced by newcomers.
Impact of coaching changes
Klein’s promotion to offensive coordinator was well-deserved, but make no mistake: the firing of Messingham was an incredibly difficult decision. His friendship with Kleiman dates all the way back to the 1980s when they were teammates at Northern Iowa, and Messingham had been with this staff since 2017. But changes were necessary.
Klieman wasn’t interested in totally moving away from what K-State does on offense, even if he had gone with an outside hire. There are still a lot of things he likes about the scheme, but it needed adjustments and new ideas. Before naming the interim OC for the bowl game, Klieman said he and Klein got to spend a week together out on the road recruiting.
“I was picking his brain on what his ideas were as well as, from a defensive perspective, picking his brain on the things that affect and bother a defense,” Klieman said. “Can we mesh those things together and find a way to maximize our ability with what we have offensively? I’m excited.”
The LSU game and all the preparation leading up to it was Klein’s opportunity to show off a preview of his vision. He knows the buy-in he got from players and their hard work is a big reason why he holds the job today.
“It’s a tremendous honor,” Klein said. “I’m so grateful and humbled that Coach Klieman would give me the responsibility. I’m just trying to do everything we can to make them successful and carry the thing forward.”
Kansas State made two more hires on offense. Thad Ward, the new receivers coach, was on Temple’s staff for the past three years but brings a lot of FBS coaching experience in the Midwest from his time at Illinois, Northern Illinois and Western Michigan. Klieman hadn’t worked with him before, but Ward came highly recommended by running backs coach Brian Anderson.
Klieman also chose to promote Brian Lepak, who replaced Jason Ray as the tight ends and fullbacks coach after serving as the senior quality control staffer in 2021. Lepak knows the conference well as a former Oklahoma player and graduate assistant, and elevating him was an easy call considering Lepak had already filled in as an on-field coach when the staff had a COVID-19 issue last season as well as for the bowl game.
Final assessment
The Wildcats played in seven games last year in which they either led or trailed by one score in the fourth quarter. They won four, which is not bad. But those close calls are the difference between eight wins and 10 (or six). Klieman is betting that more aggression on offense is the needed adjustment to help this program take its next big step forward. Martinez definitely has that big-play capability, and it’s clear he’s the X-factor for this season. This is his big chance to prove he can play at a consistently high level every week.
Kansas State has proven all-conference talent on both sides of the ball, and the schedule sets up nicely for a hot start. If they can stay healthy and put it all together, this K-State team has the goods to be in the Big 12 championship race in November.
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Post by: wiley on June 04, 2022, 07:10:53 PM
Weird to see Brents garner higher honors than Ekow
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Post by: HugeCat on July 05, 2022, 11:06:23 AM
https://twitter.com/ESPN_BillC/status/1544333329490755588?s=20&t=rnnxGiYyzA_rXf13CNvFMA
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Post by: HugeCat on July 13, 2022, 09:43:07 AM
https://twitter.com/TSSO_Podcast/status/1547228626927493120?s=20&t=1zDMDvA7R4zhzdlo9c0k7A
Post by: Winters on July 13, 2022, 09:49:40 AM
I don’t know who does DeLeuw dude is, but he seems like a huge Homer.
https://twitter.com/TSSO_Podcast/status/1547228626927493120?s=20&t=1zDMDvA7R4zhzdlo9c0k7A
You're his sock, aren't you?
Post by: HugeCat on July 13, 2022, 09:54:47 AM
lol. What are these socks you people speak of? Somebody accused me of being a D Scott sock a while back. It’s just plain ol me, Da Huge OneI don’t know who does DeLeuw dude is, but he seems like a huge Homer.
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You're his sock, aren't you?
Post by: MadCat on August 23, 2022, 11:31:04 AM
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Replacing the Sooners and Longhorns in the Big 12 in 2024 will be Houston, BYU, UCF, and Cincinnati. The Big 12 is essentially gutting the American Conference, taking its most valuable properties so that people everywhere can enjoy some more high-quality Big 12 football. Thank goodness the Big 12 has recognizable brands, like Kansas State and West Virginia, so that people will continue to watch Big 12 games in prime time slots. Meanwhile, Oklahoma and Texas’ remaining years in the Big 12 will have them continually measured against their expected performance in the SEC.
Post by: 'taterblast on August 24, 2022, 09:42:07 AM
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Championship game
Kansas State over Baylor
Player of the Year
Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn. Texas’ Bijan Robinson may be the bigger name, but the 5-foot-6, 176-pound Vaughn, a fellow junior, can be every bit the playmaker while doing so for a better team. If he stays healthy, 2,000 all-purpose yards is well within reach.
Runner-up: Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders.
Impact transfer
Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez. I wouldn’t be picking K-State to win the conference if I didn’t believe Martinez could boost the Wildcats’ offense. His turnover issues as Nebraska’s four-year starter are well-documented, but moving out of the dumpster fire in Lincoln to play for Chris Klieman should do wonders for Martinez’s consistency.
Post by: Katpappy on August 24, 2022, 07:37:51 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 25, 2022, 11:43:41 AM
https://theathletic.com/3532982/2022/08/24/stewart-mandels-big-12-predictions-is-it-k-states-year-in-a-conference-of-change/ (https://theathletic.com/3532982/2022/08/24/stewart-mandels-big-12-predictions-is-it-k-states-year-in-a-conference-of-change/):crossfingers:QuoteChampionship game
Kansas State over Baylor
Player of the Year
Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn. Texas’ Bijan Robinson may be the bigger name, but the 5-foot-6, 176-pound Vaughn, a fellow junior, can be every bit the playmaker while doing so for a better team. If he stays healthy, 2,000 all-purpose yards is well within reach.
Runner-up: Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders.
Impact transfer
Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez. I wouldn’t be picking K-State to win the conference if I didn’t believe Martinez could boost the Wildcats’ offense. His turnover issues as Nebraska’s four-year starter are well-documented, but moving out of the dumpster fire in Lincoln to play for Chris Klieman should do wonders for Martinez’s consistency.
hope they all stay healthy the whole season
Post by: Katpappy on August 25, 2022, 11:43:39 PM
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https://youtu.be/3YxVIJisq9Y
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Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on August 26, 2022, 11:06:01 PM
https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d (https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d)
NEW YEAR’S SIX BOWLS
Rose Bowl — Michigan vs. USC.
Sugar Bowl — Georgia vs. Kansas State.
Cotton Bowl — Houston vs. Oklahoma.
Orange Bowl — North Carolina State vs. Texas A&M.
Post by: Katpappy on August 27, 2022, 05:22:24 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 27, 2022, 07:08:51 PM
:surprised: :lynchmob:Not surprised
https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d (https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d)
NEW YEAR’S SIX BOWLS
Rose Bowl — Michigan vs. USC.
Sugar Bowl — Georgia vs. Kansas State.
Cotton Bowl — Houston vs. Oklahoma.
Orange Bowl — North Carolina State vs. Texas A&M.
Post by: KCFDcat on August 27, 2022, 07:41:48 PM
:surprised: :lynchmob:Not surprised
https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d (https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-texas-b8dee5dae55c7e60694209e07f35e85d)
NEW YEAR’S SIX BOWLS
Rose Bowl — Michigan vs. USC.
Sugar Bowl — Georgia vs. Kansas State.
Cotton Bowl — Houston vs. Oklahoma.
Orange Bowl — North Carolina State vs. Texas A&M.
Boner alert
Post by: I_have_purplewood on October 29, 2022, 11:53:26 PM
:drool: (ftp://:drool:)
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 30, 2022, 09:01:05 AM
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Post by: Spracne on November 14, 2022, 12:02:34 PM
Post by: wetwillie on November 14, 2022, 12:11:36 PM
Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 14, 2022, 12:15:40 PM
:ksu: :emawkid: :lynchmob: :katpak:
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 14, 2022, 12:22:14 PM
2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
Post by: Skipper44 on November 14, 2022, 12:25:48 PM
Post by: wetwillie on November 14, 2022, 12:26:32 PM
2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
2004 was the last one you are right. 2010 was a Thursday night game.
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 15, 2022, 10:57:39 AM
Post by: KSURFC8 on November 15, 2022, 12:27:14 PM
2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
2004 was the last one you are right. 2010 was a Thursday night game.
Not sure of the year but it should have been the early '80s when KSU wore the alternate uniforms for the first time (mauve jerseys). That game was a Sat night under temporary lights. I believe the first "night" KSU/the other KS team was in 1947. Don't know how they pulled that off but apparently they did.
Post by: KITNfury on November 15, 2022, 12:30:33 PM
Was just reading some Olds posts on the phog about this. Sounds like some fights and boot barfin may have happened too.2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
2004 was the last one you are right. 2010 was a Thursday night game.
Not sure of the year but it should have been the early '80s when KSU wore the alternate uniforms for the first time (mauve jerseys). That game was a Sat night under temporary lights. I believe the first "night" KSU/the other KS team was in 1947. Don't know how they pulled that off but apparently they did.
Post by: KSURFC8 on November 15, 2022, 12:33:52 PM
Trust me, some of the media may purport to "love" us right now but, even if we win the next two but not the Championship, they wouldn't waste one minute picking UT over us, regardless of record and standing, to go to a more presitious bowl game.
It's all about the economics and unfortunately, we don't have one of the country's largest endowments and our alumni wealth and subsequent influence, pales in comparison as well.
IMO but based on previous experience, we have to win the next three games IOT even get a whiff at a New Years Six bowl game.
Post by: KITNfury on November 15, 2022, 12:44:48 PM
Post by: KSURFC8 on November 15, 2022, 12:49:04 PM
You're not wrong except I believe the sugar bowl is contractually obligated to take the second best record if #1 is in the playoffs.
Won't be the first time that a contract was ignored when it was KSU vice someone with a bigger/wealthier fanbase (see 1998).
As it always is, we have to win out. Then they have absolutely no choice.
Post by: catastrophe on November 15, 2022, 12:49:32 PM
You're not wrong except I believe the sugar bowl is contractually obligated to take the second best record if #1 is in the playoffs.Yeah I think it’s been covered elsewhere but I don’t even think it’s debatable at this point. If KSU wins the next two it’s bound for the Sugar.
Post by: 'taterblast on November 15, 2022, 12:59:55 PM
You're not wrong except I believe the sugar bowl is contractually obligated to take the second best record if #1 is in the playoffs.Yeah I think it’s been covered elsewhere but I don’t even think it’s debatable at this point. If KSU wins the next two it’s bound for the Sugar.
only a "guarantee" if both kstate and TCU win their last two regular season games. because if 11-1 TCU beats kstate in dr pepper, TCU probably misses cfp and goes to Sugar.
Post by: catastrophe on November 15, 2022, 01:53:59 PM
Good clarification. Yeah would need both teams to win the next two, but then I think it would be locked in.You're not wrong except I believe the sugar bowl is contractually obligated to take the second best record if #1 is in the playoffs.Yeah I think it’s been covered elsewhere but I don’t even think it’s debatable at this point. If KSU wins the next two it’s bound for the Sugar.
only a "guarantee" if both kstate and TCU win their last two regular season games. because if 11-1 TCU beats kstate in dr pepper, TCU probably misses cfp and goes to Sugar.
Post by: Woogy on November 15, 2022, 02:48:06 PM
2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
2004 was the last one you are right. 2010 was a Thursday night game.
Not sure of the year but it should have been the early '80s when KSU wore the alternate uniforms for the first time (mauve jerseys). That game was a Sat night under temporary lights. I believe the first "night" KSU/the other KS team was in 1947. Don't know how they pulled that off but apparently they did.
1982. Was on TBS. Cats warmed up in regular unis and had silver/gray jerseys handed out to them to switch into in the locker room before kick.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Kansas_State_Wildcats_football_team
Post by: cfbandyman on November 15, 2022, 03:19:24 PM
2004 in Lawrence was a night game. I remember, because it was depressing. Also, 2010 too. The juke game. That might have been a Thursday night game tho.Look at us getting top billing.
I think it might be the first ever saturday night game edition of the sunflower showdown
2004 was the last one you are right. 2010 was a Thursday night game.
Not sure of the year but it should have been the early '80s when KSU wore the alternate uniforms for the first time (mauve jerseys). That game was a Sat night under temporary lights. I believe the first "night" KSU/the other KS team was in 1947. Don't know how they pulled that off but apparently they did.
1982. Was on TBS. Cats warmed up in regular unis and had silver/gray jerseys handed out to them to switch into in the locker room before kick.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_Kansas_State_Wildcats_football_team
That schedule even by today's standards was fire. Noncons vs Arizona St and Kentucky? Bowl vs Wisky? Even throwing in the now defunct (rip) Wichita St? Amaze
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 04, 2022, 08:19:07 AM
https://twitter.com/kfordratings/status/1599403168362016768?s=46&t=mHL53tsTY1p5DOk9bLbb1A
Post by: cfbandyman on December 04, 2022, 08:56:13 AM
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Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 04, 2022, 02:30:31 PM
Post by: konofo on December 06, 2022, 09:54:47 AM
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Motivation is by far the biggest factor here. Kansas State returns to its first New Year's Six bowl in a decade (2013 Fiesta), while Alabama missed the CFP for just the second time since it began following the 2014 season. The Crimson Tide did show up the last time they fell short of the top 4, crushing Michigan in the 2000 Citrus Bowl, but opt-outs likely will be a significant factor for coach Nick Saban's team. Will quarterback Bryce Young, linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and others even play? Kansas State can hold its own with anyone, and boasts standouts on both offense (running back Deuce Vaughn, quarterback Will Howard, receiver Malik Knowles) and defense (defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, cornerback Julius Brents, linebacker Austin Moore). Maybe the more talented Tide roll, but I like the more engaged team to pull off the upset. Once again, Ty Zentner kicks the game-winning field goal.
Prediction: Kansas State 31, Alabama 30
kono
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 10, 2023, 04:29:22 PM
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1. Chris Klieman, Kansas State
Chris Klieman has positioned Kansas State as the annual spoiler in the Big 12, upsetting TCU in the conference championship to take home the title in 2022. The Wildcats have embraced Klieman’s blue-collar attitude, playing toughed-nose defense with a creative, coming-at-you offense.
He led K-State to its first 10-win season in a decade and also has four FCS national championships on his resume as the head coach at North Dakota State.
Post by: MakeItRain on April 10, 2023, 08:02:58 PM
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 10, 2023, 08:41:04 PM
https://www.on3.com/news/2023-big-12-football-head-coach-rankings-who-holds-the-top-spot-chris-klieman-or-sonny-dykes/Quote1. Chris Klieman, Kansas State
Chris Klieman has positioned Kansas State as the annual spoiler in the Big 12, upsetting TCU in the conference championship to take home the title in 2022. The Wildcats have embraced Klieman’s blue-collar attitude, playing toughed-nose defense with a creative, coming-at-you offense.
He led K-State to its first 10-win season in a decade and also has four FCS national championships on his resume as the head coach at North Dakota State.
Gundy looks like King of Tulsa
Post by: wiley on April 10, 2023, 09:23:36 PM
Spoiler? I don't know about all that.Probably relates to beating OU his first two seasons
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Post by: pissclams on May 11, 2023, 06:46:12 PM
Post by: Katpappy on June 22, 2023, 12:19:05 PM
.https://youtube.com/shorts/yYsXW2qG5gM?feature=share
Post by: MadCat on June 22, 2023, 01:41:40 PM
A BYU homer's take
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 22, 2023, 01:45:44 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2023, 09:13:59 PM
https://kslsports.com/501993/ranking-big-12-mascots-from-worst-to-first/ (https://kslsports.com/501993/ranking-big-12-mascots-from-worst-to-first/)
A BYU homer's take
Super Frog too low, Jay and that bearcat thing too high
Post by: Katpappy on June 24, 2023, 04:28:55 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 24, 2023, 05:55:40 PM
I've always maintained that willie didn't need arms and legs covered to be a real mascot.
It’s time that we as a danbase acknowledge that Willie is rough ridin' weird.
Post by: CHONGS on June 24, 2023, 06:44:37 PM
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2023, 06:46:51 PM
All mascots are weird, and Willie is one of the weirdest, which makes him the best.I've always maintained that willie didn't need arms and legs covered to be a real mascot.
It’s time that we as a danbase acknowledge that Willie is rough ridin' weird.
Post by: KITNfury on June 25, 2023, 09:37:46 PM
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Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on June 25, 2023, 10:15:02 PM
College football Future Power Rankings
The Future Power Rankings train has reached its final stop for 2023: the team rankings.
By now, we've broken down the outlooks for quarterbacks, defenses and offenses for the next three seasons: 2023, 2024 and 2025. FPR doesn't get too wrapped up in current rosters, especially if significant turnover is on the horizon. Track records matter, as certain programs and coaches have earned the benefit of the doubt. So does recruiting and the transfer portal, an increasingly significant factor in shaping personnel projections.
The three previous 2023 breakdowns aren't the only predictors for the team rundown, but they certainly inform the philosophy. Some teams that didn't rate well in one particular category still made it in the overall rundown because their trendlines are promising. There aren't many surprises at the top.
At its core, FPR is a personnel-based forecast, and it assesses how current and future players will impact performance for their teams. Recent recruiting or projected success in 2023 carries weight. But some programs consistently outperform their recruiting rankings and deserve to be recognized appropriately in the team list.
Alabama has led off the past two team rankings, but there's a new No. 1 team this year, which will surprise no one. The 2022 rankings had Texas A&M at No. 4, a prediction that totally fell flat, and left out TCU entirely. But promising forecasts for teams like Michigan, USC and LSU worked out.
Now it's time to rank college football's top 25 teams during the next three seasons.
18. Kansas State Wildcats
2023 Future QB ranking: 17
2023 Future defense ranking: Not ranked
2023 Future offense ranking: Not ranked
2022 Future team ranking: Not ranked
Scouting the Wildcats: These rankings are personnel-based, but coaching and team trajectory also factor in, especially for the overall forecast. Kansas State's roster doesn't jump out as much as some, and the team lost four players to the NFL draft. But coach Chris Klieman has the program on a great path after winning the Big 12 in 2022. There's continuity with offensive coordinator Collin Klein, whom Notre Dame briefly pursued, and veteran defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman. Both the offense and defense nearly made their respective top 25s. Quarterback Will Howard was very good in league play last season, and could play through 2024. But Kansas State has recruited well with Jake Rubley and Avery Johnson, both ESPN top-80 prospects. Senior Phillip Brooks will lead a mostly revamped wide receiver group this fall after a 45-catch season. Iowa transfer Keagan Johnson should help, but others must emerge. Top tight end Ben Sinnott is back after 447 receiving yards in 2022. Florida State transfer Treshaun Ward gives Kansas State an experienced running back to help replace star Deuce Vaughn, while sophomore DJamer Giddens will factor in more the next few years. Guard Cooper Beebe, the Big 12's Offensive Lineman of the Year, leads a line with ample experience in tackles KT Leveston and Christian Duffie, center Hayden Gillum and others.
Kansas State's defense loses star power, namely NFL first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah at end and lengthy cornerback Julius Brents. But there are areas of promise, including linebackers Austin Moore and Daniel Green, who will lead their unit this season. Moore could contend for league player of the year honors. Senior end Brendan Mott should fill Anudike-Uzomah's production after recording six sacks last fall, and end Khalid Duke (three sacks in 2022) also is back for his final season. Mississippi State transfer Jevon Banks brings experience to the nose guard spot. The secondary is retooling a bit, although veteran safety Kobe Savage (three interceptions in 2022) is back, alongside safety V.J. Payne, who made four starts as a true freshman. Transfers Marques Sigle (North Dakota State) and Tyler Nelome (Southeast Missouri State) add to the mix. Kansas State will remain a development-focused program, but the recent success should open the team up to more high-caliber recruits.
Post by: cfbandyman on July 12, 2023, 09:07:27 AM
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/37997535/big-12-kansas-state-college-football-quietest-conference-champion
Post by: MadCat on July 12, 2023, 01:44:25 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 13, 2023, 09:09:09 AM
https://twitter.com/LifeofFitz/status/1679487881084018688?s=20
Post by: Kid In the Hall on July 13, 2023, 09:32:56 AM
My goodness. Look at this smoking hot clowder of cats:
https://twitter.com/LifeofFitz/status/1679487881084018688?s=20
Look at those Docs on Daniel Green - 1995 is back baby!
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on July 13, 2023, 04:55:42 PM
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Post by: Pete on August 26, 2023, 04:26:21 PM
Dang the big12 is watchable afHalf the top 10
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on August 29, 2023, 03:10:02 PM
Post by: Katpappy on August 29, 2023, 08:38:49 PM
https://www.stadiumtalk.com/s/power-5-conferences-ranking-2023-877805799a4c409e
Hot Damn, we're ranked up there in blue blood country!!! :Woohoo:
Texas #14
K-State #12
Utah #18
OU... who in the eff knows. :lol:
Post by: ben ji on March 11, 2024, 10:08:53 AM
https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/39686587/how-playoff-decided-college-football-national-champs-1966
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For each season starting with 1966, I'm going to simulate an eight-team playoff using historic SP+ rankings. Instead of just picking the favorite to win each game, I'm going to go full ESPN Analytics style and pick a random simulation from 10,000 to determine what would have happened in a given playoff
1995: No. 1 Nebraska over No. 10 Kansas State.
1997: Semifinals: No. 9 Ohio State over No. 5 UCLA, No. 3 Tennessee over No. 10 Kansas State.
Finals: No. 3 Tennessee over No. 9 Ohio State.
1998: No. 3 Ohio State over No. 4 Kansas State. Three-time champion John Cooper, two-time runner-up LHC Bill Snyder.
1999: No. 6 Kansas State over No. 1 Florida State. Snyder gets his title.
2000: No. 1 Oklahoma over No. 3 Miami.
2001: No. 1 Miami over No. 2 Nebraska.
2002: No. 8 Kansas State over No. 3 Georgia! The random number generator evidently loves LHC Bill Snyder.
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