Author Topic: Is K-State the most recognizable school in the Big 12 now? (Read 3926 times)

420seriouscat69 · « **on:** December 04, 2012, 01:27:30 PM »

I would think so. K-State continues to be a force in "ALL" sports and has to be one of thee most recognizable national brands now. Think about it, "We own Texas", took down Stoops at home this year, and KU's bball team could potentially be on the rocks this season. I'm starting to think when national talking heads think the Big 12, the first thing that pops in their brains is: K-State! Thoughts?

nicname · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:30:25 PM »

Quote from: fanningksu on December 04, 2012, 01:27:30 PM

I would think so. K-State continues to be a force in "ALL" sports and has to be one of thee most recognizable national brands now. Think about it, "We own Texas", took down Stoops at home this year, and KU's bball team could potentially be on the rocks this season. I'm starting to think when national talking heads think the Big 12, the first thing that pops in their brains is: K-State! Thoughts?

I think that is probably the case.

When people think of greatness. Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, K-State. Not really in the same league as other schools in terms of popularity.

POWL · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:32:25 PM »

but, of course we are........

unleashthemob · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:48:35 PM »

If this was the case then we'd be turning down stellar 5 stars recruits...

Institutional Control · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:50:26 PM »

I've lived in Texas for 15 years I can assure that everyone around here, save for a few UT homers, believes that K-State is the face of the conference. I assume it's the same nationally.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:50:51 PM »

Quote from: unleashthemob on December 04, 2012, 01:48:35 PM

If this was the case then we'd be turning down stellar 5 stars recruits...

Who says we aren't?

cvmcat · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2012, 01:56:47 PM »

Quote from: unleashthemob on December 04, 2012, 01:48:35 PM

If this was the case then we'd be turning down stellar 5 stars recruits...

Bill doesn't want 5-star recruits. He wants youngsters who want to work hard and make themselves better every day.

unleashthemob · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:07:12 PM »

Quote from: CFoD on December 04, 2012, 01:50:51 PM

Quote from: unleashthemob on December 04, 2012, 01:48:35 PM
If this was the case then we'd be turning down stellar 5 stars recruits...

Who says we aren't?

yea, I'm sure this is probably the case...

kim carnes · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:13:25 PM »

Awesome thread, fanning

OregonSmock · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:49:29 PM »

Quote from: fanningksu on December 04, 2012, 01:27:30 PM

I would think so. K-State continues to be a force in "ALL" sports and has to be one of thee most recognizable national brands now. Think about it, "We own Texas", took down Stoops at home this year, and KU's bball team could potentially be on the rocks this season. I'm starting to think when national talking heads think the Big 12, the first thing that pops in their brains is: K-State! Thoughts?

wut

wetwillie · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2012, 02:55:29 PM »

Quote from: OregonSmock on December 04, 2012, 02:49:29 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 04, 2012, 01:27:30 PM
I would think so. K-State continues to be a force in "ALL" sports and has to be one of thee most recognizable national brands now. Think about it, "We own Texas", took down Stoops at home this year, and KU's bball team could potentially be on the rocks this season. I'm starting to think when national talking heads think the Big 12, the first thing that pops in their brains is: K-State! Thoughts?

wut

I no rite its like an annual brain fart or something. Quite the phenomenon.

MadCat · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:01:19 PM »

I believe it has already been established that fanning's analysis is top notch.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:19:12 PM »

Quote from: MadCat on December 04, 2012, 03:01:19 PM

I believe it has already been established that fanning's analysis is top notch.

Yes! Beems, this might help: http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=24763.0

Bqqkie Pimp · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:22:17 PM »

When have we not been? I mean, why would that change?

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:22:34 PM »

Is there any doubt? I would say in smaller "niche" college basketball circles ku may have the edge but most of thst is offset by the utter incompetence that the rest of that athletic department is run. There is not a worse football program in DI. And football is all anyone cares about.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:25:36 PM »

I've had multiple people ask me this week what are the schools besides K-State and Texas in the Big XII. To be fair, I'd have to say we're 1 and Texas is 1A in terms of recognizability.

TCUHornedFrog · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:28:00 PM »

No.

TCU has a recent drug scandal, a ton of money, and we're in tight with Nike. So.......no.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:30:11 PM »

Quote from: TCUHornedFrog on December 04, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

No.

TCU has a recent drug scandal, a ton of money, and we're in tight with Nike. So.......no.

I would be 99% of people, if guessing who is in the Big XII, would forget TCU.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:30:54 PM »

I bet more than 75% of all Americans couldn't even tell you what TCU stands for.

EllRobersonisInnocent · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:31:03 PM »

Quote from: TCUHornedFrog on December 04, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

No.

TCU has a recent drug scandal, a ton of money, and we're in tight with Nike. So.......no.

Nobody cares about Dallas State U

star seed 7 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:35:22 PM »

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on December 04, 2012, 03:31:03 PM

Quote from: TCUHornedFrog on December 04, 2012, 03:28:00 PM
No.

TCU has a recent drug scandal, a ton of money, and we're in tight with Nike. So.......no.

Nobody cares about Dallas Suburb State U

The_Wippuh · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:38:21 PM »

No, in the South it's still seen as OU and UT in football and Kansas in bball. You're going to have to string together some more years like the one you've had.

Klein is a huge help, good to see a KSU player nominated for Heisman. Was Sproles ever nominated?

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:39:25 PM »

Quote from: The_Wippuh on December 04, 2012, 03:38:21 PM

No, in the South it's still seen as OU and UT in football and Kansas in bball. You're going to have to string together some more years like the one you've had.

Klein is a huge help, good to see a KSU player nominated for Heisman. Was Sproles ever nominated?

UT in football? LOL ya right! PPPFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Institutional Control · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:39:57 PM »

Quote from: The_Wippuh on December 04, 2012, 03:38:21 PM

No, in the South it's still seen as OU and UT in football and Kansas in bball. You're going to have to string together some more years like the one you've had.

Klein is a huge help, good to see a KSU player nominated for Heisman. Was Sproles ever nominated?

You're mistaken.

The_Wippuh · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2012, 03:40:49 PM »

Quote from: CFoD on December 04, 2012, 03:39:57 PM

You're mistaken.

Affirmative. Sorry for being misinformed.