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    You are at:Home»Sports»K-State Football»Reclaiming ‘Special Teams University’: Stanton Weber takes the baton

    Reclaiming ‘Special Teams University’: Stanton Weber takes the baton

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    By KMAN Staff on February 14, 2026 K-State Football, K-State Sports, Sports
    Then–offensive graduate assistant Stanton Weber reacts on the sideline during the Cactus Bowl on Dec. 26, 2017. Weber began his coaching career at Kansas State in 2017 before eventually returning as special teams coordinator. Courtesy of K-State Athletics

    By Toby Hammes

    For decades, special teams have been a key part of the Kansas State football program’s identity, with many fans even adopting the moniker “Special Teams University.”

    When the Wildcats scored their 139th non-offensive touchdown since 1999 in this year’s Sunflower Showdown, it served as another reminder of a statistic that separates K-State nationally. No program in the FBS has produced more non-offensive scores over that span.

    Blocked punts. Kick returns. For years, those plays have swung games in Manhattan.

    Now, the responsibility of maintaining that edge belongs to Stanton Weber.

    To view the full article visit theMercury.com.

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