by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State’s successful recruiting weekend is only getting started, it appears. On Monday, just days after visiting Kansas State for their game against TCU, 2024 linebacker Boone Morris announced his commitment to the Wildcats. The announcement comes just hours after announcing his decision to decommit from UTSA, where he was committed since the beginning of July. “A lot of prayer and thought led to my decision,” Morris told EMAW Online. “And in the end, God revealed to me the proper discernment to do what’s best for myself and my future.” https://twitter.com/BooneMorris23/status/1716631010593370346?s=20 Morris is a three-star…
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by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State’s busy weekend continues. On Sunday, just a day after visiting Kansas State, 2024 safety Callen Barta of Seaman High School (Topeka, KS) announced his intentions to flip from his Nebraska commitment to Kansas State. The two-star safety had been committed to Nebraska since June, but a recent offer from Kansas State appeared to change his recruitment as he visited the Wildcats for an official visit this past weekend. Barta has shined on both sides of the ball for Seaman but appears to be best fit to play safety at the next level, as his…
by Grant Snowden • EMAWOnline – Staff Writer Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang was the first head coach up to the podium at Big 12 Media Day on Wednesday. Here is everything Tang said during his press conference. ON BANGING THE DRUM AT THE CHIEFS GAME “The Thursday night home game before that, that was my very first NFL game that I’d ever been to in my life. One of my assistants, Bailey, told me about the drum, the guy on the drum, and I had no clue. Then a week later, I get a call to do it, and I thought…
by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Wildcats’ upcoming game against TCU, while also recapping Kansas State’s win over Texas Tech. The press conference is posted below. A transcription of Klieman’s opening statement is also below. OPENING STATEMENT “Good afternoon, everyone. It was really good win on Saturday night, a great atmosphere, another night game, but a really good atmosphere. I thought our kids really responded well. I thought we played well in all three phases. We played faster, we played more physical, we finished better,…
by Kamden Tatkenhorst • EMAWOnline – Staff Writer It was an unforgettable night for Kansas State true freshman quarterback Avery Johnson. Johnson, who hails from Maize, Kans., scored all five of Kansas State’s touchdowns, as the Wildcats picked up a big road victory over Texas Tech, 38-21. Johnson is the first quarterback to rush for five touchdowns since Collin Klein, his offensive coordinator, did it in 2011. It may not have always been the plan for Johnson to take over the keys full-time, but his play left head coach Chris Klieman with no choice. Will Howard started the game but had another shaky beginning and…
by Kamden Tatkenhorst • EMAWOnline – Staff Writer Kansas State is well-represented on the Big 12 All-Conference teams released on Thursday. Transfers Arthur Kaluma and Tylor Perry were named as honorable mentions to the Big 12 All-Conference team. Perry, a North Texas transfer, was named the Conference USA Player of the Year after averaging over 17 points a game for a Mean Green squad that won the NIT. Kaluma, who transferred to Kansas State from Creighton, averaged over 11 points per game. Kaluma and Creighton made the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to San Diego State. To…
by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman met with the media on Thursday to discuss the Wildcats’ upcoming game against Texas Tech. Among the topics discussed were the play of Will Howard and the potential of using true freshman Avery Johnson at points during the game. Klein mentioned that, while Howard is the team’s starting quarterback, they have a plan for Johnson this week. The transcript and videos of each coordinator’s press conference are available below. Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein On what happened at Oklahoma State: “Well, a lot did, and a lot didn’t. It was obviously…
by EMAW Online Staff CHRIS KLIEMAN, HEAD COACH Opening Statement… “Good afternoon, everyone. Another tough road trip this week heading to Lubbock. Another night game on the road. They’ve got a really good football team. Coach (Joey) McGuire has done a phenomenal job. I’ve got a ton of respect for him and his program. I think they’ve got one of the best running backs, for sure in the Big 12, and probably in the country. He’s probably not getting recognized enough. He is in the Big 12, but nationally I think he’s one of the best that we’ve got to…
by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the Wildcats’ upcoming game against Oklahoma State on Friday. Below is a transcript of select quotes from each coordinator, along with the video of their press conference. OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR COLLIN KLEIN On scoring a touchdown on the opening drive the first four games: “I’ve really appreciated how this group is prepared. Every game they’ve come with it with a good mindset, had the right mentality, made some big plays and been able to cash in. We have…
by Kevin Fielder • EMAWOnline – Managing Editor – @TheKevinFielder Kansas State will continue its Big 12 title defense on the road this week as they travel to Stillwater, Okla. for a Friday night matchup against Oklahoma State. The Wildcats are coming off a bye week, which allowed players to rest and recuperate ahead of the Oklahoma State game. On Tuesday, head coach Chris Klieman met with the media to discuss the status of multiple injured players and preview the game. His opening statement and the full press conference are below. Opening Statement: ““Good afternoon, everyone. For us it’s Wednesday, as far as…