Kansas State senior running back John Hubert was named a candidate for the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top college running back for the second-straight year. Hubert is K-State’s fourth two-time candidate, joining J.J. Smith (1993 and 1994), Darren Sproles (2003 runner-up, 2004) and Daniel Thomas (2009, 2010 semifinalist). A product of Waco, Texas, Hubert ranked fourth in the Big 12 in rushing at 947 yards on 189 carries last season, while he had 15 rushing touchdowns. Also a candidate for the Maxwell Award and a Preseason All-Big 12 pick, Hubert earned All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2012…
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Budget, a facility study, and acquisition of land were all part of Wednesday’s Manhattan Ogden school board meeting. The meeting started off with a forum concerning the budget. This was the public’s opportunity to come talk with the school board about their concerns as to where the budget money should go. With an hour and a half set aside, there were no public comments. Lew Faust, Director of Business Services, spent the time reviewing Budget 101 and a preliminary question and answer session with the board. A budget work session is planned for next Wednesday, July 24. Because of the…
In a heated confrontation over domestic spying, members of Congress said Wednesday they never intended to allow the NSA to sweep up millions of Americans’ phone records. And they threatened to curtail the government’s surveillance authority.
Protesters upset with the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial are remaining at the Capitol even though Gov. Rick Scott has said no to their demands.
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The loss of Angel Rodriguez has left K-State’s point guard situation for 2013-14 up in the air. Rodriguez transferred to Miami this offseason, and K-State’s returning experience at the position left with him. [mp3-jplayer] The most capable candidate to take over might be incoming Freshman Jevon Thomas, arguably K-State’s most heralded recruit of the 2013 class. As of right now Thomas wouldn’t be eligible until the end of the first semester at K-State next year. That would mean he couldn’t practice or play with the team until December 13th. K-State head coach Bruce Weber joined KMAN’s “The Game” on Tuesday,…
K-State leads the way with five selections on the preseason all-Big 12 team picked by the league’s media. The Wildcat trio of offensive lineman Cornelius Lucas, running back John Hubert, and safety Ty Zimmerman all make the team after being selected first all-Big 12 last season. K-State nabs both returner spots on the preseason all-Big 12 squad with Tyler Lockett on kickoffs and Tramaine Thompson on punts. Lockett was also the preseason all-league kickoff returner in 2012. K-State junior center BJ Finney has already been nominated for the Lombardi, Outland, and Rimington trophies, and was named a first team preseason all-American…
Wamego’s Boat Ramp is becoming an attraction. At Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, City Manager Merl Page introduced Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Roger Wolf, who presented new signage to the new boat ramp. According to Wolf, the Wildlife and Parks Department wants to promote activities along the Kansas River after receiving national recognition last year as a National Water Trail. He said there are 19 access points along the River between Junction City and Kansas City, and wants to promote usage of the river. In addition to the signage, Wolf said the Department would like to provide standard 3-panal…
In a speech to the NAACP, Attorney General Eric Holder says it’s time to question Stand Your Ground laws, which he says “sow dangerous conflict in our neighborhoods.”
Senate Democrats came close to triggering the so-called nuclear option, but an 11th hour compromise appears at hand that will defuse the situation.