From K-State Athletics Kansas State used a stifling second half defensive effort to win its ninth straight season-opener with a 61-46 win over Omaha on Monday night at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats have now won 25 of its last 27 home openers, including a 5-0 mark under head coach Jeff Mittie. K-State (1-0) trailed by eight at the half, 30-22, and by as many as 13 early in the third quarter, but the Wildcats forced Omaha to shoot 22.2 percent (6-of-27) from the field in the second half to outscore the Mavericks in the second half, 39-16. K-State was aided…
Author: Mitch Fortner
Just a one hour show today to make way for the K-State basketball double header, Wyatt Thompson joins over the phone for half of the show, the gap between KU and the Wildcats is closing, maybe even closed and Denver facts as we look ahead to the Wildcats and Pioneers tonight from Bramlage. 0:00 – Alarming game on Saturday 12:16 – Wyatt on the football situation 20:44 – Wyatt Part 2 29:38 – Pioneer Facts
(AP) Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns, outplaying Arizona counterpart Josh Rosen in a matchup of two of the NFL’s bright young quarterbacks, and the Kansas City Chiefs rolled past the Cardinals 26-14 on Sunday. Mahomes threw both TD passes to Tyreek Hill, the second giving the Chiefs’ first-year starter 31 for the season. That broke the franchise record set by Len Dawson in 1964 with plenty of games to go. Not to mention the playoffs, with the Chiefs (9-1) barreling toward the No. 1 seed. Rosen had 195 yards passing with a touchdown and two picks,…
Final show before the K-State men’s basketball team starts its regular season (Best-of on Friday). John announces his #MyGuy and this year’s over/unders. Former Wildcat Nick Leckey calls-in. Back by popular demand, Mason v. Music/John v. Movies starts the 2nd hour. Plus, John in Vegas and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – #MyGuy/Men’s hoops over/unders 11:13 – Interview with Nick Leckey 20:16 – John in Vegas 30:02 – Weird college mascots/Velton Gardner/Shockers 36:18 – Mason v Music/John v Movies 55:13 – KSU hoops prop bets 1:05:04 – Kennesaw State facts/Pop culture quiz 1:09:41 – You Can’t Be Serious
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State cornerback Duke Shelley was arrested this week for failure to appear and released after paying a $500 bond, though his status for this weekend’s game against Kansas remains in question. A school spokesman said any punishment will be handled internally. The Wildcats’ best cornerback, Shelley had a warrant issued by Manhattan Municipal Court after he was cited for driving without proof of insurance and having expired tags. He was arrested Tuesday. The senior from Georgia has 33 tackles and three interceptions this season, even though he has missed the past two games with a leg…
From K-State Athletics The fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns limited Kansas State to 31 kills and a .180 hitting percentage in a straight-set decision, 25-19, 25-15, 25-19, Wednesday night at Gregory Gymnasium. Freshman opposite Gloria Mutiri led all Wildcats with seven kills while redshirt senior Kylee Zumach added six. Redshirt freshman Brooke Heyne, junior Elle Sandbothe and redshirt sophomore Peyton Williams each tallied five kills. Texas (16-5, 11-1 Big 12) held a 12-kill advantage (43-31) over K-State (13-10, 3-9 Big 12) in sweeping the season series. UT extended its winning streak over the Wildcats to 31 matches, dating back to 2003. The…
K-State Online’s Matt Hall was our guest host today and he was in-studio from the full show. Discussing topics about K-State football, basketball and answering questions from Twitter. Vahe Gregorian from the Kansas City Star called in to discuss why Coach Snyder should step down as head coach. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Hoops receives Final Four prediction 14:49 – Interview with Vahe Gregorian 25:18 – Reaction to Vahe/Potatoes 33:37 – What sports would you want to be the star of? 38:55 – Football press conferences are getting crazy 57:34 – Does a straw one or two holes?…
John feels Coach Snyder has lost the benefit of the doubt after today’s press conference. Kellis Robinett is today’s guest host and he was in-studio for the 2nd hour. KU is starting to close the gap with K-State. Plus, what’s grinding Mason’s gears and Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Audio from Snyder’s press conference 14:48 – KU closing the gap with KSU 22:05 – What’s Grinding Mason’s Gears 33:15 – Risner vs. The Family 37:15 – Kellis Robinett in-studio 1:11:11 – Jabroni of the Week
From K-State Athletics Senior forward Dean Wade was named a Preseason Top 50 candidate for the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s in an announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club today (November 6). The Wooden list, which reflects the early frontrunners for one of the premier Player of the Year awards, was chosen in a poll of national college basketball experts. Players not on the list are still eligible for the Wooden Award midseason and late-season lists and the National Ballot. Wade was one of five Big 12 players on the watch list, along with Kansas’ Quentin Grimes…
Kansas State used a 13-0 run to end the first quarter and capture a lead they would never relinquish on Monday night, as the Wildcats capped its exhibition schedule with a 65-50 win over Pittsburg State at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats were led by freshman guard Christianna Carr with a game-high 27 points. Carr was 10-of-20 from the field, including 6-of-12 from beyond the arc. She also added five rebounds to her final line. Joining Carr in double figures was redshirt junior Jasauen Beard with 11 points, five rebounds and four steals. Pittsburg State was led by Athena Alvarado with…