Kansas State junior running back Alex Barnes was one of 62 players in the nation and six from the Big 12 to earn a spot on the watch list for the 2018 Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s premier running back, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday. This is according to a release from K-State. Barnes is on the watch list for a second-straight year, while it is the 16th time since 1992 a Wildcat has been up for the award. Darren Sproles was one of three finalists for the award in 2003, while Daniel Thomas was a…
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Live from Colbert Hills in Manhattan and Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX. Corey Dean talked with golfers who will be playing in the Colbert Charity Classic from July 17-21. John has audio from Bill Snyder and the K-State players who attended Media Days. 0:00 – Snyder brings both QB’s to Media Days 11:28 – KSU Notebook/Interview with Skylar Thompson & Alex Delton 22:54 – Live from Colbert Hills 30:39 – Interview with DB Colby Moore 38:13 – Interview with Bill Snyder 50:27 – Interview with golfer Colton Crawford 56:03 – Interview with OL Dalton Risner 1:08:06 – You…
Today, we celebrate Tyler Dreiling’s contribution to The Game over the last four years. Hear past show moments, what the show sounded like right after Matt Walters left and best wishes from people who know Tyler. Plus, Match Game, Cover 5 with Brady and Piano Man. 0:00 – First show post MW/1st show together highlights 11:39 – Great guest appearance/taped message 24:36 – Tyler destroys John/Cover 5 with Brady 32:22 – Messages from Cole Manbeck and Kellis Robinett 40:12 – Message from Tyler’s sister/Risner gets better of Tyler 53:01 – Tyler themed Match Game 1:05:19 – Final words from Mitch…
K-State head baseball coach Pete Hughes announced Thursday that he has completed his staff with the hiring of Ryan Connolly as director of baseball operations while retaining Shane Conlon as volunteer assistant coach and naming Colin Greaser as director of player and program development. This is according to a release from K-State. The trio join assistant coaches Buck Taylor and Austin Wates, who were hired in June. As the director of baseball operations, Connolly will spearhead the baseball program’s recruiting efforts as well as manage the team’s travel and summer camps. Connolly comes to K-State after serving as the director…
K-State football receives two first place votes in the preseason media poll, but are not in the top half of the poll. So, who voted for KSU to win the league? Eric Wolford and Brad Sieb are in studio Wildcat Legends for Charity. We have more old show clips for Tyler’s last week. Plus, Mitch in Vegas and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Who voted the Cats #1? 12:44 – Tyler flashback 21:27 – Mitch in Vegas 30:43 – The Hat 38:05 – Interview with Eric Wolford & Brad Sieb 57:16 – Tyler flashback 1:05:14 – Poll results 1:10:32…
Kansas State offensive lineman Dalton Risner and defensive back Kendall Adams have been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 team as chosen by media representatives who cover the league. This is according to a release from K-State. It is the second-straight year that Risner, a Preseason All-American by numerous publications, has been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 team, while Adams is a first-time honoree. A product of Wiggins, Colorado, Risner enters his senior year coming off First Team All-America accolades in 2017 from Pro Football Focus (PFF), while he earned second-team honors from CBSSports.com. Risner started all 12 regular-season…
K-State basketball’s top recruit Kevin McCullar picks Texas Tech over K-State. K-State fans are upset with his commitment video. Derek Young from K-State Online calls in. Plus, World Cup Minute, The Hat, Match Game and You Can’t Be Serious 0:00 – McCullar picks Texas Tech 13:27 – Interview with Derek Young 23:10 – World Cup Minute 28:57 – The Hat 38:12 – McCullar’s commitment video 51:36 – Match Game 1:04:00 – Best ways to announce a commitment 1:10:55 – You Can’t Be Serious
Today is Phil Steele Day! Phil gives us his thoughts on K-State, Mississippi State, Big 12 and football around the country. Kansas hired a new Athletic Director. K-State basketball recruit Kevin McCullar is making his decision tonight. John debuts a new segment. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KU’s new AD 12:57 – Phil Steele interview part one 21:41 – Readings with Rob 29:23 – The Hat 39:06 – Phil Steele interview part two 52:26 – McCullar decision tonight 1:02:42 – Long’s contract clause 1:12:12 – You Can’t Be Serious
(AP) Trevor Bauer made plenty of quality pitches, but it was Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez who made the best throw of the night. Bauer pitched effectively into the eighth inning as the Indians beat the skidding Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. With the Royals trailing by one in the eighth, Whit Merrifield hit a leadoff double before Perez nabbed him attempting to steal third. “It was a huge play,” Bauer said. Merrifield, the 2017 AL stolen base champion, said he got a good jump “They executed. I executed,” Merrifield said. “They got me this time.…
Are fireworks or lottery tickets a bigger waste of money? New K-State tennis coach Jordan Smith calls in. There interesting trends when it comes to betting on Big 12 teams. Plus, World Cup Minute and Jabroni of the Week. No Show tomorrow. Enjoy the 4th! 0:00 – John’s fireworks PSA 12:15 – Big 12 betting trends 24:05 – Interview with Coach Jordan Smith 33:31 – World Cup Minute 38:03 – Why is KSU so good against the spread? 48:36 – How/why is WVU so different than KSU? 58:27 – Poll results/The Hat 1:07:34 – Jabroni of the Week