K-State Athletics will honor a group of nine outstanding individuals with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame in September, K-State announced today. The 2018 Hall of Fame class includes Christine Boucher (women’s golf), Rita Graves (women’s track and field), David Hall (men’s basketball), Ed Klimek (FB/MBB/BSB/TF), Margaret Thompson (honorary), Terence Newman (football), F.I. Reynolds (men’s basketball), Mark Simoneau (football) and Max Urick (administration). “We are excited to announce this year’s diverse group of nine individuals and welcome them into the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame,” said Kenny Lannou, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications and K-State Athletics Hall of…
Author: Mitch Fortner
For Country Stampede tickets, we asked you to come up with funny country music lyrics. The funniest lyrics won the tickets. Winner is announced in hour two. Hear former K-State football Ian Campbell speak about his playing days under Ron Prince. Plus, the return of the World Cup Minute and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Country Stampede contest 11:28 – John on Mo Bamba speaking about Dean Wade 21:36 – More on Bamba and Wade 31:42 – What SPF sunscreen did Kellis wear on vacation 37:35 – Interview with Ian Campbell 50:31 – Mitch’s country lyrics/Stampede ticket giveaway 58:54…
Former Kansas State football greats David Allen and Clarence Scott along with women’s basketball star Laurie Koehn have been selected as members of the 57th Anniversary Class of 2018 to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Wednesday. The Wildcat trio will be inducted in ceremonies on Sunday, October 7, at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in the Wichita Boathouse. With the three new members, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame now includes 49 representatives with ties to K-State, while the 2018 induction class of 13 raises the total overall number of inductees into the hall…
The NCAA makes some major rule changes about redshirts and transfers. A major announcement was made today regarding North America and the World Cup. Dean Wade receives big praise from a future NBA Draft pick. Plus, The Hat and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – New NCAA rules: redshirts 14:16 – Mo Bamba has big praise for Dean Wade 25:50 – The Hat 32:45 – More bowl games are coming 37:16 – The World Cup is coming to North America 50:19 – New NCAA rules: Transfers 1:04:22 – Lorenzo Cain is killing it for the Brewers 1:11:01 – You Can’t…
(AP) The United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the 2026 World Cup. FIFA member federations voted in favor of the North American bid over Morocco. FIFA promises to publish each voter’s selection. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams playing a total of 80 games — 60 are planned in the U.S. and 10 each in Canada and Mexico. All three hosts should get automatic places in the lineup, and each host a game on opening day. Morocco lost again with its fifth bid campaign in the past 30 years, including to the U.S. for the 1994…
(AP) Billy Hamilton eluded a rundown tag, and the Cincinnati Reds escaped with a victory. Joey Votto hit a bases-loaded triple in the 10th inning after Hamilton slipped out of a rundown, and the Reds beat the Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night. “Billy showed his athleticism and got out of that jam there and set it up for Joey,” Reds manager Jim Riggleman said. Hamilton got hung up between third and home when pitcher Kevin McCarthy (4-3) tipped Tucker Barnhart’s line drive with his glove. McCarthy picked up the ball behind the mound and threw home, and Hamilton looked done…
Pete Hughes has officially been introduced as the next head baseball coach for K-State. He joined the show in studio during the 2nd hour. Hear highlights from Coach Hughes’ introductory press conference. Plus, Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Pete Hughes press conference highlights 12:01 – Pete Hughes interview part one 20:14 – Pete Hughes part two 31:11 – Royals’ fans no longer voting 37:31 – Tyler is jacked for a bachelor party 51:56 – The Hat 1:03:13 – Is too much sportsmanship a possibility? 1:08:16 – Jabroni of the Week
Tyler opened the show with a big announcement about his big announcement from a few months ago. Is it cool to get a Powercat tattoo? We discussed things about K-State & Manhattan that today’s student don’t remember. Former K-State fullback Winston Dimel is transferring to UTEP. Plus, The Hat and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Tyler’s announcement 11:33 – The Hat/Winston Dimel 22:40 – Tyler explains IHOB 32:12 – WTF Facts of the Day 37:38 – Is getting a Powercat tattoo cool? 49:04 – What kids don’t remember about K-State & Manhattan. 1:02:15 – Kids don’t remember about KSU…
Pete Hughes, a proven program builder who has accumulated more than 650 victories in 21 seasons as a head coach, was named the 21st head baseball coach at Kansas State, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor announced Friday. This is according to a release from K-State Athletics. Hughes, who will be formally introduced at a press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12 in the Vanier Complex’s Steel & Pipe Team Theater, agreed to a five-year contract approved by the K-State Athletics, Inc., Board of Directors and President Richard B. Myers. Hughes was selected after a national search headed by…
K-State men’s basketball adds a home game against an Atlantic 10 team to its non-conference schedule. Jordy Nelson makes his annual call-in to discuss the 10th annual Nelson’s Landing Benefit. Who’s our least favorite KU player? Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – KSU adds George Mason to non-con 11:27 – The Hat (Least favorite KU player) 25:52 – What K-State player would KU fans hate? 33:46 – Getting to the good part of NBA season 39:10 – Interview with Jordy Nelson 56:21 – Listeners leave favorite KU player 1:05:10 – Folks really didn’t like KU players 1:12:31 – You…