Author: Mitch Fortner

DJ Reed lands with the San Francisco 49ers after being picked in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. 49ers reporters Cam Inman calls in to discuss the 49ers selecting DJ. What does the KSU draft history tell you about the coaching talent? Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – DJ Reed drafted by the 49ers 9:09 – Interview with Cam Inman 17:46 – Media analysis on DJ Reed 28:45 – Royals fire “KayCee” 36:36 – KSU draft history and coaching 46:40 – You Can’t Be Serious

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Kansas State junior defensive back D.J. Reed heard his name called on the final day of the 2018 NFL Draft on Saturday as he was selected in the fifth round by the San Francisco 49ers, extending K-State’s Big 12-leading draft streak to 25 years. That is according to a release from K-State. The Wildcats’ 25-year draft streak is two better than Oklahoma and 14 better than the next best Big 12 team (West Virginia), while the streak is tied for 12th in the nation. Reed, a native of Bakersfield, California, was selected with the fifth pick of the fifth round…

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In hour one a recap of the first round of the NFL Draft, Baker Mayfield went where dreams die. Top 5 best and worst cities to get drafted to, best moment from the first round and the Royals skipped being bad and are just straight terrible. In hour two a look to K-State’s draft streak in the future, Big 12 with a rough first round and YCBS wraps things up. 0:00 – Round 1 Reactions 13:22 – Top 5 Best and Worst Cities to be Drafted in 25:23 – Best moment from the first round – Royals 28:43 – K-State’s…

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(AP) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Davidson is disproving the notion power hitters don’t like Kauffman Stadium. Davidson hit two of Chicago’s five home runs, leading the White Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Davidson, who drove in three runs, has seven home runs this season — five against the Royals in Kansas City. He hit three out in the season opener March 29. In this game, he homered in the fourth and then hit a two-run shot in the sixth that went 450 feet to left-center. “It’s something about the Kansas City…

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Cameron Thompson had a game-high three hits, Trent McMaster homered and Tyler Eckberg picked up the win as K-State held on for a 6-5 victory in 11 innings over Omaha Wednesday night at Werner Park. That’s according to a release from K-State Athletics. Freshman Dylan Watts came on as a pinch hitter in the top of the 11th inning, drew a walk and came around to score what proved to be the winning run after three passed balls by Omaha catcher Adam Caniglia. K-State (18-23), who never trailed in the game, completes a home-and-home season series sweep of Omaha (13-23).…

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According to a release from K-State, Wildcat junior men’s golfer Jeremy Gandon took home the Wildcats’ first individual medalist honor in 67 years as he tied for the title at the 2018 Big 12 Championship at the par-70 Southern Hills Country Club on Wednesday. It was K-State’s first individual conference championship since Graham Hunt won the Big Seven Championship in 1951. He finished in a four-way tie for fourth place at 3-over par 283 following a 2-over par 72 in the final round. He tied with Oklahoma’s Grant Hirschman, Oklahoma State’s Kristoffer Ventura and Texas’ Doug Ghim, the latter who…

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Cornelius Ruff IV has a great name, but where does he compare to all names from K-State sports lore? Kellis Robinett joins the show and our resident NFL Draft Expert joins the show. Hour two kicks off with Cole Manbeck, Baker Mayfield and future schedules. 0:00 – Cornelius Ruff IV/All name team 13:24 – Kellis Robinett 23:06 – NFL Draft Expert 30:11 – LoCain Gets a Standing O 37:33 – Cole Manbeck 51:04 – Biggest celing of anyone/WSU schedules OU 1:03:07 – Name Mt. Rushmore 1:08:37 – YCBS

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What was the overall feeling about the K-State Spring Game? What do we legitimately expect from Chabastin Taylor this season? John knows who he would like to see start at quarterback for K-State in the fall. We have a winner in our Spring Game fantasy contest. Plus, Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Feelings on Spring Game/Chabastin Taylor 12:28 – K-State needs to be like John Kasich 24:14 – Spring Game fantasy & prop bet results 31:37 – Poll results 37:22 – John likes Skylar Thompson’s shot to start 50:07 – Alex Delton audio 1:01:31 – Bruce Weber leaves crumbs…

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This is the final Wildcat Insider for the 2017-18 sports season. John Kurtz and Wyatt Thompson breakdown the good and the bad from the Spring Game on Saturday. Hear postgame comments from QB Skylar Thompson, QB Alex Delton and RB Alex Barnes. DJ Reed calls in to start the 2nd hour as he prepares for the NFL Draft. Also calling in was Bruce Weber. Plus, final thoughts on the Wildcats in 2017-18. 0:00 – Offense steals show in Spring Game 12:51 – Audio from Alex Barnes/Eric Hickson 22:41 – Audio from Skylar Thompson/Landry Weber 32:01 – Brian Patrick transfers/Special teams…

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Will Brennan picked up the win on the mound to go with two hits, Jordan Maxson had a four-hit day and Hanz Harker drove in three runs to help K-State salvage the final game of the three-game series with West Virginia, 7-4, at Monongalia County Ballpark Sunday. That’s according to a release from K-State. Brennan, who picked up his second victory of the week, threw a career-high five innings and allowed just one earned run. The sophomore scattered six hits and struck out a pair in his first career Big 12 start. K-State (17-23, 3-12 Big 12) jumped out to…

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