Kansas State senior linebacker Trent Tanking is one of 10 semifinalists for the 2017 Burlsworth Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. That’s according to a release from K-State Athletics. Tanking is the fourth Wildcat semifinalist up for the award since its inception in 2010, joining offensive lineman B.J. Finney (2012), defensive end Ryan Mueller (2013) and linebacker Jonathan Truman (2014). A native of Holton, Kansas, Tanking leads K-State and ranks sixth in the Big 12 with 75 tackles this year, including 57 solo stops to rank sixth in the…
Author: Mitch Fortner
Are we about to witness another late season surge from K-State football? There’s controversy with fans concerning who will be the starting quarterback for KSU on Saturday. Powercat Gameday blogger Cole Manbeck calls in. Basketball head coach Bruce Weber kicked off hour two. Plus, Tweet of the Moment and Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Is the late season surge here? 11:37 – Interview with Cole Manbeck 24:58 – Snyder on QBs/Tweet of the Moment 32:20 – “Nature Boy” 30 for 30 tonight 36:31 – Interview with Bruce Weber 50:10 – Should Skylar Thompson start on Saturday? 1:03:40 – KSU…
According to a release from K-State Athletics, Kansas State women’s basketball completed its 2017-18 exhibition schedule unbeaten with a 61-46 win over Fort Hays State on Monday night at Bramlage Coliseum. K-State was led by sophomore forward Peyton Williams with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 14 points in the second half. The Wildcat attack featured five players with between five and nine points for the night. Junior guard Kayla Goth added nine points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks. Senior forward Kaylee Page carded five points, nine rebounds and five assists. Freshman guard Cymone Goodrich tallied…
With a 25-yard interception return touchdown and three total passes defended in last week’s overtime victory at Texas Tech, Kansas State junior defensive back Duke Shelley picked up Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. That’s according to a release from K-State Athletics. The citation was the first in Shelley’s career and the fifth by a Wildcat this year, including the second of the defensive variety as Kendall Adams was honored following the Charlotte game. The Wildcats now have 48 player-of-the-week honors since 2011, the second most in the Big 12. A product of…
K-State football win in overtime at Texas Tech on Saturday. Hear media interviews with K-State CB DJ Reed and QB Skylar Thompson. KSU Athletic Director Gene Taylor calls in. K-State men’s basketball finishes exhibition play while the women play tonight. Plus, a look at the Big 12. 0:00 – Huge win at Texas Tech 12:44 – Media interview with DJ Reed 23:12 – KSU basketball looks good in exhibition play 32:50 – OU wins Bedlam/Big 12 36:14 – Media interview with Skylar Thompson 47:38 – Interview with Gene Taylor 56:43 – Alex Delton’s health/WVU preview
(AP) Ezekiel Elliott ran for the go-ahead touchdown after another reprieve from his six-game suspension and the Dallas Cowboys overcame Tyreek Hill’s improbable last-play touchdown in the first half, beating the Kansas City Chiefs 28-17 on Sunday. Elliott’s 2-yard plunge in the third quarter came after the Chiefs turned a 14-3 deficit into a 17-14 advantage, sparked by Hill’s weaving 56-yard catch with the first-half clock expired and seven Dallas defenders inside their 25 trying to prevent the score. Last year’s NFL rushing champion as a rookie, Elliott had 93 yards, ending a streak of three straight 100-yard games but…
Live in Lubbock, John is joined by Powercat Gameday’s Corey “Dean” Reeves from The Roof for a Friday episode of The Game. The guys will discuss KSU’s “do or die” bowl mentality for the Texas Tech game, Les Miles back into coaching? Ryan Hyatt, Texas Tech PGD reporter will also join the show to discuss this weekend’s matchup. To wrap up hour one, Ezekiel Elliott will play Sunday vs Kansas City. In hour two, Kevin Lockett preview, Big 12 roundtable, do we care about K-State hoops tonight? And as wrapping up the show, YCBS with pizza feuds, middle school brothers…
Is it too late for K-State to save its season? Our reaction to game 7 and the Astros winning the World Series. Tyler and Mitch make a wager over the Chiefs/Cowboys game. ESPN changes its social media policy. Plus, a live Cover 5 with Brady and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – World Series game 7 reaction 12:10 – ESPN’s new social media policy 22:54 – Live Cover 5 with Brady 32:27 – ESPN ranks CBB teams 1-351 36:32 – It’s not too late for a KSU comeback 50:55 – 2018 MLB power rankings 1:01:51 – Tyler in Vegas 1:09:23…
Double-doubles from Sarah Dixon, Bryna Vogel and Kylee Zumach were not enough Wednesday night, as K-State’s upset bid of third-ranked Texas fell short in five sets, 25-21, 26-24, 18-25, 15-25, 11-15, at Ahearn Field House in front of a national television audience on ESPNU. “I thought we were more consistent from start to finish,” said head coach Suzie Fritz after the match. “I didn’t think we gave up as many runs of points. I thought some of the small ball things we have been working on – in terms of managing tips, converting points … little things like that, I…
Did the College Football Playoff committee get the first ranking right? There’s talk of K-State’s DJ Reed moving to another position. Powercat Gameday blogger Cole Manbeck makes his weekly appearance. The “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus calls in. Plus, Around College Football and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Reaction to first CFP ranking 10:02 – Should DJ Reed move to another position? 23:29 – Around College Football 32:44 – Is this World Series one for the ages? 37:43 – Interview with Cole Manbeck 49:22 – Mike Leach owns a reporter 1:01:00 – Interview with Mitch Holthus 1:11:44 -…