Author: Mitch Fortner

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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Buck Farmer kept throwing changeups to Mike Moustakas, and the Kansas City slugger eventually adjusted. “After the first three or four, I was starting sitting on it,” Moustakas said. “Finally, he ended up leaving one up, and I was able to get a good swing on it.” Moustakas hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals (5-15) outlasted the Detroit Tigers 8-5 on Sunday to earn a split of their four-game series. Abraham Almonte hit a grand slam in the sixth to give the Royals a 5-2 lead, but Detroit tied it with three…

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Held to an hour today because of K-State baseball. We preview the Spring Game by predicting over/unders. Plus, we play the Match Game and You Can’t Be Serious.

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2018 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PRESEASON SCHEDULE Date | Opponent | Time | Network Thursday, Aug. 9 | Houston Texans | 7:30 p.m. | KCTV5 Friday, Aug. 17 | at Atlanta Falcons | 6:00 p.m. | KCTV5 Saturday, Aug. 25 | at Chicago Bears | Noon | KCTV5 Thursday, Aug. 30 | Green Bay Packers | 7:30 p.m. | KCTV5 2018 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE Date | Opponent | Time | Network Sunday, Sept. 9 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 3:05 p.m. | CBS Sunday, Sept. 16 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Noon | CBS Sunday, Sept. 23…

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Brian Patrick is the 3rd player from the K-State men’s basketball program to leave this offseason. We kicked off hour two with the 2018 K-State Spring Game Fantasy Draft. Kellis Robinett calls in. Hear from running back Mike McCoy. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. #HappyBirthdayTyler 0:00 – Brian Patrick leaving K-State 13:05 – Interview with Kellis Robinett 24:53 – Very exciting news! (For John) 32:29 – Happy Birthday Tyler 38:21 – 2018 K-State Spring Game Fantasy Draft 50:32 – Mike McCoy audio 1:01:53 – Should KSU Basketball go smaller of bigger with lineup? 1:11:25 – You Can’t Be Serious

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