K-State is the underdog tonight against Kentucky in the Sweet Sixteen. Is it more or less fun being the villain? John Kurtz joins the show in hour two from Atlanta. Hear John’s interview with Blair Kerkhoff from the KC Star. Plus, Haters and Ballers, and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Back to being the underdog/More fun being villain? 12:22 – John’s interview with Blair Kerkhoff 24:14 – Are you nervous about the game tonight? 31:52 – 5 years removed from important Weber event 36:35 – Kentucky audio from Atlanta 51:26 – Haters and Ballers 1:02:02 – John’s experiences in…
Author: Mitch Fortner
Austin Peay scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to salvage a two-game series split with K-State, winning 4-2 Wednesday afternoon at Tointon Family Stadium. That’s according to a release from K-State Athletics. K-State (12-9) battled back to tie the game 2-2 in the fifth inning, courtesy of RBI singles from Will Brennan and Jordan Maxson. However, the Austin Peay (14-8) bullpen kept the Wildcats hitless over the final four innings and retired a string of 12 straight batters. “Credit to them,” head coach Brad Hill said. “They threw strikes today and didn’t make errors today. They…
Tyler and Mitch are in Manhattan. John joins the show live from Atlanta. We have the latest update on Dean Wade’s health. Hear audio from today’s press conference with Bruce Weber. John interviews Kellis Robinett who is also in Atlanta. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Audio from Bruce Weber/Handling the big stage 12:46 – John with Kellis Robinett 26:01 – KSU labeling worst team still in the tourney 33:45 – Loyola has rocky start to Atlanta trip 36:26 – Sweet Sixteen impact/More significant than Big 12 title? 49:58 – What K-State has to do to beat Kentucky 59:46…
K-State senior Hanz Harker hit a three-run home run on his way to a career-high four RBI while freshman Jordan Maxson and sophomore Cameron Thompson each drove in three in a 15-10 victory over Austin Peay Tuesday night at Tointon Family Stadium. That’s according to a release from K-State Athletics. Harker’s fifth-inning homer, his first of the season, gave K-State (12-8) a 12-7 lead and capped a five-run inning for the Wildcats. Thompson delivered a go-ahead two-run double earlier in the inning that put the Cats in front for good. “We had guys on base, so I was looking middle-in,…
K-State men’s basketball beat Creighton and UMBC to make their way into the Sweet 16. What is the injury status for Dean Wade heading into Atlanta? Pure madness in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Women’s head coach Jeff Mittie calls in to chat about his team’s run in the WNIT. Plus, a look around the Big 12. 0:00 – Wild weekend puts K-State in the Sweet 16 11:19 – Press interview with Barry Brown 22:25 – Interview with Jeff Mittie 32:33 – Big 12 looking strong in the tourney 37:24 – Update on Dean Wade’s health 48:12…
With 47 combined points from Peyton Williams and Kayla Goth, Kansas State defended its home floor against in the 2018 Postseason WNIT with a 74-57 win over Utah on Sunday evening. K-State is now 16-4 all-time in the WNIT including a 16-2 record in Bramlage Coliseum. Kansas State will face UC Davis on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets for K-State’s second round matchup with Utah are available now, by calling the K-State Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS, visiting www.kstatesports.com/tickets or by stopping by the K-State Athletic Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets are priced at $15 for chair backs, $10…
For the sixth time in program history, Kansas State women’s basketball hosted an opening round game of the Postseason WNIT in Bramlage Coliseum and for the sixth time the Wildcats advanced to the second round, as K-State defeated Saint Louis, 75-61, on Thursday night. Kansas State will face Utah on Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets for K-State’s second round matchup with Utah are available now, by calling the K-State Ticket Office at (800) 221-CATS, visiting www.kstatesports.com/tickets or by stopping by the K-State Athletic Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum. Tickets are priced at $15 for chair backs, $10 for adult general…
As soon as Jordy Nelson was released by the Green Bay Packers, the Oakland Raiders put on a full-court press to acquire the former Pro Bowler. His former position coach and coordinator in Green Bay, Edgar Bennett, and new Raiders coach Jon Gruden immediately called to bring him out for a free-agent visit. Quarterback Derek Carr picked him up at the airport and gave him a tour of the Bay Area. Then the Raiders offered a two-year deal worth a reported $15 million that persuaded him to cancel his other scheduled visits and sign with Oakland. The Raiders wasted little…
K-State could be in trouble tomorrow with the latest Dean Wady injury update. Kellis Robinett, from the KC Star/Wichita Eagle, calls in live from Charlotte. The Trae Young era comes to an end at Oklahoma. Plus, Haters and Ballers, and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Dean Wade injury update 11:33 – Interview with Kellis Robinett 21:43 – Tourney picks with Mr. Crowley from K-Rock 29:27 – Jordy Nelson/The Trae Young era was _________ 36:39 – How would a Wade injury change expectations? 48:06 – Haters and Ballers 58:53 – NCAA Tournament 1:09:12- You Can’t Be Serious
Marcus Foster is overshadowing the real significance of the game on Friday. March Madness studio host Casey Stern calls in. John thinks filling out brackets is a lot like fantasy football. Plus, Jabroni of the Week. 0:00 – Marcus Foster overshadowing real storyline 11:42 – Brackets = Fantasy Football 22:58 – Who has the best shot at beating Virginia 31:58 – Beat Marcus Foster memories 37:51 – May have the greatest Tweet of the Moment next week 47:45 – Interview with Casey Stern 59:01 – Feeling back for Foster and Weber 1:07:38 – Jabroni of the Week