Following two dramatic wins to close out the regular season in a tie for the fourth place in the Big 12 standings, K-State Nation is heading to Phoenix as Kansas State officials announced today that the Wildcats have accepted an invitation to play UCLA in the 2017 Cactus Bowl on Tuesday, December 26. The game, which will be K-State’s fourth appearance in the bowl formerly known as the Copper, Insight.com and Buffalo Wild Wings bowls, pits the Big 12 and the Pac-12 and will be played at Chase Field at 8 p.m. CT, with a nationwide television audience watching on…
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Mike Gundy turns down the Tennessee job. Kellis Robinett from the Wichita Eagle/KC Star makes his weekly appearance to chat about K-State. “Voice of the Chiefs” Mitch Holthus calls in. All three guys each have a fact about KSU men’s basketball opponent Oral Roberts. Plus, Around College Football and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Latest on Tennessee/New CFP ranking 12:36 – Interview with Kellis Robinett 21:16 – Does Clay Travis have too much power? 30:49 – Oral Roberts facts 36:13 – How much did KSU salvage their season? 46:17 – Around College Football 1:01:00 – Interview with Mitch Holthus…
Former K-State AD John Currie is out of touch with Tennessee, and now they want him out. Hear from Powercat Gameday blogger Cole Manbeck. We breakdown the latest college football coaching rumors. Is it time for Pat Mahomes to take over the starting job in KC? Plus, Tweet of the Moment and You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – John Currie/Tennessee coaching search 15:03 – Tweet of the Moment – Iowa State edition 23:11 – D Sams back in town/Pat Mahomes 32:47 – Precedent set by Vols’ fans 38:39 – Interview with Cole Manbeck 51:21 – Latest coaching rumors 1:03:25 -…
For the second time in as many weeks, Kansas State redshirt freshman quarterback Skylar Thompson has been named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after leading the Wildcats to a 20-19 comeback victory over Iowa State, the conference office announced Monday. That’s according to a release from K-State. Thompson, who was also honored following the Wildcats’ 45-40 upset win at No. 10 Oklahoma State, picked up K-State’s eighth player of the week accolade this year and the 51st since 2011, which is tied for the most in the Big 12 over the last six years. For the second time…
K-State senior opposite Bryna Vogel and redshirt freshman middle blocker Peyton Williams were each named All-Big 12 selections, the conference office announced Monday. That’s according to a release from K-State. Vogel collected her second consecutive second-team honor while Williams earned a spot on the all-freshman team. Both were named First Team Academic All-Big 12 earlier this season. A native of Clearwater, Kansas, Vogel was a six-rotation player for K-State each of the last three years and was the squad’s lone senior in 2017, where she eclipsed 300 digs for the third consecutive season. In her senior year, she averaged a…
K-State football wraps up their regular season in thrilling fashion against Iowa State. Hear from Wildcats Trent Tanking and Skylar Thompson. Potential bowl destinations from KSU. Both, K-State men’s and women’s basketball finish 1-1 in Vegas. 0:00 – KSU beats Iowa State on final play 12:00 – Press interview with Trent Tanking 22:48 – Play calling & penalties 34:04 – KSU men finish 1-1 in Vegas 38:28 – Press interview with Skylar Thompson 50:02 – Twitter questions/Potential bowl destinations 1:02:38 – Women go 1-1 in Vegas 1:10:53 – Crazy weekend of college football
(AP)KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tyrod Taylor did exactly what he spent the first half of the season doing, back when the Buffalo Bills were off to a hot start and his job was never in question. He threw for 183 yards and a touchdown. He kept plays alive with his feet. He made sure to avoid interceptions. Taylor’s steady performance against Kansas City on Sunday dovetailed nicely with a stellar game by the Buffalo defense, capped off by Tre’Davious White’s interception with about a minute remaining that clinched a much-needed 16-10 victory over Alex Smith and the Chiefs. Smith threw…
John and Tyler are live from HyVee, Jesse Ertz is officially done for the year, how will you remember him? GIF Master Kellis Robinett joins the guys, Brady is back with a Thanksgiving themed Cover 5 and Mike Leach gave out some marriage advice. Second hour has Snyder talking about Iowa State, Around College Football, Thanksgiving hot takes with Dalton Risner and wrap it up with YCBS. 0:00 – How will you remember Jesse Ertz? 12:59 – Kellis Robinett 23:54 – Cover 5 31:18 – Mike Leach on weddings 38:50 – Snyder says ISU is similar to KSU 51:16 -…
John, Tyler and Mason on a Tuesday edition of The Game. Will winning affect fan frustration levels, a lot of good tweets from Saturday’s game, John thinks he was right about Alex Smith, Bruce in Vegas and Bob in Manhattan! Second hour, Cole Manbeck, Mizzou hoops is not good and they just got worse, injury updates and Topeka Capital Journal. 0:00 – Will winning effect frustration? 12:38 – Tweet of the moment 25:16 – Gavin Schefter 33:12 – Bruce in Vegas/Bob at Bramlage 37:52 – Cole Manbeck 49:49 – Mizzou Hoops 1:02:59 – Injury update 1:09:01 – Jabroni of the…
K-State pulled off a major upset at #10 Oklahoma State on Saturday. Coach Snyder comments on the Jim Leavitt report. Hear from offensive lineman Dalton Risner and KSU Athletics Director Gene Taylor. K-State men’s and women’s basketball on a roll to start their seasons. Plus, a look at the Big 12. 0:00 – Nobody predicted K-State beating OSU 13:04 – Iowa State preview/Men’s basketball start 22:44 – Media interview with Dalton Risner 30:53 – Women’s hoops & volleyball both win 37:04 – What could have been with KSU football 49:24 – Interview with Gene Taylor 58:40 – Snyder on Jim…