Kansas State sophomore Reggie Walker is one of 34 players in the nation to be named to the watch list for the 2017 Ted Hendricks Award, presented annually to the nation’s best defensive end, the Ted Hendricks Foundation has announced. According to K-State Athletics, it marks the second-straight year a Wildcat is up for the award as Jordan Willis was on the 2016 preseason and midseason watch lists. Ryan Mueller was a two-time candidate (2013-14), while Ian Campbell was up for the award three times (2006-08), including being a semifinalist in 2006. Meshak Williams was also a candidate for the…
Author: Mitch Fortner
Today’s show featured a visit from GoPowercat.com writer D. Scott Fritchen, the latest installment of Meet the Wildcats, a comparison of Mark Mangino and Frank Martin, plus a conversation with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus and You Can’t be Serious.
(AP) Kansas plans to honor former coach Mark Mangino, who was forced out amid allegations that he abused his players, and the rest of the 2007 team that won the Orange Bowl, during its season opener. The school said Tuesday that the team will be inducted into its Hall of Fame, along with former players Aqib Talib and Anthony Collins, during the opener Sept. 2 against Southeast Missouri State. Mangino led the long-suffering Jayhawks to a 12-1 record in 2007, a season capped by a victory over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. But things soon soured and Mangino was…
(AP) Royals manager Ned Yost played the percentages when he intentionally walked pinch-hitter Rajai Davis to load the bases with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. The move, which came after Mike Minor’s wild pitch left first base open, ultimately cost Kansas City. Matt Joyce hit a three-run double off Minor to cap a six-run eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Royals 10-8 on Tuesday night. Joyce also homered and had four RBI. Khris Davis added his 33rd home run and Matt Olson hit his fourth in five days to help the A’s clinch…
With Reid Najvar done, who would be the toughest Wildcat to lose this season? Powercat Gameday blogger Cole Manbeck calls in to talk about the Cats. Rookie Cam Gallagher hits a grand slam for the Royals last night. Plus, Around College Football and Jabroni of the Week. #HappyBirthdayMitch 0:00 – Who would be the toughest Cat to lose? 11:04 – Cam Gallagher’s first home run is a grand slam 20:07 – David Beaty is copying Snyder 28:54 – Happy Birthday Mitch Fortner 35:58 – Interview with Cole Manbeck 50:14 – Around College Football 60:30 – Poll results/Grand Slam calls 69:34…
(AP) First, Cam Gallagher focused on drawing a walk when he got the count to 3-0. Then, upon making contact, he thought the ball might hook foul. It stayed right on line, and the Royals rookie had his first career home run in grand style. Gallagher hit a grand slam for just his second big league hit, leading Kansas City past the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night. Gallagher’s shot into the left-field seats in the sixth inning marked the first grand slam by a Royals rookie since Paulo Orlando connected in the first game of a doubleheader against Tampa…
K-State center Reid Najvar will not play in his senior year. Reports say because of issues with concussions. Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday was a success. Chiefs’ QB Pat Mahomes had a decent debut on Friday night. “The Nature Boy” is dealing with major health issues. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – Reid Najvar makes a grown man decision 11:20 – Fan Appreciation Day/Jarrod Cooper’s concussion issues 20:29 – Pat Mahomes looked great on Friday 28:32 – Health update on Ric Flair 0:00 – Player like Najvar deserve to know the risks of football 10:30 – Impact on the…
According to a release from K-State Athletics, there was nothing unofficial about the relief and excitement displayed by K-State soccer in a 3-0 victory over UMKC to close exhibition play at Durwood Stadium Sunday afternoon. Three different Wildcats tallied goals, the end product of a wide-ranging offensive effort that ultimately ended a six-match scoreless streak for the Cats in exhibition contests. “Finally,” said K-State forward Katie Cramer after corralling a cross from Aly Rocha and burying the ball in the net in the 15th minute to open scoring. Cramer was denied in K-State’s exhibition opener Friday night at No. 19…
Whit Merrifield had a chance to hit for the cycle. He settled for a really fun day. Merrifield hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Chicago White Sox 14-6 on Sunday. Drew Butera had four of Kansas City’s 16 hits, helping the Royals climb back over .500 at 59-58. Jorge Bonifacio hit his 15th homer, and Lorenzo Cain had two hits and two RBI. Merrifield needed a double for the cycle when he came to the plate with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. But he popped out…
The Royals have now lost four straight games. Should they have sold before the trade deadline? Hear interview with K-State quarterback Skylar Thompson and coach Blake Seiler. Mitch challenges NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to a match at SummerSlam. “Cover 5” host Brady has to defend his tweet. Plus, You Can’t Be Serious. 0:00 – The Royals are struggling just a little bit 11:40 – Defend Your Tweet 22:29 – Interview with Blake Seiler 30:35 – SNL’s Lavar Ball impression 0:00 – Interview with Skylar Thompson 14:58 – Mitch vs. Roger Goodell 28:14 – Breaking News 32:31 – You Can’t Be…