IRVING, TEXAS (Big 12) – Today, the Big 12 Conference officially welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. Below, please find quotes from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, as well as quotes from leadership and student-athlete alumni of each program surrounding their entry into the Big 12 Conference. Commissioner Brett Yormark: “I’m thrilled to officially welcome Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into the Big 12 family. I’m incredibly excited about what each school brings to our league both on and off the field – great markets, great fan bases and great brands, in addition to athletic and academic excellence.…
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On Thursday, K-State opened a portal of its second fall practice to the media. Getting to witness Avery Johnson throw the ball to transfer running back and his childhood friend Dylan Edwards. Plus, other player participating in position and special teams drills. Below is a look at K-State in its second practice. Courtesy of our friends at K-State Online. https://youtu.be/ud9l0p5ReKc?si=UL-cFaKwWAnPNcMk
Former K-State wide receiver Byron Pringle signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders Wednesday. Pringle, 30, appeared in all 17 games for Washington in 2023. He finished the year with 14 receptions for 161 yards. Pringle began his career as an undrafted free agent with the Chiefs in 2018 and won Super Bowl LIV with the club in 2019. His best season was in 2021 when he caught 42 passes for 568 yards with five touchdowns. This will be Pringle’s sixth season in the NFL.
Hour One: Seg. 1 – Best Part of the Olympics Opening Ceremonies Seg. 2 – K-State MBB Chief of Staff Marco Borne Seg. 3 – Patrick Mahomes has a big game against K-State tonight (?) Hour Two: Seg. 1 – Cats basketball releases 24-25 non-conference schedule Seg. 2 – Blindly Rank 5
(K-State) Six home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including a marquee matchup with LSU, highlight the non-conference schedule for third-year head coach Jerome Tang and his Kansas State men’s basketball program announced on Friday morning (July 26). In addition to its six home games, K-State will host reigning Missouri Valley Conference Tournament champion Drake in the Wildcat Classic at the T-Mobile Cetner in Kansas City on Tuesday, December 21. Season tickets for the 2024-25 season are currently available, with prices starting at less than $18 per game. Fans can purchase now to see the Wildcats all year including matchups against KU,…
Hour One Seg. 1 – Mason Voth from K-State Online Seg. 2 – More with Mason Voth Seg. 3 – Were the Royals screwed by a botched call Wed. night? Hour Two Seg. 1 – Positive change to Big 12 Tournament format Seg. 2 – Pro wrestler Brian Blade on Junction City’s Freedom Brawl 2
Manhattan High softball coach Connie Miller has decided to retire, according to an report by the Manhattan Mercury. Following two decades in law enforcement, Miller started coaching as an assist for head coach Monty Enright through the 2017 season. Then became head coach in 2018. Under Miller, the Indians reached the state tournament in 2023. She was named the Centennial League coach of the year that season. Miller is a graduate of Manhattan High. Where she was a three-sport standout in volleyball, basketball and track. At the time, MHS didn’t offer softball as a sport. A search for a new…
MANHATTAN, KS (K-State) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament on Tuesday morning (July 9). The annual Paradise Jam will run from Friday-Monday, November 22-25, 2024, at the University of Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. This will mark the tournament’s 24th year with K-State appearing for the third time (2002, 2018, 2024) in its existence, including a championship in 2018. K-State and the Atlantic 10’s George Washington…
(Big 12) – In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first in the Conference’s 2024 football preseason poll as voted on by media representatives. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State in second with 19 first-place ballots and 889 points. Oklahoma State placed third with 14 first-place votes and 829 points after playing in the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. Kansas came in fourth with five first-place nods and 772 points while Arizona notched fifth with three first-place votes and 762 points.…
(Big 12) – The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling format for the 2024-25 men’s and women’s basketball season. The 2024-25 season marks the Big 12’s first with 16 member institutions. Opponents were selected based on a combination of geography, historical results and a poll of the coaches to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness. A full Big 12 schedule will be released at a later date. Women’s Basketball Opponents Arizona Home-and-away: Arizona State, BYU, Utah Home-only: Baylor, Cincinnati, Iowa State, TCU, Texas Tech, West Virginia Away-only: UCF, Colorado, Houston, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State Arizona…