The Chiefs find themselves with a quick turnaround after a late Sunday win at Minnesota and tonight host the Broncos at Arrowhead. Andy Reid’s team has dominated the series of late and will be matching up against Sean Peyton, in his first season in Denver. Kick off tonight is at 7:20, with coverage at 6:00 on Newsradio KMAN.
Author: Troy Coverdale
Troy Coverdale
Currently the host of "KMAN's Morning News", Troy is a 30 year veteran of radio, nearly 20 in northern Colorado, where he served as the "Voice of the UNC Bears" while serving as the news and sports director for one of the oldest AM stations in the country. No stranger to Manhattan nor Kansas, Troy is an alum of K-State in broadcast journalism and grew up near Circleville. He began his broadcast career with KSDB-FM on campus while working part time at another radio station in town. He's married to the former Monica Haugsness of Seneca, who has patiently put up with his schedule for more than 25 years.
Having dropped it’s two road games to date this season, K-State football has another one looming this weekend at Texas Tech. Just how healthy the Cats are in the defensive backfield is a question. Coach Chris Klieman referring to Jacob Parrish and Will Lee. Lee went down in Saturday’s loss and isn’t listed on the two-deep for this coming weekend’s contest. Parrish is listed with an “or” next to his name, meaning his status remains unclear. Justice James would start in his place if Parrish isn’t able to go. The Big 12 announced yesterday that the following week’s contest against…
Friday’s high school football schedule for the Flint Hills area includes the 108th meeting all-time between Manhattan High and Junction City. The Indians returned to the win column in big fashion with a blowout over Emporia 51-7 to improve to 4-1. The Blue Jays (3-2) suffered their first league loss and second overall in falling to Washburn Rural 28-7. The winner will remain within reach of the Junior Blues in the Centennial title chase, while the loser will fall two off the pace. Tonight’s game will air on B104.7 as the K-State game with Oklahoma State will be airing at…
A week after having a 16-game winning streak snapped in a last second loss at Washburn Rural, Manhattan High is back at Bishop Stadium Friday night, hosting Emporia. The Indians dropped to #5 in the KPreps.com 6A poll this week after falling to now #3 Washburn Rural 35-28 Sept. 22. The Spartans are in search of their first win of the year after being handled by Topeka High last Friday night 39-10. Coverage on Newsradio KMAN gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Also Friday night: Rock Creek at Marysville (B104.7 Carpet One of Manhattan Game of the Week) – The Mustangs…
Running back D.J. Giddens was called upon to be the workhorse for Kansas State Saturday night and responded as the Wildcats opened the Big 12 season with a 44-31 win over UCF. With tandem-mate Treshaun Ward sidelined by injury, Giddens carried the ball 30 times for 207 yards and four touchdowns as K-State improved to 3-1 despite occasional defensive breakdowns and special teams miscues. Behind an offensive outburst of 536 yards and a second half that included points on all four drives, the Wildcats rebounded from their loss to MIssouri a week ago. As they did against the Tigers, K-State…
It’s the question everyone around K-State football is asking…so, Collin Klein, how’s Will Howard? One advantage for K-State offensively, no matter who is quarterback: right tackle Christian Duffie is expected to play for the first time this season. Saturday’s game will also mark the first of the year for the Cats without linebacker Daniel Green, who was lost to injury in the Missouri contest last week and pec surgery on Monday. The senior is being counted by his head coach to help his replacement get up to speed to be part of the game plan. The Wildcats host UCF in…
A showdown between unbeaten teams in the Centennial League highlights Friday’s high school football slate, as Manhattan visits Washburn Rural. The Indians have won a school record 16 straight dating back to last season and both they and the Junior Blues are 3-0 entering the contest. Coverage from Topeka begins at 6:30 on Newsradio KMAN. Wamego continues a homestand, welcoming in KC Washington. The Wildcats enter 3-0 after wins over Sumner Academy, Harmon and Bonner Springs. Wamego is 2-1, rebounding after an opening week loss to Clay Center to gain wins over Marysville and Concordia. Coverage on B104.7 begins at…
Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang will serve as the Drum Honoree before Sunday’s game between the Chiefs and Bears. At every home game, the Chiefs organization invites an honored guest – Drum Honoree – to bang the team’s 8-foot-tall drum and lead the Arrowhead faithful in the Chop right before kickoff. The second-year head coach, whose team is set to tip off preparations for the 2023-24 season on Monday, led K-State to a memorable 2022-23 season that included 26 wins and a run to the Elite Eight.
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams has resigned, saying he needs to tend to his health and his family. Williams’ resignation comes just two games into his second season. In a statement, Williams thanked the Bears and their front office and ownership, and vowed to coach again. He missed last week’s loss at Tampa Bay for what the team said were personal reasons after working the opener against Green Bay. Coach Matt Eberflus called the defense in Williams’ absence and figures to do so again when the Bears visit Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
There should be an update this afternoon on quarterback Will Howard’s status for Saturday’s game against UCF when offensive coordinator Collin Klein talks to the media, but K-State head coach Chris Klieman says a plan is in place if Howard can’t go. If the true freshman, Johnson, draws the start, Klieman says the Cats will have the full playbook available to him. Howard was injured in last Saturday’s loss at Missouri as was running back Treshaun Ward, who was labeled doubtful by the head coach Tuesday. One advantage Johnson would have would be that veteran right tackle Christian Duffie is…