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How Kentucky star RB Chris Rodriguez delivered a vintage performance vs. Mississippi State
Ryan Black/The Courier Journal LEXINGTON, Ky. — When Chris Rodriguez received his 26th handoff of the night Saturday, he was 11 yards away from the end zone. Four yards later, he met his first sign of resistance. One Mississippi State defender latched on. Then two. On the precipice of the goal line, three Bulldogs had at least one hand on him. Rodriguez never stopped moving his legs. Nor his arms.
The man behind the beard: Criticism doesn't shake MSU defensive coordinator Scotty Hazelton
EAST LANSING, Mich. — To an extent, Scottie Hazelton is aware of the criticism he receives on social media. Not because he enjoys reading it or actively looks for the vitriol. His wife, Brooke, and his two daughters, Ava and Sophie, take care of that. The trio jumps on Twitter and finds the funniest tweets they come across. Then they compile the tweets and relay them to Hazelton.
Former K-State QB, baseball player Matt Miller dies of cancer
Matt Miller, a former Kansas State football and baseball player, died Saturday night in Kansas City, Kan. He was 49. Miller had Stage 4 prostate cancer and had been living in hospice care at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His death came just three days after his father, Les, a former player personnel director for the Kansas City Chiefs, died in Oklahoma. Miller was the first quarterback in K-State history to lead the team to a 10-win season, which he did in 1995.
Collin Klein named Kansas State’s new offensive coordinator
The man now in charge of Kansas State’s offense is a familiar face to the fan base — Collin Klein is the Wildcats’ new offensive coordinator. Head coach Chris Klieman promoted Klein to the job Friday, removing the interim tag he had carried for more than a month. “Over the course of the last month, Collin displayed the type of leadership and planning that put us in a position to execute and be successful in the bowl game against LSU,” Klieman said in a release.
K-State guard Markquis Nowell misses Big 12 opener at Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla. — Kansas State won’t have one of its best players for its Big 12 opener Saturday. Junior guard Markquis Nowell, who leads the team in both assists and steals, is not available for the contest at Oklahoma. Nowell missed the game because he is in coronavirus health and safety protocols. Through the Wildcats’ first 11 games this season, Nowell has averaged 12.8 points per game on 41.6% shooting, including a 30.2% mark beyond the 3-point line.
Defensive back Tee Denson becomes latest Kansas State player to enter transfer portal
The transfer counter for Kansas State headed upward again Friday, as a team spokesman confirmed to The Mercury that defensive back Tee Denson has departed the program. The news of Denson’s transfer first was reported by Rivals. A Georgia native, Denson had played in all 12 regular-season games for the Wildcats this fall. He had six tackles and one pass defended.
Skylar Thompson returns as Kansas State's starting quarterback
Skylar Thompson returned to Kansas State's starting lineup Saturday. Despite the coaching staff downplaying Thompson's availability all week leading into the game, the sixth-year senior signal-caller was in uniform and took the field with the first-team offense on the opening drive of Saturday's game versus No. 6 Oklahoma — as the adoring crowd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium erupted in jubilation. Those predictions — or gamesmanship, perhaps? — didn't hold true Saturday.
Watch: Kansas State football starts new tradition with team arrival at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
The Kansas State football program hopes Saturday was the first chapter in a new gameday tradition: a team arrival surrounded by fanfare. The Wildcats' buses dropped off the team in the middle of the parking lot at Bill Snyder Family Stadium at 3:35 p.m. The Pride of Wildcat Land, K-State cheerleaders, the Classy Cats, Willie the Wildcat and K-State fans flanked both sides as players and coaches entered the stadium and walked past the statue of Bill Snyder outside of Gate B.
Kickoff times announced for K-State football's first 3 games; Texas contest shifts dates
Kansas State’s football team will have two early kickoffs in its first three games this fall. In a combined release from the Big 12 Conference’s television partners Thursday, it announced K-State’s opener, set for Sept. 4 against Stanford in Arlington, Texas, will begin at 11 a.m. The game will air nationally on FS1. The Wildcats’ home opener Sept. 11, when it welcomes Southern Illinois to Manhattan, will start at 6 p.m. and air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
Kansas edges Kansas State 2-0 in Sunflower Showdown of soccer
Mar. 7—Kansas State and Kansas played to a draw — literally — in the first half of Saturday night's match at Buser Family Park. Neither team managed a goal in the opening 45 minutes of play. But the Jayhawks got on the board in the 68th minute on a goal from Rylan Childers. The visitors added another goal — this one on a header from Samantha Barnett — in the 77th minute. That was enough to give the Jayhawks a 2-0 win in the first-ever non-conference matchup between the in-state rivals.
Former Bartlesville sports standout declares for NFL draft
(Ed. Note: A.J. Parker is a 2016 Bartlesville High School graduate.) (TNS) — AJ Parker won't take advantage of an extra season of eligibility. Parker, a fifth-year senior defensive back at Kansas State, announced Saturday he was moving on from Manhattan, turning his attention toward preparing for this year's NFL draft. Parker revealed his decision in a letter posted to his personal Twitter account.
With all eyes and Bill Snyder watching, Klieman ready for debut as Kansas State football coach
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chris Klieman chuckled at the question. What is it like to replace a man whose name literally is part of your home stadium? Klieman, in his first season as Kansas State’s football coach, said he hoped the reporter was “making more of it than it is.” After all, Klieman understands the enormity of the task at hand: succeeding Bill Snyder.
Embrace Paul Holmgren's Audacity, Avoid His Mistakes
In both words and actions, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher has already shown that he’s going to use the team’s financial resources and collection of existing players and prospects to immediately return the franchise to relevance and contention. He’s already splurged on the league’s most-experienced (and likely most-expensive) coaching staff. He’s already traded a low pick for negotiating rights to one of the league’s better-than-average free agents, center Kevin Hayes.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
K-State coach Chris Klieman 'excited about adding' graduate transfer RB Jordon Brown
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Jordon Brown's commitment and signing with Kansas State last week was a testament to observation. First-year K-State football coach Chris Klieman, speaking with reporters prior to Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, said he and the rest of his staff always keep their heads on a swivel when it comes to the recruiting trail.
Fletcher's Next Test
General manager Chuck Fletcher has done little to warrant complaint so far. Last week, he made the most significant move of his new Philadelphia Flyers tenure by bringing in veteran coach Alain Vigneault. But Fletcher’s facing a number of tests that he’ll have to pass before the notoriously bitter Philadelphia fanbase learns to truly trust him as a hungry franchise seems poised to hit the trade wires and free agent market to drag itself back to relevancy.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
K-State football adds another commit to 2020 class in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn
Kansas State football's 2020 recruiting class keeps growing. The Wildcats landed their latest commitment on Easter Sunday in Louisiana athlete Makholven Sonn. He revealed the news in a post on his personal Twitter account. After thanking his family, friends and the schools who showed interest in him, he cut to the chase. "After talking it over with my family, and most importantly, God, I would like to verbally COMMIT TO KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY," Sonn wrote.
Philadelphia Flyers' Playoff Dreams Dead
The playoff dream is officially dead. The Philadelphia Flyers have six games left and are eight points back of the Montreal Canadiens, the final wild card team. No matter what the players say in post-game interviews about things not being over, a mediocre two-week stretch (capped off with a pair of losses last weekend) completely doomed the long shot.
Which K-State players have impressed Chris Klieman early in the spring?
After his first three spring practices as Kansas State's head football coach, Chris Klieman said there multiple players who have caught his eye. But two stand above the rest. On defense, it's rising senior linebacker Justin Hughes. "Justin Hughes is just a really good football player," Klieman said.
Which K-State players have impressed Chris Klieman early in the spring?
After his first three spring practices as Kansas State's head football coach, Chris Klieman said there multiple players who have caught his eye. But two stand above the rest. On defense, it's rising senior linebacker Justin Hughes. "Justin Hughes is just a really good football player," Klieman said.
Four Young Philadelphia Flyers That Are Sparking Team's Resurgence
At this point in the Philadelphia Flyers season, a playoff chase is just an added bonus. While a season is never supposed to end in Philly after just 82 games, it’s hard to realistically expect a postseason appearance from a team that was in 31st place at the halfway point. But the team has moved itself into the fringes of the conversation. Typically, in a lost season, the attention turns to youth, and seeing what the rookies and young NHL-ers have to offer.
Analyzing Wayne Simmonds' Value
Wayne Simmonds is one of the most-discussed players leading into the NHL’s Monday Trade Deadline. The lanky winger has been a Philadelphia Flyers stalwart for the last eight seasons, but his contract ends this summer. The Flyers’ once-flickering playoff hopes have dimmed after a pair of thumpings this week, quickly vaulting them closer to a sell-off scenario.
Is There a Philadelphia Flyers Future for Anthony Stolarz
Carter Hart has come in ahead of schedule and quelled any doubt about his NHL preparedness. Barring a horrific turn of events, the net is his in 2019-20 and beyond, and the Philadelphia Flyers’ long search for a starting goalie over. But, who’s going to be the backup? The team has a few options on the table, but the answer could be in-house. Anthony Stolarz, the 25-year-old 2012 draft pick, has performed well in very limited appearances with the team over the last few seasons.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
K-State running back Mike McCoy (23) runs over a Charlotte defender on a way to a 15-yard score during a 2017 game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. It was the lone touchdown of McCoy's career. He announced Tuesday his playing career was over because of spinal stenosis. K-State running back Mike McCoy (23) runs over a Charlotte defender on a way to a 15-yard score during a 2017 game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. It was the lone touchdown of McCoy's career.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
K-State RB Mike McCoy ends football career, will remain with program
Mike McCoy's football career is over. McCoy, a rising fourth-year junior, announced the news in a message posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday. “I want to thank God, my family, my teammates and fans for all the support throughout my sports career,” McCoy wrote. “I love my teammates and all the people I met throughout this journey.
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