The Cats are in the tournament. I thought the Cats would be a 6 seed and they are a 5 seed. K-State plays Utah State, this is a good basketball team, the Cats will have to be sharp if they are going to win. If they come out and play like they did against Colorado, the Cats could be beat by Utah State. The key for the the Cats is their defense. If they bring their defense the Cats should win this one. I can't believe Colorado didn't make the field, wow, that is a shocker. If the Cats can get by their first game, look for them to do well in the tournament. From the rumor board, Coach Martin's name has been mentioned in some coaching vacancies, the latest one is Arkansas. Arkansas feels coach Martin is theirs if they offer him. I'm not so sure about that Arkansas. I don't see coach Martin going to Arkansas, he'll be loyal to K-State on this one.
On to Football, where there is not much going on these days, we will get more stories as soon as they start spring practice. It looks like the players won't be able to Tweet this season. Coach was not happy with a couple of players who sent out some controversial tweets, so that privilege will be gone. From my point of view, the Cats should be quicker on the defensive side this year, but I think a couple of freshman will see considerable playing time. My guess is freshman Hunter Davis and Ian Seau, at defensive end could see some playing time, both have decent size and speed to play. Last year we were thin in numbers on defense and especially on the defensive line, We can thank Coach Prince for our lack of numbers last year, remember the 19 junior college kids he signed, that is why we were short on player numbers, it was almost like K-State was on some kinda of probation by the player numbers we have. That's all from the Kstatetriot this week, don't forget to cheer on the cats at the tournament starting this Thursday.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Kstatetriot: Kstatetriot: Cats finish regular season on a roll
Kstatetriot: Kstatetriot: Cats finish regular season on a roll: "Kansas State finished the regular season with an OK performance against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones have a good offense, and..."
Kstatetriot: Cats finish regular season on a roll
Kansas State finished the regular season with an OK performance against the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones have a good offense, and have been playing much better as of late, so the game was close. The game was highlighted by senior night, and K-State honored the careers of Jacob Pullen and Curtis Kelly. Both players were emotional during the ceremony, Kelly in an interview commented on how K-State "saved his life." Pullen kissed the powercat at half court as he had played his last game at Bramledge coliseum. The Cats will play the winner of Iowa State and Colorado on Thursday 3pm EST, and if they when this game will have a chance to play KU on Friday night. Pullen is a unanimous 1st team all Big 12 selection. I thought he would win Player of the Year award, but Marcus Morris of KU edged him out. Look for K-State to be as high as a 4 seed in the NCAA tournament, if they can win a couple of games in the Big 12 tournament. Still on the rumor board, Wally Judge may be coming back next year to play for Frank Martin's Wildcats.
On to Football, K-State picked up a late edition on the defensive line, where they landed6'6" 290lb Bo Tillman, a Junior College transfer who chose K-State over Auburn. This is a good pick up for Coach Snyder, and should give the Cats some immediate help along the interior defensive line. Coach Snyder also picked up a commitment from a talented quarterback this weekend, when Tavarious Bender committed to play for Coach Snyder's Wildcats. The unusual thing about Bender's commitment is he comes from Bo Pelini's back yard, Lincoln Nebraska. So why doesn't Bender sign with NU, well maybe because NU is loaded with underclassmen quarterbacks. Bender is a good sized quarterback and fits what Coach Snyder likes in his quarterbacks, he is listed as 6'3" tall, weighs 210lbs, with a strong arm, and has 4.4 timed 40 yard dash. Bender says he has finished his recruitment and is "rock solid" with K-State. Lets hope this holds true, because the big colleges will surely come knocking on his door seeking his services, he is a very talented prospect. That's all from the Kstatetriot this week.
On to Football, K-State picked up a late edition on the defensive line, where they landed6'6" 290lb Bo Tillman, a Junior College transfer who chose K-State over Auburn. This is a good pick up for Coach Snyder, and should give the Cats some immediate help along the interior defensive line. Coach Snyder also picked up a commitment from a talented quarterback this weekend, when Tavarious Bender committed to play for Coach Snyder's Wildcats. The unusual thing about Bender's commitment is he comes from Bo Pelini's back yard, Lincoln Nebraska. So why doesn't Bender sign with NU, well maybe because NU is loaded with underclassmen quarterbacks. Bender is a good sized quarterback and fits what Coach Snyder likes in his quarterbacks, he is listed as 6'3" tall, weighs 210lbs, with a strong arm, and has 4.4 timed 40 yard dash. Bender says he has finished his recruitment and is "rock solid" with K-State. Lets hope this holds true, because the big colleges will surely come knocking on his door seeking his services, he is a very talented prospect. That's all from the Kstatetriot this week.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kstatetriot: Big week for K-State basketball
It was a big week for KSU basketball. Good wins over a quality Nebraska team, and beating the 21st ranked MU tigers at home. The match up on ESPN's big Monday should be a good one against a top ten ranked Texas. Texas appears to be struggling some as of late, with losses to Nebraska and Colorado, and KSU is hot of late, but I wouldn't go out and put a bunch of money on the Cats. Texas is a very good team, and they will be focused more than ever when our Cats role into Austin for the nationally televised event. There's a lot of basketball to play yet, from what I have read I have the utmost confidence the Cats are in the Tournament, I would guess somewhere between a 6-9 seed. Rumors from inside the basketball program is that Wally Judge is planning on playing for the Cats next year. I'm not sure that is good news or bad news, I was disappointed that Wally left his teammates in the middle of the season, so we will have to trust Coach Martin on this one. Coach Martin is putting together a nice schedule for next year with a tournament in Hawii and a game in Wichita with our good friend Bob Huggins of West Virgina. It will be interesting to see how K-Staters react to Huggins, as for me I have alot of respect and graditude towards Huggy Bear, he did good things for KSU's basketball program.
On the Football seen, it looks like this weekend was one where we bring in a lot of next years recruits, it will be interesting to see if any recruits commit. Coach Snyder has been on record saying he is not a fan of early recruiting. He would like to see a player in his senior year before he offers a scholarship, but I see he has several offers out to juniors already, especially on the defensive line, where there are always a shortage of quality players. It looks like the media has little respect for Coach Snyder again this year, early indications are they are picking the cats towards the bottom again. I believe this team will have some promise, our question marks are the entire defense and quarterback. If we can make a bowl game with one of the worst defenses in the nation, then we can still have hopes for a good season. As for the quarterback position, Daniel Sams tweeted that Colin Klien was moving to WR. I still have my doubts about that one, although it is possible. We would have Sammy Lamur, Justin Tuggle, and Sams battling it out for the starting position.
On the Scott Van Pelt show, ESPN's syndicated radio show, he started a segment saying he was going to talk about the coach who has done the best job in college football and 90% of his audience doesn't know who he is. His name is Bill Snyder, and went on to tell K-States story. Coach Martin has been making regular appearances on Jim Rome's show. It appears Jim Rome is a fan of Coach Marin's no non sense coaching style and believes Martin is a perfect fit for Kansas State. That's all I have for this week, don't forget to cheer the Cats to victory on Monday night against Texas, on ESPN at 9pm eastern time.
On the Football seen, it looks like this weekend was one where we bring in a lot of next years recruits, it will be interesting to see if any recruits commit. Coach Snyder has been on record saying he is not a fan of early recruiting. He would like to see a player in his senior year before he offers a scholarship, but I see he has several offers out to juniors already, especially on the defensive line, where there are always a shortage of quality players. It looks like the media has little respect for Coach Snyder again this year, early indications are they are picking the cats towards the bottom again. I believe this team will have some promise, our question marks are the entire defense and quarterback. If we can make a bowl game with one of the worst defenses in the nation, then we can still have hopes for a good season. As for the quarterback position, Daniel Sams tweeted that Colin Klien was moving to WR. I still have my doubts about that one, although it is possible. We would have Sammy Lamur, Justin Tuggle, and Sams battling it out for the starting position.
On the Scott Van Pelt show, ESPN's syndicated radio show, he started a segment saying he was going to talk about the coach who has done the best job in college football and 90% of his audience doesn't know who he is. His name is Bill Snyder, and went on to tell K-States story. Coach Martin has been making regular appearances on Jim Rome's show. It appears Jim Rome is a fan of Coach Marin's no non sense coaching style and believes Martin is a perfect fit for Kansas State. That's all I have for this week, don't forget to cheer the Cats to victory on Monday night against Texas, on ESPN at 9pm eastern time.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Kstatetriot, KSU vs KU
After watching K-State lose by decision to CU, btw I attended that game, and the CU fans were considerate. I've heard a lot of rumors about poor treatment from CU fans, but I haven't experience it. As for the basketball team you aren't going to win to many games where you shoot 29% from the field and 50% from the line. If the referees would have reviewed the clock 1.3 seconds left (and they reviewed every other play) they would have changed it to 1.5 seconds left. Then Rodney McGruder shot counts and K-State wins by 1.
On to the good news! I have to admit I didn't expect K-State to play well on Saturday against the Evil Jayhawks but they did. I didn't expect to have a fairly called game, with KU's favorite referee (Higgins) doing the game, but the game was evenly called. The reason I call Higgins, KU's favorite referee is because KU AD gave Higgins special tickets to the NCAA tournament. That should be against all rules, but nothing became of the it, but I think it is poor judgement on Higgins part to accept the tickets or should we say bribe. As for the game, K-State play their best game of the year, and KU could not get in the game. Give credit to the K-State students they were great, KU seemed shaken by the crowd, and K-States play. Congratulations to Jake Pullen who will write his name forever in Wildcats fan's memories. I have no problem with KSU fans rushing the floor, if they want let them, I think the students earned that. Wildcat fans all over the state of Kansas can enjoy this victory. As for KU fans they seem content to complain that K-State has a DVD of the game available for purchase. BTW KU fans K-State makes DVD's of EVERY game K-State plays.
Congratulations to Doc Satler for doing something Bo Pelini hasn't been able to do. Beat a very good Texas team. Wait a minute... Bo Pelini hasn't beat a poor Texas team yet. Sorry NU fans I couldn't resist. I have a lot of respect for Doc Satler and I hope he gets NU into the NCAA tournament, however I hope they lose Wednesday to the Wildcats, I'm not a fan of Pelini, ever since he was SO disrespectful to Coach Snyder after KSU beat NU 38-9 saying that Coach Snyder "ran up the score on NU" you gotta to be kidding me. Tom Osborne NEVER would have done anything like that.
As for Football, Rivals has ranked KSU's recruiting class dead last in the big 12. Hmm, we'll see, we'll see. Remember K-State fans in "Snyder We Trust". I think K-State did a nice job of adding speed to almost every position, and especially on defense, where we needed it the most. You never know what kind of recruiting class you have until a couple of years down the road. Expect K-State to pick up a couple of late recruits, probably a transfer or a JC guy. I don't haven't any facts, just a hunch.
On the lighter side, Eric Stonestreet has been doing his part to give KSU a lot of love. He has been appearing on every talk show, wearing KSU gear and cheering on the Cats. Eric graduated in 1996 and is a star on the sitcom "Modern Family". If you get a chance, make sure you support Eric and watch his show, it very funny. That's all for now, and don't forget to root for the cats this week against NU on the road, and MU at home.
On to the good news! I have to admit I didn't expect K-State to play well on Saturday against the Evil Jayhawks but they did. I didn't expect to have a fairly called game, with KU's favorite referee (Higgins) doing the game, but the game was evenly called. The reason I call Higgins, KU's favorite referee is because KU AD gave Higgins special tickets to the NCAA tournament. That should be against all rules, but nothing became of the it, but I think it is poor judgement on Higgins part to accept the tickets or should we say bribe. As for the game, K-State play their best game of the year, and KU could not get in the game. Give credit to the K-State students they were great, KU seemed shaken by the crowd, and K-States play. Congratulations to Jake Pullen who will write his name forever in Wildcats fan's memories. I have no problem with KSU fans rushing the floor, if they want let them, I think the students earned that. Wildcat fans all over the state of Kansas can enjoy this victory. As for KU fans they seem content to complain that K-State has a DVD of the game available for purchase. BTW KU fans K-State makes DVD's of EVERY game K-State plays.
Congratulations to Doc Satler for doing something Bo Pelini hasn't been able to do. Beat a very good Texas team. Wait a minute... Bo Pelini hasn't beat a poor Texas team yet. Sorry NU fans I couldn't resist. I have a lot of respect for Doc Satler and I hope he gets NU into the NCAA tournament, however I hope they lose Wednesday to the Wildcats, I'm not a fan of Pelini, ever since he was SO disrespectful to Coach Snyder after KSU beat NU 38-9 saying that Coach Snyder "ran up the score on NU" you gotta to be kidding me. Tom Osborne NEVER would have done anything like that.
As for Football, Rivals has ranked KSU's recruiting class dead last in the big 12. Hmm, we'll see, we'll see. Remember K-State fans in "Snyder We Trust". I think K-State did a nice job of adding speed to almost every position, and especially on defense, where we needed it the most. You never know what kind of recruiting class you have until a couple of years down the road. Expect K-State to pick up a couple of late recruits, probably a transfer or a JC guy. I don't haven't any facts, just a hunch.
On the lighter side, Eric Stonestreet has been doing his part to give KSU a lot of love. He has been appearing on every talk show, wearing KSU gear and cheering on the Cats. Eric graduated in 1996 and is a star on the sitcom "Modern Family". If you get a chance, make sure you support Eric and watch his show, it very funny. That's all for now, and don't forget to root for the cats this week against NU on the road, and MU at home.
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