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1. 
More mature. Older. Motivated. Improved?
4 hours ago - themercury.com
... so far, KSU coach Bill Snyder likes what he sees after giving Coffman the starting nod over sophomore Collin Klein and junior Sammuel Lamur this fall. "He manages the ballgame at least he does that in practice against a lot of different looks..." Snyder said. "We've worked on virtually every team we will see and it becomes significant to understand what all is taking place in front of him. He's made growth in that respect and become more consistent with his play and his decision-making process." It was Coffman's decision-making a year ago that often had fans squirming in their seats ... Read More »
2. 
Cats excited to open the season against stiff test
4 hours ago - themercury.com
... the senior guard has experienced one trip to a bowl game a loss to Rutgers in the Texas Bowl during his redshirt season in . Ever since, the Wildcats haven't been to a postseason game. Come Saturday afternoon, when K-State opens its season against UCLA at : p.m., Kendall hopes he and his teammates can send a message to the rest of the college football world that things are about to change in Manhattan. "We're tired of losing around here," he said. "We need to show these fans a better showing than we've had in my tenure here. The team as a whole realizes that. We're not going to go ... Read More »
3. Foketi, Douglas make quick jumps at tackle
4 hours ago - themercury.com
... years ago, Wade Weibert found himself in a similar position to Manase Foketi. Weibert, a First Team All-Jayhawk Conference performer from Butler County Community College, was new to Division I college football. Upon arriving at K-State, there was a significant adjustment to be made. So he expected the same problems for Foketi. "I knew (Foketi) would have the opportunity to come in and helps ... Read More »
4. KSU preps for bruised Bruins
4 hours ago - themercury.com
... State head football coach Bill Snyder is entering his th season with the Wildcats. UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel thought he was going to have the team to make a run at the Pac- title this year. The Bruins still might surprise some along the way, but the road to victory will surely be more difficult now after losing multiple key players to injuries, academic issues or mission trips in a matter of weeks. On Saturday, beat-up UCLA will ... Read More »
5. Openers set tone for Kansas State football
22 hours ago - kansas.com
... id="facebookStoryLink" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.kansas.com////_openers-set-tone-for-ksu.html" onclick="return fbs_click()" target="_blank" class="fb_share_link">Facebook Past Kansas State teams have kicked off succesful seasons with wins in high-profile matchups. By Kellis Robinett MANHATTAN During his time at Kansas State, Shad Meier played in two Big Championship games and went to four bowl games. The Wildcats won football games with him on the roster, and he can tell you ... Read More »
6. UCLA at Kansas State scouting report
22 hours ago - kansas.com
... onclick="return fbs_click()" target="_blank" class="fb_share_link">Facebook . A string of injuries, departures and suspensions have depleted the Bruins' offensive line. All five starters from last year's team were expected to return, but only guard Eddie Williams is projected to start against K-State. . Coaches are hopeful Kevin Prince, who threw for , yards and eight touchdowns last season, will start at quarterback. But he has been injured throughout most of training camp and may not play. ... Read More »
7. K-State-UCLA football preview
1 day ago - kansascity.com
... p.m.</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td>Dec. </td><td>USC</td><td align="right">TBA</td></tr> </table> <strong><span class="subhead">Whats at stake</span></strong></p><p>The chance to make a statement. Most games across the Big this week are mismatches, but K-State is playing a team from the Pacific- that went to a bowl game last season. A win will impress most onlookers. </p><p><strong><span class="subhead">Cheers if </span></strong></p><p>The Wildcats get decent play from their linebackers. Of all the position groups on the team, they are the least proven. Only Alex ... Read More »
8. Wildcats hope to parlay big opening-week victory into a big season
1 day ago - kansascity.com
... he can tell you a story about every victory.</p><p>One of his favorites came in at Arrowhead Stadium. K-State was set to play Iowa in the season-opening Eddie Robinson Classic, and he was nervous. Victory was anything but assured. </p><p>Meier, a former tight end, remembers pacing around the team hotel the night before, and having so much adrenaline at kickoff that he wore himself out after one series. </p><p>Its a lot more pressure going up against a beast of a team in that first one, Meier said. The last thing you want to do is come out in front of your fans and lay an ... Read More »
9. Kansas State football keeping it small
1 day ago - kansas.com
... they are the same height. At pounds, they are similar in weight. They even run routes the same way. Like Banks, a former wide receiver who led Kansas State in catches the past two seasons, Thompson relies on his quick feet and reliable hands to make up for limited size. "Whether it's special teams or on the field, he's always making plays," cornerback David Garrett said after covering the redshirt freshman in practice. "He knows how to run routes and catch the ball. He's a younger Banks." The comparison is no doubt a compliment. Banks was one of the most explosive playmakers in the ... Read More »
10. K-State receiver Thompson works way into starter's role
2 days ago - kansascity.com
... are the same height. At pounds, they are similar in weight. They even run routes the same way. Like Banks, a former wide receiver who led Kansas State in catches the last two seasons, Thompson relies on his quick feet and reliable hands to make up for limited size.</p><p>Whether its special teams or on the field, hes always making plays, cornerback David Garrett said after covering Thompson, a redshirt freshman, in practice. He knows how to run routes and catch the ball. Hes a younger Banks.</p><p>The comparison is no doubt a compliment. Banks was one of the most electrifying ... Read More »
11. No surprise attack for Thomas this year
2 days ago - themercury.com
... opener at home against UCLA on Saturday at : p.m. Thomas was the offense last season when the passing game provided little to no threat throughout most of the season. The former JUCO transfer caught the ball, ran the ball and even passed the ball. He was, and still is, the workhorse for this team. Considering that, Snyder said on Tuesday, that it's his goal to find a more balanced offensive attack this season to counter the added attention Thomas is sure to receive each week. "It's a matter of fact, he's not going to sneak up on anybody and people will defend Daniel Thomas," Snyder ... Read More »
12. Chase Coffman earns K-State teammates' faith
2 days ago - kansas.com
... id="facebookStoryLink" href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.kansas.com////_coffman-earns-k-state-teammates.html" onclick="return fbs_click()" target="_blank" class="fb_share_link">Facebook Chase Coffman earns K-State teammates' faith BY KELLIS ROBINETT MANHATTAN Bill Snyder says Kansas State quarterback Carson Coffman is more consistent than a year ago. Cornerback David Garrett thinks ... Read More »
13. Wildcats are now Coffman's team
3 days ago - kansascity.com
... Coffman a senior who started four games last season before being benched for Grant Gregory in the final eight was able to regain his spot.</p><p>It may have more to do with what he did off the field.</p><p>He proved himself as a leader, Kendall said.</p><p>Coffman started that process during a team meeting in early August. He sensed uneasy feelings in the locker room. Players were competing for playing time, and there was little unity. So he tried to fix things.</p><p>Coffman stood in front of the team and told the story of his season. He talked about how difficult it was to become ... Read More »
14. Few surprises on K-State depth chart
3 days ago - campuscorner.kansascity.com
. At his weekly news conference today, Snyder once again stuck with the familiar when he released the depth chart for Saturday's game against UCLA. Read More »
15. Snyder, Wildcats have a lot riding on this season
4 days ago - kansascity.com
... Kan. | Daniel Thomas is the centerpiece of Kansas State football and thinks his team will be better.</p><p>Yes, sir, he says.</p><p>Center Wade Weibert has big expectations.</p><p>We want to win the (Big ) North, at least, he says.</p><p>And, heck, backup quarterback Sammuel Lamur goes way beyond that.</p><p>Win the whole thing, he says.</p><p>This big talk and ambitious ... Read More »
16. Ray-Pec alum Coffman is K-State's starting quarterback
4 days ago - kansascity.com
... entering summer practices. Coffman then went on to speak confidently about his chances of winning the spot and again outplayed his competition at a recent open practice.</p><p>All signs pointed to him winning the job. So last week Coffman began taking the lions share of snaps with K-States first-team offense.</p><p>Klein and Lamur, who each had their moments throughout the competition, are still taking some snaps as well. But because their bad days were more noticeable than Coffmans steady play, they are preparing for their backup roles.</p><p>Their management of the offense was not as ... Read More »
17. Coffman named K-State starting QB
4 days ago - themercury.com
... with Carson ." How long the leash is for Coffman, however, is unknown still. Last season he struggled through the first four weeks, including losses at Louisiana-Lafayette and UCLA, before losing his spot to Grant Gregory, who went on to start the final eight games of the season. "He's a very team-oriented young guy and wants to do everything he can to help his teammates and help his team," Snyder said of Coffman. "He's got a good understanding of what our offense is all about." K-State opens its season on Saturday at home against ULCA with kickoff set for : p.m. and televised ... Read More »
18. Fullback Wilson is becoming a big hit at Kansas State
5 days ago - kansascity.com
... like that a lot these days.</p><p>This is crazy, Wilson said. Ive probably signed triple the autographs that I signed last year.</p><p>Its easy to see why Wilsons popularity is on the rise.</p><p>During his freshman season with the Wildcats, he played in all games and emerged as one of the teams most promising young players. As the lead blocker for star running back Daniel Thomas, he helped K-State rush for . yards per game.</p><p>Typically that type of low-profile contribution can go unnoticed, but K-State coach Bill Snyder made sure Wilson got his due. Throughout spring and ... Read More »
19. No mystery: K-State is going to run with Thomas
6 days ago - kansascity.com
... get.</p><p>So it is only natural that Kansas States offense will share the same characteristics this season. The Wildcats are going to run the ball. Theyre going to run often. And Thomas is going to do most of the running. </p><p>Its going to say a lot about the toughness and the execution of our team, K-State center Wade Weibert said. You dont need a super-complicated playbook or super-complicated scheme to win. Its just a matter of you going out there and executing it.</p><p>The other team can know whats coming, but can they stop it?</p><p>Last season, the answer was often ... Read More »
20. 2010 WILDCAT Schedule
6 days ago - kansas.com
... -- Last Big meeting, Thursday night national television. Just what the Wildcats ordered. Oct. at Kansas, : p.m. KU leads the series -- Snyder re-established Cats' recent dominance in this series last season. Oct. at Baylor K-State leads the series - Snyder-led teams average points against the Bears. Oct. Oklahoma State OSU leads the series - Last time K-State lost to O-State in Manhattan, Stan Parrish was the coach. Nov. Texas Series is tied - Teams with non-losing record vs. UT (minimum five games): K-State -, Notre Dame -, ... Read More »
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