K-State running back hopes to reach personal, team milestones
In arguably the biggest game in K-State football history, the Wildcats are faced with an intimidating challenge: slowing down one of the most dynamic offenses in the NCAA. The Oregon Ducks averaged 50.8 points per game on over 550 yards of total offense per game, en route to an 11-1 season and their fourth straight [...]
Wildcats continue Fiesta Bowl preparations, explore community
It has been 30 days since the No. 5 K-State Wildcats were celebrating in Bill Snyder Family Stadium after defeating then-No. 18 Texas to win the Big 12 title. The 11-1 season earned the Wildcats a spot in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl to face off against No. 4 Oregon. The Wildcats landed in Phoenix on [...]
Speed merchants: Wildcat defense looks to slow down Ducks
Speed kills, at least that is how the saying goes, and there are few arenas where speed is put on display such as it is in high-level college football. The K-State defense has seen its share of the stuff throughout the season. They put the brakes on West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin in a [...]
Wildcats survive hungry Coyotes squad
In the final game of the non-conference schedule, the Wildcats (11-2) again had a battle on their hands, eventually pulling away for the 70-50 victory over the South Dakota Coyotes (6-9) on December 31 at Bramlage Coliseum. Sophomore forward Nino Williams and senior guard Rodney McGruder led the team with 16 points and seven rebounds [...]
Glendale: a city for the sports fan
With a population of 226,721 people according to the latest U.S. census, Glendale, AZ is a city that loves its sports. With a team in each one of the four major professional sports (football, basketball, baseball and hockey), this is a perfect place for the sports fan and K-State fan base to enjoy their time [...]
WIldcats hold off Kangaroos in low scoring bout
Holidays, traveling and injuries have all played a factor since the last time the No. 25 K-State Wildcats took to the court against then No. 8 Florida in Kansas City, MO. The Wildcats were back in action against the University of Missouri-Kansas City Kangaroos on Saturday night at Bramlage Coliseum. Despite shooting only 32 percent [...]
Wildcats’ preparations focus on conditioning, matching Ducks’ fast pace
There is always preparation on the defensive side of the ball for every opponent. Against a team like Oregon, however, teams have to take it to another level. Senior cornerback Nigel Malone talked at Friday’s press conference about what the coaches have done in preparing for the Ducks offense. “He put an emphasis on conditioning, [...]
Discipline, ball control, will give K-State edge in Fiesta Bowl
When looking at the Oregon offense, there is no denying that they are the most explosive offense in the country. With running backs Kenjon Barner and De’Anthony Thomas in the backfield, big plays are a familiar sight for the Oregon offense. In their only loss to Stanford on Nov. 17, however, the Cardinal were able [...]
Ducks high-octane offense too much for the Wildcats
By Matt Walks sports editor, The Daily Emerald