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Purple pride exists in the land of crimson, blue

Junior Grant Rupe is a classic example of how one passion can interfere with the pursuit of another. Rupe began his college career at K-State, the only place he wanted to be after growing up in a family that has traveled to K-State home football games since 1993. Full story

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Volleyball looks to continue success Sunday

The K-State volleyball team will return to action Sunday against Texas Tech, capping a two-match stint at home. The teams were originally slated to play in September, but Texas Tech was forced to reschedule following a bout of flu that hit six players, according to a news release from Texas Tech. Full story

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Wildcats builing confidence

The K-State men's basketball team will open up its season with a home exhibition game against the Pittsburg State Gorillas Sunday at 3 p.m. After last year's season ended in a second-round NIT loss, the Wildcats add five freshmen and and a junior college transfer to a team that retains most of its top performers. Full story

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KU looking to rebound this weekend

As the Big 12 Conference football season continues, the Collegian will feature a weekly column by a writer from the opposing school's publication. This week's column is by Alex Beecher of Kansas' student newspaper, the University Daily Kansan. Full story

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Valentine thankful for second chance under Snyder

Last season, senior running back and former walk-on Keithen Valentine started the first few games but was later dropped on the depth chart and did not see many carries. This season, he was back as the starter in the spring until junior running back Daniel Thomas came in, forcing him into the backup role once again. Full story

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Scouting Report on the KU Jayhawks

Strengths and weaknesses of the KU Jayhawks Full story

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Q&A with Grant Gregory

The Collegian sat down with senior quarterback Grant Gregory to talk about the rivalry with Kansas and how he has progressed since being named the starter to open the conference portion of the season. Q: Do you think the game plan will be different this week with a more air-attack offense since their secondary is a little bit weaker than their front line? A: Obviously every defense wants to stop the run, and every offense wants to run the ball. Full story

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Gregory cherishes chance to be Wildcats’ starting quarterback

A sixth-year student working on his master's degree, quarterback Grant Gregory finally got the opportunity he had been working and hoping for his whole life. After beginning the 2009 season as a backup yet again, Gregory gradually earned the starting spot. Full story

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Matching Up K-State vs. KU

Offense The K-State offense saw a resurgence in last week's game against Oklahoma. The offensive unit has battled inconsistency all season, and last weekend, the Wildcats turned a corner. Against a stiff Sooner defense, the Wildcats scored 30 points and turned what could have been a blowout into a competitive game. Full story

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Wildcats look to make a statement against Jayhawks

The Wildcats put on a comeback last week against Oklahoma but couldn't seal a victory in Norman, Okla. The defense gave up 21 quick first-quarter points and could not stop the Sooner offense even when they were facing a first down and 45 yards to go. Full story

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Reesing not to blame for Jayhawks’ recent struggles

Todd Reesing has taken as many hits off the field as he has on it. As Kansas has sulked and staggered its way through its last three games, Reesing, Kansas' spunky leader, has taken the brunt of the blame. Reesing was being celebrated as a Heisman dark-horse candidate just three short weeks ago. Full story

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Division race increases importance of Sunflower Showdown

To most of Wildcat Nation, Dec. 8, 2005, must seem like a very long time ago. That was the last time the K-State football team, a program once feared across the Big 12 Conference, knocked off in-state rival Kansas. The final score of 12-3 accurately reflected the teams' performances. Full story

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Rivals have high hopes for a Sunflower Showdown win

The K-State football team takes on the Kansas Jayhawks in the 107th Sunflower Showdown at Snyder Family Stadium, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. For the Big 12 North-leading Wildcats (5-4, 3-2 Big 12 Conference), this game is pivotal in winning the division and reaching the postseason. Full story

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Banks exceeding expectations as special teams threat

Senior wide receiver Brandon Banks received the distinction of Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week for the third time in nine games after his performance against Oklahoma last Saturday. That effort included a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on the way to 351 all-purpose yards - the most in the nation this year. Full story

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K-State Athletic Schedule: Nov. 2-8

MONDAY Men's golf at Pacific Invitational, 10 a.m. in Stockton, Calif. (Fall season finale) TUESDAY Women's basketball vs. Fort Hays State, 7 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum (Exhibition) Men's golf at Pacific Invitational WEDNESDAY Volleyball vs. Texas A&M, 7 p.

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Thomas runs over Jayhawks in Sunflower Showdown

The K-State Wildcats won the 107th Sunflower Showdown 17-10 Saturday, ending a three-game losing streak to the Kansas Jayhawks. K-State (6-4, 4-2 Big 12 Conference) was led by junior running back Daniel Thomas, who rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown and averaged more than seven yards per carry in the game, roughing up the Jayhawk defense. Full story