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Goals mark framework for success

Before Coach Bill Snyder initially arrived in 1988, Wildcats fans could expect a win on the gridiron in one of every five appearances. Five years later, in 1993, he would lead the program to 11 consecutive bowl games. His all-time record is 142-73-1. He has awards, statistics and accolades galore to prove his greatness, and yet it is almost a task to make him talk about football. Full story

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McGruder leads Wildcats to Puerto Rico semifinals

K-State beat the Boston Terriers 80-70 Thursday night to stay in the winner's bracket at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Wildcats (3-0) will face-off against Mississippi tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the second semifinal of the tournament. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Full story

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Wildcats fall to Longhorns in three straight sets

Adding another sweep to its already impressive record, No. 2 Texas claimed another match in three games against K-State Wednsesday night in Austin, Texas. While K-State (10-17, 4-13 Big 12 Conference) fared well against Texas (21-1, 16-1) earlier this season - losing each game by five points or less - the team could not find the same success last night. Full story

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Clemente, Colon return to Puerto Rico with team

For most of the men's basketball team, the trip to San Juan for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off basketball tournament is a chance to play three games in three days and enjoy the sights, sounds and good weather that is standard in the area. However, for point guard Denis Clemente and center Luis Colon, this trip means much more. Full story

Puerto Rico trip defines early portion of season

A weekend that featured six players new to the program, five talented freshmen with tons of potential, two lopsided scores and one extremely angry coach can only mean one thing: it is officially basketball season. While the football team still has everything to play for this Saturday in its regular season finale, the basketball team is just getting started. Full story

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Longtime K-State fan finds success as Wildcat punter

Being a K-State fan in Oklahoma is less than conventional. In fact, it could even be considered unadvisable. Nevertheless, that was the case for freshman punter Ryan Doerr when he lived in Boomer Sooner territory as a kid. "Me and my buddy were K-State fans growing up," Doerr said. Full story

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Scouting Report for theNebraska Cornhuskers (7-3, 4-2 Big 12 Conference)

Strengths Running back: Although Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini is not an offensive-minded coach, the Huskers have established themselves as one of the Big 12's best running teams this season. Junior Roy Helu Jr. is currently third in the conference in rushing with 96. Full story

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Long-snapper, avoids pressure, finds consistency at position

The Collegian caught up with junior long-snapper Corey Adams and asked him about pressure, bowl games and future goals, among other things. Q: Is there extra pressure snapping the ball knowing how much is on the line this week? A: "I think it's pretty much ingrained at this point. Full story

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Final game will decide Wildcats’ postseason fate

The Wildcats' season is in question after getting walloped by Missouri last week. To make the defeat even worse, it was the first time this season the Wildcats failed to score a touchdown. The Tigers' offense was led by Blaine Gabbert and Danario Alexander, who caught 10 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Full story

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Matching up the K-State Wildcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers

Offense The Wildcat offense fell apart last week against the Mizzou Tigers. The normally strong running game of junior Daniel Thomas was contained by the Tiger defense, and the passing game of quarterback Grant Gregory was unable to score a touchdown all day. Full story

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Cats’ season on the line in Lincoln

The K-State Wildcats will play for both bowl eligibility and a Big 12 North division title when they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday. So far this season, head coach Bill Snyder has downplayed the significance of any one game, instead insisting that each week is one piece of a larger season. Full story