Purple joined the normal Christmas colors of red and green as a group of K-State football players took to the streets of Manhattan Thursday to sing Christmas carols.
Freshman safety Denzel Goolsby put out a call on Twitter on Dec. 8 to “assemble the greatest Christmas carol group in K-State history.”
Looking to assemble the greatest Christmas carol group in K-State history…???
— Denzel Goolsby (@DenzelGoolsby) December 9, 2016
Even actor and K-State alum Eric Stonestreet and the Pride of Wildcat Land wanted in on the holiday fun.
@DenzelGoolsby @DScottFritchen I'll conduct.
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) December 9, 2016
@DScottFritchen @ericstonestreet @DenzelGoolsby we're just a phone call away !
— KState Marching Band (@KStatePride) December 9, 2016
Goolsby incentivized festiveness with hot chocolate goodness.
Bring out your best Christmas sweater along with your holiday spirit. I'll supply the hot chocolate. https://t.co/I8vwPbmVXQ
— Denzel Goolsby (@DenzelGoolsby) December 9, 2016
After just one week of preparation, the group was ready to warm hearts and bring festive cheer throughout the Little Apple.
Carolers who joined Goolsby included senior wide receiver Deante Burton, senior linebacker Charmeachealle Moore, senior safety Dante Barnett, freshman defensive back Johnathan Durham, freshman quarterback Skylar Thompson, freshman running back Alex Barnes, freshman defensive back A.J. Parker, freshman offensive lineman Tyler Mitchell, senior offensive lineman Will Ash, sophomore running back Dalvin Warmack, freshman defensive back Brock Monty and senior wide receiver Steven West.
Our Christmas carol group is ready. Tomorrow evening hearts will be softened, cheer will be spread, and grown men will be reduced to tears.
— Denzel Goolsby (@DenzelGoolsby) December 14, 2016
HERE COME (some of) THE CAAAAAAAAAAAAATS!
Your 2016 Kansas State Football team Christmas Carolers. pic.twitter.com/0PphvUVnoo
— Dalvin Warmack (@Dalvin_warmack1) December 16, 2016
Coming to a house near you Kansas State Football team Carolers ?#HolidayFun
— Charmeachealle Moore (@C_Mooreksu52) December 16, 2016
Pulling up to the first house ? for the night..#vocals
— Dante Barnett (@ThatMan_DB) December 16, 2016
One of their stops was Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.
Thank you to some of the K-State Football team for the Christmas carols!!!! #TheyWerentSilentTonight @kstatesports pic.twitter.com/yJF6HLV22N
— ZTA Beta Upsilon (@KStateZTA) December 16, 2016
And if 14 seconds of “Silent Night” wasn’t enough for you…
Just one of the many houses your Kansas State Football Christmas Carolers blessed tonight. ??? pic.twitter.com/um4MHbaojX
— Denzel Goolsby (@DenzelGoolsby) December 16, 2016
Wildcat hearts grew three sizes that day.
Well. I don't like KSU, but this is pretty cool. https://t.co/07mOr2gdL7
— Jared Shetler (@jaredshetler) December 16, 2016
@Dalvin_warmack1 ADPi loves you!! Thank you for coming by!
— Lacy Pitts (@pacylitts) December 16, 2016
@DenzelGoolsby Thanks for posting this! you guys are so awesome! Love you! EMAW
— Kenn Wealand (@KennWealand) December 16, 2016
@DenzelGoolsby This is awesome!Just another reason 2 be proud #EMAW.Thanks 2 u and ur teammates 4 being the people u r! #kstatefb #character
— Jeff A. Tanner (@tannerhoops) December 16, 2016
@DenzelGoolsby One more reason why I love my Cats!
— Ann Schrick (@kidzmama31) December 16, 2016
The team definitely did not take an L for their performance. Listeners were throughly impressed with their vocals.
I give it a 8.7! Nicely done. ?? #KState https://t.co/HnIYWR5aM0
— Chris Lilly (@wibwChrisLilly) December 16, 2016
Kansas State Football Christmas Carolers went platinum with no features. https://t.co/uDhroqf7Y9
— Tate Steinlage (@SteinlageT) December 16, 2016
i'm dying, y'all hit those high notes perfectly ?? https://t.co/YxycCIKvi6
— diann (@___diann) December 16, 2016
And most importantly, they passed their final.
K-State football passed its music final. https://t.co/9ydyl5JRZu
— Tyler Dreiling (@TylerDreiling) December 16, 2016
