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How far does the KSU secondary have to go?
By Cole Manbeck Kansas State had four players selected to the preseason All-Big 12 First-Team Defense in July, tying Oklahoma for the most individuals selected on the defensive side of the ball. So there’s plenty of reason for optimism heading into the 2016 season. There’s also reason for pessimism due to the struggles of the […]
K-State Zoning Out Too Much
By Cole Manbeck I liked Kansas State’s matchup against West Virginia on Saturday due to the Mountaineers’ style of play. The Wildcats struggle in their half-court offense due to their lack of perimeter shooting. However, they have found success when they get out and run in transition, something West Virginia allows with its full-court defensive […]
K-State’s Defense Fails Them in Memphis
By Cole Manbeck Kansas State was already facing an uphill challenge going against the Arkansas offense in the Liberty Bowl. And then news leaked out Saturday morning that Will Geary, arguably the Wildcats’ best defensive lineman, and Duke Shelley, their best cover corner, would not play. Slowing down the Razorbacks’ offense became a monumental task […]
Breaking Down Kansas State vs. Arkansas
By Cole Manbeck My goal isn’t to discourage you with this blog post. Kansas State can certainly defeat Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl this Saturday. But this is certainly not an ideal opponent for the Wildcats for a variety of reasons. K-State is currently a 13-point underdog. Out of the remaining bowl games to […]