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Skylar Thompson’s Biggest Test Looms After Biggest Win in Klieman Era

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Voice of Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson

By Greg Echlin

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson savored every moment from the afternoon victory last Saturday against TCU.  So much so that while most of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium parking lot was cleared out, long after the Horned Frogs’ final pass attempt as time ran out, there was a group of tailgating family and friends still around to greet him. Continue reading Skylar Thompson’s Biggest Test Looms After Biggest Win in Klieman Era →

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Kansas Crossroads in Manhattan

By Greg Echlin

Two years ago, Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self talked about a defining moment during yet another win in the fifth of what would be eight straight against Kansas State.  Their latest in-state rivalry game on Feb. 5 featured another moment the Jayhawks could cite as a signature to this season, but not one that Self will like.  Continue reading Kansas Crossroads in Manhattan →

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Kansas State Closes Book on Marcus Foster—The Second Time

By Greg Echlin

For two seasons, Marcus Foster was Kansas State’s leading scorer before head coach Bruce Weber faced no alternative than to kick him off the team. Three years after the book was closed on Foster’s Wildcat career, K-State put the final nail on his collegiate career with a 69-59 victory over Creighton. Continue reading Kansas State Closes Book on Marcus Foster—The Second Time →

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Bob Boozer Remembered at College Basketball Hall of Fame Celebration

Voice of Bob Boozer

By Greg Echlin

If only Bob Boozer could have made it this year to hear his name mentioned with Dominique Wilkins, Jamaal Wilkes and Mark Aguirre among others in the 2016 class of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, he would have basked in the moment. Continue reading Bob Boozer Remembered at College Basketball Hall of Fame Celebration →