Photo above: Fresh off a championship season, Vanderbilt baseball raised the interest of baseball fans in Kansas City during an exhibition game against Oklahoma State.
By Ian Echlin
The Vanderbilt baseball program has written its own history with two College World Series championships, including this year’s title in Omaha. But the Commodores stepped back in time with an exhibition game against Oklahoma State. Continue reading Vanderbilt Baseball Team Gets a History Lesson in Kansas City
Photo above: Credit K-State Sports
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
Photo above: Ben McCollum (second from the left) poses for a team picture after claiming a second consecutive MIAA Tournament title in 2018.
By Ian Echlin
The same year Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum moved up from being an assistant coach of the Bearcats, I was arriving on campus as college freshman. Continue reading Success For Ben McCollum Opens Opportunity At The Next Level
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
Photo above: Big 12 team Kansas St. played Vanderbilt at Sprint Center in Kansas City. In its true road games, the Wildcats are 0-2 in the non-conference season.
By Greg Echlin
The Big 12 salesmanship has already started and Kansas coach Bill Self is at the forefront. It doesn’t figure to let up until the NCAA men’s basketball selection committee announces its 2019 68-team tournament bracket. Continue reading Despite Plaudits, Big 12 Teams Struggle in True Road Games
By the time the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns arrived in Kansas for its Friday night game, the buzz in Lawrence was focused on a different Louisiana resident with the same destination with former LSU head coach Les Miles reportedly on the verge of being named the next head coach for Jayhawks football. Continue reading Fieldhouse Freaky Friday
By Greg Echlin
Central Missouri’s football team is taking its ball and going home. The Mules home game against Northwest Missouri on Nov. 10, held at Arrowhead Stadium the last two seasons, will be played on their campus in Warrensburg. Continue reading Central Missouri Punts on Playing Northwest Missouri at Arrowhead
The road to the Final Four in San Antonio was unpredictable. The championship contenders and their fans flooded the city to create a memorable, electric atmosphere. Continue reading Best Of The Final Four (PHOTOS)
Photo above courtesy of Washburn Athletics
By Ian Echlin
SAN ANTONIO – Washburn University head coach Brett Ballard returns to San Antonio for the first time since the Kansas Jayhawks won the national championship at the Alamodome in 2008. Continue reading Brett Ballard Returns To San Antonio for First Time Since ’08 Championship
By Ian Echlin
It’s one of the only losing records for Bill Self. He’s 2-7 coaching in the Elite Eight.
Once he knew he was advancing to the Elite Eight for the tenth time in his coaching career it was evident that he’s well aware of his history. Continue reading Bill Self Has A Losing Record
