The normal stages of grief didn’t seem to apply when Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder announced Monday that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.
There was no denial, anger or bargaining. There wasn’t much depression, either. Many jumped straight to acceptance and began sending thoughts, prayers and positive messages Snyder’s way. An outpouring of support dominated social media.
Those close to Snyder, the 77-year-old Hall of Famer who turned the once-moribund Wildcats into a consistent winner by piling up 202 victories in 25 seasons, expressed hope and confidence for his situation.
“He is going to beat this,” former K-State quarterback Jake Waters said.