Let it be known that Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson was ready to play for his new football coach from the very beginning.
Chris Klieman won over Thompson, and the vast majority of his K-State teammates, with his introductory speech late Tuesday night. He spoke to them about winning and playing for each other. Klieman pointed out that his most famous former player, Carson Wentz, was an unknown recruit before starring at North Dakota State and then moving onto the NFL.
Most importantly, Klieman shared his coaching mantra: Win the dang day.
“I am so excited to step on the field for Coach Klieman,” Thompson said Wednesday after Klieman was introduced.