Kansas State running back Alex Barnes ready for his first start

The day many Kansas State fans have been waiting for is finally here.

Alex Barnes, a freshman running back that is averaging an eye-popping 7.9 yards per attempt, is expected to make his first start Saturday when K-State takes on TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

“It will be pretty cool going into a hostile environment like TCU and getting my first start,” Barnes said earlier this week. “I can’t wait.”

Neither can the army of K-State supporters that have lobbied for Barnes to lead the Wildcats’ backfield rotation all season. Many have wondered what K-State’s offense would look like with Barnes in a workhorse role, instead of the change-of-pace look he has previously provided, and they are about…