We’re not far from Real Live Kansas State football now. Only #35 Blake Richmeier days to go now!
— Senior Trent Tanking had fairly low expectations for his career in purple. A walk-on, he just wanted to make the roster. But fate had other plans, and now he’s not only on scholarship but likely to be the team’s top linebacker in 2017. Indeed, he seems destined for stardom (Kellis Robinett, Wichita Eagle).
— To what extent does culture breed success in football? At Kansas, David Beaty—who acknowledges it’s impossible for two Power 5 schools to share the state and be equally successful—thinks Kansas State’s walk on and work hard culture helps new players transition from underrated player to Big 12 starter.