Remember when Collin Klein started 26 consecutive games at quarterback for the Kansas State football team?
It happened just six years ago, not that long in the grand scheme of things, yet it feels like an eternity to some K-State fans.
Not because the Wildcats have been unable to duplicate Klein’s accolades (Heisman Trophy finalist and Johnny Unitas Award winner) or successes (21 victories and a Big 12 championship) since his eligibility expired in 2012, but because none of K-State’s subsequent quarterbacks have been able to match his durability.
K-State has started six different quarterbacks over the past five seasons and played two more in meaningful situations, including a redshirt freshman, a high school backup and a converted receiver.