Perhaps the most compelling young player on Kansas State’s roster last year was running back Alex Barnes.
In just 56 carries as a freshman, Barnes averaged 7.9 yards per carry and had a breakout game at Baylor with four touchdowns. He’s on the preseason Doak Walker list, an award given to the best running back in the country each season.
Even though Barnes was listed on depth chart this weekend with an “OR” between him and fellow running back Justin Silmon, K-State coach Bill Snyder said Barnes will be the guy Saturday against Central Arkansas at 6:10 p.