Location: Manhattan, Kan. | Founded: 1863 | Enrollment: 23,182 | Colors: Purple and White | Stadium: Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Capacity: 52,000 | Coach: Ron Prince Record:
(5-7, 3-5
Big 12)
The Kansas State program appears to be in turmoil.
After losing the last four games of 2007 by a combined total of 86 points, the Wildcats lost 11 starters and three assistant coaches while signing 19 junior-college transfers in an act of desperation.
Attempting to get a read on what Kansas State wants to accomplish during spring practice is difficult, since the majority of the junior-college transfers have not yet arrived and new assistants are learning their responsibilities.
It appears third-year coach Ron Prince is in over his head, which a few astute observers wondered when the little-known assistant from Virginia was plucked to replace Bill Snyder, despite no ties to Kansas State.
Although the Wildcats get up for some games, their inconsistency was marred even more by the dismal finish last season, which kept Kansas State from qualifying for a bowl after it went 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the Big 12.
Offensively, the Wildcats return quarterback Josh Freeman, who threw for a school-record 3,353 yards last season. But his main target, All-America receiver Jordy Nelson, is gone. That could require more diversity in the Kansas State attack.
Defensively, Ian Campbell will move back to end after a dreadful move to outside linebacker left him schemed out of plays by opponents last season.
Judgment concerning any newcomers, and what impact they provide, must be reserved for fall camp, when Kansas State begins anew with several additional transfers. There will be little time to develop those players, and the turnover on the coaching staff only complicates matters.
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The optimistic posts on this page are astounding to me. Don't get me wrong i love kansas state. I absolutely love this university and town in general. However, it is obvious to me that Ron Prince is not the man we need leading this program. We are NOT moving in the right direction. The turnover in assistant coaches is evidence enough that we have great internal proble
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What Kansas State team has been the best to ever suit up?
Some people automatically give it to the 1998 team because they were ranked #1 late in the season, but in reality they didn't accomplish much. Sure they reached the pinnacle, but they didn't win any hardware that year.
The 2003 team started off the year with high expectations and championship aspirations, but in
Here are a few thoughts I thought I should share which I believe are my own.
Yes I believe Kansas State's new coach Ron Prince is doing a good job, in two years if we still have this win/loss record then no I do not believe he is doing a good job.
No I do not believe in the consistency like Bill Snyder had, it is ineffective at the moment as far as my next yes commen
Well, im sure u all know this but my packers took Jordy Nelson in front of Hardy,Jackson, Sweed,Kelly and Manningham... Personally i have never heard of this kid... What are we getting in this kid??
I've already spent hours watching highlight films from the past couple of seasons. Why does the off-season have to be so long. At least we got the draft to hold us over. It will be interesting to see where Jordy ends up. I would love to see him on the Chiefs roster.
I'm also wondering where McKinney will go. What do you guys think his chances are of getting drafted?
Everyone is expecting a great season and they should, I'm just worried about a couple of things, 1.) Our schedule seems a little tougher, it seems we have the same opponent schedule in 2003, but this time its different because we have been struggling, I know our home game opener is going to be great because we will continue our tradition of wins on an game opener but I am worried abou
