You’re gonna wanna watch this.
Jerome Tang just got on top of the scorers table, lead a “KSU,” chant and ended his speech like this:
“From here on out, expect to win.”
Since August, K-State fans have seen a Big 12 title in football, a Sugar Bowl appearance, a completely re-tooled basketball roster earn a 3 seed, and now an NCAA Tournament victory.
Business is boomin in the Little Apple and it’s only up from here.
491 days ago, Skylar Thompson was down on the field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium wondering if his football career was over. Chris Klieman hurt with him
Now, after all the adversity the two went through, Klieman is a Big 12 Champion and Thompson is starting in the NFL playoffs
I don’t think people realize how lucky Kansas State is to have Chris Klieman and Jerome Tang as the heads of the athletic department.
If the past 48 hours have shown anything, it’s that they are a stabilizing force.
K-State ran for 258 yards last night.
253 of those yards came from Kansas kids.
Maize, Junction City, and Marysville.
Recruiting Kansas kids matters🗣️🗣️
If you blame Adrian Martinez for this loss, you’re no better than the Nebraska fans who boo’d him off the field.
He brought his team within 50 yards of overtime after the defense was non-existent in 1st half.
DJ Giddens is a national treasure.
He said on his first TD, they knew exactly what was coming and when Avery checked the play, he knew it was going to be six points.
It was.
UCF has defeated last seasons Big 12 Tournament champs in Texas.
UCF has defeated last seasons Big 12 regular season champs in Kansas.
UCF has also lost to K-State by 25 points.
I don’t post about my private life on here but please keep my best friend Adonis Knight’s family in your prayers.
He was my brother through thick and thin. We talked every day for the last 10 years. Gone way too soon. I love you bro. This one hurts bad🤞🏻💙
.
@mboganowski45
rocking the K-State gloves tonight in JC.
The Blue Jays host Washburn Rural next weekend who just knocked off the defending state champion tonight.
Michael Boganowski and Junction City just beat Bishop Carroll 41-7. He led the team in tackles and scored the first TD of the game.
He was wearing K-State gloves and we’ll have a recruitment update tomorrow
@GoPowercat
.
He visits Kansas tomorrow.
Early favorite for fan of the game? This student and his buddies have been in line since 6 AM.
As for the shirt, he says it’s his Dads. A solid 30 years old and thriving.
This is going to be a fun atmosphere.
Jerome Tang just walked out for his post game radio show and the fans who stayed game him a standing ovation.
Even in defeat, the fans love their coach.
KSU is legitimately 10 yards away from being 10-1 and in the picture for a CFP berth. 61 yard FG and 5 yards away from a TD score but you don’t see this team talking about “what ifs.”
“If this QB plays, this happens,” is the weakest argument in the books.
Happy Sunday.
Keyontae Johnson is the best forward to play at K-State since Michael Beasley.
Markquis Nowell is the best guard to play at K-State since Jacob Pullen.
My biggest takeaway from today’s game? This Kansas State program is in a healthy spot. The Big 12 title hopes are likely gone, but finishing with the same record as last year is a real possibility.
If “rebuilding,” means going 9-3, I think every K-State fan will take it.
"Will started balling. I want to kind of say something about that. I am sick and tired of all you guys, the whole media all the fans doubting that kid. He's a warrior. He's the hardest worker I know. And if I hear one more bad thing about him and how he's not our starting.. (1/2)
Ready for the most wholesome content you’ve seen on the internet today? The basketball team visited the band this afternoon.
@CoachJTang
sure knows how to Wabash…
(video via
@Coachreem4ever
on Instagram)
ESPN just played the voicemail from when Bill Self called Mitch Lightfoot to recruit him.
I didn’t realize they had cell phones when Mitch started at KU in 1968.
Here is LJ Cryer on Kansas State…
“They have a great opportunity…he lets his guys play with freedom. This is what I am looking for.”
Great stuff from
@BJenkins247
.
Baylor transfer LJ Cryer has heard from Arkansas, Gonzaga, Houston, Illinois, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas A&M, & others since entering the portal, he tells
@247Sports
.
"I am looking to see what school will let me play some time at point guard."
STORY |
Treshaun Ward, former Florida State running back, is currently on a visit to Kansas State, per his Instagram.
Tallied 1,143 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns the last two seasons. Would have 2 years of eligibility left.
Thurs night: K-State women upset Iowa
Fri night: K-State men win in OT
Sat night: Sunflower Showdown
Sun: K-State men play Miami for a trophy
Sun evening: K-State women host Wisconsin
Throw in the fact the AD just signed a contract extension and the folks in MHK are smiling
Of all of the plays on Saturday this one has not gotten nearly enough love
Check out where Drake Cheatum (
@oGlittledrake1
) starts this play
His closing speed and tackling ability in space not only forced OU to a FG, but may have saved a TD
The PVA&M transfer has been elite.
Woke up this morning thinking about how amazing it was that Coach Tang opted to trust Gene Taylor and the K-State community… After being through it all this past season, the university is all in on him and his program. The momentum is about to begin and it could be special.
Jerome Tang is the best person in college basketball.
Jerome Tang is leading your favorite team.
You can sleep tonight knowing your favorite team will be in good hands and have a chance to win it all every single season Jerome Tang is a representative of Kansas State.
After his breakout performance the other night, Skylar is officially QB2 in Miami.
What an awesome story for a guy who has gone through hell and back to get where he is today.
It took Jerome Tang 12 months to construct a brand new roster, make an Elite 8, and now, land his first 5 star recruit in David Castillo.
What a run and he’s not done yet.
Say what you want… but there is something wholesome about seeing how this staff interacts with its players.
They care and love ALL of their players like real leaders.
The K-State football team is here, with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy and the Governor’s Cup.
Chris Klieman told Wyatt Thompson, “we’re so thankful for the fans for coming down to Orlando.”
ESPN’s Women’s Bracketology currently has K-State as a 5 seed in Spokane with Gonzaga being the 4 seed.
The same Gonzaga team that has 1(!) top 25 win. The best win was Stanford at home.
K-State has 5. Their best win is also against a 1 seed, Iowa, on the ROAD.
Will Howard will leave Kansas State as the all time leader in passing touchdowns and tied for single season TD passes.
He is a Big 12 Champion who spent parts of 4 seasons under center for K-State.
An incredible career.
What a day for K-State sports….
-Big time basketball recruit is trending K-States way.
-The
#1
transfer portal target is Manhattan for a visit.
-K-State football wraps up spring ball.
-K-State baseball clinches the series against KU and is tied for 2nd place in the Big 12
Here's Jerome Tang's full response when I asked him about his name being mentioned with job openings at other schools.
"We try to focus on what's going on right now... If God wants me at K-State this is where I'm going to be..."
#KStateMBB
Can we take a moment and appreciate how much Fitz means to K-State sports? This man is a warrior in the most literal sense of the world.
You took a chance on a kid studying education with zero media experience and I’m beyond proud to call you a boss, friend, and mentor.
Here's a change of topics. Due my ongoing health issues and my lack of energy, I will be voluntarily not attending a K-State bowl game for the first time since covering the 1995 Holiday Bowl. (I missed the Pinstripe Bowl due to weather.)
So,
@ColeCarmody52
will take my place and
Interesting gesture from what appears to be a sideline credentialed Texas Tech person after one of Avery Johnson’s TDs….
S/O to
@zaccarlson
for the highlights which you can watch in their entirety here:
Kansas athletics in the last 12 hours:
-The women lose the Sunflower Showdown
-The men lose to 7-11 West Virginia
-The football team loses its co-defensive coordinator
Was thinking about this today from Saturday for K-State…
Jacob Parrish, INT- Olathe North HS
Desmond Purnell, leading tackler- Topeka Hayden HS
DJ Giddens, Big 12 POTW- Junction City HS
4/7 rotating offensive linemen- all Kansas HS
The list goes on and on…
While everyone is focusing on Avery Johnson and rightfully so, one of the best players to ever wear purple plays his last game tonight.
Fully expecting a few pancake flavored Pop Tarts for Cooper Beebe.
I can’t stress how important JUCO recruiting is for K-State.
With the transfer portal being the main source for a lot of teams pulling quality players, there are so many good ones to be had at the JUCO ranks.
Kansas State found two today.
This hire can change the direction of the university. Jerome Tang has been waiting for this moment.
He was the number one candidate and K-State was his number one destination.
The turnaround could be immediate.
Notes app time: I am thrilled to announce I’ll be coming home and teaching and coaching at Olathe North next year.
Thank you to the JC community for welcoming me with open arms and treating me like family.
I’ll still cover K-State, but I’m excited to begin a new journey!