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K-State ‘26 | Assistant sports editor @MERCsports
Manhattan, KS + Kansas City
Joined October 2022
In one of the surreal moments of my life, I spoke to legendary coach Bill Snyder yesterday. His thoughts on Chris Klieman’s retirement, and his former quarterback Collin Klein planning to take over the reins as head coach: https://t.co/E074lidw8X
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As Chris Klieman steps away after seven seasons at Kansas State and Collin Klein prepares to take over the program, the man who built the foundation for both coaches offered
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Sources: Kansas State's leading wide receiver, Jayce Brown, intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal. He led the Wildcats with 712 receiving yards this year. He'll be among the most overall productive receivers in the portal with 1,972 receiving yards, 14 TDs and 115 catches.
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It started as a perimeter party, but shots dried up and David Castillo became the closer. Tang: "He’s a really good player and is going to be a terrific player here at K-State." https://t.co/Qgr0NtaFgr
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Kansas State men’s basketball turned a tale of two halves into a needed road win Saturday, surviving a Creighton rally to escape Omaha with an 83–76 victory.
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Jerome Tang says Abdi Bashir was about to check in for David Castillo in the first half. After two buckets from Castillo, Bashir got up and came to Tang and told him to keep Castillo in the game.
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David Castillo had to become the PG1 during the final minutes to seal K-State's 83-76 win at Creighton. He was the only Wildcat with a positive +/- in the second half.
David Castillo has been an excellent PG2 for K-State this year. Sophomore continues to be an X-Factor to supplement PJ Haggerty.
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David Castillo has been an excellent PG2 for K-State this year. Sophomore continues to be an X-Factor to supplement PJ Haggerty.
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Abdi Bashir, back in his hometown of Omaha, sinks 5 of K-State's 11 triples in the first half. K-State leads Creighton 51-33.
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When @MHSrunningtribe's Gabrielle Converse moved to Manhattan this summer, a newcomer hadn’t just arrived. A program-changer had. She is The Mercury’s Fall All-Flint Hills Female Athlete of the Year: https://t.co/ejekOjlqT0
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On July 22, Gabrielle Converse didn’t know a single runner in a Manhattan High uniform. That was the day her family moved from Lafayette, Indiana. She would be only days
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"He’s the best that I’ve ever coached." @Tribe_Football's JJ Dunnigan is the Fall All-Flint Hills Male Athlete of the Year. "It’s a blessing, and I couldn’t do it without God." More on the Miami signee @jj_dunniganjr: https://t.co/W7N4eROyK6
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Before he became the most dynamic athlete in Manhattan High’s football history, before the title-game heroics, before the Miami pledge and the All-State recognition, JJ Dunnigan was simply a kid
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MHS boys down Dodge City for 4th straight win: https://t.co/QdbgHAjhpx
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Behind a dominant third quarter, Manhattan High boys’ basketball pulled away from Dodge City on Friday night, extending the Indians’ winning streak to four games.
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MHS girls continue strong start with Dodge City rout: https://t.co/4OcRWQr0ms
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Manhattan High girls’ basketball used a fast start and a flurry of 3-pointers to down Dodge City 64–23 on Friday night.
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It was a big week at home for @MHSTribeGBB and @IndiansMBB! Two home games, two home sweeps, and both teams stand at 4-1 to start the season! In case you missed tonight's action 👇
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Collin Klein continues to back his saying: "It's a Family business."
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Collin Klein’s first official hire. Former K-Stater with 11 years of NFL player personnel experience, and 3 years as a sports agent. Should be a home run hire as GM.
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Very happy for Joe. One of the nicest guys in the world and a smart football guy.
Sources: Baylor is finalizing a deal to hire Joe Klanderman as the school’s new defensive coordinator. He’s spent the last seven years at Kansas State, including the last six as the defensive coordinator. He coordinated the defense on Kansas State’s Big 12 title team in 2022.
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K-State starters vs. Mississippi Valley State: Abdi Bashir Jr. PJ Haggerty Nate Johnson Elias Rapieque Khamari McGriff Elias is back in for David Castillo today.
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In the wake of coaching change, K-State officially declines a bowl game.
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Collin Klein gives a shout out to Bill Snyder in the crowd during his halftime appearance at the Men’s Basketball game.
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