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From a Jayhawk fan!!! Tired of  Wildcats bashing each other.......

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=815979

FINAL 2007 RIVALS.COM RANKING: 75th.
KEEP AN EYE ON: Senior defensive end Ian Campbell is a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, but there's no question he didn't play as well in 2007 as he did in '06. He had 11.5 sacks in '06 playing at end. That number dropped to 4.5 last season, when he played end and linebacker. Sophomore cornerback Joshua Moore missed last season because of a suspension. He's back this season, which adds a potential All-Big 12 performer to a secondary in need of a big-play guy.
Freeman
STAR POWER: After enduring a turnover-prone year as a freshman starter in 2006, quarterback Josh Freeman made dramatic improvement as a sophomore. Freeman, a 6-6, 250-pounder, passed for 3,353 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing more than 63 percent of his attempts last season. He reduced his interceptions total from 15 to 11 despite throwing 229 more passes than he did in '06.
STRENGTHS: The Wildcats were among the nation's top 20 in scoring offense in 2007. Although there are significant losses on offense, they still figure to be productive. Freeman's improvement should ensure that, but there also is the return of receiver Deon Murphy, who had 57 receptions a year ago. The loss of 1,000-yard running back James Johnson will hurt, but Leon Patton should be a solid replacement. An experienced line also returns.
WEAKNESSES: K-State struggled on pass defense, allowing an average of 259 passing yards per game last season. With three starters gone from the secondary, that could be a problem again. It would help if Campbell and his linemates can apply more pressure. While there is talent at wide receiver, there is no established go-to guy.
THE BUZZ: Pressure is building on Prince, who appears to be pulling every string possible to make it easier for the Wildcats return to a bowl in '08. First, Prince assembled a recruiting class that featured a whopping 19 junior college transfers. The Wildcats also bought their way out of a home game against Fresno State, which defeated Kansas State in '07, and replaced that contest with one against Division I-AA Montana State. Missing another bowl would further miff K-State fans, who are grousing about Prince's 0-6 record against Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
– OLIN BUCHANAN
3 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 12:44:08 PM
Posted By: Classicrock71
KSTATE is now going to charge to listen to games on the internet.

That does it. I am done being a KSTATE fan or supporter.

I have been nickeled and dimed to death.

Sent my kids to KSTATE, no scholarships, paid for everything.

Sent checks every year for everything.

This is the last straw, I am done and out
8 Replies - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 11:06:25 PM
Posted By: windjammer
including offsides

I wonder if he is on the block or solid and getting time?
2 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 11:04:54 AM
Posted By: windjammer
The defense will decide if we will have a post season bowl. Will our boy's hold there ground in the trenches? I hope the transition with the JUCO's pay's off, or will there be to many ego's on the field creating drama?
9 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 11:03:56 PM
Posted By: FlexinTarzan
Thank you, Manhattan Mercury, for giving all of our football opponents great locker room/bulletin board ammunition this season by printing the HUGE cover on the sports section pull out today of Josh Freeman and his statement about being the best.  You have provided the basis of dart board commentary, ego building talk, and rivals' focus on knocking him down a peg and making the Wildcats pay.  Now they not only have heard about his statement, they have a beautiful photo and huge headline to post. Thank you from the KSU fans.  With you, who needs enemies?
15 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 7:24:00 PM
Posted By: bubba
K-State Volleyball
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Plug and play
Wildcats still working to fill key positions
Fritz
Kansas State head volleyball coach Suzie Fritz talks with reporters during media day Saturday afternoon in Ahearn Field House. Staff photos David Mayes.

Angie Lastra is gone. Stacey Spiegelberg is gone too.

But during the annual Kansas State volleyball media day on Saturday, the two departed seniors were still the topic of conversation. Rather, just how do the Wildcats go about trying to replace them?

>>FULL STORY

Headlines
She owns numerous school records, a state title, was the Class 6A state tournament's MVP, and twice was named to the all-conference team.
Published 8/28/2008
Angie Lastra is gone. Stacey Spiegelberg is gone too.
Published 8/24/2008
The Kansas State volleyball team is again anticipated to be one of the premier programs in the nation in 2008 as the No. 14 team on the CBS College Sports Network/AVCA Division I Coaches Preseason Top 25 Poll. The Wildcats move up from 16th in the final poll last season after going 23-9 and reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Published 8/20/2008
The Big 12 Conference volleyball coaches have spoken and the Kansas State Wildcats received their second-ever first-place vote in the annual preseason poll. The Wildcats are picked to finish third overall behind Texas and Nebraska, respectively, in the poll after a 23-9 season in 2007. Three Wildcats also received recognition on the Preseason All-Big 12 Team.
Published 8/15/2008
For the seventh consecutive year the Kansas State volleyball team proved to be one of the top teams in the nation in the classroom earning the AVCA Team Academic Award. The award is given annually to men's and women's teams across the nation with a team GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.0 scale. This is K-State's eighth award overall.
Published 7/31/2008
Kansas State volleyball season tickets for the 2008 season can now be renewed either online or at the K-State ticket office.
Published 7/11/2008
Kansas State Director of Athletics Bob Krause announced Friday that women's volleyball coach Suzie Fritz has agreed to a new multi-year contract, securing the services of the two-time Big 12 Coach of the Year through the 2012 season.
Published 6/8/2008
Junior Nataly Korobkova was recognized on Wednesday with selection to the 2007 American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I All-America Team. The 6-3 transfer from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, was voted to the 12-member third team and earns her first All-America accolade.
Published 12/14/2007
One game away. With a two-game lead, the Kansas State volleyball team just needed to win one more game against Oregon Saturday night to advance to its first Sweet 16 since 2003.
Published 12/2/2007
Kansas State didn't forget how to play volleyball in the postseason.
Published 12/2/2007
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