Kansas State Spring Notes

[MeanGreen61]

As usual, UNT gets ZERO respect

Kansas State

Giving Freeman More Freedom ... Now in his third year as the starter, QB Josh Freeman is being given more responsibility running new offensive coordinator Dave Brock's no-huddle, up-tempo offense. Basically, the KSU coaching staff saw how Missouri and Kansas flourished last year with the quicker attack, and it wants the same thing. While Freeman appears to know what he's doing, the line needs more time to get used to the rhythm.

Replacing Jordy Nelson ... Nelson was everything to the KSU passing game, and while there's a ton of speed returning Josh Freeman needs more reliable options to throw to. With Deon Murphy out this spring to work on his schoolwork, it's been up to a slew of untested players to try to come through. Sophomore Lamark Brown is the size and the talent to grow into the role, but he's not a finished product, and Ernie Pierce and Cedric Wilson have a little bit of experience, but everyone's in a holding pattern until fall when JUCO transfers Attrail Snipes, Aubrey Quarles, and Brandon Banks come in. Don't be shocked if the three newcomers are the three starters on opening day.

45-29, Bulldogs ... Kansas State wanted out of its date with Fresno State, and it got it. The Bulldogs won last year's game in Fresno, and the Wildcats obviously didn't want anything to do with an even better FSU team coming to Manhattan. Out goes Pat Hill and company, and in comes Montana State. Fresno State quickly replaced the Wildcats with Rutgers, and now KSU head coach Ron Prince's talk about not wanting to duck anyone goes out the window. Making the wimp-out even more unnecessary is that the game with FSU would've come after a tune-up against North Texas and with an off-week to follow.

[island eagle]

As usual, UNT gets ZERO respect

Kansas State

Giving Freeman More Freedom ... Now in his third year as the starter, QB Josh Freeman is being given more responsibility running new offensive coordinator Dave Brock's no-huddle, up-tempo offense. Basically, the KSU coaching staff saw how Missouri and Kansas flourished last year with the quicker attack, and it wants the same thing. While Freeman appears to know what he's doing, the line needs more time to get used to the rhythm.

Replacing Jordy Nelson ... Nelson was everything to the KSU passing game, and while there's a ton of speed returning Josh Freeman needs more reliable options to throw to. With Deon Murphy out this spring to work on his schoolwork, it's been up to a slew of untested players to try to come through. Sophomore Lamark Brown is the size and the talent to grow into the role, but he's not a finished product, and Ernie Pierce and Cedric Wilson have a little bit of experience, but everyone's in a holding pattern until fall when JUCO transfers Attrail Snipes, Aubrey Quarles, and Brandon Banks come in. Don't be shocked if the three newcomers are the three starters on opening day.

45-29, Bulldogs ... Kansas State wanted out of its date with Fresno State, and it got it. The Bulldogs won last year's game in Fresno, and the Wildcats obviously didn't want anything to do with an even better FSU team coming to Manhattan. Out goes Pat Hill and company, and in comes Montana State. Fresno State quickly replaced the Wildcats with Rutgers, and now KSU head coach Ron Prince's talk about not wanting to duck anyone goes out the window. Making the wimp-out even more unnecessary is that the game with FSU would've come after a tune-up against North Texas and with an off-week to follow.

Let's hope we give them a "tune up" they will never forget!!!

[greenminer]

Let's be the sugar in their gas tank.

[GoMeanGreen1999]

I am pretty much a homer myself, but I don't see anything in this article that is bad. We are coming off of a 2-10 season - after winning only 5 games the previous 2 seasons before Dodge got here - do we really expect people that write about us to just give us a huge amount of respect?

[island eagle]

I am pretty much a homer myself, but I don't see anything in this article that is bad. We are coming off of a 2-10 season - after winning only 5 games the previous 2 seasons before Dodge got here - do we really expect people that write about us to just give us a huge amount of respect?

The point isn't that the words are either incorrect or undeserved after last year. The point is they are FIGHTING words none-the-less.

[EagleMBA]

I like it! It is always better to compete when you are underestimated by the competition. Let's let them look past us until its too late.

[SilverEagle]

I like it! It is always better to compete when you are underestimated by the competition. Let's let them look past us until its too late.

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