K State

Both KU and K-State are known for their devoted fans.  So, what's it like in a house with one Wildcat fan and one Jayhawk fan? We visited the Devlins during the Sunflower Showdown Monday.  Sandi Devlin is a big K-State fan, her husband roots for KU. Their kids are also divided with some joining the KU side and others cheering for K-State. They say there is some trash talking during and after the game, but it doesn't last long.  Because, as Sandi puts it, "...what happens, happens!"

For the first time in years, K-State comes to Lawrence for the bi-annual Sunflower Showdown as the higher ranked team. Following a three-game slide that saw the Jayhawks drop games to Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and inexplicably TCU as arguably the underdog in Allen Fieldhouse against the Wildcats. Thanks to Rodney mcGruder's hot shooting and 22 points in a win over Iowa State, the Wildcats are in sole possession of first place in the Big 12. K-State has won four straight games coming into Monday night and are seeking redemption against Kansas, the beat them last time in Manhattan.

For the first time since 1988, the Kansas State Wildcats will be ranked higher than the Kansas Jayhawks when the two teams take the court tonight. The new AP poll for the week of February 11 has been released, and K-State checks in at #10, while the Jayhawks fell to #14 in the midst of a three-game losing streak. KSU is currently on a four-game winning streak. Wichita State received three votes in the latest poll. 1. Indiana 2. Duke 3. Miami 4. Michigan   5. Gonzaga 6. Syracuse  7. Florida 8. Michigan St. 9. Arizona   10. Kansas St. 11. Butler 12. Louisville 13. Ohio St. 14. Kansas 15. Georgetown 16. Pittsburgh 17. Oklahoma St. 18. Marquette 19. New Mexico 20. Wisconsin 21. Notre Dame 22. Memphis 23. Oregon 24. Colorado St. 25. Kentucky    Others receiving votes: Minnesota 80, Missouri 69, Cincinnati 68, Saint Mary's (Cal)

For What it's Worth---on this February 11 -- It's hard to call it a rivalry when one team's beaten the other in 45 of their last 48 meetings. KU-KSU 2--- Kansas may own this series, but when was the last time they'd lost three straight preparing to play a nationally ranked K-State? It hasn't happened, so even with the significant home court advantage that Allen Field House provides---we don't know what to expect from Kansas. How odd is that to say? Big Monday - big trouble--- Trouble, that is, for KU opponents.

Rodney McGruder scored 22 points and Angel Rodriguez added 20 as No. 13 Kansas State knocked off Iowa State 79-70 to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12. Korie Lucious led the Cyclones (16-7, 6-4) with 16 points and reserve Tyrus McGee had 15. The Wildcats (19-4, 8-2) held a slim 33-32 lead at the break in a game that remained close most of the way. With 9:10 remaining, Kansas State led 61-52. In response to a pair of Iowa State baskets, Gipson and Rodriguez both scored and put the Wildcats up 65-55 - the first double-digit lead of the game.

Once heir apparent to Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein, Kansas State quarterback Daniel Sams will face some serious competition thanks to the signing of junior college transfer Jake Waters. Out of all 32 members of the recruiting class announced by Kansas State on Wednesday, Waters might spark the most interest. He directed Iowa Western Community College to a national championship last season, passing for 3,501 yards. Prior to Waters' commitment, many had considered Sams the favorite for the starting job in 2013.

Head football coach Bill Snyder released Kansas State's 2013 recruiting class Wednesday with the announcement of 32 student-athletes who plan on joining or already are a part of the Wildcat program. Kansas State's class of 2013 includes 26 players from the high school ranks and six community-college players. Of the group, nine are currently enrolled at Kansas State and will participate in spring practice. “As we've always maintained, it takes several years to accurately assess the quality of a recruiting class and the young men who represent it,” said Snyder.

Kansas State University annouced today a contract extension of five years for head football coach Bill Snyder. The new contract extends Snyder through 2017, and will pay him a total of $14.75 million. Click here to read the contract extension Snyder will be paid $2.75 million during the 2013 season, with an annual increase of $100,000 each season after that. A press release from Kansas State is below. ______________ Kansas State Director of Athletics John Currie announced today that legendary head football coach Bill Snyder has agreed to a new multi-year contract, securing the services of the 2011 and 2012 national and Big 12 coach of the year through the 2017 season.