The Kansas Wildcats play for the Kansas State University. It represents the university in the North Division of the big 12 Conference and is classified under Division I of the NCAA. The team is also widely known as Kansas State, KSU or K-State. The Wildcats started playing football in 1893 during a Thanksgiving Day game against St. Mary's Academy which they won 18-10. The home stadium of the wildcats is the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas which has a capacity of 52,200. Bill Snyder was one of the coaches of the KSU. During his time, the Wildcats had 11 seasons won including an eleven consecutive bowl game appearances. Its current coach is Ron Prince. However, he announced in November 2008 that he will no longer coach the Wildcats next season. The teams major rival is the Kansas Jaywalks. KSU's official mascot is Willie the Wildcat. Their all time record is 452-596-41 (.431).
Championships and Important Moments:
Kansas State won its first conference football championship in 1934. The New York Times called KSU ?an established Middle Western leader? also in 1934. The Kansas State Wildcats competed in 13 bowl games. They had an 11 bowl appearance streak that lasted from 1993 to 2003. Wildcats players and coach won various awards such as the Lou Groza Award in 1997, the Jim Thrope Award in 2002, the Boddy Dodd Coach of the Year Awards in 1998, the Davey O'Brien Award in 1998, three Heisman Trophies in 1970, 1998 and 2003. Twenty two former Wildcats are now NFL players.
Quarterbacks in the current Roster:
-- Josh Freeman ? Tysyn Hartman ? Bobby Hauver ? Joseph Kassanavoid ? Collin Klein ? Carson Coffman ? Trey Scott -- Milton McPeek --
Kansas State Wildcats Recent News:
The team is currently on the look-out for a new coach. Ron Prince's three-year reign ends on November 22. Many fans are blaming him for Wildcats' losing streak. The coaching job is believed to go to Bill Snyder if he wants it. Kansas is said to desire a coach with Bowl experience and wants to hire as soon as possible. However, money might be an issue. There is still the matter of paying off Prince $1.3 to buy him out of the raise and extension given to him just last summer.
On the positive side, the November 15 loss against Nebraska Cornhuskers showed the abilities of the specials teams and the defense to score touchdowns off returns. They hope to sustain it by next season. On the players, Josh Freeman suffered a mild concussion during the Nebraska game. No further information however, was divulged by coach Prince. Questions on the future of some players, particularly Brandon Banks are being asked. Would he stay with the team now that Prince, who signed him, is leaving. Banks said that his stay will depend on the new coach that will be hired by the Kansas State.
Next game for Kansas Wildcats is on November 22, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Against Iowa State. The venue of the game is the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. The Kansas Athletics Ticket Office is located at the south end of the Booth Family Hall of Athletics, which is attached to Allen Fieldhouse. Fans will have the chance to see the Wildcats take on the Iowa State.
Going by the "Cyclones" as their nicknames, the Iowa State Cyclones are the college football team of Iowa State University. Playing their games at the Jack Trice Stadium, the first group of athletes was formed in 1892. Like any other team's stadium, Jack Trice traces its roots from the Iowa state athlete who suffered a fatal injury while playing for the Cyclones.
The name "Cyclones" was adapted in 1895, because before that, the team was known as the "Cardinals." The name also had a very interesting story, as it was derived from a Chicago tribune headline "Struck by a Cyclone," because it was during those times when Iowa was hit by major tornadoes. This name also helped Iowa State make it to the world of football.
Its official school colors are cardinal and gold, and their school mascot has an equally fascinating story to tell. The team uses a cardinal named Cy as their mascot, but before the match up between the Cyclones and the Buffaloes on November 12, 2005, the spectators experienced real tornado when it struck Ames, Iowa. Luckily, the Iowa State Cyclones won over the Buffaloes 30-16.
Gene Chizik heads the team at present, and the Cyclones have had recent success in terms of bowl appearances. Missing only one game from 2000 to 2005, their other football rivals include the Iowa Hawkeyes, Colorado Buffaloes, Kansas Jayhawks, and the Missouri Tigers. They joined the Big 12 Conference in 1996, and in 2000, the team defeated Pittsburgh in the Insight Bowl for their first ever bowl win. Back in 1911 and 1912, the team also won two Missouri Valley Conference championships. Their first bowl game was in El Passo, Texas before a massive crowd and in the national TV. Coming in as an underdog, the team faced Louisiana State during that time. In 2000, their fans once again went to the Reliant Stadium for the New Year's Eve showdown. By the end of the game, Jason Berryman of Iowa was awarded the game's defensive MVP, with 12 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks and tackles for loss.
Iowa State Cyclones players who have made special contributions to football history include Seneca Wallace, Joe Beauchamp, David Archer, Matt Blair (one of the top linebackers in the National Football Conference during the height of his career, and earned Pro Bowl honors for six consecutive seasons), Stan Campbell and Troy Davis (who is now part of the Canadian Football Leage running with the Toronto Argonauts).
The latest news about the team is when Iowa State freshman Leonard Johnson was named Big 12 Conference Player of the Week after setting a record of 319 kickoff yards at Oklahoma State. According to their coach Gene Chizik, Johnson also has some real blocking and was also in three tackles, including one for loss.
Sports enthusiasts shouldn't enjoy the game from their TVs at home, instead, watch the games to experience the action and cheer their favorite sports team. On November 8, 2008, the team will battle it out with the Colorado Buffaloes as they compete against each other at the Folsom Field.
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