Sunflower Showdown Juices Up Manhattan Crowd
Kansas State faces rival Kansas in a high stakes matchup at KSU Stadium with No. 6 KU visiting No. 14 K-State after a loss to Nebraska. Brian Lojka, a Manhattan native and 6-7 tight end, reflects on local roots and the national spotlight as both teams chase the Big Eight race and potential bowl implications. Coach Bill Snyder notes comeback injuries include DeShawn Fogle and Matt Miller on the mend after the NU game.
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Schnellenberger defends Sooners after loss to Kansas
Oklahoma coach Howard Schnellenberger, frustrated by questions, defended the Sooners after a 38-17 loss to Kansas that left Oklahoma 4-2-1 and 1-2 in the Big Eight. He pledged continued improvement as No. 23 Oklahoma prepares to face Missouri and urged a positive mindset. Iowa State's Dan McCarney backs Troy Davis for Heisman as a leading candidate for the award, praising Davis’s impact on the Cyclones.
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Jones enjoying breakout season for No. 6 Kansas football
KU outside linebacker Jones, a 6-2, 225-pound junior, has started all seven games this season as the No. 6 Jayhawks sit 7-0. He credits increased playing time, confidence, and support from teammates and family for his rise, recalling prior seasons and his Newton High roots in the Sunflower rivalry with K‑State.
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Wildcats arrest three players after house assault in Beach
Three Kansas State Wildcats and Wiren from Wichita were arrested in Beach Florida with potential fines and jail time. Kavanagh from Naperville Illinois joined them as starters and second team last year. Court date set for November 1 at 1 p.m. Witnesses describe a confrontation that bloodied two players earlier that morning and a later assault at the house with injuries to Steve Kirkland and Matthew Aupperle.
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