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During her LEAD 405 class, Alex Elliott, sophomore in biology, leads a discussion to prepare for the upcoming Canvas of Diversity campaign in the Staley School of Leadership building on Wednesday.

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Head volleyball coach signs 4-year extension AVERY OSEN the collegian

K-State Athletics Director John Currie announced Tuesday that head volleyball coach Suzie Fritz signed a four-year extension with the Wildcats through the 2020 season. Fritz will receive a base salary of $161,500 in 2016, $166,500 in 2017, $171,500 in 2018, $174,500 in 2019 and $177,500 in 2020, according to K-State Sports. “First, I would like to thank President Kirk Schulz and Athletics Director John Currie for their continued support of me, my staff and our program,” Fritz said to K-State Sports. “Under their leadership, we have seen tremendous things happen at Kansas State University, and I am extremely proud to have the opportunity to be a part of their team. We place tremendous value on being part of the K-State Family and are very blessed to work at such an exceptional university within the wonderful community of Manhattan.” The Wildcats went 17-12 this past season after being bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Wichita State in four sets. Fritz led the Wildcats to 11 NCAA appearances in her 15 years at the school. “Being the volleyball coach at K-State is sincerely my dream job,” Fritz said to K-State Sports. “During our time here we have coached and been a part of the lives of many extraordinary young women who have gone on to have impactful careers, which is an incredibly rewarding experience for us as coaches.” see page

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here are many initiatives on the K-State campus to encourage and foster diversity, and Associate Professor

Brandon Kliewer’s LEAD 405 class, Leadership in Practice, is doing just that. The class is currently working on a project called Canvas of Diversity, which is an initiative that derived from the Cats for Inclusion campaign started by Kliewer’s fall 2015 LEAD 405 class.

The Canvas of Diversity campaign will feature artwork submitted by students and organizations that will be on display on the temporary construction walls in the K-State Student Union. Cats for Inclusion is a student-led movement that aims to bring light to racial justice, diver-

sity and the education of students and faculty on the topics, according to the group’s website. The intent of the project is to bring attention to these efforts, as well as bring attention to the issue of racism and oppression not only to the campus, but to the community, according to Cats for Inclusion’s website. Tamyia Rowell, senior in operation and supply chain management, is in the LEAD 405 class and said she hopes this project brings more awareness to the student body. “I think this project is important for the campus to hear about because we are trying to include the whole campus,” Rowell said. “It’s not just for us, it’s for everybody to open up everyone’s eyes. The Multicultural (Resource) Center is really something that we want to push for this year also. Until ground is broken on that, that is exactly what we want to push for.” see page

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2nd-half struggles lead to Cats’ 10th straight loss at KU TIMOTHY EVERSON the collegian

A special 10-year anniversary celebration of head coach Jim Woolridge and the 2005-06 Wildcats’ stunning 59-55 upset of Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse was not meant to be, as K-State fell 77-59 to the No. 7 Jayhawks. Led by 19 points from senior forward Perry Ellis, who was playing in his final Sunflower Showdown in Lawrence, the Jayhawks waited out K-State’s strong first half to pull away and win soundly in the second. “We want to go to (Ellis) and (senior Iowa State forward Georges Niang’s) graduation because we’ll be happy when both of them are out of the league,” K-State head coach Bruce Weber said after the game. Meanwhile, K-State had three players in double figures. The WIldcats were led by junior forward Wesley Iwundu, who had 15 points, and senior forward Stephen Hurt, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds, bringing in his second career double-double. “I was just playing looser,” Hurt said. “I quit worrying so much about how I’m playing and just played.” The game was K-State’s 10th straight in Lawrence, the longest road losing streak for K-State out of anyone in the conference. The Wildcats were shorthanded with freshman guard Kamau Stokes out af-

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Parker Robb | THE COLLEGIAN Head coach Bruce Weber shouts at the referees late in the second half of the Wildcats’ 77-59 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks in the first 2016 Sunflower Showdown Wednesday inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. ter being injured in the Ole Miss game. After the game, Weber said Stokes would be receiving a “procedure” tomorrow and would be out “for a while.” While the outcome — an 18-point blowout — was anything but close, the Wildcats found themselves in the position to make this game interesting in both the first and second half. The Wildcats led for 9:30 minutes of the first half, including a nine-point lead, which was their biggest of the game. K-State dominated the boards in

the first half, leading 20-12 at the half and 36-21 in the game. The Wildcats only allowed the Jayhawks two offensive rebounds the entire game. “They dominated us on the glass,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “That’s a team that is minus-three in the league in rebounding, and we’re plus-five or whatever ... and to get dominated like that is embarrassing.” Kansas would not stay down for long. The Jayhawks went on a 14-3 run in the final three minutes of the first half, including a 6-0

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run in the half ’s final 13 seconds, increasing what would have been a two-point halftime deficit to a 10-point hole for K-State at the half. The Wildcats held their last lead of the game at 3:03 minutes left in the first. The Wildcats, bruised and in a position they have found themselves in multiple times inside Allen Fieldhouse throughout the years, had to respond. “Gotta keep coming back,” Weber said to his team at half. “We’re good enough. We led for how many minutes? We’re good

enough to play. We’ve got to win the next four (possessions).” The Wildcats opened up with a 12-6 run to once again get back within two points with 13:39 minutes left to play. K-State wouldn’t be able to fully turn the corner, though, as the Jayhawks ran away with an 11-4 run. During that backbreaking run, the Wildcats committed four of their 23 turnovers. “I think we got tired, there’s no doubt,” Weber said. “You gotta fight through it. We obviously had some foul trouble. I can complain about the refs. I can do it all night, but I can’t do anything. We’ve got to be better than them on the road.” The foul disparity — 27 for K-State to only 18 for Kansas — played a major factor in the game as five Wildcats had two or more fouls at the end of the first half and five had three or more at the end of the game. Junior forward D.J. Johnson fouled out with 6:43 minutes left in the game. From there, KU outscored the Wildcats nearly 2-1 down the stretch, giving the Jayhawks an 18-point victory. “It’s done and over with,” Weber said. “We’re getting to Oklahoma, that’s the most important thing. No. 1 in the country, great opportunity for our kids. I said it right after the game, “Heads up, ready for the next one.”

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Horticulture students grow learning experiences SARAH MOYER the collegian

s students walk toward Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center’s south entrance, it may be instinctual for them to notice the outdoor patio transformation that took place last April. After only a few steps inside the building, the “living green wall” — a colorful wall made out of plants of many shades and textures — welcomes students to a recently renovated learning and photosynthesizing environment. The living green wall is the first of its kind on campus, according to Cathie Lavis, associate professor of landscape management and Horticulture Club faculty adviser. Lavis said she was most proud of the “awesome learning experiences” the projects provide and the fact that they were “student-driven.” Lavis said some of her students were inspired to incorporate the wall into the student lobby updates when they saw an outdoor green wall while studying abroad in Paris. Addie Wassenberg, senior in landscape management and member of the Horticulture Club, said she was full of pride about the projects and other small improvements students have continued to make. The lobby improvements were funded through tuition dollars, and the update was voted on by students, according to Lavis.

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Students study alongside the green wall in the Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center. She said her colleague, Kimberly Williams, professor of landscape management, played an important role with the updates to the lobby and patio project. Although the wall is not currently managed by students, the Plants of the Interior Environment class, HORT 377, uses the wall to learn about irrigation and management systems. The plants, stacked in rows of plant beds, are watered with a one-drip tubing system that lines the top of the plant setup and allows water to seep down to the bottom of the

display where other irrigation systems are in place. Karen Schneck, sophomore in greenhouse and nursery management and Horticulture Club member, said she would like to learn more about the green wall’s maintenance from Ambius, the company currently in charge of maintaining the wall during its first year. The patio was created mainly through labor efforts by the Horticulture Club, Lavis said. “We used it as a classroom opportunity,” Wassenberg said.

“I had four or five classes that we worked on it.” A banner showing the patio’s progress at different stages of construction is displayed in the student lobby of Throckmorton. It was no surprise that faculty members were on board for the heavily student-driven project because “they stress experience,” Wassenberg said. Caitlynn McVey, senior in greenhouse and nursery management and Horticulture Club member, said her favorite task during the project was laying pav-

ers, or “hardscaping,” because it was “something new to learn.” The patio was, by far, a team effort every step of the way, McVey said. The project was financed through many local community members, horticulture supporters, K-State alumni, faculty donors and current students, McVey said. HORT 377 is not the only class students can enroll in to become a hands-on learner and participate in projects like the living green wall and the patio. Another popular hands-on course is HORT 210, Concepts of Floral Design. Both classes count toward the Department of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources’ majors and minor, Wassenberg said. Greg Davis, associate professor of landscape design, said there are advancements being made in the department, and their goal is to continue to grow. “There are more jobs than we can fill,” Davis said. According to Lavis and Davis’ estimations, there are about 150 declared majors and about 26 students working on the minor. “When you think about agriculture, you think about animal science or agronomy,” Lavis said. “We say plows and cows ... think about our campus with no trees.” With countless hands-on learning opportunities, a high percentage of job placement for graduates and networking opportunities accessible to students, the department is stacked, like the plants on the living green wall, so to speak, McVey said.

Restaurants rely on local service for nontraditional delivery RAFAEL GARCIA the collegian

For Zack Levin, a Wildcat2Go driver, a typical workday cannot really be described in terms of location. Wildcat2Go is a Manhattan service that provides delivery for local restaurants that would not traditionally deliver their products. “It’s all about demand and efficiency,” Victor Barron, general manager for Wildcat2Go, said. “From the restaurant’s point of view, why pay a driver to sit around waiting for a delivery order when Wildcat2Go can send you one when needed?” Barron said Wildcat2Go delivers food from about 25 local restaurants. Customers can order food online from restaurants like Vista Drive In, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Baskin Robbins, and then drivers for the service, like Levin, deliver the food to the customers. “I think what sets us apart is that we are a local, small business, not a national

chain,” Barron said. Deanna Perkins, 2011 K-State alum and adviser at Boomer Consulting Inc., said she has enjoyed ordering through Wildcat2Go. “My experience with Wildcat2Go has been phenomenal,” Perkins said. “It might be a bit more expensive than other delivery places, but the service and variety are definitely worth it.” Much like traditional pizza delivery drivers, Wildcat2Go drivers deliver food using insulated bags that keep the food warm within 30 minutes to an hour, Levin said. Drivers for Wildcat2Go deliver to homes and businesses from restaurants that are spread across the entire city. On typical days, Levin said he cannot predict what or from where he will deliver. Some days he said will find himself crossing the city multiple times, and in the semester he’s been with the company, he has come to know the city of Manhattan quite well. “(My job) lets me learn about the back roads, alleys and shortcuts I can take to get around the city quickly,”

Levin said. Levin said that in his experience, the customer base of the delivery company includes many college students, as well as local residents. “I deliver to a lot of great people, a lot of regulars that I see often,” Levin said. “I always enjoy delivering to them because they’re always nice.” As a driver for the company, Levin said he enjoys the variability in his workday. “No day is the same,” Levin said. “Some days I might be really busy and deliver for several restaurants, and other days there’ll be some downtime when I’m waiting quite a bit in-between orders.” When business is slow, Levin said he spends his time waiting in his car, listening to music. When business picks up around lunch and dinner times, Levin said he might deliver as many as 30 orders in a 10-hour period, and as many as 15 Wildcat2Go drivers work during these busier shifts. Levin said he has never felt unsafe or threatened on any delivery. “There’s never really any

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(Left to right) Matthew Klassen, sophomore in open option, Zach Levin and Victor Barron are all employees of the Wildcat2Go delivery service. bad people that I deliver to, and that was one of my fears when I first started delivering,” Levin said. “The weirdest thing I’ve had to deal with is that sometimes people answer the door naked or almost naked, and that’s definitely awkward.” On the side, Levin is also a weekly DJ at The Salty Rim, a bar in Aggieville. Levin said,

however, that the majority of his income comes from driving for Wildcat2Go. He declined to provide specific information on his income, but said the job pays well enough for a young, single person to make a living. “This is my main source of income, and people tend to tip really well, especially if it’s not their first time and they’ve had good experiences with

us,” Levin said. Although Levin said he does not imagine himself being a lifelong delivery driver, the job has taught him vital life skills. “I’ve learned how to communicate and to be efficient and punctual,” Levin said. “I love driving. It helps me clear my head, so being able to drive for work is really nice.”

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Caffeine provides beneficial ‘short-term boost’ ISABEL LAUBY the collegian

affeine is a staple in several college students’ diets. Juggling multiple responsibilities, students often find themselves turning to caffeine to help get them through the days and nights. Increased dependence on caffeine has left some people wondering if they are addicted and if their habit is unhealthy. “If you need a short-term boost of energy, there is nothing wrong with drinking a cup of coffee ... but don’t over do it,” Edgar Chambers, distinguished professor in human nutrition, said. Caffeine travels to the brain quickly and stimulates the nervous system, relieving drowsiness. It then leaves the body in urine many hours after it is consumed, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine article “Caffeine in the diet.” Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine is safe to produce the beneficial effects of increased alertness and energy, according to the Mayo Clinic article “Caffeine: How Much is too Much?” One cup of coffee contains about 100 milligrams of caffeine, tea contains around 14 to 60 milligrams and a 12-ounce can of

Graphic By Carly Adams soda has around 45 milligrams, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine article. If someone habitually consumes over 400 milligrams of caf-

From the president’s desk

ANDY HURTIG & JOE TINKER Fellow K-Staters, It has been a while since we last wrote to you. Over the past few weeks, we have been hard at work on your behalf to find a way to enhance your experience at K-State. To begin with, I want to thank everyone who attended the campus conversation roundtable about the campuswide tobacco ban on Tuesday. In a letter last semester, we emphasized the importance of the student body’s input when it comes to any policy change. We really appreciate those who came out and provided their feedback at the event. We look forward to building on it and making campus a more inclusive environment for all. We are writing to you this week from Topeka, where we, along with members of SGA, have spent the day advocating and lobbying for Lifeline 911. We are pushing for a statewide law that grants limited immunity to intoxicated minors that seek medical attention for themselves or friends. We believe that having this

law in the books will give minors the confidence to pick up the phone in times of crisis and call for help. The policy was initiated by our predecessors Reagan Kays and Cody Kennedy, and we are proud to do our part to further the efforts. Along with members of our cabinet and SGA representatives, we have continued to find ways to address the issues important to multicultural students on campus. We have been meeting with representatives from the various student groups, staff and faculty to find a path forward. We are optimistic about the progress we have made and look forward to continuing our efforts this semester. Lastly, we want to encourage you all to join us inside Bramlage Coliseum this Saturday as K-State takes on Oklahoma. Your support has always been crucial in providing K-State a truly enviable home-court advantage. We hope you show up purple and loud as we take on the first-ranked team in the country. As always, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions. You can reach us sga@ksu.edu or via Twitter at @KStateSBP_SBVP. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you and Go ‘Cats, Andy Hurtig, student body president Joe Tinker, student body vice president

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2-time Coach of the Year continued from page

“I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to have that role in addition to maintaining the wonderful relationships with our exceptional staff and administration. My family loves K-State and Manhattan, and we are thrilled to serve and represent both for many years to come.” Fritz has won Big 12 Coach of the Year twice, once in 2002 and again in the 2003 season when the team went 16-0 in home matches on their way to the Big 12 Conference Title. “Under coach Fritz’s leadership, we have achieved sus-

tained success with 11 NCAA Tournaments in her 15 seasons, including appearances in four of the past five years,” Currie said to K-State Sports. “She has done a tremendous job as head coach while being a great role model and mentor for our student-athletes, and we look forward to continued success with her leading our volleyball program.” Lots of promise sits in front of the Wildcats as they return 14 letter-winners from a year ago. K-State finished in a tie for fourth in the conference this past season after going 9-7 in the league.

feine a day or drinks more than four cups of coffee, that person could potentially develop undesired side effects, including nervousness, restlessness, irritabil-

ity, anxiety, a fast heartbeat and muscle tremors, according to the Mayo Clinic article. A sudden decrease in caffeine could result in the symptoms of

withdrawal similar to the symptoms of caffeine overuse, according to the National Library of Medicine article. Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others, and small doses may result in unwanted effects. How a person reacts to caffeine is determined by body mass, gender, age and how much caffeine that person regularly drinks, according to the Mayo Clinic article. Heidi Oberrieder, instructor of human nutrition, said the amount of caffeine is not the main health issue, but instead the issue is the amount of sugar that is typically added to caffeinated drinks. “That’s a bigger problem because we know that the sugar and the saturated fat intake is going to increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes,” Oberrieder said. Chambers said that if people start becoming dependent on caffeine or if their sleep cycle is being disrupted, they should try some healthier alternatives to increase their daily energy levels. Chambers said the best way to do this is to eat right, exercise and get sleep. “I drink a lot of water and try to exercise throughout the day,” Haley Johnson, freshman in kinesiology and nutrition, said. “Staying active is what keeps me awake the most.”

Miss Kansas titleholders promote awareness KAITLYN ALANIS the collegian

K-State is home to five pageant contestants, who will continue their pageant runs by vying for the title of Miss Kansas June 8-11 in Pratt, Kansas.

MISS BARTON COUNTY

Hannah Mauler, freshman in nutrition and health, said she is excited to combine her passions for strength and beauty in the Miss Kansas Pageant. “Many people believe that this is just a beauty pageant,” Mauler said. “That’s not true. It’s about being your best self and finding your inner strength.” It is for this reason that Mauler said she will focus on her platform “Girls on the Run.” She said her platform centers on helping girls learn to be confident in standing on their own two feet while embracing their beauty in all shapes, sizes and skin tones. “We do more than just train for a 5K,” Mauler said. “We teach life lessons and become a role model for other girls.”

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Carolyn Fitzgibbons, senior in theater and kinesiology, said she is truly grateful to be involved in the Miss Kansas organization. “The Miss Kansas Pageant is a giant sisterhood,” Fitzgibbons said. “Everyone is ready to welcome the other girls with open hearts and open minds.” Fitzgibbons said she will be focusing on cancer research with her platform of “Beating the Odds and Finding a Cure,” and her goal is to bring awareness to cancer research, especially in Kansas. Fitzgibbons said she is working on building a relationship with cancer research labs at K-State and on raising money for the Relay For

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Carolyn Fitzgibbons, senior in theater and kinesiology, Hannah Mauler, freshman in nutrition and health, and Makayla Weiser, sophomore in modern languages, are competing for the Miss Kansas title this June. Life. “My biggest challenge will be finding that balance with all my commitments in being a full-time student and working, while also going to rehearsals and making public appearances,” Fitzgibbons said.

MISS METRO KC

Makayla Weiser, sophomore in modern languages, is not new to the Miss Kansas Pageant. She competed for Miss Kansas in 2014, where she made it into the finals and was awarded the Kansas Choice Award, which is similar to the well-known People’s Choice Award, she said. As reigning Miss Metro KC, Weiser said she will continue spreading awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder through her platform of “Surviving PTSD.” “It’s a personal story for me,” Weiser said. “My dad came back home from overseas with PTSD, and we didn’t realize it at first. I want to bring awareness to

the signs and symptoms of PTSD so others know the signs to be aware of. I’m also an Air Force ROTC cadette — this is something which can affect me and others I know.” Weiser said the challenges of commuting between metro Kansas City and her student life at K-State keeps her busy. “I try not to think of it as a challenge because really the challenges are just fun,” Weiser said. “The whole week is just a lot of fun, and the people I meet are really friends for a lifetime.”

MISS QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE

Hannah Maddy, junior in communication studies, said she is ready to help, stand up for and include others with her platform “#itonlytakesone.” “In the end, it’s really about inclusive leadership,” Maddy said. “My high school had a very negative Twitter page, and I knew I

had to make a change. This led to my passion for inclusiveness and my idea to create a more positive Twitter environment.” Maddy said she did not realize the tradition that came with pageants until she ran for Miss Barton County last year. “I was hit by the pageant bug,” Maddy said. “I learned about the honor and tradition, which are part of pageants. It’s about being a leader.” Being in a pageant is much like a job or taking an extra class, and with studying, practices, event appearances and volunteering, you can spread yourself very thin, Maddy said. “Its a challenge, but I wouldn’t change it for anything,” Maddy said.

MISS GOLDEN BELT

Sarah Gustin, freshman in agricultural economics, was unavailable for comments.

CANVAS | Campus artwork to promote diversity continued from page

The intent of the Canvas of Diversity project is to help bring attention to these efforts as well as bring attention to the issue of racism and oppression not only to the campus, but to the community. Tamyia Rowell, senior in operation and supply chain management, is in the LEAD 405 class that is working toward a more inclusive campus and said she hopes this project brings more awareness to the student body. “I think this project is important for the campus to hear about because we are trying to include the whole campus,” Rowell said. “It’s not just for us, it’s for everybody to open up everyone’s

eyes. The Multicultural Student Center is really something that we want to push for this year, also. Until ground is broken on that, that is exactly what we want to push for.” Rowell and her classmates are currently in the planning phase of their project and are looking for different ways to promote the Canvas of Diversity campaign to the student body in order to get as many art submissions as possible, Rowell said. Bre Lombard, junior in marketing, is in charge of marketing for the project. Lombard said she also hopes to get many submissions and is exploring different ways to get the word out to the student body. “I hope that people start to hear about us and start to

get curious about who we are as a campaign,” Lombard said. “I don’t think a lot of people are aware or accepting of diversity on campus and I think we all need to come together and embrace it.” Both Rowell and Lombard said they feel as though the majority of the student body is not directly affected by racial injustice and do not see it as a problem. Another member of the class, Nicole Vestal, senior in accounting, said she did not think about diversity on campus being a problem before the class. “Part of Cats for Inclusion is the learning aspect,” Vestal said. “I know that there is more diversity now in the local area than there used to be. However, after

reading stories that students had posted on the Cats for Inclusion website, things that I would have not given a second thought about, really hit home to others.” The Canvas of Diversity campaign is open to any organization or individual that wish to contribute, according to Rowell. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 12. A committee will review all submitted work and those chosen will be displayed in the student union starting on Feb. 29. For more information about the Cats for Inclusion initiative and for rules and entry information for the Canvas of Diversity project, Rowell said students can visit catsforinclusion.wordpress. com.

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Wildcat football ‘reasonably close to fulfilling needs’ RILEY GATES the collegian

K-State head football coach Bill Snyder entered the Steel and Pipe Company Team Theater in the Vanier Family Football Complex on Wednesday afternoon with what seemed to be a sense of satisfaction and pleasure, shown in his sense of humor. Wearing his suit and tie, Snyder put his coffee cup on the table and began to field questions from media members about the 2016 K-State football recruiting class. Wednesday marked National Signing Day for all college teams across the country. K-State was not awaiting any suspense-filled decisions from potential recruits, and everything went as expected in Manhattan. Snyder said he was pleased with the players that he and his staff assembled. “I think we did (fill immediate needs),” Snyder said about his 2016 recruiting class. “If our perceptions are accurate, and we’ll find that out as you indicated, in a period of time. Yes, I think that if it pans out the way we hope it does, then we got reasonably close to fulfilling our needs.” Nick Lenners, a Rivals.com 3-star signee from Lincoln, Nebraska, was the first member of the Wildcats’ 2016 recruiting class. Lenners said he feels it is a good group of signees, and he has high hopes for the class. “I think it’s going to be a good

class,” Lenners said. “Last year’s class was good, and they had a lot of linemen, which will be good. This year we’ve got a lot of guys coming in. Hopefully we can get into the program and do our part. Hope we can bring back another Big 12 Championship and just come in, work hard, maybe get that playing time, starting spots and do big things.” Headlining Bill Snyder’s 2016 recruiting class is 4-star quarterback Skylar Thompson, of Fort Osage, Missouri. Thompson was an early signee for the 2016 class. He is already on campus and is preparing to begin his first season with the Wildcats. Snyder was asked what he liked most about the freshman quarterback. “He’s athletic, he’s a very hard worker, he’s an intelligent, bright young guy that will pick things up quickly I believe,” Snyder said. “I think those are the key elements.” It’s no secret when it comes to the game of recruiting that K-State is somewhat behind the eight ball. When competing for a recruit, the Wildcats constantly have a cloud hanging over the program that, without a doubt, plays into possible recruits’ decisions. That eight ball is the age of their legendary football coach. Snyder will be entering the 2016 football season at the age of 76 and will turn 77 during the course of the fall campaign. Age is one thing Snyder will always deal with when searching for players. “I think everybody that we have asks that question, and my answer is

the same as it’s always been,” Snyder said. “As long as I can have an impact on the lives of young people

years. I’ll be here as long as you’ll be here,’” Snyder said. “But I want them to trust me. That’s dishonest.

2016 K-State Signing Class

Kyle Ball LB Mason Barta FB Brett Bell TE Tyler Burns RB Isaiah Harris WR Blake Hickey OL Trace Kochevar TE Nick Lenners TE Bronson Massie DE Mike McCoy RB Jimmy McKinney LB AJ Parker DB D.J. Render WR Jordon Robertson DT Ian Rudzik FB Corey Sutton WR Skylar Thompson QB Abdul Beechman OL Breontae Matthews OL Ray Price DT Byron Pringle WR Cedric Dozier DB and people here want me, if the fan base feels good about it and I feel healthy, then that’s what I’ll do. When those things are not prevalent, then I’ll not be here.” Snyder said he insists that he wants to remain truthful to incoming recruits and does not want to sell them on lies. “I could say, ‘I’ll be here for 10

Prairie Village, KS Holton, KS Wichita, KS Wichita, KS Fort Worth, TX Godley. TX Salina, KS Lincoln, NE Lufkin, TX Topeka, KS Oologah, OK Bartlesville, OK Kennesaw, GA Dallas, TX Ulysses, KS Charlotte, NC Independence, MO Converse, TX Washington D.C. Long Beach, CA Tampa, FL Roanoke, AL Not that I wouldn’t be here during their tenure, but you just don’t know.” In addition to the signing class, Snyder also fielded questions about players from this year’s team who are leaving the program, as rumors of possible departures have recently circled the team. Snyder confirmed certain players who have left the

team, including sophomore defensive back Kaleb Prewett, sophomore quarterback Jonathan Banks, and freshmen walk-ons Landon Root, Hunter Knoblauch and Zach Davidson. “Kaleb Prewett is not (with the team),” Snyder said. “The rest (sophomore defensive tackle Will Geary and junior linebacker Will Davis) are. We have some young guys that just want to invest their time in getting their education and being more invested in the classroom. I can appreciate that.” When the class was all pieced together and letters of intent had been faxed into the Vanier Family Football Complex, K-State’s recruiting class was ranked as the 69th best class by 247sports.com. The number is less than stellar and not what many had hoped to see out of K-State as the Wildcats look to rebound off a 6-7 2015 campaign. “Overall, I think the class shook out to be very average, which is a bit disappointing considering it looked like recruiting was on an upswing after the 2014 and 2015 classes,” GoPowercat.com’s Ryan Wallace said. “Yes, there’s potential with 2016 and if any coaching staff can squeeze excess talent from the group, it’s K-State’s, but had the program merely added minimal emphasis or energy to the recruiting trail, they may not have found themselves in this all-too-familiar position again.” The 2016 recruiting class is complete. The staff has their players and know what they need from each individual. Now, it’s all about development for these fresh faces.

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