KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Chiefs counterpart Alex Smith struggled behind their unsettled offensive lines in Kansas City’s 14-13 preseason victory over Seattle on Friday night. Smith was pressured so much in the first half that he began rushing his throws, and one of them was picked off by Bobby Wagner. The Seattle linebacker returned it untouched 25 yards for a touchdown that gave the Seahawks a 10-7 halftime lead. Smith finished 11 of 18 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin.
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Blue Jay Football to Hold Public Scrimmage On Saturday
The Junction City Blue Jay football team will scrimmage / practice from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday morning at Al Simpler Stadium.
The scrimmage will complete the first week of practice for the 2015 Blue Jay football season.
After practice on Friday there was a watermelon feed for the players at the stadium.
K-State Announces Big 12 Basketball Schedule
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State will open the Big 12 Conference portion of its men’s basketball schedule at home against West Virginia on Saturday, January 2.
The Wildcats, who own the second-most Big 12 wins (52) in the last five seasons, will play 14 league games against teams that advanced to the NCAA Tournament a year ago, including seven in Bramlage Coliseum. In addition, five of the nine home league contests will also fall on a Saturday, including matchups with NCAA Tournament participants Iowa State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, West Virginia as well as the annual Sunflower Showdown with Kansas.
K-State is 58-18 (.763) at home in Big 12 play since the 2006-07 season.
“I think I say this every year but the schedule will again be very challenging,” said fourth-year head coach Bruce Weber. “There are five Big 12 teams in most of the early preseason polls, including three in the Top 10, so the league should once again be one of the best, if not, the best, in the country. I think this year more than ever, it doesn’t matter what team you play on a given day, you better be ready to play at a high level every day to be successful.”
K-State will have 15 of its 18 conference contests broadcast on one of ESPN’s family of networks, including the home game with Kansas on Saturday, February 20 and the road contest at Iowa State on Saturday, February 27 on either ESPN or ESPN2. The squad will also play six times on ESPNU, which includes the opener with West Virginia, while there will be seven appearances on ESPNews. The three league games not on ESPN networks (the road game at Texas on January 5 and home games with Texas Tech on January 12 and TCU on March 2) will be broadcast as part of the institutionally controlled television package, which will be announced at a later date.
After opening league play with West Virginia, the Wildcats will play back-to-back road games at Texas on Tuesday, January 5 and Oklahoma on Saturday, January 9 before returning home for consecutive tilts against Texas Tech on Tuesday, January 12 and Iowa State on Saturday, January 16. The squad finishes the month with road games against Baylor (Wednesday, January 20) and West Virginia (Tuesday, January 26) in between a home contest with Oklahoma State on Saturday, January 23. K-State hosts Ole Miss in the Big 12-SEC Challenge on Saturday, January 30.
The Wildcats will open February with a road trip to Kansas on Wednesday, February 3 before hosting Oklahoma (Saturday, February 6) and Baylor (Wednesday, February 10) in consecutive home games. The team will play back-to-back road trip the next week with Oklahoma State on Saturday, February 13 and TCU on Wednesday, February 17. The squad follows with two straight home games, beginning with Kansas on Saturday, February 20 and finishing with Texas on Monday, February 22. The regular season rounds out with two road games in its last three contests, including Iowa State on Saturday, February 27 and Texas Tech on Saturday, March 5 with Senior Night slated for Wednesday, March 2 against TCU.
The Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship will be held Wednesday through Saturday, March 9-12, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Wildcats return four players with starting experience in 2015-16 to go with the influx of seven newcomers, including PARADE All-American Dean Wade(St. John, Kansas/St. John) and NJCAA First Team All-American Carlbe Ervin II (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma/Connors State College). Senior guardJustin Edwards (6.3 ppg., 3.3 rpg.) is the team’s top returner in both scoring and steals (37), while junior forward Wesley Iwundu (5.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg.) is the leading returner in rebounding (108), assists (61), blocks (20) and minutes (780).
Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are now available and can be purchased in a variety of ways, including toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287), online at www.kstatesports.com/tickets and in-person at the Athletics Ticket Office located in Bramlage Coliseum.
The remaining game times as well as the third-tier television slate will be released in the coming weeks.
2015-16 Kansas State Men’s Basketball Schedule
Day Date Opponent
Friday Oct. 30 EMPORIA STATE (Exh.)
Friday Nov. 6 FORT HAYS STATE (Exh.)
Opening Games of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)
Friday Nov. 13 MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE
Monday Nov. 16 COLUMBIA
Friday Nov. 20 SOUTH DAKOTA
CBE Hall of Fame Classic (Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.)
Monday Nov. 23 vs. Missouri 6 p.m. ESPNU
Tuesday Nov. 24 vs. North Carolina/Northwestern
Sunday Nov. 29 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Friday Dec. 4 @Georgia
Wednesday Dec. 9 COPPIN STATE
Saturday Dec. 12 @Texas A&M
Wichita Wildcat Classic (INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan.)
Saturday Dec. 19 COLORADO STATE
Tuesday Dec. 22 NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday Dec. 29 SAINT LOUIS
Saturday Jan. 2 WEST VIRGINIA* ESPNU
Tuesday Jan. 5 @Texas* Longhorn Network
Saturday Jan. 9 @Oklahoma* ESPNews
Tuesday Jan. 12 TEXAS TECH*
Saturday Jan. 16 IOWA STATE* 3 p.m. ESPNU
Wednesday Jan. 20 @Baylor* ESPNews
Saturday Jan. 23 OKLAHOMA STATE* 5 p.m. ESPNU
Tuesday Jan. 26 @West Virginia* 6 p.m. ESPNews
Big 12-SEC Challenge (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)
Saturday Jan. 30 OLE MISS ESPNU
Wednesday Feb. 3 @Kansas* 8 p.m. ESPNU
Saturday Feb. 6 OKLAHOMA* 5 p.m. ESPNU
Wednesday Feb. 10 BAYLOR* ESPNews
Saturday Feb. 13 @Oklahoma State* 12 p.m. ESPNews
Wednesday Feb. 17 @TCU* ESPNews
Saturday Feb. 20 KANSAS* 5 p.m. ESPN/2
Monday Feb. 22 TEXAS* 6 p.m. ESPNU
Saturday Feb. 27 @Iowa State* 3/5 p.m. ESPN/2
Wednesday March 2 TCU*
Saturday March 5 @Texas Tech* 2 p.m. ESPNews
Wed.-Sat. March 9-12 Big 12 Championship (Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.)
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TOM GILBERT
Associate Director for Athletics Communications | K-State Athletics
Royals Have Winning Streak Snapped By Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Travis Shaw and Jackie Bradley Jr. are making the most of their late-season tryout.
Shaw had a pair of hits and Bradley laced an RBI triple to right on Thursday night to help the Boston Red Sox beat Kansas City 4-1 and end the Royals’ five-game winning streak.
Bradley’s last nine hits have been for extra bases.
“This is a wave that every player wants to get on, and we’re enjoying it,” said bench coach Torey Lovullo, who is filling in for manager John Farrell while he undergoes treatment for lymphoma.
Ryan Hanigan drove in two runs and scored another on Bradley’s triple. Wade Miley (10-9) allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings as the Red Sox improved to 5-2 under Lovullo.
Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts also had two hits apiece for Boston.
For Shaw, it was the fifth multihit game in a week. Shaw is batting .434 since his Aug. 1 call-up, and Bradley is hitting .409 since Aug. 6.
“He’s a special player,” said Bradley, who was the higher-rated prospect but who struggled early in the majors and was hitting just .102 on Aug. 5. “I know what he’s capable of. He knows what he’s capable of. I’m glad he’s getting to show it on this stage.”
Miley allowed one run on six hits while striking out six. Junichi Tazawa pitched the ninth for his second save.
Salvador Perez had two of the Royals’ six hits. The AL Central leaders had won 10 of their last 12 to open a 14 1-2 game lead in the AL Central.
“We know what we have to do: We have to go out there and continue to play good baseball,” third baseman Mike Moustakas said. “We don’t ever take any days off.”
Danny Duffy (6-6) gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out three in five innings.
Duffy loaded the bases in the first before walking Shaw to score a run. The Red Sox made it 4-0 in the third when Hanigan singled with runners on second and third, then scored on Bradley’s trip
K-State Football Locker Room to be Named In Honor of Jordy and Emily Nelson Following Generous Contribution
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Former Consensus All-American, 2015 Ring of Honor inductee and current Green Bay Packer All-Pro wide receiver Jordy Nelson and his wife Emily have generously pledged a philanthropic contribution to K-State Athletics to assist in the department’s efforts to complete Phase III-B of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium Master Plan, the northeast corner of the Vanier Family Football Complex, Athletics Director John Currie announced today.
In addition, Currie announced that the football team’s locker room in the Vanier Family Football Complex will be named the Nelson Family Locker Room in recognition of the couple’s contribution.
“We appreciate Jordy and Emily’s loyalty and generosity to K-State Athletics and our goal of providing a World-Class Student-Athlete Experience,” Currie said. “Jordy and Emily are model K-Staters and for them to graciously give to enhance the experience of Wildcat student-athletes and fans is a true testament to their passion and love for K-State.”
“Kansas State University and K-State Football have meant so much to our family and continue to be a big part of our lives,” said Jordy and Emily. “The Manhattan and Riley County communities are home for us, and giving back to the program and university that have afforded us the opportunities that we now have was very important to us, so that student-athletes, fans and the entire K-State Family can continue to have the success they deserve.”
The announcement of this generous gift from the Nelson family, in addition to the previously announced pledge from the Carl and Mary Ice family, provides tremendous momentum to complete Phase III-B of the Bill Snyder Family Stadium Master Plan project. The gifts from the Nelson and Ice families, along with other pledges, bring the department’s fundraising total to more than $8 million toward the $15 million needed for the project.
The proposed new northeast corner will connect the east-side concourse to the new north end zone section debuting September 5th, thus achieving the BSFS master plan goal of a 360-degree concourse and fully enclosing the stadium. Other new elements of the structure will include visiting team locker space, training and officials areas, plus additional future office space as well as a new videoboard that will match the huge screen erected on the northwest corner this past spring, furthering the department’s commitment to offering the Best Fan Experience in the Big 12.
“We are all so very proud of Jordy and Emily and greatly appreciate their involvement in the new Vanier Family Football Complex,” said head coach Bill Snyder. “Jordy has never strayed from his value system and thus remains the same caring, committed, loyal, passionate Kansas State person who believes in his program and is giving back. They are a wonderful family.”
A former walk-on who started his Wildcat days as a defensive back, Nelson made his mark on the Wildcat program during his final season as he was named a 2007 Consensus All-American and finalist for the Biletnikoff Award. In 2007, Nelson set school records for receptions in a game (15) and season (122), receiving yards in a game (214) and season (1,606) and yards per game in a season (133.8). He finished the year with 122 catches for 1,606 yards and 11 touchdowns and went on to be taken 36th overall by Green Bay in the 2008 NFL Draft. He finished his career with 206 catches for 2,822 yards and 20 scores.
Originally published in 2010, the Bill Snyder Family Stadium Master Plan has now seen completion of three phases representing $165 million in investment into K-State’s football complex and amenities, as part of approximately $195 million in recent capital investments benefitting all 16 Wildcat athletics teams. These improvements have been completed in a fiscally responsible manner without utilizing any university, tuition or state tax dollars thanks to the generosity of K-State donors and fans world-wide. K-State is the only public institution in Kansas and one of less than approximately 25 nationally operating its intercollegiate athletics department with no direct or indirect university funding or state support.
KENNY LANNOU
Assistant A.D. for Communications | K-State Athletics
Royals Win Second Straight Over Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) – Lorenzo Cain had a tie-breaking RBI single in the second inning, Ben Zobrist had four hits and Kansas City benefited from a Cincinnati baserunning gaffe as the Royals beat the Reds 4-3 Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie left in the fifth with the 4-3 lead and the bases loaded and one out. Luke Hochevar (1-0) got Jay Bruce to pop up along the first base line. Bruce was out under the infield fly rule, but Jason Bourgeois tried to score when the ball dropped, and Hochevar threw to catcher Drew Butera, who easily tagged Bourgeois out.
Zobrist had his eighth career four-hit game as the Royals completed a sweep of the four-game season series with Cincinnati. The Royals have won five straight and the Reds have lost five straight.
Keyvius Sampson (2-2) gave up the four runs and nine hits in 3 1/3 innings.
Regier golf tournament for Kansas State University cancer research Oct. 16
MANHATTAN — Don’t just be tee’d off at cancer — tee up to fight it.
Golfers can help Kansas State University fight cancer at the 18th annual Rob Regier 
Memorial Golf Tournament Friday, Oct. 16. Proceeds will support the university’s Johnson Cancer Research Center.
The four-person scramble will be at Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, with registration opening at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and prize disbursements will take place in Colbert’s restaurant immediately following the tournament.
Preregistration is requested by Friday, Sept. 19, but late and same-day registration will be accepted.
The tournament honors Rob Regier, a 1988 graduate of Kansas State University in pre-dentistry who died of cancer at age 26. It is hosted by his parents, Sandy and Les Regier, and his brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Juli Regier, all ofOverland Park.
The registration fee of $150 includes dinner and a souvenir item, and the tax-deductible portion is $42. Prizes will be awarded to top teams, hole contest winners and more.
The tournament’s premier sponsor is Grand Mère Development, Manhattan. Additional sponsors are welcome, and all sponsors receive special recognition.
More information about participating as a player or sponsor is available atcancer.k-state.edu or by calling the cancer research center at 785-532-6705.
The Johnson Cancer Research Center supports Kansas State University’s cancer research and education, as well as public outreach. Its programs are made possible by private donations.
Blue Jay Football Practice Under Way
The Junction City Blue Jay football team has begun practice for the 2015 season.
Some of the team notes going into the first week of practice that have been covered by head coach Randall Zimmerman.
–David Graham was the early front runner at the center position on the offensive line. “David Graham obviously has the experience from last year. He played from the Manhattan game on at center, and did a really nice job.”
–Zach Terry at right tackle, Cameron Strahley at left tackle, are both back. At guard Kris Quidachay and Jacob Sticca return, but Zimmerman noted there are other hungry kids seeking playing time.
–Junior Ryan Henington was the no. 1 quarterback, but others could be in the mix. Two mentione by Zimmerman include John Adams and Logan Roether.
–Marcus Walker, Raye Wilson, Jovon Baldwin, Dai-Jon Lopez are in the mix at running back, and Cody Magee at tight end, Deshon Brooks, Dylan Collette, and Angeleau Scott at receiver.
–On defense 10 of 11 starters return….Arias Jones, Walter Wadford, Marquis Mitchell, Bradley Breckenridge, Trey Reynolds, Trae McDaniel, Stephon Starks, Darius Hicks, Tim Bell, Christian Ozores and Terrell Wilson.
–Punter and kicker jobs are open for competition.
–Zimmerman stresses there are numerous other young players who will vie for playing time for the Blue Jay varsity.
–The team will have a public scrimmage Saturday morning at Al Simpler Stadium at 9 a.m.
–The first game is Sept. 4 at Al Simpler Stadium against Highland Park.
K-State Catbacker Event
The Junction City / Geary County Catbackers annual tailgate practice will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 5 p.m. at Munson Angus Farm.
Special guests in attendance will include Jeff Mittie, head coach, K-State women’s basketball, Mike Dibbini, head coach, K-State women’s soccer, Wyatt Thompson, Voice of the Wildcats, Gavin Hargrave, associate director of alumni programs, K-State Alumni Association, and Willie the Wildcat.
The Club will provide the meat and beverages for the event, and those attending are asked to bring another food item.
This is for Catbacker Club members, but you will be able to join at the tailgate practice.
K-State Adds Exhibition Game with Emporia State to Complete Non-Conference Schedule
Written by Tom Gilbert, Associate Director/Athletics Communications for K-State
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State has added a men’s basketball exhibition game with Emporia State on Friday, October 30 to tip off the 2015-16 season at Bramlage Coliseum.
The latest addition gives K-State 19 home games in 2015-16, including five in a row to start the season. After playing the Hornets on October 30, the Wildcats play a second exhibition game with Fort Hays State on Friday, November 6. The squad has won 16 straight home exhibitions dating back to 2003.
It marks the first time since the start of the 2012-13 season that the team will host two exhibition games.
The Hornets return 11 lettermen, including seven players with starting experience, from a squad that posted a 12-16 overall record and finished in a tie for 12th in the MIAA standings with a 5-14 mark for head coach Shaun Vandiver. The team welcomes four Division I transfers in 2015-16.
K-State is 2-0 all-time against Emporia State in exhibition play with wins in 2005 (79-75) and 2012 (81-51).
The non-conference schedule is now set with the Big 12 slate to be released in the near future. K-State will once again host nine conference games, including visits from NCAA Tournament teams Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas and West Virginia.
The Wildcats will return seven lettermen, including four players with starting experience, in 2015-16 to go with the influx of 10 newcomers, including PARADE All-American Dean Wade (St. John, Kansas/St. John) and NJCAA First Team All-American Carlbe Ervin II (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma/Connors State College). Senior guard Justin Edwards (6.3 ppg., 3.3 rpg.) is the team’s top returner in both scoring and steals (37), while junior forward Wesley Iwundu (5.8 ppg., 3.5 rpg.) is the leading returner in rebounding (108), assists (61), blocks (20) and minutes (780).
Season tickets for the 2015-16 season are now available and can be purchased in a variety of ways, including toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287), online atwww.kstatesports.com/tickets and in-person at the Athletics Ticket Office located in Bramlage Coliseum.
2015-16 Kansas State Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
Day Date Opponent
Friday Oct. 30 EMPORIA STATE (Exh.)
Friday Nov. 6 FORT HAYS STATE (Exh.)
Opening Games of the CBE Hall of Fame Classic (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)
Friday Nov. 13 MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE
Monday Nov. 16 COLUMBIA
Friday Nov. 20 SOUTH DAKOTA
CBE Hall of Fame Classic (Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.)
Monday Nov. 23 vs. Missouri
Tuesday Nov. 24 vs. North Carolina/Northwestern
Sunday Nov. 29 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Friday Dec. 4 @Georgia
Wednesday Dec. 9 COPPIN STATE
Saturday Dec. 12 @Texas A&M
Wichita Wildcat Classic (INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, Kan.)
Saturday Dec. 19 COLORADO STATE
Tuesday Dec. 22 NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday Dec. 29 SAINT LOUIS
Big 12-SEC Challenge (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)
Saturday Jan. 30 OLE MISS