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Kansas State Wildcats
Location: Manhatten, Kansas
University Founded: 1863
Enrollment: 23,182
Nickname: Wildcats
Mascot:
Willy the wildcat
School Colors:
Purple and White
Joined the BIG 12: 1996
University President:
Dr. Jon Wefald
Director of Athletics: Tim Weiser
Head Coach:
Ron Prince (since 2007)
Conference (Co) Champions: 1998, 2000, 2003
Stadium: Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium (since 1968)
Current Capacity: 52,000
First Year of Football: 1893 |
Kansas State football team began play in 1893. The program had some shining moments in the 1920s and 1930s, including a Big Six Conference championship in 1934. But prior to the 1915 season, Kansas State new coach John "Chief" Bender gave his squad the nickname "Wildcats."
The mascot is a central part of athletic contests and attends functions around the state as an ambassador.
In Bill Snyder's fifth season at the helm, in 1993, Kansas State posted the first victory in a bowl game in school history. Success and high rankings continued over the next decade, including six top-ten finishes in the AP Poll and a perfect (11-0) regular season in 1998. |
The Kansas State team recruiting improved and Snyder was able to bring in athletes such as quarterback Michael Bishop, the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 1998, and running back Darren Sproles, who led the nation in rushing in 2003.
On December 5, 2005, Ron Prince was named Kansas State new head coach. Prince was formerly an assistant coach and offensive line coach at the University of Virginia.
Kansas State's overall record in bowl games is 6-6. Kansas State had a streak of 11 straight bowl game appearances that was snapped in the 2004 season. Kansas State team currently plays in Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
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