Comments on: More memorable: Jordy or Mike?

By: uganali

uganali — Mon, 19 May 2008 00:17:34 +0000

Nelson is the most memorable, no question. Beasley was the better athlete, but one season and done can’t outdo what Nelson gave Cat fans. Nelson is a guy from Kansas who walked-on and became an All American. I love Beasley, but there’s just so much more to remember about Nelson.

By: stantheman

stantheman — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:48:08 +0000

Two thoughts: Michael Beasley did revive basketball quickly albeit briefly. And to call his appearances on camera unbelievable? Yes, it was difficult to believe he’d been to so many “prep” schools because he didn’t seem to be prepped at all to complete a single sentence.

By: dmcgraw

dmcgraw — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:35:33 +0000

Jordy Nelson will be one hell of a story through many, MANY years in this program. Coaches will be inspiring young college athletes with his story. That story will translate into motivation, and might just bring somebody else out of their shell.

You expected what you seen from Michael Beasley.

Nobody seen what came out of Jordy from 30,000 feet.

It’s really, that simple. But I was blessed to experience both stories in one season.

By: archy62

archy62 — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:20:05 +0000

Jordy Nelson is absolutely 1 in a million, but I don’t think there’s a chance he’s bigger than Mike. I would definitely put Jordy’s season on par with what Darren Sproles did for about three years. If you’re looking for a football/basketball comparison for Mike, I think you’ve got to go with Michael Bishop. He wasn’t here long, but the impact was flat out BIG! Now, will Mike’s time here usher in a ‘decade of dominance’…that remains to be seen. It’s hard to not get excited about the guys coming in the year after next though!!!

By: scowan

scowan — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:30:28 +0000

Michael Beasley will always be known as the guy that turned KSU basketball around. Jordy will always be known as the small town guy that got it done. Jordy had to work his butt off to even get a scholarship, Michael had the size,weight and talent to get anything he wanted. In response to the person commenting on Mike’s “sound bites,” I think you may want to think about that some more. Jordy is shy and timid in interviews, but he can atleast form credible and complete sentences. Michael Beasley didnt do much the same all the time. Jordy represented the school more because he was there all four years and is from there to start with. Michael came in, worked hard and left. In Kansas citizens eyes Jordy will be loved more, but Michael will be credited with turning the program around. Let’s just hope KSU basketball fairs well next year because if they do not, Michaels work has left many open voids.

By: stevedave

stevedave — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:57:28 +0000

What an insult to Michael Beasley to be mentioned in the same argument as Jordy Nelson. Even forgetting whatever happened on the court/field, did you listen to any of the interviews/soundbites provided by Mike!? Unbelievable how great he is on camera. Plus, Jordy drew zero national attention to Kansas State while Mike got more natioanl pub than any other basketball player this side of white dorkstore at UNC. Not even fair to compare Mike and Jordy imHo.

By: squeak49

squeak49 — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:42:00 +0000

To me, it’s pretty simple. Jordy had a great year. I’ll be telling my kids and everyone I know that I watched Beasley in college, and about all he did, and that I was there in person. Jordy will not be such a legend — merely a guy in the record books.

Beasley in a landslide.

By: mrcontroversy

mrcontroversy — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:07:37 +0000

Methinks you’re comparing an apple to an orange.
Jordy will always be a special part of K-State, much like my Manhattan High classmate and College Football Hall of Famer Gary Spani… the hometown boy that makes good.
Beasley? What can you say? In one fell swoop, we’re back to the K-State basketball I grew up with. KU may have won the national championship… but thanks to Bill W. and B-Easy, we’re one of only three teams to beat ‘em.
Frank Martin has earned the opportunity to mature into as good a coach as he is a recruiter. Ron Prince? Well, as we used to say at MHS, “tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet….”

By: JMW3089

JMW3089 — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:09:28 +0000

For those that have trouble understanding: Not whos the best, who will be most remembered. For KSU fans, both because of what they brought to KSU and how they performed. For those others (above) that are not KSU fans, probably Beasley, but that’s looking at it in terms of who was better at their position and sport.

By: BigErn

BigErn — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:43:04 +0000

Insulting? Obviously you aren’t a K-Stater.

We don’t need your kind of attitude around here. Two completely different athletes in two completely different sports. And besides, we’re not comparing the two players. We talking about who you will rememeber most.

Guys, get a clue before you spout that garbage.