K-Stated

Former Virginia defensive end Jeffrey Fitzgerald, of whom Ron Prince said Thursday via e-mail that Kansas State was “confirming that we are recruiting Jeffrey,” finally breaks his silence. I wasn’t aware he was recovering from several injuries.

Also, because I find these lists amusing/fascinating, Dennis Dodd breaks out his annual look at coaches on the hot seat. On a scale of 0-0.5 (can’t be touched) to 5 (on the hot seat – time to win now), Mr. Prince, who is 12-13 in two seasons at Manhattan, checks in at 3.5, which translates in Dodd’s ratings key to “on the bubble – you never know.” Interesting to note there are four Big 12 coaches – Bob Stoops, Mack Brown, Mark Mangino and Bo Pelini – considered untouchable. The first three are understandable, as is Pelini, mainly because he’s new and it’s Nebraska. Now, I realize Baylor isn’t Nebraska, but why is first-year coach Art Briles, at 1.5, only categorized as “very safe, change unlikely”? I mean, if the Bears have another losing record, would the administration in Waco contemplate whacking Briles?

Discuss.