Daily Archives: July 15, 2008

NCAA ‘09: Josh Freeman is better than you

July 15, 200812:00 p.m.

And virtually every other mere mortal in EA’s much-anticipated annual college football video game. By sheer numbers, that’s not true – there are several quarterbacks rated higher than Kansas State’s alleged No. 1 pro prospect, including Kansas’ Todd Reesing (92), Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford (94), Texas Tech’s Graham Harrell (96) and Missouri’s Chase Daniel (97) – but in terms of impact, it’s hard to believe he’s not one of the most dynamic players in ‘09.

Well, that’s my opinion, anyway. Then again, I only finished one game after dorking out and picking up the game at midnight from a sketchy GameStop on Broadway.

But here are my findings based on the Wildcats’ somewhat thorough 41-27 thrashing of the Jayhawks – at the Bill, of course:

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Robert Thomas

July 15, 200810:24 a.m.

Thomas, a 6-2, 310-pound nose tackle from Muskogee High in Okla., has committed to Kansas State, the fifth Wildcats’ pledge for the Class of 2009.

He battled a deep thigh bruise last season, but remained on the field. He held no other offers, but Thomas said Tuesday by phone that Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Purdue were “talking to me.”

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In appreciation of Kansas State women’s basketball

July 15, 20089:57 a.m.

Never thought I’d be typing those words – hey, I’m being honest here – but one must give credit where it’s due. And based on the sports information release that swept into my in-box last night, it’s time to acknowledge how hard these young ladies not only work on the court but especially in the classroom.

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