Monday K-State links

Aug. 23, 201010:49 a.m.

– My talented colleague Sam Mellinger caught up with former Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman while he was in Tampa, Fla., watching the Chiefs play a preseason game.

His column goes into good detail about how Freeman is working toward his dream of staying in the NFL for 15 years, going to a few Pro Bowls and then retiring on the beach.

– Will Kevin Prince be ready to quarterback UCLA against Kansas State on Sept. 4? That is the question the Los Angeles Times examines in this blog.

– Prince’s backup Richard Brehaut played so-so in UCLA’s recent fall scrimmage, reports the Daily Bruin.
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Wednesday K-State links

Aug. 18, 201012:21 p.m.

We have linked to numerous stories about Brandon Banks’ hot start with the Washington Redskins lately. So today we look at some other former Kansas State football players in the pros.

– For starters, here’s a look at how Jordy Nelson is fitting in with the Green Bay Packers.

– Darren Sproles missed the Chargers’ preseason opener with a bum shoulder, but the injury is not believed to be serious. When he returns, San Diego coaches expect Sproles to help make up for the backfield loss of LaDainian Tomlinson.

– Jeffrey Fitzgerald, who led the Wildcats in sacks last season, was cut from the Chiefs yesterday. Too bad. The Chiefs’ next preseason game is against Tampa Bay. He could have been reunited with former K-State tight end Jeron Mastrud and former quarterback Josh Freeman.
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Hot topics at Big 12 media days

July 26, 201012:07 p.m.

When the Nebraska football team takes the podium this afternoon here in Dallas, Big 12 media days will officially be underway.

Before the questions start flying, here is a look at what some of the hot topics should be:

– Conference Realignment. Obviously, this will be the most discussed topic. Nebraska is set to leave for the Big 10, and the Cornhuskers are up first. Many across the league blame the Big Red for almost breaking up the Big 12, and every team in the conference wants to beat them one final time before they start playing Michigan and Northwestern every year.
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