EPISODE · May 25, 2022 · 28 MIN
Touring with the Catbackers; K-State coaches take originally intended approach to NIL: Podcast
from SportsBeat KC · host The Kansas City Star
The Catbackers Tour rolled into Kansas City, bringing Kansas State coaches and athletes into a pep-rally like setting at Children’s Mercy Park. New men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang, assistant head football coach Van Malone and women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie were the headliners.On today’s SportsBeat KC, you’ll hear from some coaches and players. These events also serve as media opportunities, and the school officials spoke to such issues as name, image and likeness and the recruiting calendar.Beat writer Kellis Robinett opens the show with his take on what’s happening in Kansas State athletics, and a look-ahead to next year’s football and basketball seasons.2022 K-State football scheduleSept. 3 South DakotaSept. 10 MissouriSept. 17 TulaneSept. 24 at OklahomaOct. 1 Texas TechOct. 8 at Iowa StateOct. 22 at TCUOct. 29 Oklahoma StateNov. 5 TexasNov. 12 at BaylorNov. 19 at West VirginiaNov 26 KansasStory links:Jerome Tang throws shade at former K-State coaching staff, vows to improve recruitingKansas State lands juco linebacker who held a scholarship offer from USC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Catbackers Tour rolled into Kansas City, bringing Kansas State coaches and athletes into a pep-rally like setting at Children’s Mercy Park. New men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang, assistant head football coach Van Malone and women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie were the headliners. On today’s SportsBeat KC, you’ll hear from some coaches and players. These events also serve as media opportunities, and the school officials spoke to such issues as name, image and likeness and the recruiting calendar. Beat writer Kellis Robinett opens the show with his take on what’s happening in Kansas State athletics, and a look-ahead to next year’s football and basketball seasons. 2022 K-State football schedule Sept. 3 South Dakota Sept. 10 Missouri Sept. 17 Tulane Sept. 24 at Oklahoma Oct. 1 Texas Tech Oct. 8 at Iowa State Oct. 22 at TCU Oct. 29 Oklahoma State Nov. 5 Texas Nov. 12 at Baylor Nov. 19 at West Virginia Nov 26 Kansas Story links: Jerome Tang throws shade at former K-State coaching staff, vows to improve recruiting Kansas State lands juco linebacker who held a scholarship offer from USC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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