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Posted on 9/19/14 at 8:55 am
Posted on 9/19/14 at 8:55 am
For those who don't realize just how great Bill Snyder is and why that Kansas State team was so well coached, so well prepared for us and gave us what likely will be one o f the toughest games of the year.
Bill Snyder: An All Time Great
While we often talk about the best coaches in the country on this board and frequently see different names like Saban, Spurrier and Malzahn thrown around from the SEC, there is a coach from the Big 12 that never gets the appreciation that he deserves outside of Manhattan, Kansas, Bill Snyder. The man who truly does the most with the least. (Kansas recruiting blows)
Going into next year, I am excited most (to see the game not go to Kansas) to travel out to Kansas and meet up with the Wildcats just to see this legend in what may be one of his last years
Prior to Snyder's first season in 1989, Sports Illustrated published an article about Kansas State football entitled " Futility U," which labeled the school "America's most hapless team.
The previous 3 seasons of Kansas State resulted in no wins and put them on par with Arkansas as far as programs go.
Previous 13 Kansas State Coaches Record
137-393-17 for a win % of 0.266
In Bill Snyder's 3rd Year, Snyder led the Wildcats to only their 3rd winning season in nearly 30 years.
In year 5, Snyder led the Kansas State Wildcats to only their second 9+ win in the history of the program and first since 1910. This 9+ win would start one of the more impressive streaks of wins in college history. Kansas State under Bill Snyder would win 9 or more games for 8 straight years and 10 of 11 which includes six 11 win seasons. Additionally, Kansas State, who had enver finished a season ranked previously, would finished the season ranked in the top 20 each year of 9+ wins during this streak.
After a single down year, Bill Snyder led KState to another couple 11 win seasons along with a few more down years before retiring.
After Kansas State made a disastrous hire following Bill Snyder's retirement, Bill Snyder was lured back at the age of 70 to head a program. Snyder has lead the Wildcats back to 4 straight bowl games and 2 10+ win season.
The guy truly is a great coach and deserves the SEC Rant's recognition despite never coaching in this conference
Bill Snyder: An All Time Great
While we often talk about the best coaches in the country on this board and frequently see different names like Saban, Spurrier and Malzahn thrown around from the SEC, there is a coach from the Big 12 that never gets the appreciation that he deserves outside of Manhattan, Kansas, Bill Snyder. The man who truly does the most with the least. (Kansas recruiting blows)
Going into next year, I am excited most (to see the game not go to Kansas) to travel out to Kansas and meet up with the Wildcats just to see this legend in what may be one of his last years
Prior to Snyder's first season in 1989, Sports Illustrated published an article about Kansas State football entitled " Futility U," which labeled the school "America's most hapless team.
The previous 3 seasons of Kansas State resulted in no wins and put them on par with Arkansas as far as programs go.
Previous 13 Kansas State Coaches Record
137-393-17 for a win % of 0.266
In Bill Snyder's 3rd Year, Snyder led the Wildcats to only their 3rd winning season in nearly 30 years.
In year 5, Snyder led the Kansas State Wildcats to only their second 9+ win in the history of the program and first since 1910. This 9+ win would start one of the more impressive streaks of wins in college history. Kansas State under Bill Snyder would win 9 or more games for 8 straight years and 10 of 11 which includes six 11 win seasons. Additionally, Kansas State, who had enver finished a season ranked previously, would finished the season ranked in the top 20 each year of 9+ wins during this streak.
After a single down year, Bill Snyder led KState to another couple 11 win seasons along with a few more down years before retiring.
After Kansas State made a disastrous hire following Bill Snyder's retirement, Bill Snyder was lured back at the age of 70 to head a program. Snyder has lead the Wildcats back to 4 straight bowl games and 2 10+ win season.
The guy truly is a great coach and deserves the SEC Rant's recognition despite never coaching in this conference
This post was edited on 9/19/14 at 8:57 am
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Posted on 9/19/14 at 8:59 am to GenesChin
Why was the flag at half staff at stadium?
Posted on 9/19/14 at 9:00 am to GenesChin
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The previous 3 seasons of Kansas State resulted in no wins and put them on par with Arkansas as far as programs go.
There's always a well placed shot at a team in these kind of things
Posted on 9/19/14 at 9:10 am to Weagle25
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There's always a well placed shot at a team in these kind of things
I couldn't resist. When I wrote this, I believe it was back in the HUNH debate era
Posted on 9/19/14 at 9:59 am to GenesChin
Frock him for whining about us stealing signals.Heneeds to drink his Metamucil and go to the nursing home.
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:00 am to au21tigers
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Why was the flag at half staff at stadium?
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:07 am to wartiger2004
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Frock him for whining about us stealing signals.Heneeds to drink his Metamucil and go to the nursing home.
Is this against the rules? Why is this a problem?
Posted on 9/19/14 at 10:51 am to au21tigers
Former governor from Kansas passed away last week.
Snyder is truly great.
Snyder is truly great.
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