Kansas State's Collin Klein Focused On Grooming NFL Talent
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Kansas State Wildcats coach Collin Klein has made the media tour since being hired last December.
He's spoken on a variety of topics, including bringing back an old-school approach to practices, relating with players and the influence of Chris Klieman and Bill Snyder.
Among the most interesting topics he covered was his approach to recruiting. He said the purpose is to chase players who have NFL potential.
"We need to build a roster that is producing NFL Combine and draft picks," Klein said in a recent interview with KC Sports Network. "I will tell you in three years how well we did. Ultimately, that number is way more valuable than 'this many players got this star, this ranking'. At the end of the day, that doesn't matter. How many guys are we truly developing and then placing at the highest level of football on this planet, that is going to tell us how well we are doing."
The Wildcats are coming off an uninspiring 6-6 finish that ended with them refusing to play in a bowl game. Klein is back in Manhattan after serving as an assistant and playing quarterback for the Wildcats during the early 2010s.
ALCOHOL NOW ALLOWED AT FOOTBALL GAMES
Kansas State Wildcats football fans will now be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage during games this season.
The school announced Thursday it will allow alcoholic sales at Bill Snyder Family Stadium this fall. Prior to the announcement, drinks were only sold at designated tailgate areas outside of the stadium.
"This has been a topic that we have carefully researched for years," K-State Athletic Director Taylor said. "We always want to keep our student-athletes and fans at the forefront of every decision we make, and that was the driver in this decision as well. While it will provide our department with additional revenue during this new era of collegiate athletics, it will also be a key piece in maintaining a competitive advantage by keeping more fans in their seats throughout the entirety of games. This is a big decision, and we will be prepared to adjust as we see fit in future seasons."
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