OSU limiting Lunt's transfer destinations

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

A list of Wes Lunt five possible future destinations surfaced earlier this week, but Oklahoma State is limiting more than half of them. From colleague Joe Schad: Former Oklahoma State quarterback Wes Lunt's release will not allow him to transfer toSouthern Miss, Tennessee or Vanderbilt, according to several people briefed on the decision. Lunt had been considering transferring to all three schools, a person familiar with his plans told ESPN this week.

Kansas State takes Big 12 baseball title

Source: Kansas City Star

Kansas State defeated Oklahoma 6-5 and clinched the program's first Big 12 championship and the first league title of any kind since sharing the Big Six in 1933.

Baseball. K-State Walks Off With Big 12 Championship

Source: Kansas State Official Site

Kansas State senior outfielder Tanner Witt scored on a bases-loaded passed ball in the bottom of the ninth to send the 18th-ranked Wildcats to their first Big 12 Championship in school history with a 6-5 victory over No. 19 Oklahoma.

Kansas State takes Big 12 baseball title

Source: Kansas City Star

One of the nation's top pitchers on the hill with a four-run lead looked like a winning proposition for Oklahoma.

#3MAW.

Source: Bring On The Cats by Jon Morse

Things looked grim as the Cats headed into the bottom of the sixth. The Sooners had put together a four-run lead, and All-Planet pitcher Jonathan Gray had kept the CatBats in check.

Then Shane Conlon singled. And so did Jared King. Austin Fisher made it three in a row, getting the BatCats on the board as Conlon scored. After Jon Davis advanced the runners with a groundout, Mitch Meyer singled, and suddenly Tointon was alive and so were the Cats.

Tanner Witt drove in R.J. Santigate in the bottom of the seventh to tie it; in the bottom of the eighth Jon Davis led off with a triple and the roof blew off the place. Lance Miles, pinch-hitting for Meyer, singled to right to plate the go-ahead run, and the

Kansas State beats Oklahoma 6-5, clinches Big 12 baseball title

Source: Wichita Eagle by Blair Kerkhoff

One of the nation’s top pitcher on the hill with a four-run lead looked like a winning proposition for Oklahoma.

But this is a special season for Kansas State, and now, for the first time in eight decades, it’s a conference championship season.

K-State defeated the Sooners 6-5 to clinch the program’s first Big 12 championship and the first league title of any kind since sharing the Big Six in 1933.

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Central Missouri stays alive in Division II baseball tournament

Source: Campus Corner

Central Missouri rallied for seven runs in the final two innings for a 7-3 win over Missouri Southern in an NCAA Division II Central Regional elimination game on Friday afternoon in Mankato, Minn.

Open Game Thread: K-State vs. Oklahoma, Game 1

Source: Bring On The Cats by Jon Morse

Who: K-State vs. Oklahoma

What: Big 12 Baseball

When: May 17, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. CDT

Where: Manhattan | Tointon Family Stadium (2,331)

Media: 1350 KMAN/K-State Sports Network | Kansas 22 (Cox only) / MetroSports (KC area)

Here we go, Catbackers. We're one win away from glory. Alas, most of us outside the KC Metro won't get to watch the 'Cats clinch the title (assuming they do so tonight), although tomorrow's game will be on Fox College Sports -- so at the very least, we'll at least be able to bask in the glow.

All seats for the game are sold out, with standing-room tickets the only remaining

K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAB

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.

M. Basketball. Weber Announces the Addition of Brandon Bolden

Source: Kansas State Official Site

K-State head coach Bruce Weber announced today the addition of sophomore transfer Brandon Bolden to the Wildcat basketball program.

Mailbag: Top 10 players, Stoops, Lunt

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

Thanks for all the e-mails this week. Good to hear from you. Here's where you can reach me if you've got more to say. Mike in Overland Park, Kan. writes: Hey Dave, regarding your "10 best Big 12 players ever" list -- I guess I should have known it would basically be a TX/OU All-Star team. How about a list of 10 best players NOT on TX/OU? David Ubben: Well, yeah, Mike. I don't know what you expected. Such is life in the Big 12, which Texas and Oklahoma have dominated for most of its history.

M. Golf. Ida, Weldon Advance Toward Spot in 2013 U.S. Open

Source: Kansas State Official Site

Vying for a spot in the 2013 U.S. Open, former Wildcat golfer Joe Ida and current Kansas State men's golfer Kyle Weldon advanced through the local qualifying in their respective home states earlier this week to advance to Sectional Qualifying.

Georgetown Center Brandon Bolden To Transfer To K-State

Source: Jug of Snyder by Dave Thoman

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With three seniors exhausting their eligibility and three more students deciding to transfer this spring, Bruce Weber has been presented with several holes to fill. On Friday he landed his biggest plug yet. 6’10″ Georgetown center Brandon Bolden has announced he will transfer to Kansas State this fall. With the addition he has completed his first recruiting class.

Bolden received limited playing time the past year, seeing action in only four games for five cumulative minutes as a freshman. However, he was forced to fight for playing time on a roster with four centers and four additional

Kansas State Catcher Blair DeBord Named Johnny Bench Award Semifinalist

Source: Jug of Snyder by Dave Thoman

Helping to propel K-State (37-15, 14-7) to first place in the Big 12 and the team’s first national ranking in four years, K-State catcher Blair DeBord has been named one of 15 players across the nation a Johnny Bench semifinalist. The award, given annually to the nation’s best catcher, is named after Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Lee Bench.

DeBord is the first Wildcat to ever be named a semifinalist for the award, and is one of two Big 12 players to make the cut. The junior from Manhattan High School is hitting .319 on the season with 29 runs, 51 hits, 10 doubles, and 30 RBIs. He has started 48 of the

Fisher, Meyer getting it done for Wildcats

Source: Manhattan Mercury by webmaster@themercury.com

Throughout this season, the story for Kansas State baseball has been about how the upperclassmen stepped up as leaders to steer the team in the right direction. But in the series at Kansas, it was a pair of sophomores who came up with some of the biggest hits of the ...

K-State basketball announces addition of 6-foot-10 Georgetown transfer Brandon Bolden

Source: Kansas City Star

Kansas State officially announced the addition of 6-foot-10 Georgetown transfer Brandon Bolden to the Wildcats' men's basketball team Friday.

K-State basketball announces addition of 6-foot-10 Georgetown transfer Brandon Bolden

Source: Campus Corner

Kansas State officially announced the addition of 6-foot-10 Georgetown transfer Brandon Bolden to the Wildcats' men's basketball team Friday.

Big stage vs. Longhorns: ISU's most important

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

I wasn't sure what to expect from the Iowa State faithful when I asked what their most important game in 2012 was, but I wasn't surprised to see a rivalry game against an average at best Iowa team earn 32 percent of the vote. The biggest earner, however, was Iowa State's Thursday night game against Texas, which received 36 percent of the vote. The Cyclones' home game against Oklahoma State was in third with 17 percent of the vote, but I was surprised Tulsa (nine percent) and Kansas (six percent) didn't earn a bit more of the vote.

Ben McLemore breaks silence about payments to former AAU coach

Source: Campus Corner

Former KU guard Ben McLemore spoke Thursday to Sports Illustrated and Campusinsiders.com at the NBA Combine in Chicago about AAU coach Darius Cobb's revelation that he accepted $10,000 in cash payments to steer McLemore toward Rodney Blackstock, a middleman with connections to agents and financial advisers in Los Angeles.

2014 DE Recruit C.J. Reese Reaffirms Commitment To Kansas State

Source: Jug of Snyder by Dave Thoman

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Although he continues to receive attention from schools around the area and all the way to California, 2014 DE recruit C.J. Reese reaffirmed his commitment to K-State earlier this week. Reese has recently picked up an offer from the University of Houston and has received attention from Baylor, California, Memphis, and Texas Tech since his announcement (in addition to previous offers from Colorado, Nevada, and SMU). However, speaking on Wednesday in reference to KSU coach Dana Dimel, Reese stated that “Coach Dimel and I have built a strong relationship together and with my family I feel like I

RecruitingNation links: Big 12 edition

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

HornsNation From Max Olson and William Wilkerson : In this week's edition of The Heard, Texas has made a jump for ESPN 150 defensive back Arrion Springs. From the HornsNation staff : Which team on Texas’ 2013 schedule should fans worry about most and why? From Sean Adams : What are the chances Tyrone Swoopes becomes the backup quarterback this season? More in Sean Adams' weekly mailbag. More from Wilkerson : Class of 2015 cornerback Kendall Sheffield bonds with Texas coach.

Baseball. Standing-Room Only Tickets Remain for Friday's Game

Source: Kansas State Official Site

K-State Athletics officials announced Friday morning that all reserved and general admission tickets have been sold for tonight's game against Oklahoma. However, a limited quantity of standing-room only tickets for the berm along the left-field line are available for purchase.

Video: Friday Four Downs

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

David Ubben is talking Devonte Fields, rivalries, and recruiting trail in this week's Friday Four Downs in the Big 12.

Lunch links: WVU QB's surprising transfer

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

Glad we could all reach a consensus on the Big 12's all-time greats list. West Virginia QB Chavas Rawlins enrolled early and came to Morgantown this spring, but he's already transferring. Odd move there. Was Ohio State AD criticizing or complimenting Iowa State with his recent comments? Charlie Weis is looking to give KU fans reason to believe, writes Taylor Eldridge of the Wichita Eagle. Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman writes about Oklahoma OC Jay Norvell's wife's battle against the disease she's fought her whole life.

Only Bama more talented than Texas?

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

Colleague Travis Haney ranked his list of the nation's top 10 "most talented" teams , and a certain burnt orange team you might have heard showed up at No. 2 on his list. It's an interesting approach to ranking teams, and Haney looked at NFL draft lists, colleague Mark Schlabach's top 25 and the past four years of recruiting rankings to put together his list. A lot of the ranking is thanks to those recruiting rankings, where Texas' class averaged a ranking of 6.

New faces embrace leadership for KU

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

DALLAS -- Charlie Weis has seen leadership. He's also seen what he refers to as "real leadership." "There’s a difference," the Kansas coach told ESPN.com in a recent interview. Kansas has drawn plenty of attention this offseason for welcoming a parade of almost 20 junior college players, but the Jayhawks are getting more than just a talent upgrade in the new additions to the roster. After spending a spring with many of those players enrolling early and participating in practice, he's seeing that real leadership in two new members of his defense.

Baseball. DeBord Named Johnny Bench Award Semifinalist

Source: Kansas State Official Site

Kansas State junior Blair DeBord is one of 15 players nationally to be named a semifinalist for the 2013 Johnny Bench Award.

K-State Slate: 5.17.13

Source: Bring On The Cats by Anon_the_younger

Football

Zimmerman on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list.

A couple of gents think Klein would be a good fit in Dallas.

Baseball

Cats need a victory, or two. Win Cats, win.

And the Cats are

W. Tennis. K-State Adds Three Signees to 2013-14 Roster

Source: Kansas State Official Site

Kansas State women's tennis head coach Steve Bietau announced on Thursday the addition of three student-athletes during the spring signing period. The three new additions - Iva Bago, Liv Cirnu Maria Panaite - will join the roster in the fall of 2013 and will enter as freshmen.

Who is the greatest Big 12 player ever?

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

We've spent two weeks counting it down, and we're finally at the top. It's been quite a ride, but it's time to bring our list to a close. I may have a Top 10 players complaint mailbag next week if necessary, so if you've got complaints, let's hear them. We'll tackle the list of guys who just missed the list sometime next week, but without further ado, here's my pick for the greatest player in the Big 12 history. Here's more on my criteria. No. 1: Vince Young, QB, Texas Why he's No.

Ty Zimmerman Lands On Lott Watch List

Source: Jug of Snyder by Dave Thoman

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Kansas State safety Ty Zimmerman – the team’s most important returning defender – is one of seven Big 12 players named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list for the 2013 season. The IMPACT trophy attempts to encapsulate the player that makes the biggest impacts both on and off the field. The letters stand for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

42 players have been announced to the watch list for a trophy that ultimately went to Manti Te’o of Notre Dame last year. The team will need Zimmerman to do everything expected of a finalist for this

K-State baseball closing in on first conference title in 80 years

Source: Wichita Eagle by Kellis Robinett

The Kansas State baseball team is on the verge of making history.

With one more victory, it will clinch at least a share of its first conference championship since 1933 and add an exclamation point to an already stellar year for the Wildcats’ athletic department.

First, Collin Klein led the football team to a Big 12 title in December. Then Rodney McGruder guided the men’s basketball team to a Big 12 championship in March. Now Jared King, Austin Fisher and Jake Matthys can make it a trifecta.

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MU softball coach's quandary: Save Thomas for later in regional?

Source: Campus Corner

A little more than 24 hours before the biggest game of the season, Missouri softball coach Ehren Earleywine was still unsure whether his best pitcher, Chelsea Thomas, would take the mound.

MU softball coach's quandary: Save Thomas for later in regional?

Source: Campus Corner

A little more than 24 hours before the biggest game of the season, Missouri softball coach Ehren Earleywine was still unsure whether his best pitcher, Chelsea Thomas, would take the mound.

Top-ranked KU women lead NCAA track and field qualifiers

Source: Campus Corner

Kansas' Andrea Geubelle and Diamond Dixon, Kansas State's Erik Kynard and Missouri's Laura Roxberg led the list of NCAA Division I outdoor track and field qualifiers released Thursday.

Other People Playing Baseball Open Game(s) Thread

Source: Bring On The Cats by Jon Morse

Who: West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State; Texas vs. Texas Christian; Texas Tech vs. Baylor

What: Big 12 Baseball, The Final Weekend

When: May 16, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. CDT

Where: Stillwater OK | Allie P. Reynolds Stadium (3,821); Fort Worth TX | Lupton Stadium (4,500); Lubbock TX | Dan Law Field (5,050)

Media: Oklahoma State All-Access (subscription); FOX Southwest; Fox College Sports

It's a big day for the Batcats, even though they aren't playing. The Texas/TCU game matters not a bit, but the other two games have implications. Here's an important thing to remember: all the teams remaining in contention

Weis wants to give KU fans reason to believe

Source: Campus Corner

Close to 150 Jayhawks supporters filled the Wichita Marriott banquet hall for Thursday's luncheon in conjunction with the 2013 Kansas Football Preview Party. But while KU football coach Charlie Weis said it was exciting to see fans energized about the future, he added the team must do its part by delivering results.

K-State baseball can make history this weekend against Oklahoma

Source: Kansas City Star

The Kansas State baseball team is on the verge of making history. With one more victory, it will clinch at least a share of its first conference championship since 1933 and add an exclamation point to an already stellar year for the Wildcats' athletic department: becoming the second Big 12 school to win conference titles in football, men's basketball and baseball in the same academic year.

K-State baseball can make history this weekend against Oklahoma

Source: Campus Corner

The Kansas State baseball team is on the verge of making history. With one more victory, it will clinch at least a share of its first conference championship since 1933 and add an exclamation point to an already stellar year for the Wildcats' athletic department: becoming the second Big 12 school to win conference titles in football, men's basketball and baseball in the same academic year.

Thunderridge OL Sam Jones narrows list - Kansas State [$$] (Rivals)

Source: Yahoo! NCAAF

Baseball. K-State Concludes Regular Season by Hosting Oklahoma

Source: Kansas State Official Site

Winners of 10 of its last 12, No. 18 Kansas State hosts the 19th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, Friday through Sunday, at Tointon Family Stadium with Big 12 regular-season championship aspirations on the line for both teams.

Most indispensable player: West Virginia

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

We'll start a new series today looking at the player each Big 12 team's most indispensable player. He's they guy they can least afford to lose and the guy to whom an injury or departure would have the most effect. Let's get started with West Virginia. Most indispensable player: S Karl Joseph West Virginia's sort of an interesting case here, because the Mountaineers lack a huge game-changer, but have a lot of depth and decent players at the offensive skill positions.

Kansas State Goes For Big 12 Baseball Championship This Weekend

Source: Jug of Snyder by Dave Thoman

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

With a share of both the football and basketball regular season championships in its back pocket, the Kansas State Wildcats look for a triple crown this weekend in attempting to take home the league’s baseball championship as well. The Wildcats (37-15, 14-7) have won four straight following a three game sweep of KU (31-21, 12-12) last weekend and are enjoying their first national ranking since

W. Tennis. Niedermayerova Named Academic All-District First Team

Source: Kansas State Official Site

The awards and honors continue to pile up for Kansas State's Petra Niedermayerova, as the junior was named to the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District VII Women's At-Large First Team on Thursday afternoon. This marks the second straight season Niedermayerova has earned first team all-district honors from Capital One/CoSIDA.

Buddy Hudson, first black basketball player at Oklahoma, dies at 75 in KC

Source: Campus Corner

Harold "Buddy" Hudson, the first black basketball player at the University of Oklahoma, died Tuesday of a heart attack in Kansas City. He was 75.

Is cornerback Big 12's strongest position?

Source: Big 12 Football Blog

Mel Kiper Jr. is continuing his look through the top prospects at each position in advance of next year's NFL draft, and his list of the top 10 cornerbacks includes four players from the Big 12. It was a deep position last year, but could it be the Big 12's deepest and best position in 2013? We'll see how the new quarterbacks develop, but these guys won't make it easy on 'em. Oklahoma's Aaron Colvin tops the list from the Big 12, showing up as Kiper's No.

Cats look for first title in 80 years

Source: Manhattan Mercury by webmaster@themercury.com

Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, the Lone Ranger debuted on radio and Major League Baseball played its first All-Star game. It was 1933, and the world was on the verge of social and economical change. And the Kansas State baseball team went 3-2 to tie for the Big Six title. Now, 80 ...

Niedermayerova named player to watch

Source: Manhattan Mercury by webmaster@themercury.com

Kansas State junior Petra Niedermayerova continued to add to her impressive trophy collection on Wednesday, as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) named her the 2013 ITA Central Region Player to Watch. This is the second time Niedermayerova has earned the award in her career, as she achieved the honor in her ...

Savatovic named Big 12 Freshman of the Year

Source: Manhattan Mercury by webmaster@themercury.com

K-State thrower Sara Savatovic won the team’s first women’s hammer throw conference championship since 2008 earlier this month, and on Wednesday she was named the Big 12 Outstanding Freshman of the Year for the outdoor season. Savatovic won the women’s hammer throw with a toss of 64.11 meters (210-04) to ...

‘Mustache Night’ at Tointion

Source: Manhattan Mercury by webmaster@themercury.com

Friday is “Mustache Night” as the first 1,000 fans in Tointon Family Stadium for the Kansas State/Oklahoma baseball game will receive a free mustache. Saturday is senior night as the Wildcats will recognize their four seniors, Witt, Jon Davis, Jake Doller and Joe Flattery. General admission bench tickets are available ...