Even KSU has been more proactive with their football program. Another option off the board for this year and next.

We are so dysfunctional. Thanks Linda for the mismanagement on this front. The AD is part of your responsibilities.

Expect KSU to join Okie St in lapping by but this time next year.

Let's ask Klieman if he wants to be our new DC.

Even better… let's ask Dave if he wants to retire for the sake of the program

Not surprised after that emotional meltdown 2 weeks ago.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/reports-kansas-state-coach-chris-klieman-retiring-as-wildcats-move-to-hire-texas-am-oc-collin-klein-as-his-replacement-150741703.html

This was surprising news that wasn't altogether surprising.

Kleiman seems to have been dealing with some personal stuff behind the scenes the past two years, so I'm not shocked that he's stepping away. But I still didn't expect to see this happen today.

Klein would seem to be the perfect replacement, though. He's been in that program, will likely keep a lot of that defensive staff and has gotten to see how Elko organizes his program the past two years. That should be a pretty seamless transition.

IowaBear said:

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Expect KSU to join Okie St in lapping by but this time next year.

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They've hired a new guy and are already recruiting. They will have full spring, summer, and fall practices with their new coaching staff. We've been lapped.

Well, this would be a potential big upgrade for us..

I don't know why Klieman is retiring. But if his personal life could be helped with warmer weather here in Texas, we would absolutely do well to hire him

Stefano DiMera said:

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Not surprised after that emotional meltdown 2 weeks ago.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/reports-kansas-state-coach-chris-klieman-retiring-as-wildcats-move-to-hire-texas-am-oc-collin-klein-as-his-replacement-150741703.html

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I missed this. Did he have some kind of Mack like moment on the sidelines?

IowaBear said:

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Even better… let's ask Dave if he wants to retire for the sake of the program

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We would need a coach lined up for that to happen.

I kind of wonder if Klieman did something that would potentially be a firing with cause and they gave him an out.

A lot of potential coaches are being taken off the table this year.

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I don't know why Klieman is retiring. But if his personal life could be helped with warmer weather here in Texas, we would absolutely do well to hire him

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I would not know what to do if Baylor played fundamentally sound football.

Next year is a lame duck season. The only thing that brings me comfort is knowing we will have a new coach in 2027. If the new AD comes in guns blazing with a sound plan and whatever coach is left that's the best fit for his vision we should have a new coach in 2026. At the end of the day this new AD job should be dependent on the performance of his FB coach.

Meanwhile, AD search and announcement… Crickets chirping.

After they blew a late lead to Utah 2 weeks ago he blew up in post game conference talking about fans saying it looks like he's mailing it in.

Then he stopped.. started crying and the AD came over and hugged him.

Stefano DiMera said:

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After they blew a late lead to Utah 2 weeks ago he blew up in post game conference talking about fans saying it looks like he's mailing it in.

Then he stopped.. started crying and the AD came over and hugged him.

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Been hearing / reading rumors of him having some difficulties over the last year. Does anyone know what it is?

Really a shame. He seems like a great guy. Great fit for K State. Great record as a HC overall.

If whatever it is gets behind him, he may be a really good hire for somebody. He's not old.

Robert Wilson said:

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Stefano DiMera said:

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After they blew a late lead to Utah 2 weeks ago he blew up in post game conference talking about fans saying it looks like he's mailing it in.

Then he stopped.. started crying and the AD came over and hugged him.

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Been hearing / reading rumors of him having some difficulties over the last year. Does anyone know what it is?

Really a shame. He seems like a great guy. Great fit for K State. Great record as a HC overall.

If whatever it is gets behind him, he may be a really good hire for somebody. He's not old.

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Younger than Willie Fritz. I wonder if he was burnt out from coaching. With more resources than KSU, I can see him being a very good fit here with consistent solid seasons.

Yeah only 58.

I heard last year there was a health scare in family.. maybe wife .

And just rumors of maybe something with him health wise this year.. but nothing confirmed.

As my German friends would say, seems like a relatively small change.

Booboo Bear said:

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As my German friends would say, seems like a relatively small change.

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Going from a 58 yo former FCS head coach / DC to a 39 yo former K State QB who is currently the OC for Texas A&M?

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Booboo Bear said:

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As my German friends would say, seems like a relatively small change.

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Going from a 58 yo former FCS head coach / DC to a 39 yo former K State QB who is currently the OC for Texas A&M?

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klein means small in German.

Bearknuckle said:

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Robert Wilson said:

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Booboo Bear said:

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As my German friends would say, seems like a relatively small change.

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Going from a 58 yo former FCS head coach / DC to a 39 yo former K State QB who is currently the OC for Texas A&M?

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klein means small in German.

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Ah, thanks. No hablo German.

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Bearknuckle said:

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Robert Wilson said:

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Booboo Bear said:

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As my German friends would say, seems like a relatively small change.

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Going from a 58 yo former FCS head coach / DC to a 39 yo former K State QB who is currently the OC for Texas A&M?

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klein means small in German.

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Ah, thanks. No hablo German.

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Big question now is will the 'Cats have an Eine Kleine Nachtmusik theme for one of their night games.

I hear Mozart is big with students and croots these days.

Did KSt do any due diligence by checking with Lubbock to see what may happen when your new HC is your former star QB who's been serving as Aggy's OC?

Karab said:

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I don't know why Klieman is retiring. But if his personal life could be helped with warmer weather here in Texas, we would absolutely do well to hire him

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No retreads please, thanks. Let's get some truly new blood.

IowaBear said:

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Even better… let's ask Dave if he wants to retire for the sake of the program

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Right on Iowa ! Mack had a guaranteed contract and resigned. He saved us millions. Why won't the failure Dave do the same ?

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Karab said:

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I don't know why Klieman is retiring. But if his personal life could be helped with warmer weather here in Texas, we would absolutely do well to hire him

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No retreads please, thanks. Let's get some truly new blood.

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Literally how we ended up with Aranda

Stefano DiMera said:

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After they blew a late lead to Utah 2 weeks ago he blew up in post game conference talking about fans saying it looks like he's mailing it in.

Then he stopped.. started crying and the AD came over and hugged him.

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his mistake was letting Matt Wells anywhere near that program. That dude finds new ways to lose.

Klein is a very good hire for KSU. He will be to his alma mater Wildcats what Mike Gundy was (originally) to Oklahoma State.

BearlyBeloved said:

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Klein is a very good hire for KSU. He will be to his alma mater Wildcats what Mike Gundy was (originally) to Oklahoma State.

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Or he could be what DeSean Foster was to his alma mater UCLA....

I like Klein, but we need to hire a HC not a coordinator. Baylor has really only ever success by moving over a HC instead of a coordinator.

Both K-State and OSU with great hires.

Meanwhile we're looking at bottom of conference again next year at this rate.

Karab said:

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I don't know why Klieman is retiring. But if his personal life could be helped with warmer weather here in Texas, we would absolutely do well to hire him

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Saying that Texas has warmer weather is a bit of an undersell.

I dont know how anyone can say Klien is a great hire as if it is a proven fact. I would have been underwhelmed if we did that. In fact the only coordinator I would have felt comfortable with is Will Stein, who was just hired by Kentucky, and even then the jury would actually be out as to HC capability I would realize.