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Can Kansas State keep football recruiting momentum? We discuss on SportsBeat KC podcast

Maize quarterback Avery Johnson runs for a long touchdown during the first half of their game against Kapaun Mt. Carmel on Friday. Maize won 22-21 to earn a spot in next week’s 5A state championship game.
Maize quarterback Avery Johnson runs for a long touchdown during the first half of their game against Kapaun Mt. Carmel on Friday. Maize won 22-21 to earn a spot in next week’s 5A state championship game. The Wichita Eagle

Kansas State has some momentum on the football recruiting trail.

Last week, coach Chris Klieman’s program picked up a commitment from standout running back Dylan Edwards from Derby. Now the Wildcats hoop to soon become the landing spot for another Wichita-area product, quarterback Avery Johnson of Maize.

On today’s episode of the SportsBeat KC podcast, Kansas State beat writer Kellis Robinett talks all things Wildcats, including how the men’s basketball roster under new coach Jerome Tang is shaping up.

Also, the BIg 12 has a new commissioner. Brett Yormark, CEO of Jay Z’s Roc Nation, an entertainment agency, will succeed Bob Bowlsby. What’s the advantage of departing from the traditional college administrator route? We discuss.

Story links:

Maize quarterback Avery Johnson will choose among K-State, Oregon and Washington in early July

Big 12 makes bold move, targets Brett Yormark for new commissioner

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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