K-State notes: Wildcats coach Bill Snyder bounces back after sideline hit

Kansas State coach Bill Snyder went crashing to the ground Saturday when the Wildcats’ Morgan Burns collided with Snyder on the sideline at the end of a kickoff return.

The hit was unintentional, occurring after Burns was forced out of bounds in the first half of a 23-9 loss to Texas. Snyder was not prepared for it. He fell to the ground and lost his headset.

But Snyder bounced up immediately and joined K-State’s offensive players in a huddle before play resumed.

“What were my other options?” Snyder said afterward.

K-State went on to score its only touchdown of the game a few minutes later.

Staying Strong

Texas coach Charlie Strong said he had a conversation with Snyder before the game about the importance of Saturday’s outcome. Both teams have had their struggles this season.

“He needed it, and I told him I needed it more than he does,” Strong said. “And I said, ‘You need it, but I really need it.’ ”

Jones on the run

K-State running back Charles Jones continued a hot streak of recent play, rushing for 122 yards. He also rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns against TCU.

“I like the way he ran today,” Snyder said. “As aggressively as I have seen him run in the time that he has been here. That’s what we need him to do.”

Injury report

Dante Barnett, Danzel McDaniel and Kaleb Prewett all missed Saturday’s game because of injuries.

This story was originally published October 24, 2015 at 10:16 PM with the headline "K-State notes: Wildcats coach Bill Snyder bounces back after sideline hit."