Stunners of Various Varieties
It had all the look of one of those all smiles weekends locally. Kansas State continued to find tough and creative ways to win. Mizzou pulled off a stunner with a stunning conclusion. But then the Las Vegas spoiled the party with the NFL’s biggest upset of the season over the Chiefs. Find out why and how.
On and Off the Field and All Over the Lot
The weekly discussion duel has plenty of coaching talk on the table, be it strategies against the Chiefs, a reward for Chris Kleiman, health concerns for Les Miles, along with the usual detours and smiles.
Step by Step to the Top of the Rock
Raised in rural south central Kansas, Todd has always had an affinity for the land. A Golf Course management graduate from Kansas State, he worked at six Kansas Coty area courses as an assistant, and then head superintendent, before heading for Big Cedar in 2016, becoming a key cog in the spectacular growth of the facility.
Wrasslin’ Around from Bourbon to Kayaks
The buddies banter session over beverages again ranges far afield with discussions of murky heritage, kayaking, bourbon, vintage wrestling, beer vagaries, slasher films, and even a little sports.
Tributes, Endorsements, and Reasons For Hope
We lost some important music figures recently local and national, and trying to balance some good news with the music industry gloom is difficult but not impossible. Tributes to Steve Phillips and Mac Davis, and interesting conversation focuses on Roger Daltrey, The War on Drugs, Stairway to Heaven, Julia Othmer, Austin Texas, George Jones,, and much more.
Grading on a Scale
The football weekend turned more fascinating when the Patriots unexpectedly had something for the Chiefs. A great breakdown of strategies to slow down Patrick Mahomes and his crew…but not beat them, of course. And college football in the area is working at mighty different levels.
Chiefs Tower Above All, Yet There is Lots to Have Fun With
The weekly banter battle looks ahead and back with the rollicking Kansas City Chiefs, and works in college football, baseball, and other things heating up a congested sports landscape.
Ignoring Obstacles and Achieving Over and Over Again
Raised in New Jersey as part of a large family, Deron Cherry was a star high school and college player, and then shrugged off being a free agent to become one of the great safeties in the NFL. His career after football has been every bit as accomplished, from business success to incredible charitable giving.
Chiefs Boss the Showdown, Colleges Have Story Lines
The Chiefs show off to the rest of the football world in a dominating performance against the Baltimore Ravens, while in the are college ranks, Kansas State executes stunning turnaround to beat Oklahoma, and Missouri and Kansas can find a few positives in defeat.
Emotion and Analysis
Alex Gordon plays his last game for the Royals before an empty stadium, amidst a late Royals surge that they hope isn’t as empty as the last two years. Sporting sees a game fall victim to the virus, while the baseball playoffs and the NBA finals await.