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After a dominant 45-0 season opening win over SEMO, K-State looks to move their record to 2-0 as they host the Troy Trojans in Week 2.

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It's GAME WEEK as the 'Cats kickoff their Big 12 Title defense against the SEMO Redhawks. --K-State vs. SEMO Prediction and Things To Watch--Wildcat Weather Watch--Commentary on parallels that this 2023 team as with the 1999 team--Pick 3 and Out

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On our final episode of our 2023 Quick Pitch Preview Series, we take a look at the Kansas State defensive backs and special teams.

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Next up on the Kansas State 2023 Quick Pitch Preview Series, we take a look at the Wildcats' defensive line and linebackers.

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Next up on the Kansas State 2023 Quick Pitch Preview Series, we take a look at the Wildcats' running backs and offensive line.

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Up first on the Kansas State 2023 Quick Pitch Preview Series, we take a look at K-State's quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends.

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!On this episode of The Short Side Option, Dlew and I take a look back at Kansas State’s Big 12 Championship win over TCU and talk about some of the favorite parts of that hard-fought win over the Horned Frogs. We also revisit our Brand Rankings of the New Big 12 and it’s also time to hand out some awards on this episode of The Short Side Option—where we give out our end-season awards. We hand out THE SHORTIES to Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Unsung Hero, and the highly coveted ALL SHORTIE! All this and a lot more in this jampacked episode of THE SHORT SIDE OPTION!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!Just yours truly this week on The Short Side Option, as I look back at Kansas State's 47-27 victory over Kansas in the Sunflower Showdown and I also preview Kansas State's matchup with Texas Christian in the Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington this Saturday.All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!Dlew and I lookback at Kansas State's decisive 48-31 win over West Virginia in Morgantown and preview K-State's matchup against KU in the Sunflower Showdown! We also highlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND", give our thoughts on who's brand in the Big 12 is on the rise and who's brand is on the decline in our Babblin 'Bout Brands segment, and then wrap up with #AskTheICON!All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!Dlew is back with me as we break down Kansas State's dominating 31-3 win over Baylor and preview Saturday's matchup in Morgantown against the West Virginia Mountaineers.We also highlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND", give our thoughts on who's brand in the Big 12 is on the rise and who's brand is on the decline, and then wrap up with #AskTheICON!All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!Just yours truly here on this week's episode of The Short Side Option. I review K-State 34-27 loss to Texas and preview and predict Saturday's matchup with the Baylor Bears.. Lots to do and we’re excited to have you on board with us here for our 100th episode of The Short Side Option podcast—let’s get into it!This is The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us! Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!In this episode of The Short Side Option, Delly gets back into the mix as we review Kansas State’s dominating 48-0 win over Oklahoma State and preview a big matchup with Texas on Saturday. We also highlight another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS in a segment we affectionally call "THIS WEEK’S WILDCAT LEGEND".We also debut a new segment titled BABBLIN’ BOUT BRANDS where we give our thoughts on the BRAND POWER of the New Big 12 before wrapping up this episode with #AskTheICON.This is The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us! Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!In this episode of The Short Side Option, Quentin is pinch hitting for Dlew as we look back at K-State 38-28 loss to TCU and preview a big time matchup with Oklahoma State in Manhattan. We also answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us! Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew preview Kansas State's matchup with TCU in Fort Worth. This matchup pits #8 vs. #17 and the two top teams in the Big 12 Conference. We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us! Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 10-9 win over Iowa State, as the Wildcats move to 5-1 and remain undefeated at 3-0 in Big 12 play. We also give some of our thoughts on Kansas State as they head into a much needed bye week and take a look back at our preseason Big 12 predictions as we hit the halfway mark of the season.We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us! Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 37-28 win over over Texas Tech and preview K-State's matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones-- as the Cats look to move their record to 3-0 in Big 12 play.We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.

Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 41-34 win over over Oklahoma and preview K-State's conference home opener on the in Manhattan against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.

Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 17-10 loss to Tulane and preview K-State's conference opener on the road in Norman against the Oklahoma Sooners.

We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company!

Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jake Voegeli, Garrett Paulman, and Adam Krebsbach to talk with them about what is new with the brewery, some of their recent work and collaborations-- as well as what lies ahead for Manhattan Brewing Company with their future plans!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.

Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 40-12 win over the Missouri Tigers and preview K-State's Week 3 matchup with the Tulane Green Wave.

We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company.

Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew review Kansas State's 34-0 win over the South Dakota Coyotes and preview K-State's matchup with former conference foe, the Missouri Tigers.

We also spotlight another in the long line of Wildcat Legends in a segment we like to call "THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew take a look at Kansas State's week one opponent, the South Dakota Coyotes. We celebrate some of Kansas State's past legends as we highlight the six players being inducted in the Ring of Honor.

We also take our swing at our Big 12 predictions, going through every game on the schedule to determine who will duke it out for all the marbles in Arlington.

Let us know how you think the Big 12 will shake out this season!

All this, and more, in this episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew take a look at the Kansas State defense. The defense is shaping up to be one of the best in the Big 12 and has plenty of star power to go around, as this unit is led by studs like Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Daniel Green, Julius Brents, and Ekow Boye-Doe.

We break it all down on this episode of The Short Side Option!

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This episode of The Short Side Option podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manhattan Brewing Company. Manhattan Brewing Company is entering their second year as the title sponsor of The Short Side Option and we couldn't be more excited to have them partner with us!

Be sure to check out their list of upcoming events-- you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbrewing or on their website www.mhkbeer.com for all of the latest happenings at the brewery!

In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew take a look at the Kansas State offense, providing position group breakdowns and analysis to get you up to speed on what the Wildcats will bring to the table here in 2022!

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On this episode of The Short Side Option Podcast presented by Manhattan Brewing Company (www.mhkbeer.com) The ICON and Dlew are BACK to discuss a few of K-State's recent recruiting wins with Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards entering the fold in K-State's 2023 recruiting class.

We also take a look at the ever-changing landscape of conference realignment and what it means for K-State, the Big 12 and College Football as a whole. We also give our initial thoughts on the 2022 and answer listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment!

All this, and more, in this episode of The Short Side Option podcast!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, THE ICON and Dlew are BACK to break down the hiring of Jerome Tang as the 25th head men's basketball coach at Kansas State.

We give a rundown of what to expect of what Jerome Tang will bring to the Kansas State program-- you'll easily be able to tell what THE ICON and Dlew think of the hire!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, The ICON and Dlew look back at K-State's disappointing end of the season, as the Wildcats lose consecutive games to Baylor and Texas to close out the regular season.

We also look to answer questions surrounding the future of the K-State offense. Is a potential change on the coaching staff in the cards?

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, The ICON and Dlew are back to breakdown K-State's 4th straight win, as the Wildcats surge past West Virginia 34-17. A big-time matchup with Baylor looms on the horizon as the Wildcats look to cap off their home campaign with a win over the Top 15 Baylor Bears.

We also take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about a former WILDCAT LEGEND and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, Chris and Dlew are back to review K-State's 35-10 victory over KU for the Wildcats 13th straight win over the Jayhawks.

K-State takes on West Virginia in Manhattan as the 'Cats look to make it four straight wins and also end West Virginia's current five game winning streak over the Wildcats. The ICON and Dlew break it down and give you their predictions on this Big 12 matchup.

No episode of The Short Side Option Podcast would be complete without highlighting another WILDCAT LEGEND and answering listener questions in our #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, Chris and Dlew are back to review K-State's 31-12 win over Texas Christian and lookahead to Saturday's matchup in the Sunflower Showdown against KU.

Voice of the Jayhawks and friend of the podcast Brian Hanni stops by and breaks down the Sunflower Showdown from the Jayhawks point of view. We also take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about a former WILDCAT LEGEND and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, Chris and Dlew are back to review K-State's 25-24 win over Texas Tech and lookahead to Saturday's matchup against TCU.

We also look at another WILDCAT LEGEND and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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In this episode of The Short Side Option, The ICON and Dlew are back to review K-State's 33-20 loss to Iowa State and preview this Saturday's game on the road in Lubbock, Texas against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

We look back to recognize a WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in the #AskTheICON segment!

All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Adam Krebsbach, Garrett Paulman, and Jake Voegeli-- the founders and co-owners of Manhattan Brewing Company in Manhattan, Kansas.

This season, Manhattan Brewing Company got involved with The Short Side Option as our title sponsor of the podcast.

I talked with these three to learn a little bit about how this trio came together and opened up Manhattan Brewing Company-- we talk about how they hatched the idea to begin this brewery in downtown Manhattan, as well as their plans for the future with Manhattan Brewing Company!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, Chris and Dlew look ahead to K-State's showdown with Iowa State in their annual "Farmageddon" game. Crucial game for both programs as we get into the thick of conference play.

Keys to the game, predictions, WILDCAT LEGENDS and Dlew issuing an ultimatum for Chris Klieman!

All this, and more-- in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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The ICON and Dlew are back to review K-State's 37-31 defeat at the hands of the Oklahoma Sooners. We look back at this game and talk about some of the good that K-State did on the offensive side of the ball and some of the growing concerns on the defensive side of the ball.

We also look back at a former K-State player in THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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In this edition of The Short Side Option presented by Manhattan Brewing Company, Chris and Dlew are back to review K-State's conference opening loss to Oklahoma State and preview K-State's conference home opener against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Dlew takes us back to remember a former K-State great in our weekly WILDCAT LEGEND spotlight and we also answer listener questions in this week's #AskTheICON segment.

With this being potentially the last time that Oklahoma comes to Manhattan as a member of the Big 12, we reminisce on some of the great games and moments shared between K-State and OU.

All this and more in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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We welcome Manhattan Brewing Company as the new title sponsor of The Short Side Option Podcast!

We look back at K-State's 38-17 over Nevada as the Wildcats close out the non-conference portion of their schedule 3-0.

The Wildcats open up the conference schedule on the road in Stillwater against the 3-0 Oklahoma State Cowboys. We dive into that matchup and provide our analysis and predictions.

We also highlight another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answer you, the listener's, questions in our #AskTheICON segment!

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The ICON and Dlew are back to review K-State's 31-23 victory over Southern Illinois. We break down what went right for K-State in that one and how the Wildcats will plan to move forward with out Skylar Thompson at QB for the next few weeks following his injury.

We preview K-State's matchup with the Nevada Wolf Pack, as they bring their high octane offense into Manhattan for a matchup of two 2-0 teams.

No episode of The Short Side Option is complete without highlighting another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answering listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment!

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The ICON and Dlew review K-State's season opening 24-7 win over Stanford and preview the Wildcats' upcoming matchup against the Southern Illinois Salukis.

We also look back at another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment!

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Chris and Dlew preview K-State's 2021 Season Opener against the Stanford Cardinal in Arlington.

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The ICON and DLew are back to preview the defensive side of the ball for the Wildcats. We also give our game-by-game predictions for the 2021 season. Can the Wildcats rebound from a disappointing finish to 2020 and get back on the right track in 2021?

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The ICON and DLew are BACK!

We take a look at the offensive side of the football for the 2021 Kansas State Wildcats. We are both bullish on this group led by do-it-all running back Deuce Vaughn and an experienced quarterback in Skylar Thompson. This side of the ball figures to be a strength for the Wildcats in 2021.

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's regular season finale loss at the hands of the Texas Longhorns, 69-31. We also review the regular season in its totality and piece together what positives K-State can take into 2021 after ending the 2020 season on a five game losing streak.

We get back into the mix as DLew reveals another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS. We also discuss what has been a rough start for the Wildcats on the hardwood.

Not a great stretch for K-State sports, but it's always a great time to listen to THE ICON and DLew on The Short Side Option!

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FINALLY, DLEW HAS COME BACK TO THE SHORT SIDE OPTION PODCAST!

We give our thoughts on K-State's recent losses at the hands of Iowa State and Baylor, give our predictions as we look ahead to the Wildcats regular season finale against Texas, and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

This is an episode that, quite frankly, you can't afford to miss.

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The ICON is flyin' solo to bring you a look at the Big 12 Title race and break down K-State's big matchup on Saturday against Iowa State in Ames.

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The ICON and special guest co-host NORM breakdown K-State's 37-10 loss to West Virginia and preview K-State's upcoming tilt with the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday!

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Chris and DLew are back to recap K-State's 55-14 thumping of the Kansas Jayhawks in the annual Sunflower Showdown.

We then turn our attention to the West Virginia Mountaineers, as the 16th ranked Wildcats get back on the road as they head to Morgantown.

We cap off this edition of The Short Side Option by highlighting another in the long line of Wildcat Legends and answering listener question in our #AskTheICON segment!

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Chris and DLew breakdown the 118th edition of the Sunflower Showdown as K-State takes on KU.

We highlight Carson Coffman as THIS WEEK'S WILDCAT LEGEND and answer listener questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to recap K-State's 21-14 over TCU and get you up to speed on all of the happenings around the K-State football program during the bye week.

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's win against Texas Tech and preview this Saturday's matchup against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs in Fort Worth.

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The Short Side Option is BACK to review K-State's thrilling comeback win against Oklahoma and preview K-State's conference home opener against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

We also pay homage to another in the long line of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answer your questions in a little segment we call #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew give their analysis and predictions on K-State's Week 1 matchup with Arkansas State.

We also introduce to you another WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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The ICON and DLew are BACK on a new episode of The Short Side Option!

We take a look at the 2020 edition of the Kansas State Wildcats and preview the offense and defense. Kick off is a little over a week away!

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Our very own recruiting expert Quentin Hoover joins The Short Side Option to review how K-State's 2020 recruiting class took shape on Signing Day.

DLew also joins for our Liberty Bowl preview, as we take a look at Navy and make our predictions!

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Chris and DLew give our quick thoughts on K-State's spot in the Liberty Bowl and review the loss on the hardwood to Marquette.

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's 27-17 win over Iowa State, as the Wildcats beat the Cyclones to end the season at 8-4.

We switch sports and take a look at K-State's matchup on Saturday against Marquette, as the Golden Eagles come to Manhattan.

To close, we recap our season win total picks throughout the Big 12, highlight another WILDCAT LEGEND, and answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's win on the road over the Texas Tech Red Raiders (30-27) and preview Saturday's season finale at home against the Iowa State Cyclones in Farmageddon.

We also take some time to highlight another WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's 24-20 loss to the Mountaineers and preview Saturday's matchup in Lubbock against Texas Tech.

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's 27-24 loss at the hands of the Longhorns and preview the Wildcats upcoming game against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

We conclude this episode of The Short Side Option by highlighting another WILDCAT LEGEND and answering your questions in our #AskTheICON segment (aka #ATheI)!

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Chris and DLew are back this week to review K-State's dominant victory over KU in the Sunflower Showdown, as the Wildcats dismantled the Jayhawks 38-10. (0:00 - 32:20)

The Wildcats head to Austin to take on Texas, in what is essentially an elimination game for two teams that are still alive in the conference title hunt. We welcome Ian Boyd (@Ian_A_Boyd) of SportsTreatise.com and InsideTexas.com to preview Saturday's matchup from the Texas side of things (32:21 - 54:34)and offer our predictions for K-State and Texas. (54:35 - 1:11:19)

We close this week's edition of The Short Side Option with a quick rundown of our preseason predictions, as we enter the stretch run. We also answer your questions in #AskTheICON. (1:11:20 - END)

All this and more in this episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's stunning 48-41 win over Oklahoma and preview the upcoming Sunflower Showdown against KU.

DLew highlights another WILDCAT LEGEND and we answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew are back! We look back at the TCU win, preview Oklahoma, highlight a WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew give their analysis and provide their predictions for K-State vs. TCU. We also look at another "WILDCAT LEGEND" and answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's disappointing 31-12 loss at the hands of the Baylor Bears.

Offensive struggles continue to plague the Wildcats so far in conference play. We take a look at the Wildcats' struggles, highlight a WILDCAT LEGEND, and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

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Chris and DLew are back to break down K-State's conference opening loss to Oklahoma State and to preview Saturday's game against the Baylor Bears.

We welcome on Sam Bradshaw (@Baylor_S11) of sicem365.com as he gives his analysis on Baylor and what to expect on both sides of the ball when the 'Cats take on Baylor.

Of course, no episode of The Short Side Option is complete with out highlighting another WILDCAT LEGEND and answering your questions in #AskTheICON.

All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew welcome Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing on to The Short Side Option to preview Saturday's K-State vs. Oklahoma State game.

We also go back to highlight WILDCAT LEGEND Marcus Watts and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

All this, and more, in this edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew reflect on K-State's win over Mississippi State. In lieu of a game this week for K-State-- we go right to highlighting a WILDCAT LEGEND and answering your questions in Ask The ICON.

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Chris and DLew are back on The Short Side Option as we look back at K-State's dominating 52-0 win over Bowling Green (00:00 - 23:40) and preview the Mississippi State game with Mississippi State radio analyst Matt Wyatt. (23:41 - 1:06:05)

Of course, no episode of The Short Side Option goes without highlighting another WILDCAT LEGEND and answering listener questions in Ask The ICON. We also run down the Big 12 schedule and provide our insight on how teams throughout the Big 12 will fare in Week 3. (1:06:06 - End)

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Chris and DLew revisit the first win of the Chris Klieman Era, a convincing 49-14 victory over Nicholls. We also look ahead to the Week 2 matchup with Bowling Green.

Also, the critically acclaimed segments "This Week's WILDCAT LEGEND" and "Ask The ICON" make their triumphant returns.

All this and more in this edition of The Short Side Option!

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IT'S GAMEWEEK!

(00:00 - 44:11) Chris and DLew go in-depth on previewing K-State, as the Chris Klieman Era begins at Kansas State.

(44:12 - End) We also go on-the-record with our official Big 12 predictions and offer our prediction for K-State's season opener against Nicholls.

Give us your thoughts on Twitter at @TSSO_Podcast on what The ICON and DLew got right or what they got wrong on their Big 12 Predictions!

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The Kansas Jayhawks are the final stop on The Short Side Option's Big 12 Preview. We welcome our KU Insider Austin Swisher on to discuss the new era of Jayhawk with Les Miles and what the 2019 season holds in store for KU.

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Expectations are high on the 40 Acres and The Short Side Option welcomes Ian Boyd of SportsTreatise.com and InsideTexas.com to preview the Longhorns in 2019.

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Up next on The Short Side Option's trip around the Big 12 we take our preview to Lubbock to check in on the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Seth Jungman of Staking The Plains and stakingtheplains.com talks with us about the Matt Wells era beginning in West Texas and what to expect from Tech in 2019.

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The Short Side Option Podcast Big 12 Preview rolls on-- next stop-- the West Virginia Mountaineers.

We welcome Jake Lantz of The Smoking Musket to talk some West Virginia football with us. We talk about the early returns on new head coach Neal Brown and what to expect from the Mountaineers in 2019.

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The Short Side Option Podcast Big 12 Preview checks in on the defending champion Oklahoma Sooners. Seth Oliveras of Crimson and Cream Machine joins us to take a look at the 2019 Sooners, as they look to defend their Big 12 title and get back to the College Football Playoff.

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The Short Side Option's tour through the Big 12 continues as we welcome Sam Bradshaw of sicem365.com to preview the Baylor Bears.

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The Short Side Option Podcast Big 12 Preview continues on with Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing. We discuss Oklahoma State, as they look to improve in 2019 off an inconsistent 2018 campaign.

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The Short Side Option Podcast Big 12 Preview rolls on with Matt Nelson of Wide Right Natty Light, where we discuss Iowa State and the outlook on the 2019 season.

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We kick off our Big 12 College Football Preview with Grant McGalliard of Frogs O' War. Grant talks with us about what to expect from TCU in 2019.

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Chris and DLew reflect on K-State's loss to UC Irvine and put a bow in this season finale of The Short Side Option.

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Chris and DLew review K-State's Big 12 Tournament as well as preview K-State's first round NCAA Tournament matchup against UC Irvine. We also examine K-State's potential second round opponents (Oregon and Wisconsin).

Of course, we close out this episode by answering your questions in #AskTheICON.

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's Big 12 title clinching victory over Oklahoma, as well as discuss some news on the injury front.

We also look at some of the defining games and moments throughout the conference season, give our Big 12 Tournament picks, and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

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Chris and DLew are back to recap K-State's 64-52 win over TCU on Monday night and to preview Saturday's (Senior Day) matchup with Oklahoma with a potential conference championship in play.

We also look back at the career of K-State's three seniors (Barry Brown, Kamau Stokes, and Dean Wade) and answer YOUR questions in #AskTheICON.

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Chris and DLew are back to breakdown K-State's victory over Baylor on Saturday (66-60), as well as preview the Big Monday showdown on the road against TCU.

Of course, we finish this episode with highlighting a WILDCAT LEGEND and answering your questions in #AskTheICON.

Join us, won't you?

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's loss on Monday to KU and preview a big matchup on Saturday at home against Baylor.

We also highlight Buchi Awaji as this week's WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew recap K-State's dominating win over Oklahoma State. We also preview the Game of the Year in the Big 12, as the first-place Wildcats go to Lawrence to take on KU.

We also answer your questions in the #AskTheICON segment.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's loss to Iowa State and K-State's victory on the road against West Virginia. The ICON and DLewy also preview the Wildcats' game against Oklahoma State.

As always, we recognize another WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris, DLew, and guest co-host/TSSO's recruiting guru Quentin Hoover bring you reviews of the Baylor and Texas game, as well as recap K-State's 2019 recruiting class.

We also look at Saturday's matchup with Iowa State, a key matchup in K-State's quest for a Big 12 regular season conference title.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back (twice in one week! lucky you!) to review K-State's win over KU and preview Saturday's showdown on the road against Baylor.

Of course, we finish by answering YOUR questions in #AskTheICON.

All this, and more, in this episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's dominating 75-57 win over Oklahoma State and preview Tuesday's game against KU.

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's loss last Saturday to Texas A&M and preview Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

We highlight another WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in #AskTheICON.

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Chris and special guest Quentin Hoover (DLewy's on a well-deserved vacay) break down the HOTTEST team in the Big 12. The Kansas State Wildcats. Coming off home wins against TCU and Texas Tech, K-State finds themselves in a tie for first in the Big 12.

We look back at those victories and preview Saturday's matchup with Texas A&M on this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's road wins over Iowa State and Oklahoma and preview upcoming home games against TCU and Texas Tech.

As always, the fellas close out another phenomenal episode of The Short Side Option by highlighting a WILDCAT LEGEND and answering YOUR questions in #AskTheICON!

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Chris and DLew are back to recount K-State's historic win over West Virginia and preview Saturday's game against Iowa State.

As always, DLew hits us with another in the long line of "WILDCAT LEGENDS" and we finish with a brief segment of "Ask The ICON"!

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Chris and DLew are BACK as they usher in 2019 with another edition of The Short Side Option!

In this episode, we look back at K-State's struggles on the hardwood, as they come off a 20 point loss to Texas. We also preview the 'Cats game on Saturday against #11 Texas Tech.

We also take a look at Chris Klieman's initial staff at Kansas State and give our impressions.

Finally, we highlight another in the long lineage of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answer, your, the listeners', questions in Ask The ICON.

All this and more, in this episode of The Short Side Option.

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Chris and DLew bring you another edition of The Short Side Option as they recap the first week of the Chris Klieman era at Kansas State, look back at the Georgia State basketball game and preview Saturday's game at the Sprint Center against Vanderbilt.

As always, we wrap up this episode of TSSO featuring another in the long list of WILDCAT LEGENDS and answer your questions in Ask The ICON.

All this and more, in a special Holiday version of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are BACK to discuss the new K-State football coach, Chris Klieman.

We cover every angle of the coaching search, what Klieman brings to the table, and give our grade on the hire.

We also talk K-State basketball, after the 'Cats come off of a rough loss to Tulsa on the road.

To conclude, we showcase another in the long line of Wildcat Legends and answer your questions in "Ask The ICON"-- even DLewy gets into the action on this one.

It's certainly an episode of The Short Side Option you won't want to miss and one that you won't soon forget!

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Chris and DLew talk coaching search and review K-State's loss to Marquette. Also, we preview K-State's upcoming road contest as the 'Cats go on the road to Tulsa this Saturday.

We wrap this edition of TSSO up with going to the hardwood for this week's WILDCAT LEGEND and answer your questions in "Ask The ICON".

All this, and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew look back on K-State's heartbreaking season finale loss to Iowa State and review the 2018 Wildcats' season.

Also, we share a report courtesy of our friends at goEMAW.com indicating that Bill Snyder will not return and that Seth Littrell will take over as head football coach.

As always, we wrap up this episode of The Short Side Option by highlighting a WILDCAT LEGEND and answering our fantastic listener questions in "Ask The ICON".

All this, and more, in this edition of TSSO!

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Chris and DLew look back at K-State's win over Texas Tech on Senior Day and look ahead to the annual Farmaggedon showdown against Iowa State.

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's victory over KU in the Sunflower Showdown and preview the Wildcat's upcoming game against Texas Tech.

And, as always, we highlight this week's Wildcat Legend and answer YOUR questions in a little segment we like to call "Ask The ICON".

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's 14-13 loss to TCU and look ahead to the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday against KU.

We also highlight a former Wildcat Legend and, as always, answer YOUR questions in Ask The ICON.

All this, and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's loss to Oklahoma and look forward to the TCU game. We also bring CJ Moore of The Athletic to get his thoughts on the K-State basketball team. And, as always, we highlight this week's Wildcat Legend and answer YOUR questions in Ask the ICON.

All this and more in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew look ahead to K-State's matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners.

They also look back on at a Wildcat Legend, memories from the K-State-OU series, and of course answer YOUR questions in "Ask The Icon".

All this and more, only on The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew review K-State's win over Oklahoma State, as the Wildcats get their first win in conference play.

We also look forward to K-State's upcoming basketball season, where expectations are high for the Wildcats.

Last, but certainly not least, we highlight our inaugural basketball Wildcat Legend and answer YOUR questions.

This and more, in this week's edition of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to discuss a disappointing loss to Baylor and preview the Homecoming matchup with Oklahoma State.

We also preview "Madness in Manhattan" and give some quick hits on the basketball team.

We finish off this edition of The Short Side Options by answering listener questions, as it is open season on THE ICON after his beloved Yankees are eliminated in the ALDS.

All this and more, in this week's episode of The Short Side Option!

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Chris and DLew are back to review K-State's 19-14 loss to Texas, look ahead to Saturday's game against the Baylor Bears, and answer listener questions in this week's edition of The Short Side Option.

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Chris and DLew are back to review a disappointing performance for the Wildcats on the road at West Virginia. The Short Side Option also welcomes college football analyst Ian Boyd to preview the Wildcats game this Saturday against Texas, handicap the rest of the Big 12, and examine why K-State is struggling this season.

All this and more, on this week's edition of The Short Side Option.

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Chris and DLew are back to review the UTSA game and look ahead to K-State's conference opener as the Wildcats travel to Morgantown to face the #12 West Virginia Mountaineers.

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Chris and DLew are back to recap a disappointing loss to Mississippi State and preview the Wildcats upcoming game against UTSA

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Chris and DLew are back to review Kansas State's nailbiter against South Dakota and look ahead to their upcoming matchup against Mississippi State in Week 2.

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Chris and DLew preview the 2018 Kansas State Football season.