A New Era for K-State Athletics
When Kansas State University opens its gates to beer and wine at football games next fall, it will mark a milestone in college sports culture.
The author has long advocated for this change, noting that K-State already sells alcohol at baseball and basketball games without incident.
Summer in Manhattan, Kansas, without the beloved Call Hall ice cream shop feels oddly incomplete, yet the quieter streets and shorter restaurant waits offer a different kind of charm, even as road construction reshapes the town.
The Beer Menu
Fans can look forward to a curated beer menu that includes Michelob Ultra for Light Beer 1, Wabash from Manhattan Brewing Company for Light Beer 2, Sculpin IPA, Boulevard Wheet for Wheat Beer, and Modelo for Mexican Beer, with rotating local craft selections to keep things fresh.
Dream Roster and Summer Vibes
The author also dreams of an alumni basketball lineup that could feature Xavier Sneed, Dean Wade, Barry Brown, Markquis Nowell, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Arthur Kaluma, Jacob Pullen, Keyontae Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, David N’Guessan, and Trevor Hudgins.
Preseason camp for the football team is slated to begin on August 5, a date that signals the start of a new chapter under the guidance of Collin Klein, whose initials some fans jokingly interpret as the ‘K’ in this year’s team.
Conference Realignment and Future Games
While some wonder whether the SEC’s potential break from the NCAA would be a boon, the author doubts it would improve competitiveness, fearing more .500 records and diluted national championships.
There is also speculation that a lucrative offer could see K-State and the University of Kansas meet in the new Chiefs stadium for their annual showdown.