Snyder on KSU: We pretty much suck.

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Three years out of the football coaching business hasn't robbed Kansas State's Bill Snyder of his candor.
When asked this week how close his Wildcat program is to where he wants it, he replied:

"I can't see there from here."

Such is the situation for Snyder - who performed what's known as "The Manhattan Miracle" from 1989 through 2005 - now that he has taken the K-State job again following the three-year run of Ron Prince.

"It's a long ways from where I would like it to be, for a lot of different reasons," Snyder said. "It covers the gamut. It's just going to take some time."

Kansas State (5-7, 2-6) had a three-year starting quarterback returning until Josh Freeman decided to enter the NFL draft.

Snyder said he can't argue with the decision after seeing the draft speculation that Freeman will go in the first round.

"I do believe he has helped himself," Snyder said. "I visited with Josh (Monday), and the information he was getting is that he might go between the 10th and 20th pick."

That leaves junior Carson Coffman - brother of Missouri tight end Chase Coffman - as the leading quarterback candidate, though don't count out junior college transfer Daniel Thomas of Northwest Mississippi JC.

Coffman's career totals are two interceptions and one touchdown. Thomas, a run-pass threat, totaled eight touchdowns last season.

A little extra work to find a new offensive leader won't faze Snyder, who is legendary for his 18-hour days and eating only once a day around midnight.

"Maybe surprisingly to myself, I don't think that part of it has changed," said Snyder, who turns 70 in October.

"I find myself probably putting in a little bit more time than in previous years, if at all possible. I don't think there are any particular concessions as it relates to effort and focus and work habits."

Snyder will need to build in some extra time for the K-State defense, too. The Wildcats gave up 30 points or more nine times in 12 games.

"My concerns probably cover the waterfront," he said. "I have concerns about every facet of our program."
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Wow, a pretty damning account of how bad things are in Manhattan, KS right now. Didn't that Coffman kid came in against us last year and look decent?

 
caveman99 said:
Wow, a pretty damning account of how bad things are in Manhattan, KS right now. Didn't that Coffman kid came in against us last year and look decent?
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Yeah he came in during the 2nd half after Freeman pretty much quit on his team. He did make some nice passes and looked solid. We were more than likely giving them room to work with as it was a blowout, but he's a big guy that can see the field.

 
Love him or hate him, you have to admire Snyder for being that direct and blunt. KSU has a huge problem, and their fans need to realize it and accept that it's going to take some time and a lot of work to dig out of the hole Prince put them in.

I have trouble saying I feel sorry for them, but in all honesty, I do.

 
AR Husker Fan said:
Love him or hate him, you have to admire Snyder for being that direct and blunt. KSU has a huge problem, and their fans need to realize it and accept that it's going to take some time and a lot of work to dig out of the hole Prince put them in.

I have trouble saying I feel sorry for them, but in all honesty, I do.
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It is funny AR, I remember when BS got hired there was a lot of smack on KSU message boards about winning the North this year, dominance, etc. All I see now is a whole lot of pessimism, on one board they tend make fun of BS in a very sarcastic manner. I think reality has set in, they are back in football hell.

 
AR Husker Fan said:
Love him or hate him, you have to admire Snyder for being that direct and blunt. KSU has a huge problem, and their fans need to realize it and accept that it's going to take some time and a lot of work to dig out of the hole Prince put them in.

I have trouble saying I feel sorry for them, but in all honesty, I do.
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Not in the least....they can bend over and die

 
KSUCC is in such deep water it's hard to even know where the bottom is. Snyder will probably die from overwork and exhaustion before he even sees the light at the end of the tunnel. Prince did a real number on an already flagging program.

 
Eric the Red said:
AR Husker Fan said:
Love him or hate him, you have to admire Snyder for being that direct and blunt. KSU has a huge problem, and their fans need to realize it and accept that it's going to take some time and a lot of work to dig out of the hole Prince put them in.

I have trouble saying I feel sorry for them, but in all honesty, I do.
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Not in the least....they can bend over and die
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My thoughts exactly..

 
Snyder may have a huge hole to climb out of, but wasn't he the one that put his stamp of approval on the Prince hire?

GBR!!!

 
AR Husker Fan said:
Love him or hate him, you have to admire Snyder for being that direct and blunt. KSU has a huge problem, and their fans need to realize it and accept that it's going to take some time and a lot of work to dig out of the hole Prince put them in.

I have trouble saying I feel sorry for them, but in all honesty, I do.
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Trust me AR if you ever went to their board "KSUfans.com" you wouldn't feel sorry for them. I go there often to talk CFB and man, let me tell you! Their rude. condescending, and in general just a vile bunch of wretches. To top things off I live in Manhattan :hmmph

 
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