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What year did the Powercat logo become official and who designed it?
The Powercat logo was introduced to K-State in 1989 by football coach Bill Snyder.
Who is the voice of the Wildcats?
Wyatt Thompson.
What record does Aoyka Lee hold?
Scored 61 points in a single game.
What is the name of K-State's fight song and who wrote it?
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Before Willie the Wildcat, who was the K-State mascot?
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Kansas State is the nation's first?
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What year was K-State founded?
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What conference is K-State a member of?
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What year did they change the name to Classy Cats?
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What is the name of the first dance team, who was the director and what year was it formed?
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What is the name of the new facility for the band that will open this year?
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What prestigious award did the K-State band win in 2015?
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What is the name of the volleyball facility?
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What is Bramlage? Who is it named after? What is its nickname?
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Who is a former K-State basketball player, coach, AD and known for his handshake?
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How many times has men's basketball played in the Elite 8?
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Latest basketball recruit and his relationship to K-State?
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What Bowl Game did Kansas State attend in January 2023 and who did they play?
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What is significant about the Wabash Cannonball?
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What is the name of the head football coach?
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Who is the K-State volleyball coach?
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Who are the K-State basketball coaches?
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Who is the K-State president?
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Who is the Vice President of Student Life?
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Who is the Athletic Director?
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Who is the K-State Alumni Association President?
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Who is the K-State band director?
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Who is the K-State assistant band director?
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What is the name of the K-State band admin assistant?
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Who is the K-State offensive coordinator and why is he significant?
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When did K-State football win the Big 12?
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What individual basketball awards did men receive in the 2022-2023 season?
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Study Notes
Powercat Logo
- The Powercat logo became official in 1989, designed by football coach Bill Snyder.
Voice of the Wildcats
- Wyatt Thompson serves as the voice of the Wildcats.
Aoyka Lee's Record
- Aoyka Lee holds the record for scoring 61 points in a single game.
K-State Fight Song
- "Wildcat Victory" is the fight song, composed by Harry Erickson.
K-State Mascot History
- Boscoe the black lab was the mascot before Willie the Wildcat.
Land Grant University
- Kansas State is recognized as the nation's first land grant university.
Founding Year
- Kansas State University was founded in 1863.
K-State Conference Membership
- K-State is a member of the Big 12 Conference, including teams like Texas Tech, TCU, and Baylor.
Classy Cats Name Change
- The name "Classy Cats" was adopted in 1992.
First Dance Team
- The Pridettes, K-State's first dance team, formed in 1971 under the direction of Gyll Bates.
New Band Facility
- The Tracz Family Band Hall is the new facility for the band, set to open this year.
Prestigious Award for K-State Band
- The K-State band won the Sudler Trophy in 2015.
Volleyball Facility
- The volleyball facility is named Morgan Family Arena.
Bramlage Coliseum
- Bramlage Coliseum, known as "The Octagon of Doom," is a basketball arena named after Fred Bramlage.
Ernie Barrett
- Ernie Barrett, known as 'Mr. K-State,' is a former player, coach, and athletic director recognized for his firm handshake.
Men's Basketball Elite 8 Appearances
- K-State's men's basketball team has reached the Elite 8 fourteen times.
Latest Basketball Recruit
- David Castillo, the latest recruit for the 2024 season, is coached by Clent Stewart at Bartlesville High School.
2023 Bowl Game
- In January 2023, K-State played the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Alabama, losing 45-20.
The Wabash Cannonball
- "The Wabash Cannonball" has been an iconic tune at athletic events since 1968, surviving a fire that destroyed the band’s music.
Current Football Coach
- Chris Klieman is the head football coach of K-State.
Volleyball Coach
- Jason Mansfield is currently the K-State volleyball coach.
Basketball Coaches
- Jerome Tang is the men's basketball coach, while Jeff Mittie leads the women's team.
K-State Administration
- President Linton is the current president of K-State.
- Thomas Lane serves as the Vice President of Student Life.
- Gene Taylor is the Athletic Director.
Alumni Association
- The K-State Alumni Association is led by President Amy Button Renz.
Band Directors
- Dr. Frank Tracz is the band director, with Dr. Alex Wimmer as the assistant band director.
Band Administrative Assistant
- The position for band administrative assistant is currently unspecified.
Offensive Coordinator
- Collin Kline, the offensive coordinator, is notable for being a Heisman finalist and one of K-State’s best QBs.
Big 12 Football Championships
- K-State football won the Big 12 championships in 2003, tied in 2012, and again in 2022.
Individual Basketball Awards
- During the 2022-2023 season, Markquis Nowell won the Bob Cousy Point Guard Award, Keyontae Johnson was named Newcomer of the Year, and Coach Tang earned Coach of the Year honors.
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