K-State Wildcats Trivia Quiz

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.