K-State OL coach Conor Riley joins John to explain why he spoke out so strongly in support of Black Lives Matter this week. AD Gene Taylor on if K-State will follow Iowa State's lead and allow 50% capacity at games in Manhattan this fall. 

Faithful to our Colors Podcast

Faithful to our Colors Episode 38; Conor Riley

John opens this week explaining why Saturday's game said far more about KU than K-State. This week's game at West Virginia can swing the entire season for better or for worse. Also, why Tyler Lockett is becoming the next Jordy Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faithful to Our Colors Episode 48; Sunflower Showdown Recap

John discusses Chris Klieman handled Skylar Thompson questions the perfect way this week. What happened that led to Josh Youngblood leaving K-State and Bruce Weber joins the show to discuss why this team can be better this season even after losing Xavier Sneed and Cartier Diarra.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faithful to Our Colors Episode 47; Bruce Weber

Why the contract extension for Chris Klieman is a slam dunk for K-State, the latest on Skylar Thompson's health after he was knocked out of the Texas Tech game, and Gene Taylor joins me to discuss why the extension happened now and if he's concerned about the optics of a contract extension during a pandemic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 46; Faithful to Our Colors

Wyatt Thompson joins John to break down why K-State's win over Oklahoma wasn't as surprising as you'd think. Also, why Skylar Thompson deserves more respect no matter what happens the rest of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faithful to our Colors Episode 45; Wyatt Thompson

The biggest reason that K-State lost the game on Saturday to Arkansas State this past weekend.  Former K-State WR Curry Sexton joins John to defend Skylar Thompson's performance in the Arkansas State game.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Faithful to our Colors Episode 44; Curry Sexton

 Arkansas State on Saturday is actually a pretty tricky game for K-State. Gene Taylor joins John to discuss his confidence level in the game on Saturday actually getting played.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Faithful to our Colors Episode 43; Gene Taylor

 Learn who the two players are that have been tearing it up in fall camp that will make a big impact this season. Also, a must-hear quote from a player that tells you everything you need to know about Chris Klieman. Derek Young from K-State Online joins John to break down K-State's recent hot streak on the recruiting trail.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Faithful to our Colors Episode 42; Derek Young

The latest on where K-State is at with their non-conference game and potential attendance for games in the fall. Dean Wade joins John to tell some great Bruce Weber stories and talk about life in the NBA

Faithful to our Colors Episode 41; Dean Wade

Jordy Nelson joins John to talk about why he's been living in his sisters basement in small-town Kansas, if he would pick up the phone if an NFL team called and why he thinks Chris Klieman will be great at K-State. Gene Taylor joins me to share more optimism on a college football season happening than you'll find anywhere else right now. 

Faithful to our Colors Episode 40; Jordy Nelson

K-State AD Gene Taylor joins John to discuss how K-State's covid cases spread throughout the team, what needs to happen for there to actually be a college football season and how to make sure players follow social distancing guidelines. Former K-State All-American David Allen joins me to tell stories from his days as the NCAA all-time leader in punt return TDs and why he compares the 1998 K-State team to the 2007 New England Patriots. 

Faithful to our Colors Episode 39; Gene Taylor

In the newest episode, John Kurtz sits down with Lon Kruger to tell stories from when he coached Michael Jordan in Manhattan in 1983 as a part of the USA Pan Am Games team. Plus, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby joins me to discuss why there's a chance the college football season starts on time & why KU hoops is in far more trouble than they think this time around with the NCAA

Faithful to our Colors Episode 37; Jordan Stories from Manhattan

 Bruce Weber joins John to discuss how he's handling having six transfers in one season, where K-State will use their last scholarship and why the Last Dance has actually helped his out his team. Also how name, image and likeness legislation affects K-State and the impact of losing K-State's NFL draft streak. 

Faithful to Our Colors Episode 35; Bruce Weber

Chris Klieman joins me to talk about how likely it is that the college football season happens this year. Chris Klieman also discusses how K-State is getting an edge on their competition during the coronavirus shutdown and why he made a home run hire at defensive coordinator this off season. 

Faithful to our Colors Episode 34; Chris Klieman

 K-State AD Gene Taylor joins John to talk about his frustrations with Kirk Herbstreit for saying he'd be shocked to see college football actually happen this season. Taylor also outlined what he thinks a reasonable timeline for starting the college football season would be. John also breaks down why a predictable basketball assistant hire has a lot of upside ​

Faithful to our Colors Episode 33; Gene Taylor

The biggest headlines and stories involving Kansas State athletics including interviews with coaches & players throughout the year. The “Faithful to our Colors” Podcast will include previews & reviews of the football & basketball teams when they are in season, cover recruiting during the summer with some additional coverage of the non-revenue generating sports.  