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Senior Rachel Gastmann tells the bass drum section to get louder during the halftime performance of the K-State vs. South Dakota football game at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sep. 5, 2015.

JACK MCHUGH the collegian

SGA closes accounts, reminds of upcoming legislation

The K-State Marching Band, The Pride of Wildcat Land, will accept the Sudler Trophy on Saturday. According to The John Philip Sousa Foundation website, this award recognizes longtime excellence and achievement among collegiate marching bands. The Sudler Trophy is only awarded to a new program every two years. The Pride will join an elite group of just 30 other marching bands that have performed to the highest musical standard, spurred innovative marching sequences and contributed to the overall history of collegiate marching bands over a period of decades, according to the foundation. Frank Tracz, professor of music and director of bands, began building the marching band program in 1993, the same year football head coach Bill Snyder, then in his fifth season as head football

JASON TIDD the collegian

The K-State Student Governing Association approved the closing of accounts from last year and reminded senators of upcoming legislation in their meeting Thursday. Senators voted to move $41,395.37 of last year’s unused funds for various student groups into the contingency account. The groups included campus-wide organizations, college councils, institutional services, academic competition teams, multicultural organizations and fine arts groups. The university allocations committee is required to close all accounts on a yearly basis; any unused funds for student groups revert back to SGA. SGA also voted to allocate $3,675.31 to the Community Cultural Harmony Week. Senators were reminded of upcoming legislation. The next meeting will involve legislation concerning the impact on K-State of the Kansas gun control law. The future of $500,000 of student privilege fee funding for K-State Athletics is also likely to be discussed at the meeting. “All of the information that Athletics has provided the (appropriations) committee is on OrgSync,” Garrett Kays, chairman of the appropriations committee and senior in agricultural economics, said.

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coach, guided the Wildcats to their first Top 25 ranking in school history. The football team was ascending and would begin competing for championships and going to bowl games. The administration wanted a marching band that would perform on a similar level. “They said, ‘We want a band to match (the team),’” Tracz said. “So I came in, and it was a good band program, but it was pretty low in numbers, not a lot of budget, not a lot of support, not a lot of anything.” This season, for the first time since Tracz arrived, the marching band was forced to cut potential members. Across the marching band, auxiliary bands and drumline around 575 people auditioned for just 411 current spots. “Our numbers are growing, but work ethic has also grown,” Allegra Fisher, head drum major and senior in music, said. “(Band members) are excited to be a part of something good, so they’re willing to work harder.” However, as the program grows, funding lags behind. According to Tracz, The Pride of Wildcat

Land is the least-funded marching band in the Big 12, receiving just over $220,000, which is shared with other bands within the program. Each one of the over 400 band members is required to pay a $200 activities fee, or complete $200 worth of fundraising. According to 2013-2014 reports submitted to the NCAA in January, the Kansas State athletic department posted a profit of over $10 million, the second highest among the six Big 12 schools in the black. The football and men’s basketball programs, both of which feature student bands, posted profits among the top three in the Big 12. Tracz said he finds motivation in his funding frustrations. “It’s getting an awful lot of bang out of a little buck,” he said. “We’re doing a lot with very little.” Students have said they agree. The marching band contributes to the game-day atmosphere that boosts the energy of the Wildcat fan base. “The marching band is a huge part of any gameday,” J.P. Derksen, junior in accounting, said. “It gets the crowd pumped up and it really feels like a college football game”. According to Tracz, Conn-Selmer, the last American-made instrument manufacturer, took notice of the marching band’s recent success and initiated a partnership. The band will use primarily Conn-Selmer instruments, and Conn-Selmer will offer discounts on instruments, sponsor guest clinicians and fund marching band festivals and events. This Saturday, the Sudler Trophy will be presented during a halftime show that will involve over 1,000 high school band students and 250 band alumni, in addition to the regular 400-person marching band. The attendance of these groups at the presentation of the Sudler Trophy synchronizes with its origins, as it is an award marking a tradition of excellence accepted by alumni who started the tradition, current members who uphold it and potential future members who will foster its continued growth. Fisher said she believes this growth is certain and will continue. “This band will never allow themselves, and Dr. Tracz will never allow us, to revert back towards anything in the past,” Fisher said. “I can’t wait to come back in ten years and see how the band has progressed.”

Recap of The Collegian’s #AML with Ken Stafford The chief information officer responded to 28 questions during his hourlong Ask Me Live session on Thursday. compiled by

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The Collegian is hosting a live, online Q-and-A series called Ask Me Live. The AML chat allows anyone to ask questions of notable local and national individuals. On Thursday, Chief Information Office Ken Stafford sat down to answer your questions. Here are some highlights: Chillaxasauras: Do you know why the wifi sucks on campus 98% of the time? Stafford: I don't believe it sucks on campus 98 percent of campus. I think the wireless is quite good over campus. Yes, we do have holes, but

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we're working on it. If you find a problem and want to report it, visit our iTAC website and tell us about it, we'll do what we can to help. Samantha: If you had access to unlimited resources, what changes would you make to K-State's IT structure? Stafford: I would finish up the wireless, I would make wireless on campus as fast as standards allow, and I would upgrade our Enterprise Reporting Program systems to be more user-friendly. We're currently doing all that, it just takes a while. Wildcat13: I know that a lot of students don't realize that Office is free through the university, is that advertised enough? Stafford: That's a good question. We've put it out in K-State Today, we've talked about it with student representatives, it's on the website as available, it's on the Help Desk. If you know of a better way, let me know and I'll use it! Keith: Where would you say is the best spot on campus to get the best wireless connection? Stafford: Well, I think the new public areas on the second and third floor of Hale are really good right

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K-State Chief Information Officer Ken Stafford answers questions during The Collegian’s Ask Me Live on Thursday now. We did add a lot of access to the Union last year, but that was only temporary since it's getting torn up now.

with technology at all concerning to you? Stafford: Yes. I think if technology replaces a lot of physical activity, then that's certainly bad.

KSU Fan 94: Are you a Mac fan or a PC fan? Stafford: Mac; after 25 years of PC crashes, I changed. I do use both, though.

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Deadly eating: Surviving day-to-day with severe food allergies

KARI PORTER the collegian

A student walks into a restaurant with friends and sits down. As he gazes over the menu, his friends ask about the specials and debate between the variety of meals they have to choose from. This student, however, does not have nearly as many options. This is because when selecting a meal, he must be cautious of every ingredient due to his food allergies. He has so many food allergies, in fact, that the seemingly normal task of choosing a meal becomes a feat. With nearly 15 million Americans suffering from food allergies, as stated by Food Allergy Research and Education, you may assume there are more options out there for those with allergies. That is not always the case, however. Noah Eidemiller, sophomore in kinesiology, and Carly Bagnieski, sophomore in anthropology, know how difficult it can be to live a normal life because they both suffer from severe food allergies. Eidemiller is allergic to gluten, dairy, tree nuts, peanuts

and (more recently) pork. He also suffers from chronic nausea. Bagnieski is allergic to dairy, peanuts and tree nuts; and has an intolerance to corn, sesame, soy and wheat. Both said they also suffer from eosinophilic esophagitis. “(Eosinophilic esophagitis) is a condition in which eosinophils form in the esophagus which inhibits the esophagus from contracting food down to the stomach,” Eidemiller said. “The eosinophils are present because of food allergies.” Eosinophils are a form of white blood cells that buildup in the esophagus of a patient with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to the Mayo Clinic. The buildup of cells cause inflammation in the esophagus and potentially lead to injury if not taken care of. Living with a food allergy, as these two sophomores are, can entail multiple doctors’ visits and sometimes large amounts of allergy testing. Once diagnosed, they must maintain a strict diet to avoid accidental consumption. “I have been to the hospital twice since being diagnosed, because I have consumed foods which were cross contaminated with nuts,” Bagnieski said. Eidemiller and Bagnieski said they see many specialists for both their eosinophilic esophagitis and allergies. They also both undergo multiple esophageal scope procedures in order for the doctors to get a closer look at their condi-

tion. In addition, Eidemiller said he also takes a acid reducer in order to control his chronic nausea. Eidemiller and Bagnieski said that not only are they required to pay close attention to their diets and go to many doctors’ appointments, but they also need to be sure that others are aware of their conditions. When they first came to college and lived in the residence halls, they had to inform K-State’s Department of Housing and Dining Services of their allergies. K-State offers many options to accommodate students with allergies.

“We take allergies very seriously,” Michelle Netson, food systems project director for Housing and Dining Services, said. “We try to accommodate students on a one-on-one basis.” Housing and Dining Services allows students access to a licensed dietitian in all of the dining halls, and are also able to inform a student of exactly what meals and products contain the foods to which they are allergic. This may be helpful to freshmen and those who live in the dorms; however, Eidemiller and Bagnieski said they no longer live on campus anymore and have to adjust without that program.

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Abby Bauer, freshman in animal sciences and industry, bakes chocolate chip cookies, avoiding recipes that contain tree nuts due to her allergy on Thursday.

“I don’t get full very often,” Eidemiller, who now lives in the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house, said. “The chef does his best for me and tries to accommodate my needs; however, it is very hard to feel full because I often do not get an entire balanced meal.” Eidemiller and Bagnieski said living with severe food allergies has changed their lives. With nearly everything they do, they said they must be alert and aware of their surroundings and what they are consuming. “I really need to take care of myself, because if I don’t it could be fatal,” Bagnieski said. Netson said that some do not understand the severity of allergies. “People do not know how serious they should take allergies,” Netson said. “They do not understand that they should get medical attention right away if a reaction occurs.” Though Eidemiller and Bagnieski both said they agree coming to college has made living with allergies more challenging, they do their best to remain positive. Allergies, although serious, can be managed, according to Eidemiller. “I want people to know that having an allergy is definitely ‘doable,’” Eidemiller said. “You just have to have the right mentality.” Kari Porter is a sophomore in mass communications. Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com.

Living the collegiate farm life through livestock units

PIERCE BENNETT the collegian

For many farmers, farming means early mornings, late nights and hard work. What a lot of farmers don’t think about, though, is making sure they get done checking livestock before they have to make it to their 11:30 a.m. class. There are a group of students and faculty at K-State; however, who frequently have that mindset. Just outside of campus are livestock units that range from purebred beef cattle to swine, with many species in between. The units are overseen by faculty, run by managers and worked on by students. These

units are all different, but connected by one thing; they are K-State units that are operated by K-State students. The units are used both for research and teaching opportunities. It is not an uncommon thing for classes to come and learn how to do tasks, like how to calve out cattle or how to give proper shots to sick animals. K-State differs from other universities in that it’s livestock units are closer in proximity to the main campus. “Agriculture has become secondary in many places across this country,” Jim Drouillard, faculty coordinator for the Beef Cattle Research Center and professor in animal sciences and industry, said. “However, the great part about being here in the heartland is that we get to be involved in what drives the economy of this state. We are one of the only places where our units are continuing to grow, not recede.” Students who work at the units have a range of skills and backgrounds. Some students

come with a firm upbringing in a specific species or job, while others come with no livestock background at all. This is part of the teaching purpose of the units. Garet Koester, senior in agriculture economics, has only been working at the Swine Unit for two weeks. Even from that short amount of time, Koester said he believes his experience at the swine has been a great one. “I plan to go back to the farm after graduation, and I come from a diverse farm that has 130 head of cattle and a 150 head sow operation that is also farrow to finish,” Koester said. “I have already learned a lot of new ways to do things, now I can take those new skills home and improve how we do things there. I wouldn’t trade my K-State experience for anything.” Along with teaching and research, the units also provide animal products to the university. The Dairy Unit produces the majority of campus milk and milk products and the meat lab is supplied with

animals via the units. Students get to see the practical side to running a farm while also getting a taste of research. For students with a passion for or interest in livestock, the units provide a hands-on training experience to not only prepare them for their future, but to help them find out just what they want to do in life. Most student workers discuss how they enjoy their work, particularly because it often aligns with their passions and future careers. Wyatt Schroeder, senior in animal sciences and industry, said he has been working at the Horse Unit for two years. “I do enjoy working at the Horse Unit, it allows for me to have a full class schedule,” Schroeder said. “I also get to ride horses every day. I plan to make training horses a part of my future career, and working at the unit has made me a more well-rounded and open-minded individual.” The many experiences that the units provide to student workers not only help them for their future, but give

them something from the past to draw on and grow. Jack Lemmon, graduate student in ruminant nutrition, said he has worked at two K-State units. He started his freshman and sophomore years at the beef feedlot, then worked his junior and senior years at the Cow and Calf Unit. Lemmon said he still continues to help out at the Cow and Calf Unit when needed. “It all depends on the time of the year,” Lemmon said. “We do everything from bringing cattle up to breed, to keeping an extra eye on them in the winter to make sure they have plenty of food and water. There is also general equipment maintenance and work on fence.” Lemmon said his experience has played a significant role in his work now. “It was totally worth all the time spent working,” Lemmon said. “The units have allowed me to grow and expand myself, and they are a great resource for people to use.” As many people know, tra-

ditions can die hard. In many ways, the units are continuing on the K-State tradition in the agricultural field of study. Students who work at these units get to be a part of that tradition. Riley McKenney, senior in animal sciences and industry, has worked at the purebred beef unit for a year and said he recognizes the importance of that tradition. “My favorite part of working for the purebred unit is still doing stuff on horseback, and carrying on the cowboy tradition,” McKenney said. At any rate, the agricultural units north of Manhattan have several student workers that do all that they can to do their jobs well and still make it back to campus for their next class. The units are an outlook into the life of campus agriculture through the perspective of a student. Pierce Bennett is a junior in animals sciences and industry. Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com.

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OPINION friday, september 18, 2015

Letters to the Editor: Parking, sportsmanship, halftime thoughts Parking on this campus has consistently been a nightmare for both students and faculty; however, it has been even worse as of late. With all the construction going on around campus and various roads being blocked off, it takes an enormous amount of time to navigate safely through this campus. It is nearly a game of chicken with students who like to walk across the street with their head buried in their phones, oblivious to the fact that there are cars that require more than a split second to actually stop. To make matters worse the construction workers are now taking up student parking spots all over campus. Yes, these non-parking fee-paying people who are, in fact, being paid to be here are taking up potential parking sports that I have paid for. Where is my rebate? There are barriers in place in available green lot spots so that these workers can get as close to their job site as possible. What about the students? You know, the ones that actually pay a fee for the right to be on this campus? So why do we shoulder the burden? The construction workers should either park in the upper level of the garage or be shuttled in from a gathering point so that students have the opportunity to use the parking that WE are paying for. I do not mind parking in the garage most days but on bad weather days, the students should have "first dibs" on parking spots closer to the buildings. The university should immediately address this issue. If the construction workers can put up a cone that is essentially a placeholder for them to park, then can we all bring a cone to save our spot? I'm sure if they were parking in the President's spot, or the Dean's spot then corrective action would be taken. Take care of the students, and stop catering to those who are being paid to be here. Kelly Serna, Student

I wish to congratulate the group that came up with the sportsmanship pledge. I hope every student will sign and faithfully live by it. It has always made me mad and much more when my school, the one I have faithfully supported since the day I graduated, have been a total embarrassment, with the foul language, storming the court or field, and much more, so I hope this pledge will end all of this. I would like to offer a suggestion - in basketball when the opposition is shooting a free throw, become as quite as a church service, as I think this will have more of an effect than shouting and waving. The shooter is expecting that, being very quiet may have an effect on them - try it. Follow the pledge and make the alums proud, as well as show the world what a class school we truly are.

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The Anatomy of offense

IRIS LOCOCO the collegian

As the design editor, it’s sometimes difficult to watch my coworkers here at The Collegian experience lots of public discussion and debate as a result of their articles. I like to tell myself that the lack of discussion surrounding my work means I am doing my job well, since after all, if the design of the newspaper is good, hardly anyone will even notice it’s there. It’s when they’re talking about it that I should be worried. I’ve grown used to this lack of attention, and am usually more than happy to stay in the background (and out of the spotlight of controversy) while my colleagues bask in angry letters-to-the-editor and disgruntled phone calls. My, how the tables have turned. On the day of Sept. 1, The Collegian published a story on the front page about recent changes in public nudity laws in the city of Topeka. The city’s decision to change the law was interesting from a legal standpoint, but was also locally relevant and of probable interest to the many young college students who pick up our paper each day (even if for naught but amusement’s sake). As my job description dictates, I consulted with our photo editor to come up with an interesting and relevant graphic solution to make this story compel people to pick up the paper. That’s how we ended up running a (heavily censored) photo of three naked young women on the front page of the Sept. 1 issue. Oh man, some people sure weren’t happy about that. I may have occasionally wished for my designs to tickle the cockles of the heart of the masses a bit more, but this reaction was so not what I had in mind. We got angry phone calls from people of all ages and creeds. People told us that they were never going to pick up a copy of The Collegian again. People threw stacks of our deliveries into the trash. Advertisers threatened to pull their sponsorship. One angry caller accused me of encouraging violence against women and blamed me for an (alleged) incident where two intoxicated young people laid down on the pavement and had sex in front of the Christian college (I’m not sure how that’s my fault but for the record, if she was telling the truth, then you’re welcome, drunken couple). The thing is, I am able to understand the angry reactions to opinion columns about abortion and the legalization of recreational marijuana. I can see the basis for

the animosity directed at writers who tackle issues of faith and religious expression. I can even sort of get the umbrage we face every time we dare to run an article with the word “hipster” anywhere in the headline. What I do not understand are working-age adults who spew vitriol and accusations over a heavily-censored image in a college newspaper. Look, I tried to cover my ass (literally): I made sure that no part of the breasts were peaking out from underneath the black boxes. Anything that could be construed or associated with lower genitalia in any way was blocked out. The models’ poses were neutral and not overtly sexual. Not only were the top halves of their faces cropped out of the photo for anonymity, but all three of the models were smiling so as not to seem dehumanized. All three models participated voluntarily and enthusiastically, and some found the experience liberating and empowering. How on earth could any reasonable adult person find this offensive? Of course, your decision to stop reading our publication is one that you are absolutely free to make, and far be it from me to stop you. But in that case, you had better not ever set foot anywhere near a public pool, where young women

regularly show off way more skin than what was visible on our front page. Avert your eyes, quickly, before you’re inspired to engage in carnal activities on wayward sidewalks. You’d best also steer clear of Willard Hall, where not only are students’ drawings and paintings of nude figures displayed in the hallways for critique, but there could be real, live actual naked people being drawn in a classroom right now. In a publicly-funded state school, too. What a world. Speaking of courses and publicly-funded institutions, you’d better not try to learn anything about art, either, as many of your lectures might feature—horror of unspeakable horrors—paintings and sculptures of naked people… full-frontal, too, and that’s the naughty side. Quick, better put all of your course notes and textbooks into the trash, before your younger sibling sees Michelangelo’s “David” and turns into a violent sexual deviant. You won’t ever be able to set foot inside a museum, either—there could be thousands of depictions of nudity in there. Better make a phone call to the museum director and demand that they close their doors before some impressionable young child on a school field trip sees a Man Ray photograph and has a Code

Orange moral meltdown. Oh God, they’re not even censored. The scandal, oh, the scandal. Come to think of it, if you have any stray anatomy textbooks lying around from that biology class you took, you’d better get rid of them before some hapless teenager stumbles upon them and discovers some elicit scientific diagrams of what lies beneath every human’s clothing. It’s your prerogative to be as shocked and offended as you want in any of these situations, but my guess is that you’re probably not offended at all by most of them. But if you’ve ever taken a photograph of a nude Roman sculpture in a museum, or opened an anatomy textbook in a biology class, or donned a bikini on a hot summer day, or abided a parent changing a baby’s diaper in public, then you have absolutely no rational grounds upon which to base your offense about the censored image in our newspaper. You’re not mad because my design implied that three young women were naked. You’re mad because you, yourself, see something inherently sexual, and therefore morally reprehensible, about the bare human figure—specifically the female figure. You think that you should have the right to determine when young women do and do not show certain parts of their bodies, and the context in which these bodies are sexualized. If it were about anything else, there would have been an equally audible moral outcry when The Collegian ran a censored nude image of one of our male employees accompanying our article about revenge porn (spoiler alert: there wasn’t a solitary peep from the peanut gallery on that one). You’re not mad about nudity. You’re mad about agency. If our critics were as morally concerned for these young women as they wished to appear, they would have asked them directly how they felt about showing their bodies publicly. For the record, no one asked. But, if they did, I would tell them how liberating it felt to, for once, have control over the situation in which someone else ogled. I would tell them how fun it was to model for an experienced photographer in a professional studio. I would tell them how rare it is to look at a picture of your own body and see vestiges of the same beauty you find in the sculptures and paintings you spend so much of your time reading about. I would tell them that all of the models would do it again in a heartbeat. After all, I not only designed that edition of the newspaper; I was the naked young woman on the far right. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Collegian.

Iris LoCoco is a senior in art history. Please send all comments to opinion@kstatecollegian.com.

Ask a Psychologist: Sustaining new, old relationships compiled by

SCOTLAND PRESTON Ask A Psychologist is a continuing series of advice and discussion from Dr. Chaz Mailey, psychologist at K-State Counseling Services, geared towards student-based questions and situations. Q: College is a time for meeting new people, but it is also a time of leaving old friends. How would you suggest balancing these new friendships with old ones? Mailey: Consider old friends as being an anchor. Find times when you can get in touch with them and tell them about your experiences. There should be a lot of give and take. It becomes problematic when there is too much take, so focus on listening as well as talking. As far as new friendships, get a feel for people when interacting with them. Clubs are a great place to meet new people. You can find like-minded people, which could lead to getting along really well. You're much more likely to make a friend at a drama club if you're into acting than an environmental club. It's also important to step outside your comfort zone.

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Dr. Chaz Mailey, psychologist for K-State Counseling Services, answers questions on retaining old relationsips and creating new relationships in college. Things are different nowadays with social media, but it is important to step away from that some and focus on face-toface contact. Look for context to spark interaction, such as a book someone is reading. Conversations don't have to be very long. Some people are worried how they'll keep a conversation going if they start it, but a meaningful conversation doesn't have to be an hour; it can be two to three minutes and comfort builds the more you interact with the person. Q: Many people discover that their old friends change after going off

to school, or they change themselves, whether it be from new interests or priorities. What do you think is the best way to deal with these changes, and sustain the friendship while possibly growing apart? Mailey: Interests are what draw you to a person from the beginning, and interests change. If there's something they've incorporated into their lives that you're uncomfortable with, look for ways to engage in other ways. For example, if your friend is all of a sudden into snake charming and you're afraid of snakes, maybe try to hang out in a place other

than their room where all their snakes are. Probably a more realistic example is maybe you have a friend that has started drinking and that's not something you're into. Find other ways to spend your time; maybe find time earlier in the day. Another example is maybe your friend likes to spend their nights in watching movies, but you like to be out. Find that one night to do that with them for a change. You might have to change how often you interact, but that's not a bad thing. That's what happens in life. We sometimes outgrow people, or people outgrow us. Maybe the connection is still there, but it is not as strong. The important thing is to give voice to things if they are awkward. Maybe you won't be as close as you once were, but you can still say hi and make small talk in passing. Acknowledge and come to an understanding if that's where you're headed. Q: There's a lot of new opportunities for socializing while at college, whether it be new friends, parties or dating. How would you suggest balancing a social life with academics? And do you have any tips for those that either focus on the social aspect or academic aspect of college

life too much? Mailey: The first thing is getting a good gauge on how much of each of these things you need. Notice if your grades aren't so good, and ask yourself what's keeping me away from getting those things done. Maybe what you need is to focus on classwork during a certain time, and then carve a time to spend with friends. On the flip side you could have the situation where people aren't spending enough time with other people. Ask yourself the question, if you had to call someone and ask to hang out right now, do you have someone you could call? We are relations(-based) creatures. Part of the way we are rejuvenated is spending time with people. Find a way to get out even if you're introverted. Whichever way you are, it's like a pendulum. You have to make things a priority. Balance is incredibly important. Readers can send in your own topics or specific questions for future Ask A Psychologist columns and Dr. Chaz Mailey. You can contact us through the Collegian's social media pages, or email jgreig@ kstatecollegian.com with your thoughts.

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Louisiana Tech brings major offensive problems

TIMOTHY EVERSON the collegian

After a 30-3 blowout last week against UTSA, K-State encounters an even bigger challenge with Louisiana Tech coming to Manhattan. Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz and his team are coming off a heartbreaking three point loss to fellow Conference USA foe Western Kentucky. “We have played with more energy and we have had a better week of practice,” Holtz said in an article from latechsports.com. “We have had a great week of practice. We played a little bit on our heels last Thursday and I feel like maybe the time away for a couple days (helped) them getting the chance to get back out here.” Even with the loss, this Bulldog team is still very dangerous led by one of the best offense units in the country.

Louisiana Tech ranks 11th in the country in total yards, 11th in passing yards and eighth in overall points and points per game. Leading this Bulldogs attack is led by senior quarterback and Florida transfer Jeff Driskel. Driskel leads the nation so far in single game quarterback efficiency. His 321.44 ranking is the best so far that the FBS has seen since 2006. “The transfer quarterback that they have is getting ingrained in the system,” K-State head coach Bill Snyder said at last Tuesday’s press conference. “You can see him getting better and better in only two games, but you can see the improvements being made. He is comfortable in the offense, and he throws the ball well. He can get it from here to there in a heartbeat. They throw the short game, but they throw the ball vertical down the field.” Another threat that might be even greater than Driskel is their senior running back Kenneth Dixon. The records that Dixon holds could fill a large book but he has the longest rush from scrimmage, the most rushing touchdowns in a season and the most games scoring a touchdown

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Louisiana Tech senior quarterback Jeff Driskel at the game against Western Kentucky in Bowling Green, Kentucky Sept. 10, 2015.

in a season just to name a few. Currently, Dixon leads the nation in career rushing yards and ranks in the top-10 for career overall touchdowns with 65. “Their running back, Dixon, has half a million yards or whatever it is,” Snyder said. “Obviously, he is a very, very fine player. He can make that cut and make you miss, so getting him out in space makes him a difficult guy to tackle, and he can run hard to go along with it.” K-State’s rushing defense,

which ranks eighth in total yards and yards per game, will have quite a test to contain Louisiana Tech’s talented senior. “He is one heck of a running back,” K-State senior defensive tackle Travis Britz said “We are really going to have to improve our tackling and our run defense if we are going to have a chance against him. Their offensive line is filled with a lot of big guys. They are probably the biggest offensive line that we have seen so far. So it is going to be a chal-

lenge for us, but it is a good challenge and we like challenges.” Defensively, the Bulldogs aren’t as prolific but their secondary deserves to be feared. Last week, their streak of having 10 straight games with at least one interceptions was broken in their loss to the Hilltoppers. Even with the streak broken, Bulldogs senior cornerback Adairius Barnes is seventh in the NCAA active career interception list. “Defensively, I know their secondary, the returners, three of four are starters in their secondary,” Snyder said. “That group has a total 23 interceptions in their career, which is the most of all teams in the world. They have the third-highest returning interceptions – that is a heck of a statistic. It caught my eye. You can see that they play that way.” K-State is 2-1 against Louisiana Tech all-time with the last loss coming in 1988, a year before Snyder was hired. Kick-off between the Wildcats and the Bulldogs is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Timothy Everson is a junior in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com.

Wildcats look to continue winning streak in tough non-conference meet

GRANT COHEN the collegian

K-State volleyball wraps up their final stretch of nonconference games with a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the Creighton Classic this Friday and Saturday. The 8-1 Wildcats are boosting their way to the top of the conference, tied for second with TCU and one game behind the University of Kansas for the top spot of

the Big 12. K-State is putting themselves in the national spotlight as well, receiving 63 votes in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll this week. Winning two out of three games in Omaha over the weekend would push them into the Top 25 before the Wildcats begin conference play at Kansas next Wednesday. The road to get there, however, will come with a challenge. All three of K-State’s competitors received an invitation for the NCAA tournament in 2014 and have continued that success this season. Having won six straight games, the Wildcats looks to keep their momentum going as they reach the homestretch of nonconference play.

WISCONSIN: FRIDAY, 3:30 P.M.

The 11th-ranked Badgers come into Omaha with a 6-1 record and three returning AllBig Ten members, who were apart of Wisconsin’s NCAA tournament team who made it all the way to the Elite Eight. Lauren Carlini, 2014 Big Ten Player and Setter of the Year, is having another dominate year, averaging 11.70 assists, 2.70 digs and 1.04 blocks per set. Carlini’s quality sets are a main reason why Wisconsin has success on offense, producing a .276 hitting percentage. Reining Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Taylor Morey is averaging an astounding 4.65 digs per set. Along with Morey, Wisconsin makes it difficult for any offensive team in the country to score, with their

opponents hitting percentage averaging .122. K-State’s high powered offense of 15.12 kills per set (second in the country) and .304 hitting percentage (ninth in the country) will give the Wildcats a chance to knock off Badgers.

ARKANSAS: SATURDAY, 11 A.M.

Coming into Omaha at 8-1, the Razorbacks will look for revenge on the Wildcats after their 0-3 defeat to K-State in Manhattan last season. After a 1-3 loss to Kansas in the third game of the season, Arkansas has won six straight, matches thanks to an attacking percentage of .286 and a 13.8 kills per set average. Victoria Pillar gets the Arkansas offense firing, averag-

ing 4.29 kills per set along with 2.76 digs per set. Arkansas does not receive more attacks than their opponents, getting 650 swings compared to their opponents 689. When the Razorbacks do attack, they make it efficient. As one of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference, the Wildcats will have their hands full on Saturday.

CREIGHTON: SUNDAY, 2 P.M.

As the tournament host team, Creighton comes in standing at a 4-6 record. While the Bluejays may have a losing record, they have played one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the country. Four out of six of their losses have been from teams ranked in the AVCA top 25 poll, three of those coming from Top 10 teams.

The Bluejays managed to pull out a victory over No. 24 Kentucky 3-0 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, however, they will look to knock off some of top notch teams on their home court. Jaali Winters leads the Bluejays with 125 kills and averages 3.38 kills per set this season. Jess Bird is a heavy contributor as well for Creighton, averaging 2.73 kills and 3.03 digs per set. While the Bluejays only have produced eight more kills than their opponents, the Wildcats will have another tough match with a team that is ready for any challenge that is thrown at them. Grant Cohen is a freshman in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com.

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Wildcats host Purple-White Scrimmage this weekend LIZ HEATH the collegian

-State’s Equestrian team will kick off the 2015-16 season on Sunday with the fifth annual Purple-White Scrimmage. The scrimmage is meant to give riders the opportunity to compete in a varsity setting. “We have had great preparation heading into the season and this scrimmage allows everyone a great opportunity to see where Newspapers can be found in numerous locations around campus and the Manhattan area.

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Senior Savannah Smith rides Penny during the reining competition against Baylor University at Timbercreek Stables on Feb. 28, 2015.

they stand,” head coach Casie Maxwell said to K-State Sports. “Coaches get to see riders perform under pressure and athletes get to assess what they need to focus on before the first countable competition. It is a great test run and also a rare opportunity to see everyone have the opportunity to compete.” Last season, Maxwell was named the 2015 co-Big 12 Equestrian Coach of the Year and added two former K-State letter winners to her coaching staff this season. Jackie Bogstad will serve as assistant coach for hunt seat

and Kelly Bovaird will serve as assistant coach for western. The Wildcats have won 18 consecutive home meets over the last two seasons. Last season, K-State was undefeated at home and finished the regular season with a 9-9 record. K-State will return two NCEA All-Americans and four riders who were named Big 12 Rider of the Month in their individual disciplines. K-State will kick off the regular season on Oct. 3 when they travel to Brookings, South Dakota to take on South Dakota State.

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Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Saturday @ 2:00 p.m.

K-STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH

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Kody Cook, senior wide receiver, catches a pass during the first quarter of the K-State vs. South Dakota Football game on Sept. 5, 2015 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats dominated the game against the Coyotes 34-0.

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K-State looks to be efficient against Louisiana Tech ANDREW HAMMOND the collegian

Entering the last game of the nonconference schedule, the Wildcats face another up-tempo foe in Louisiana Tech, but it’s the K-State offense that might be one of the biggest questions. With their defense among the nation’s best, especially in rushing defense, the offense has yet to match the efficiency of the defense. The

those yards came from Silmon, who saw significant playing time. “He is doing well,” head coach Bill Snyder said, “Like I said last week, there are things to become a complete player that he has to do, but he is doing as well, if not better, than anyone else that we have. He is making progress. He learns well. He played well. Yeah, he is doing fine.” On the other side of the football, the Wildcat rush defense ranks eighth in the country, holding opponents to 49 yards on the ground per contest so far in 2015.

“He is doing as well, if not better, than anyone else that we have.”

Bill Snyder Head Coach, Kansas State Football

Wildcats rank 65th in offensive efficiency with a 52.3 rating while the defense sits at 76.9. Although junior quarterback Joe Hubener said he is pleased with the effort from special teams, he feels that when it comes to red zone chances the Wildcats should be doing much more. “As far as red zone offense, that is definitely something that we need to improve,” Hubener said. “We are kicking way too many field goals. We are making them, and our kickers are doing a great job. What has set us back has been some penalties that have hurt us in the red zone. We get down in there and we have a penalty and that just makes it that much harder. Once you get in there, it is tight with that little field position to work with.” One thing that has worked on offense is the running game. Last week against UTSA, the Wildcats complied over 175 yards of rushing on offense. The trio of Justin Silmon, Dalvin Warmack and Winston Dimel combined for 98 yards and two touchdowns on the afternoon. 40 of

That will be tested as they go up against Louisiana Tech’s Kenneth Dixon who ranks eighth in the nation in rushing with 274 yards on the ground and three touchdowns. “Their running back, Dixon, has half a million yards or whatever it is,” Snyder said. “Obviously, he is a very, very fine player. He can make that cut and make you miss, so getting him out in space makes him a difficult guy to tackle, and he can run hard to go along with it. As we played last week, they are kind of an upperclassmen-filled team. They got a couple of freshmen that will be in starting roles, but by in large, they are a junior and senior-laden team. So, they have experience in the system.” The Wildcats lead the all time series with the Bulldogs with a 2-1 advantage. The last time these two teams met was 2001, and K-State won 40-7. The last victory by the Bulldogs was a 31-28 triumph back in 1988. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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Justin Silmon, freshman running back, catches a pass at the K-State vs. South Dakota Football game on Sept. 5, 2015 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats dominated the game against the Coyotes 34-0.

Knowing what to wear during game days is as important as the game HATTIE DOOLITTLE the collegian

College football is a force to be reckoned with at K-State. As game day approaches, purple pride engulfs the city of Manhattan as students and visitors dress up to get pumped up for a day of tailgating and Wildcat ambiance. “My favorite part about game days are getting to tailgate with my family and experiencing the crazy atmosphere in the stadium,” Scotti Twombly, sophomore in biology, said. Although a purple Powercat T-shirt may seem like an obvious choice when it comes to game day apparel, other students are dressing it up a little more and adding their own touch. “I think that it depends on the weather, but I would typically wear jeans, a purple top or a simple dress with purple jewelry if (the dress) were white or black to a game day,” Lexi Kasitz, junior in marketing, said. “Also, for most games, I like to wear cowgirl boots because they are comfy and a popular choice. Usually I shop online or at smaller boutiques for game day apparel.” Boutiques like Fortuity, located on Poyntz Avenue, have many options when it comes to stylish game day clothes. Slinky, soft cotton T-shirts with wide necklines can easily be turned into a hip, off-the-shoulder shirt when bought one or two sizes too big. Other ideas include hitting up The Original Retro Brand website or even your local thrift shop, like Grand Ol’ Trunk off Pillsbury Drive, if you’re on the search for a cool vintage look. If you want to age your clothing a little more to give it more of an older, softer feel,

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When it comes to deciding what to wear on a game day in Manhattan, Kansas, purple pride takes over the city as students and visitors get prepared for a full day of tailgating and Wildcat ambiance. One of the places students could purchase K-State attire is in the K-State Bookstore in the Student Union. then soak your clothing in salt water for approximately three days, machine wash with detergent and tumble dry afterwards. You can even personalize your own K-State style, if you wish, by heading over to Threads in Aggieville to design a shirt exactly to your liking. As T-shirt dresses are becoming more and more common now, buying a men’s semi-fitted shirt in a size suit-

able for your height is an easy, full outfit when paired with Converse shoes or any type of boots for a casual, comfortable look. For colder climate games, wear a flannel or chambray shirt unbuttoned. “My favorite outfit I’ve worn to a game was a purple flannel over a black T-shirt dress with booties,” Twombly said. Rompers are also a great

choice as they’re not only in style, but there are a lot of different varieties of rompers to choose from. When paired with sandals or booties, rompers can be a quick fix to any outfit dilemma. “On game days, my go-to outfit is a basic white, purple or black dress or romper with cowboy boots and a Powercat tattoo to top off my K-State pride,” Kelly Mayerle, senior in

hospitality management, said. No matter what you choose to wear on game day, make sure you check the weather so you don’t have to spend multiple hours of your day in an outdoor disaster. Layering any of the previously noted outfit ideas never hurts and can add more to your look. Just remember, make your clothes personal to your style and make it original. Never be

afraid to stray away from the social norms of K-State dresses or the simple T-shirt and jean shorts. Adding or altering the slightest changes to common outfits can give any tailgater a fashion touchdown before even entering the stadium. Hattie Doolittle is a junior in apparel and textiles Please send comments to current@kstatecollegian.com.

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Big 12 offensive power rankings

Letter to the Editor: Gameday Edition I am a graduate of La Tech (BA) & KSU (PhD). I was at the La Tech/ KSU game in Manhattan in 1988. QB Paul Watson set a KSU record that day, four touchdown passes in the first half. Score 28-7 at half. La Tech won the game 31-28 as KSU had a complete meltdown in the second half. That was Saturday. On Monday, Coach Stan Parrish announced that he would leave at the end of the season. K-State’s season ended 0-11. The search for a new coach began and Bill Snyder arrived for the 1989 season and the rest, as they say, is history. In life and in football timing is everything. Had La Tech not won that day in such a humiliating manner, driving Coach Parrish away, Coach Snyder may never have come to Manhattan. I love Bill Snyder. I watched him build KSU’s program brick by brick. Good luck to you on Saturday, but remember to thank La Tech. Dennis Shockley Edmond, OK

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Cody Whitehair, senior offensive line (#55), gets ready to make a path for the the ball carrier at the K-State vs. Stephen F. Austin football game on Aug. 30, 2014 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

RYAN REED

the collegian

After an exciting second week, here are the top 10 offensive players in the Big 12.

1. TREVONE BOYKIN, QUARTERBACK , TCU (1)

Boykin continues the Horned Frogs’ runoff form after a 70-7 demolition of Stephen F Austin. Boykin recorded 285 passing yards after completing 18 of 27 passes. He threw four touchdowns and one interception. Boykin looks unstoppable. Expect much of the same as his squad hosts the SMU Mustangs this coming weekend.

2. SPENCER DRANGO, TACKLE, BAYLOR (2)

Drango led his Baylor Bears to a 66-31 toppling of Lamar. Drango directed an offensive line that allowed three different rushers to gain at least 100 yards and a receiver to finish the day with four touchdowns. The Bears continue steamrolling their opponents, and you can expect much of the same from Drango and his offensive line as they take on Rice on Sept. 26.

3. JOSH DOCTSON, WIDE RECEIVER, TCU (4) Though Doctson

recorded just 81 receiving yards against the Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks on a scoreline of 70-7, he wasn’t targeted often and still managed all of those yards on just four catches, leading to an average of 20.2 yards per catch. He didn’t get as many looks, probably because the opposition wasn’t exactly of the highest quality; nonetheless, keep an eye on Doctson as the season continues. Being the top wideout on a team when Trevone Boykin is throwing to you is a blessing.

4. COREY COLEMAN, WIDE RECEIVER, BAYLOR (10) Corey Coleman rises six spots in this week’s ranking after he threw down a jaw-dropping performance against Lamar this past weekend. On just six catches, he posted 182 yards with four touchdowns, averaging 30.3 yards per play. It seemed like every time he touched the ball, he was bound to score. Though he wasn’t playing against the best defense, Coleman was explosive and was seemingly playing on a level higher than any other players. If he can play like that for the rest of the season, no team is safe.

5. CODY WHITEHAIR, TACKLE, K-STATE (5)

UTSA’s 24:55. Whitehair looked flat-out dominant out there and could be the deciding factor in a few key games for the Wildcats in the near future as they take on Oklahoma State, TCU, Oklahoma and Baylor.

6. SAM RICHARDSON, QUARTERBACK, IOWA STATE (3)

By no means did Sam Richardson have a bad week. Though he notched 247 passing yards (19 of 35) and threw two touchdowns, his Cyclones lost to rival Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 31-17. A great quarterback can come through for his team when necessary, and Richardson just didn’t do that this past weekend. Regardless, I expect him to bounce back with a chip on his shoulder as his Cylones hit the road to play the Toledo Rockets.

7. PATRICK MAHOMES, QUARTERBACK, TEXAS TECH (9)

Cody Whitehair impressed yet again as his Wildcats defeated UTSA 30-3. Along with his offensive line, he led the K-State offense to 418 yards and only let quarterback Joe Hubener get sacked twice. K-State also managed to possess the ball for 35:05 compared to

After introducing this newcomer to the list last week, Mahomes did not disappoint. Mahomes and his Red Raiders toppled the UTEP Miners by a score of 69-20. Mahomes recorded 361 passing yards on 33 attempts, completing 18 without a single interception. He blew audiences away by tossing four touchdowns and running in two more for six touchdowns on the day.

8. SAMAJE PERINE, RUNNING BACK, OKLAHOMA (6)

Samaje Perine keeps falling. Though his performances were highly anticipated before the

season, he has thoroughly disappointed thus far. In a 31-24 double overtime victory against Tennessee, he recorded a decent 78 yards. Not bad, right? Thing is, this was on 23 carries with an average of just 3.4 yards per rush. Perine needs to pick up his play because so far in his campaign, he has been underwhelming to say the least.

9. SHOCK LINWOOD, RUNNING BACK, BAYLOR (UNRANKED)

Shock Linwood returns to the top 10 after falling off for a week. The Bears’ running back finished a 66-31 victory over Lamar with 130 yards on 18 carries and a formidable three touchdowns. Linwood seemed to walk through the Lamar defense. Though his offensive line did him some favors, Linwood’s blinding quickness and ability to break tackles make him a lethal rusher.

10. STERLING SHEPARD, WIDE RECEIVER, OKLAHOMA (UNRANKED)

After a tight double overtime victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, Shepard proved that he deserved a spot in the top 10. His performance, which included 74 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches, was more than enough to put him on the list. Ryan Reed is a freshman in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@ kstatecollegian.com.

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Big 12 Power Rankings: Sooners rise to the top

ANDREW HAMMOND the collegian

We have a new No. 1 in this week’s power rankings, and even the Longhorns have risen out of the bottom of the Big 12 as we venture into the last weekend of nonconference action.

1. OKLAHOMA (16) (20) NEXT: TULSA

Look, the most impressive team with the most impressive win so far this season has been the Oklahoma Sooners. Although TCU and Baylor are ranked higher, they have yet to achieve success worthy enough to validate their ranking.

2. TCU (3) (2-0) NEXT: SMU

After their 70-7 victory against Stephen F Austin University, TCU faces cross-metroplex rival SMU in a battle for the Iron Skillet. TCU shouldn’t really face a challenge; however, until they travel to Texas Tech Sept. 26.

3. BAYLOR (5) (2-0) NEXT: BYE

Last week was another weak opponent and another blowout victory. It will be interesting to see if the Baylor Bears can keep up the high quality of play once they venture into Big 12 play where the goal to remain undefeated will be much tougher.

4. K-STATE (NR) (20) NEXT: LOUISIANA

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Senior wide receiver Curry Sexton (14) blocks as senior running back DeMarcus Robinson (20) weaves his way past Oklahoma defenders during the third quarter of the Wildcats’ 31-30 defeat of the Sooners Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma. begins.

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Among the nation’s leaders in rushing defense, the Wildcats face their toughest test of the season yet as they match up with high-octane Louisiana Tech on Saturday.

5. OKLAHOMA STATE (25) (2-0) NEXT: UTSAN ANTONIO

In regards to teams ranked fourth, fifth and sixth, you can place any of them in any of those three spots. They will more than likely have the biggest impact on the conference race starting next week when conference play

6. WEST VIRGINIA (NR) (2-0) NEXT: BYE

If you think the Wildcats have a rough conference stretch to start the conference slate, here’s what West Virginia has to deal with: Oklahoma, Baylor, Oklahoma State and TCU. We’ll know a lot more about this Mountaineer team by the end of October.

7. TEXAS TECH (NR) (20) NEXT: AT ARKANSAS Slowly but surely the Red Raiders are making a claim to be a part of the group with K-State,

Oklahoma State and West Virginia as serious threats to cause chaos within the Big 12. A win against Arkansas would make it official.

8. TEXAS (NR) (1-1) NEXT: CAL

Never a dull moment for the Longhorns: one week you get blown out by Notre Dame, and the next week you get your first win and fire your athletic director. Only in Texas can you be 1-1 and have as much drama as they do.

9. IOWA STATE (NR) (11) NEXT: TOLEDO The Cyclones have to

rebound after a second-half meltdown against Iowa this past weekend. Their next two games are very winnable; if not then the next few months in Ames will be very uncomfortable.

10. KANSAS (NR) (0-2) NEXT: BYE

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Big 12 defensive player power rankings: Power shifts during week 3 week, he certainly backed up his comments. His half a sack and six total tackles allowed the Sooners to rally from a 0-17 deficit to claim the game in Knoxville, Tennessee 3124 in double overtime.

8. ZACK SANCHEZ, CORNERBACK, OKLAHOMA (10)

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After a poor performance in week one, Sanchez made up for it in week two at Tennessee. His one interception and six tackles saved Oklahoma’s hopes of stealing a bid in the college football playoff with their come-from-behind win against Tennessee.

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As week two comes to a close, some new defensive players moved their way into the Top 10 list.

1. EMMANUEL OGBAH, DEFENSIVE END, OKLAHOMA STATE (1)

9. TRAVIS BRITZ, DEFENSIVE TACKLE, KANSAS STATE (NR)

Ogbah had no problem tackling the ball carrier Saturday, producing seven total tackles and sacking the quarterback once. His performance was the highlight of a 32-8 win over Central Arkansas. Oklahoma State’s defensive end is averaging a sack per game and is keeping the Cowboys on track at 2-0.

K-State’s 30-3 victory over UTSA was largely credited to a strong defensive performance by Britz. He sacked the Road Runners’ quarterback twice and added in four total tackles in San Antonio. K-State is quietly one of the country’s most dominating defenses and Britz showed why on Saturday.

2. DALE PIERSON, DEFENSIVE END, IOWA STATE (3)

Despite falling short to Iowa, Pierson dominated once again in just the second game of the season. He had two sacks along with seven total tackles in Iowa State’s heartbreaking defeat to Iowa. Pierson is now leading all FBS members with five total sacks.

3. KARL JOSEPH, SAFETY, WEST VIRGINIA (2)

Joseph did not have a spectacular outing as he did in week one, but his performance allowed West Virginia to move to 2-0 on the year. He finished with three total tackles against Liberty and

10. NICK KWIATKOSKI, LINEBACKER, WEST VIRGINIA (5) File Photo by Emily DeShazer | THE COLLEGIAN

Travis Britz, junior defensive lineman, lines up on the line of scrimmage at the K-State vs. Stephen F. Austin football game on Aug. 30, 2014 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. continued to cover receivers like a blanket.

4. SHAWN OAKMAN, DEFENSIVE TACKLE, BAYLOR (NR)

Waco, Texas rejoiced once they saw their All-American in uniform on Saturday. Entering his first game coming off a suspension, Oakman’s performance reminded

Baylor of what they missed. His six-tackle and one-sack performance helped the Bears blow past Lamar 66-31.

5. ANDREW BILLINGS, DEFENSIVE TACKLE, BAYLOR (4)

Oakman’s return allowed the load to be lightened off of Billings’ shoulders. His five-tackle effort helped Bay-

lor with the win, and it gets the Bears one win closer to the College Football Playoff.

6. MARQUEL BRYANT, DEFENSIVE END, KANSAS STATE (8)

With Dante Barnett out with a shoulder injury, the Wildcats needed their defensive line to step up. Bryant did exactly that, sacking the

quarterback for the second straight game. K-State’s defense has yet to give up a touchdown this season, and it will be difficult to do so if this Bryant keeps making plays.

7. ERIC STRIKER, LINEBACKER, OKLAHOMA (9)

With some strong statements about the SEC coming out of Striker’s mouth last

Kwiatkoski did his job on Saturday, which was to tackle the ball carrier. With seven total tackles, Kwiatkoski was a major contributor in the Mountaineer’s 41-17 week two win over Liberty. The senior linebacker, however, has yet to sack the quarterback this season and the Mountaineers are counting on him to put pressure on the opposing offense. Grant Cohen is a freshman in mass communications. Please send comments to sports@kstatecollegian.com.

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