Kansas State University Athletics
K-State Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2016
- Class:
- 1998
Michael Bishop joined K-State football in 1997 and was named the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. He is generally regarded as the best all-around quarterback to ever play at K-State as he set 34 school records, 14 Big 12 records and led the team to a 22-3 record as a starter in his two-year tenure in Manhattan.
He rushed for 1,314 yards and 23 touchdowns while throwing for 4,401 and 36 touchdowns in two seasons and played a key role in the Wildcats first No. 1 national ranking in 1997-1998.
In addition to being the 1998 Heisman Trophy runner-up and the 1998 Davey O’Brien Award winner (given to the nation’s top quarterback), Michael was also a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Maxwell Awards.Â
The 1998 Heisman Trophy runner-up, 1998 Davey O’Brien Award winner and finalist for the 1998 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Maxwell Awards… Led K-State to its first No. 1 national ranking and two Big 12 North titles…. Was 22-3 as a starter including a 15-1 mark in conference games… Rushed for 1,314 yards and 23 TDs while throwing for 4,401 and 36 TDs in two seasons… Set 34 school records and still holds eight of those…. Also set 14 Big 12 records and still holds four… Two-time All-Big 12 performer and 1998 First Team All-American… 1997 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year.
