Three Football Class Reunions Set for 2003 Season
Aug 15, 2003 | Football
MANHATTAN, Kan. - The Kansas State football program will celebrate its past with three reunions during the 2003 season, Department of Athletics officials announced Friday.
Slated for recognition during the "Year of Reunions" are teams from the 1982, 1953 and 1993 seasons. Included in the 1993 team's day of acknowledgment will be Kansas State's senior classes of 1989, '90, '91 and '92, whose contributions to the Wildcat football program stand as the cornerstone of K-State's current success.
"This is truly an exciting time for K-State Athletics," said Sheahon Zenger, associate athletics director for development. "Last year we had the opportunity to initiate the football Ring of Honor in KSU Stadium and the men's basketball All-Century Team. This year we get a chance to host reunions honoring three teams that made a significant impact on the history of
The reunion celebrations get underway with
One of the two other teams to finish up with a winning ledger during that era was the 1953 squad, which will be recognized during the
The third and final team will be recognized during the
Each team will be honored at the end of the first quarter with a team introduction. The reunion weekends will also consist of a special celebration dinner for each team and a tailgate session in
Individual tickets for each game are available through the Kansas State Athletics Ticket Office in Bramlage Coliseum or by calling 1-800-221-CATS. Season tickets for all eight home games at KSU Stadium also remain available starting at $285 for reserved seating or $185 for general admission seating in the End Zone Fun Zone in the north end zone.
Fast Facts on the Teams
1953
Head Coach Bill Meek
Team Captain(s) Tom O'Boyle
Overall Record
Conference Record 4-2
Conference Finish T-2nd
Conference Affiliation Big Seven
Final AP Ranking -
Bowl Game -
Stadium (Capacity) Memorial (22,500)
Largest Home Crowd 23,822 - vs.
Total Home Attendance 79,107/4 Games
All-Conference selections 3
All-Americans 1
K-State Enrollment 5,250
University President Dr. James A. McCain
Director of Athletics Larry (Moon) Mullins
1982
Head Coach Jim Dickey
Team Captain(s) Jim Kennedy, Vic Koenning, Dan Ruzich
Overall Record
Conference Record
Conference Finish 4th
Conference Affiliation Big Eight
Final AP Ranking -
Bowl Game
Stadium (Capacity) KSU (42,000)
Largest Home Crowd 45,595 - vs.
Total Home Attendance 231,345/7 games
All-Conference selections 3
All-Americans -
K-State Enrollment 19,982
University President Dr. Duane Acker
Director of Athletics
1993
Head Coach Bill Snyder
Team Captain(s) John Butler, Andre Coleman, Jamie Mendez, Quentin Neujahr
Overall Record
Conference Record
Conference Finish 3rd
Conference Affiliation Big Eight
Final AP Ranking 20th
Bowl Game Copper
Stadium (Capacity) KSU (42,000)
Largest Home Crowd 44,165 - vs.
Total Home Attendance 217,709/7 games
All-Conference selections 5
All-Americans 2
K-State Enrollment 21,112
University President Dr. Jon Wefald
Director of Athletics Max Urick
