Liberty Bowl Week: In Focus

12/30/2019

As the Cats get set to face Navy in the Liberty Bowl, check out the sights and sounds from K-State's time in Memphis.

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Coach Klieman and select team members met the media upon arrival in Memphis.

The Cats enjoyed some time at Bass Pro Shops on their first night in Memphis.

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Hard work, some fun and a special visit on day two.

K-State's Blaise Gammon catches a pass during practice at the Memphis University School in Memphis, Tennessee on December 27, 2019.

A Visit to Graceland

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Making an impact off the field.

K-State players stopped by St. Jude to spread holiday cheer to some special children.

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Members of the Kansas State football team visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while in Memphis for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday, December 27, 2019.

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The players enjoyed some fun at Dave & Buster's to close out a busy day in Memphis.

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K-State Offense Talks Liberty Bowl & Navy

Thank you very much for having the Wildcats to the Liberty Bowl--fired up about the opportunity. Obviously, a bowl with an unbelievable tradition and we're looking forward to having the opportunity to go square off against Navy who is a very, very good football team that will be all that the Wildcats want.

Courtney Messingham | K-State Offensive Coordinator

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Liberty Bowl Jersey Reveal

McCoy Leads the Duck March

K-State's Mike McCoy serves as an honorary Duckmaster at the Peabody Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee on December 28, 2019.

Wildcat Defense Talks Navy

First of all, I want to say thanks to these guys, the Liberty Bowl, Memphis--it's been a welcoming environment for us. We're excited to play against the triple option. I know that's a different thing, different for our player. It's a little bit different scheme than we're used to seeing. It's been a joy to work through those things. The town has been great and the Peabody has been great to us. It's a good environment, so we're excited to be here.

Scottie Hazelton | K-State Defensive Coordinator

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The work continues, as the Liberty Bowl matchup with Navy draws closer.

A visit to the National Civil Rights Museum

Coach Klieman serves as honorary Duckmaster at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis.

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Cats at the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Charlotte Hornets Game

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Coach Klieman met with the media 24 hours prior to kickoff.

Thank you so much for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl people for the hospitality. Our guys came in here, we arrived on Thursday and we've had activities every night. Had a lot of fun things for the guys to do. Hospitality has been phenomenal. The people have been great. I know our kids have enjoyed it. We've been able to get some practices in. Had some adverse conditions yesterday, but the guys had a blast. We practiced in a downpour yesterday, but needed to get some work done. Excited about being here and representing the Big 12 against a great Navy football team and a great Navy program. I have so much respect for the Naval Academy and Coach Ken. He and I have known each other for a while and been on some committees. He's done a terrific job there. We have our hands full come tomorrow afternoon, but we're excited about the challenge.