One of the most pleasant sights on the Kansas State offense this fall, sure-handed Derrick Salley Jr., who arrived in Manhattan regarded as the nation's No. 1-rated junior college wide receiver, has shown the tools to be a standout pass catcher in the Big 12 Conference — if not in all of college football. And he's just getting started.
One of the most unique true freshmen in the Football Bowl Subdivision stands after Monday morning's practice in a sleeveless purple hoodie with "K-STATE" emblazoned upon the center of his chest. About one month has passed since 6-foot-6, 294-pound Oliver Miller, one of the Wildcats' most athletic offensive linemen, listened to head coach Collin Klein and assistant coaches discuss with him a new possibility, a new opportunity, to help the Wildcats as senior tight end Garrett Oakley recovered from an illness and senior Will Anciaux went down with a season-ending injury.
Imagine the plight. A 32-game starter and the all-time leader in total offense is out, two promising backups are injured, and the guy under center is a gutty fifth-year senior who has attempted two passes in his career at Kansas State.
A legendary voice went silent when Kansas State graduate Greg Sharpe, the one-time Voice of the Wildcats who spent 17 years as Voice of the Huskers, passed away after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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