A big-picture look at Kansas State football recruiting under new coach Chris Klieman

[Harry]

Really interesting article on K-State and their challenges in recruiting.  I can see some similarities.  Their coach does not rely on recruiting services and when it comes time to offer a recruit he always does it himself.

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How concerned should K-State fans be with the Wildcats’ lack of in-state recruiting dominance?

For now, it’s hard to say. But it’s been a while since K-State owned its home state. The Wildcats haven’t signed the top-rated Kansas recruit since Nick Patton in 2004, and it’s been at least a decade since they landed more than five in-state players in the same recruiting cycle.

Changing things will be a challenge, because there’s more competition than ever. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State treat Wichita as a valuable area. Clemson, West Virginia and Iowa State have recruiting ties across the state, and other power-conference teams are always looking.

The state’s top-rated football prospect hasn’t stayed home since 2006.

In other words, Klieman didn’t inherit a turn-key operation.

read more:  https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article230382214.html

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