2006 Kansas State Wildcats Football Preview

Welcome to Maddux's 2006 Kansas State Wildcats season preview. As usual we have taken the time to break down the team, while providing information about the university, and the 2006 Kansas State Wildcats Football Schedule. If you are betting on college football games use Maddux Sports' expert College football picks for the added insurance over the sportsbooks in 2006. In addition be sure to bookmark our free college football lines service for this NCAA season.

Coach: Ron Prince (1st year at Kansas State)
Team Name: Wildcats
2005 Overall Record: 5-6
2005 Big 12 Conference Record 2-6
Returning Starters: 17

New coach Ron Prince brings a West Coast Offense to Kansas State, which should spread things out. Who will start at quarterback—nobody knows, nor will they know until the fall. The Wildcats show depth at that position, with seniors Allen Webb and Dylan Meir, sophomore Allan Evridge and freshman Josh Freeman all in contention.

Running back Carlos Alsup is playing in a sixth year of eligibility and Thomas Clayton (137 carries, 637 yards, 4 TDs) returns as the team’s leading rusher. Junior Jordy Nelson, at wide receiver, led the team with 45 receptions and 8 TDs. The Wildcats, with Yamon Figurs and Jermaine Moreira, look very good at that position.

The offensive line will be solid if they can stay healthy. But there’s not a lot to back up the starters on that line.

Linebacker Brandon Archer, who has led the Cats in tackles the past two seasons, will be a force on the field. He’ll have to be a leader; he’s the only senior at linebacker who returns as a starter.

Marcus Watts, at free safety, may still be feeling the effects of an injury he sustained near the end of last season. This spring corner Justin McKinney was impressive.

The Wildcats notched 5 wins last season. Games at Baylor and Oklahoma State will determine if they can reach that mark again. This looks like a tough year for Kansas State.

Kansas State Wildcats 2006 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home/Road
Sep 2	Illinois State	Home
Sep 9	Florida Atlantic	Home
Sep 16	Marshall	Home
Sep 23	Louisville	Home
Sep 30	Baylor	Road
Oct 7	Oklahoma State	Home
Oct 14	Nebraska	Home
Oct 21	Missouri	Road
Oct 28	Iowa State	Home
Nov 4	Colorado	Road
Nov 11	Texas	Home
Nov 18	Kansas	Road

 

For more data on the 2006 Kansas State football program, view the Wildcats team website or scroll down below to read up on the rest of the Big 12 competition.