Kansas vs. Kansas State, Historical Perspective...
by Owen on Oct 26, 2008 9:00 PM CDT
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PrintEvery year the Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats square off for the Governers cup in a battle for in-state supremecy. Now talking about this rivalry in a historical perspective can be somewhat of an oxymoron I would like to throw out a few tidbits, recap some of the more memorable games and let you all vote on your favorite.
First off the history, the game has been played since 1902 between these two schools and since 1969 it has been for the coveted governers cup. The rivalry has seen highs and lows and even lows that were highs but in the end the Kansas Jayhawks hold a decisive 63-37-5 advantage in the overall series. All this despite the clear advantage that K-State held thought the 90's and earlier this decade. The tide appears to be turning as KU has one 3 of the last 4 and looks to extend to an actual winning streak of three with a win at home this coming Saturday.
Memorable games are somewhat few and far between but a few that do stand out for Kansas fans are 1987, 2004, 2006, 2007...
Learn more about the games and vote for your favorite after the jump...
1987...Lets start with the bad, the year of the futility bowl. These two programs were a combined 1-15 going into the showdown and someone was going to either get their first win of the year or double their win total for the year. However, neither would occur. The game would end in a 17-17 draw and neither team would go on to win another game that year. Why is this a highlight, well despite all the bad the tie did end up securing Kansas' spot at 7th in the Big 8 while Kansas State would ultimately finish last.
2004 The streak ends...Yes believe it Mark Mangino the student has defeated the teacher Bill Snyder to snap an 11 year losing streak to our in state rival the Kansas State Wildcats. A Big win for Mark Mangino and the beginning of a shift in power in the state of Kansas.
2006 for the first time since 1917 both teams came into this game riding winning streaks of two or more games. The Jayhawks capitalized on 6 Turnovers by the Wildcats to put up an impressive 39-20 victory making it 2 in a row at home against the Wildcats.
2007...Kansas arrived at the game boasting a 4-0 record but they were still a 3 point dog against rival Kansas state on the road. The big question going into this game was is Kansas for real. Kansas overcame a series of mistakes to go into half at 14-14. The second half saw a much stronger performance by the Jayhawks and a final interception late in the game sealed the third 5-0 start for the Jayhawks in 39 years.
Just a little persptive for those of you out there with a deeper knowledge of the rivalry, I was born in 1981 so this is about the extent that I can remember of anthing positive for Kansas football vs Kansas State. If you have others do share, we would love to hear them.
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2004 definitely
I was a sophomore and what a night that was. Going into that game, I remember KU fans really feeling like this was our year to beat the streak, with an improving KU team, and a bit of a down K-State team (they still had Darren Sproles, though)
Highlights of that game: John Randle having a pretty amazing game. I’m too lazy to look it up, but I remember a long touchdown run from him.
Tearing down the goalposts: One of the few times that tearing them down was necessary. It was awesome and my buddy jumped in Potter’s lake with the goal post. Good times
2007 is definitely a close 2nd, though. Go Hawks!
by I need more Esteban on Oct 27, 2008 10:54 AM CDT reply actions
was 04' the year...
we tore the goalposts down like 5 times…I guess even though we’ve got a ways to go, it shows how far we’ve come…good little story by the way…
I’m curious what the other was as well in the poll.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
I think it was the next year
But there were 2 years where students kept doing it. The year it was like 3-5 times tearing it down was the year we went to the Fort Worth Bowl. The Nebraska game was legitimate, the Missouri win was rediculous since it was like the 3rd time we’d beat them in 4 years, and then the Iowa St. game was kind of stupid too, but kids did it because it made us bowl eligible. I am proud to say that I only participated in the Nebraska and K-State tearing down, obviously because of the big streaks that were broken.
You’re right about how far we’ve come.
by I need more Esteban on Oct 27, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
you're right
it was 2005. And not only was it three times, but it was three times in a row. And though I chose not to participate in either, the KSU (’04) and Nebraska wins were they only ones I gave my stamp of approval.
by hiphopopotamus on Oct 27, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
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