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In celebration of National Coach's Day, Kansas Pregame publisher John Baetz reflects on the impact of playing for the late Roger Barta.

More than a Coach!

Monday, October 6, 2025 - 9:17pm

In mid-June, legendary former Smith Center football coach Roger Barta passed away.

Beloit native Jay Heidrick, a former K-State basketball player, reflects on the impact of former Kansas State and Nebraska play-by-play broadcaster Greg Sharpe, who lost his battle with cancer just days ago.

Larned native Luke Wilson spent two years playing college football at Bethel College and now serves as an assistant coach at Madison. (Photo: Submitted)

The luckiest man alive?

Monday, January 13, 2025 - 11:38am

About a year ago, I decided to step away from the sport I dedicated most of my time to between the ages of 15 and 20.

Southeast of Saline pulled off the epic comeback and delivered Mitch Gebhardt the first state title of his career in a fantastic weekend of state title games. (Photo: Joey Bahr Photography)

KPG State Championship picks and rankings update

Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 12:09pm

After a fantastic slate of contests Friday and Saturday, the 2024 KSHSAA championship games are in the books. Here's a look at what I got right - and wrong - with my picks earlier this week.

Column: Balance, In All Things

Monday, January 8, 2024 - 9:56pm

As a young professional I remember feeling very driven, something that mirrored my philosophy as it related to high school and college athletics, and later coaching, but now, as the knees get a little creakier and proofing sports stories requires

Jess, Ty, and Sarah Rutledge. (Courtesy Photo)

Thoughts from a head coach's wife

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - 10:48am

My husband loves your children - truly loves them. He is with your children, arguably, more than you are during football season. He sees them at their best and worst.