Cocaine Willie

Kansas hammered both K-State men’s and women’s basketball in a Sunflower Showdown doubleheader that somehow managed to uncover a new rock bottom. The men suffered their worst home loss to KU since 2002, blowing a winnable game before getting embarrassed late, including KU dunking in the final minute and literally bringing a belt to the locker room. We talk about how a program already drowning in low points found another one, whether keeping Jerome Tang is becoming a sunk-cost fallacy, and if the buyout is actually the least of K-State’s long-term problems. And if it comes to that… do you trust Gene Taylor to make the call? On the women’s side, another tough loss at Allen Fieldhouse raises real questions, even with flashes from Taryn Sides and Jordan Speiser, and we assess the future of this core in an era where the portal never sleeps. Then we pivot to football to save everyone’s sanity: Portal additions, lingering roster gaps, and a full breakdown of K-State’s 2026 schedule. Pain first. Perspective second. Football hope last. Podcast fuel provided by Auntie Mae’s Parlor & Heartland Beef Connection.

Coach Klein’s staff is officially set, and the reactions are flying. We break down the Sean Gleeson hire, what it really means, and hand out a final grade now that the staff is locked in. Then it’s full-blown TRANSFER PORTAL chaos. Since last week, the additions haven’t slowed down: RBs, WRs, OL, DL, DBs… and even special teams help rolling in from all over the country. Who’s a steal? Who’s a flyer? And who needs to be a day-one contributor? We also rank the biggest remaining needs heading into the next portal wave based on departures, freshmen, and what’s still available out there. 👇 Drop your staff grade and biggest remaining need in the comments.

K-State hoops takes a step back after a home loss to BYU, dropping to 9-6 overall and 0-1 in Big 12 play — and now gets rewarded with a trip to face #1 Arizona. Because of course. We break down what went wrong against BYU (hello, 3-21 from deep), what actually went right, and whether the underlying numbers point to real concern or early-conference noise. Then it’s a quick turnaround against Arizona State, a team sitting right next to K-State in the standings with plenty of volatility of its own. After the hardwood, we pivot to CFP Semifinal picks, bowl season vibes, Indiana’s dominance, and why the expanded playoff feels inevitable — even if it’s quietly killing what made bowl season special. Hoops pain. Football opinions. No fluff. This very sad episode is sponsored by Auntie Mae’s Parlor. Mid-pod-break fueled by Heartland Beef Connection.

PORTAL SZN is officially underway in Manhattan—and things are moving fast. On this episode of Cocaine Willie, we break down Collin Klein’s staff as it comes together, from confirmed hires to rumored additions, and what each role means for the direction of the program. We dive headfirst into the transfer portal madness, covering key returners, new commits, and the 29(!) departures reshaping the Kansas State roster. We’ll rank positions of need, debate where the biggest holes still exist, and unpack what it says about the 2026 season, the roster build, and Klein’s long-term vision when K-State players land at high-level programs across the country. Staff intel. Portal reality. No sugarcoating. Plus: sponsor shoutouts to Auntie Mae’s Parlor (auntiemaes.com) and Heartland Beef Connection (heartlandbeef.net)—because elite football talk requires elite fuel.

K-State fans… buckle up. This week delivered another dose of Wildcats-fueled adrenaline. We break down: 🏈 Football staff updates: what’s real, what’s noise, and what it signals for the program 🏈 Portal entries: who’s out, and how worried should you actually be? 🏈 Texas A&M vs Miami: what we’re watching for and why it matters for K-State’s long-term arc Then we hit the hardwood: 🏀 K-State MBB’s huge win over Creighton: Does this flip the narrative, or is it just a blip? 🏀 Tang’s adjustments, standout performances, and whether this team finally found something sustainable And finally… 🎳 It’s Bowl Season! We highlight three must-watch bowl matchups + an honorable mention we can’t ignore.