A significant teaching change is going on in Manhattan, Kan., with a alternative reportedly already lined up.
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman introduced his retirement at 58 on Wednesday afternoon. His successor is predicted to be former Kansas State quarterback and offensive coordinator Collin Klein, presently offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, in line with a number of studies.
“After many deep and considerate conversations with my household, we now have determined that the time is correct for me to retire from teaching,” Klieman stated. “This determination was not taken flippantly and was the fruits of many elements, together with my very own private well being. I completely love teaching the sport of soccer and creating gamers into younger males, however now could be the time for me to step away and spend extra time with (spouse) Rhonda and our three children.
“I really am grateful to (athletic director) Gene Taylor for trusting me with this program in 2018, and we now have completed many nice issues, together with profitable the 2022 Massive 12 Championship. Okay-State will at all times be a particular a part of our household’s story, and we are going to ceaselessly be Wildcats.”
Klieman, 54-34 at Kansas State, is the college’s second-winningest coach behind predecessor Invoice Snyder (215-117-1).
Along with the Massive 12 title in 2022, he guided the Wildcats to 5 bowl appearances since being employed away from North Dakota State, the place he gained 4 FCS Nationwide Championships.
Klein, 36, was an assistant coach below Klieman and spent two of his 5 seasons on workers because the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator. He has been the offensive coordinator at Texas A&M for the previous two seasons.
Reviews point out that Klein would proceed teaching the Aggies’ offense throughout its anticipated upcoming playoff run.
Amongst his many accomplishments on the sphere at Kansas State, Klein was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2012 and piloted the Wildcats to the Fiesta Bowl.
–Subject Stage Media
