Kansas State might have a NEW RB1. Of everything we saw in the Wildcats' 71-3 win over Nicholls, Rodney Fields Jr. might have been the biggest surprise. Because he didn't simply play well. He STARTED. Fields received 14 carries and turned them into 101 yards and a touchdown, showing the vision, decisiveness and explosiveness that apparently stood out to Collin Klein once Kansas State started going live during camp. Now we have a serious question. Is Rodney Fields becoming Kansas State's No. 1 running back? Joe Jackson isn't going anywhere. Jay Harris is still going to have a role. And after watching all three backs contribute against Nicholls, Kansas State might have something even better than one clear starter. This could legitimately become a three-headed monster. We break down the entire Kansas State offense after Collin Klein's first win, including an extremely encouraging performance from Avery Johnson. Johnson completed 15 of 21 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. But the numbers weren't even the most impressive part. He looked comfortable. He looked confident. And in his first game reunited with Collin Klein, Avery looked like a quarterback completely in control of the offense. We also discuss Kansas State's offensive line after an encouraging first performance from a group that entered the season with plenty of questions. Ryan Howard stepped into the opening at left tackle. Charlie Adams impressed. And Avery Johnson was consistently given time to operate. Yes. It was Nicholls. Washington State is going to tell us significantly more about this team. But Kansas State did exactly what it was supposed to do in Week 1. Plus, we talk about everything that felt DIFFERENT inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Cat Train is back. Willie's opponent skits are back. Sandstorm returned in the third quarter. The Wildcats locked arms. And Willie somehow survived 394 push-ups after Kansas State scored 71 points. The “new old school” era under Collin Klein is officially underway. #KansasState #KState #KStateFootball #CollinKlein #AveryJohnson #Big12 #CollegeFootball Photo Credit: Evert Nelson IMAGN Go AD Free and More with the Everydayer's Club! Learn More Here: https://lockedonkansasstate.supercast.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/lockedonKState Follow the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HhcfyjaoLGxYjsL1KmSZM More Coverage from Christian Rauh: https://blueprintsportsnetwork.com/ #KansasState #KansasStateFootball #KansasStateWildcats #NCAA #CollegeFootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Big 12 Conference, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, Baylor Bears, BYU Cougars, UCF Knights, Cincinnati Bearcats, Colorado Buffaloes, Houston Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Oklahoma State Cowboys, TCU Horned Frogs, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers
Kansas State might have a NEW RB1.
Of everything we saw in the Wildcats' 71-3 win over Nicholls, Rodney Fields Jr. might have been the biggest surprise.
Because he didn't simply play well.
He STARTED.
Fields received 14 carries and turned them into 101 yards and a touchdown, showing the vision, decisiveness and explosiveness that apparently stood out to Collin Klein once Kansas State started going live during camp.
Now we have a serious question.
Is Rodney Fields becoming Kansas State's No. 1 running back?
Joe Jackson isn't going anywhere.
Jay Harris is still going to have a role.
And after watching all three backs contribute against Nicholls, Kansas State might have something even better than one clear starter.
This could legitimately become a three-headed monster.
We break down the entire Kansas State offense after Collin Klein's first win, including an extremely encouraging performance from Avery Johnson.
Johnson completed 15 of 21 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.
But the numbers weren't even the most impressive part.
He looked comfortable.
He looked confident.
And in his first game reunited with Collin Klein, Avery looked like a quarterback completely in control of the offense.
We also discuss Kansas State's offensive line after an encouraging first performance from a group that entered the season with plenty of questions.
Ryan Howard stepped into the opening at left tackle.
Charlie Adams impressed.
And Avery Johnson was consistently given time to operate.
Yes.
It was Nicholls.
Washington State is going to tell us significantly more about this team.
But Kansas State did exactly what it was supposed to do in Week 1.
Plus, we talk about everything that felt DIFFERENT inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
The Cat Train is back.
Willie's opponent skits are back.
Sandstorm returned in the third quarter.
The Wildcats locked arms.
And Willie somehow survived 394 push-ups after Kansas State scored 71 points.
The “new old school” era under Collin Klein is officially underway.
#KansasState #KState #KStateFootball #CollinKlein #AveryJohnson #Big12 #CollegeFootball
Photo Credit: Evert Nelson IMAGN
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