Gotta defend our court!
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@drgnslayr good story!!!
@BeddieKU23 how many teams were rooting for ksu mon? Lots of happy teams!
@benshawks08 sounds good to me!
@Kip_McSmithers just pile it on!!!! More please! Currie's letter sucked too!
@truehawk93 I thought the security team was in the yellow shirts, not out there yet!!
@truehawk93 looks like he's going to grab that girl.
@JayHawkFanToo BS letter from student and AD!!!
This pic
@JayHawkFanToo I was trying to figure out who the guy in the suit was. Do you know?
@JayHawkFanToo did you see SZ in that pic on ku sports? Caption that!! Is he speaking up for us on all this crap!
@wissoxfan83 don't buy any lotto tickets!
@Gunman there is a letter and it sucked
Espn needs to put up a R rating for the broadcast!
@RockChalkinTexas if you said Mr. Dick head, I'm sure you will hear back! Funny mushberger was complementing the ksu fans while they were yelling f u KU!
Did you notice his letter referenced back to the other victories? Kind of hard to accept the apology. Think our AD will step up?
K-State athletic director John Currie, Big 12 issue statements on court storming
K-State AD: 'Although no one was hurt last night, we fell short of our expectations for securing the court ... '
Posted: February 24, 2015 - 10:50am
EMILY DESHAZER/THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Kansas State athletic director John Currie released this statement Tuesday morning following K-State students' court storming in Monday night's 70-63 victory over Kansas.
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With K-State's courtstorming Monday, is this indicative of exuberance, or do more rules need to be set to protect players, coaches, & fans?
A. This is just a typical atmosphere after a big upset in college basketball. There is no need to make a big fuss about it.
B. While this stuff happens a lot, Monday night's events may have crossed a line.
C. K-State and their security team didn't do their job in the postgame Monday and something needs to change.
D. Ban storming the court. Monday night at Bramlage went too far. We are just asking for trouble with incidents like this one.
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Poll: Did the courtstorming go too far?
By The Capital-Journal
Kansas State athletic director John Currie released this statement Tuesday morning following K-State students' court storming in Monday night's 70-63 victory over Kansas.
"On behalf of President Schulz and K-State Athletics, I apologize to Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger, Coach Bill Self and the KU basketball team for the unfortunate situation in which they were placed last night at the conclusion of our basketball game.
"Our security staff, which in similar past postgame celebrations has, according to our procedures and rehearsals, provided a solid human barrier to allow the teams to conduct a postgame handshake and safely leave the court, was unable to get into proper position quickly enough last night and was overwhelmed by the fans rushing the floor.
"K-State prides itself on providing a great game atmosphere in a safe environment and did successfully execute our security plan when we defeated KU last year in Bramlage as well as in 2011. Although no one was hurt last night, we fell short of our expectations for securing the court and escorting KU to its locker room without incident. We are disappointed that we did not do better for the KU team.
"We are reviewing our procedures internally and consulting with our law enforcement partners to determine any steps necessary to improve our gameday security.
"Additionally, we are actively reviewing video and working in concert with law enforcement to identify any fan who intentionally touched visiting players or personnel. We will take appropriate action with such identified persons, including turning over all evidence to law enforcement so that any applicable charges can be filed.
"Early this morning I met with Student Governing Association President Reagan Kays and Vice-President for Student Life Pat Bosco who are supportive of these steps. While we are proud of the incredible atmosphere of Bramlage Coliseum and the passion of K-State students and fans, we are saddened by the insistence of some fans to sully the image of our great institution with audible profane chants. We will continue to work with our student leadership to provide a better example of sportsmanship for our audiences.
"Congratulations are still in order for our coaches and student-athletes for their tremendous effort last night, and we look forward to Saturday’s home finale against Iowa State."
The Big 12 also released a statement Tuesday morning: "The Big 12 Conference office and the two schools are reviewing the postgame celebration that occurred at the conclusion of last night's Kansas at Kansas State game. In accordance with Conference policy, home team game management is responsible for the implementation of protocols to provide for the safety of all game participants, officials and fans."
@KUSTEVE bad news it's ou
@DoubleDD I'm hoping you are not trading in self for weber!
@DoubleDD post game was showing some, pretty scary!! Calm down!!
@DoubleDD u should see the court storming, Mari got blindsided
@JayhawkRock78 I'm seeing a few videos after game, Mari got blindsided, self caught up in it!
@truehawk93 appreciate your positive thought!
Looks like coach got smashed
Self had a bad time getting off court. Bad
@truehawk93 I hope u r right!! Now all the self bashing. Hate that!
@brooksmd I'm not even excited to go up for the next 2 games!
I'm going to hear it tmrw! I feel like we have no pride, or heart, fight, all those things!
@truehawk93 or brains
Bud stallworth saying we don't have legs, tired
@truehawk93 if we play like this?
We may lose all the rest!
@truehawk93 foster will probably be partying tonight!
@truehawk93 you mean Nigel???
@brooksmd we have our own!
Gonna suck tmrw too! Kstate fans r obnoxious!
@brooksmd this sucks!
What the heck happened to Mason?
Tears!
@truehawk93 me either!
Weber scared?
Don't foul
Yep
@truehawk93 if we can't beat ksu......
Pathetic!
He looks mentally challenged
Can't believe he dribbled full ct
Oh my
I'm throwing up now. Hear what they r saying?
Mason forget his teamates