Cats Talk By Wildcat NIL

K-State Legend Cooper Beebe Talks Wildcat Career, Draft Process & Playing For The Cowboys

Kansas State legendary offensive lineman Cooper Beebe joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Beebe talks through his decorated career at Kansas State and the legacy he hopes to have left. He goes in depth on his favorite games, what it was like to win the Big 12 title & what makes Manhattan so special. Cooper discusses his time with the Dallas Cowboys, the draft process & transitioning from offensive guard to center in the NFL. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com] Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW] ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL [https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL] ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil [https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil] ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/] CHAPTERS: 00:00-Intro 02:41-NFL Transition 07:40-Why Kansas State? 09:56-Defensive Tackle 11:22-Becoming A Star Player 13:40-Wildcat Career 18:24-Coach Klieman 21:11-Favorite Games 22:21-Winning Big 12 23:53-Draft Process & Early NFL 30:00-Manhattan Stories

Coleman Hawkins Talks Portal Decision, Big 12 Transition & Basketball Development

Kansas State star transfer basketball player Coleman Hawkins joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Hawkins explains his journey of withdrawing from the NBA draft, coming to Kansas State and his relationship with Head Coach Jerome Tang. He sheds light on how he wanted to get outside his comfort zone and bring a wealth of basketball experience to Manhattan. Hawkins reveals his intentions at Kansas State - to win Big 12 basketball games, Beat Kansas, leave a legacy, and much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com] Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com [https://catsnil.com] FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW] ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL [https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL] ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil [https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil] ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:07-Coming To Manhattan 03:58-Growing Up 07:31-High School Recruiting 10:05-Illinois Development & Success 15:49-Coach Underwood 17:02-NBA Draft Withdrawal 22:17-Kansas State Decision 23:30-Coach Tang & Influences 27:55-Why K-State? 30:05-Playing Style 31:53-Big 12 Basketball 33:25-2024 K-State Team 35:03-Social Media Personality 36:38-Wildcat Football 38:11-Legacy At K-State

K-State AD Gene Taylor On Revenue Sharing, Business Side Of College Sports & Hiring Chris Klieman

Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Gene Taylor sheds some light on the business side of college sports in the post-NIL era. Gene Taylor explains how revenue sharing with K-State athletes might shake out, why private equity investment is not off the table, potentially cutting sports at K-State, hiring Chris Klieman, and much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com] Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com [https://catsnil.com] FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW] ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL [https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL] ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil [https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil] ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:55-Catching Up 03:22-NCAA Settlement & Revenue Sharing 10:34-Incorporating Corporate Logos 12:38-The Business of College Sports 15:14-K-State’s Facilities 16:41-Cutting Sports 17:13-Private Equity Investments 18:00-Conference Realignment 26:25-K-State Football 27:41-CFP Expansion 29:00-Chris Klieman 32:47-Approach to Hiring 37:00-Hardest Part About Being an AD 38:13-Alcohol Sales 39:28-Upcoming Capital Projects 40:30-Goals at K-State 41:29-Gene’s Legacy 41:56-Maintaining Success

Dylan Edwards On Leaving Colorado, Coach Prime & How Avery Johnson Sold Him On K-State

Kansas State Football WR Dylan Edwards joins Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. In this exclusive interview, Dylan Edwards gets honest about his time playing for Coach Prime at Colorado, why he ultimately decided to leave Colorado, how Avery Johnson sold him on playing at K-State, how he's adjusting to K-State's offense and much much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com] Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com [https://catsnil.com] FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW] ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL [https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL] ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil [https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil] ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:22-Catching Up 01:48-Adjusting to K-State 03:22-Offseason Goals 04:07-K-State Roots 05:14-Gaining Confidence 06:21-HS Recruiting Process 16:04-First Season at Colorado 24:55-Expectations for Year 2 at Colorado 26:10-Deciding to Leave Colorado 28:16-Transfer Portal Experience & Avery Johnson 32:55-Deuce Vaughn 34:58-Role at K-State 36:07-Jersey Number 36:25-Fitting into the Offense 37:46-Fastest Guy at K-State 39:09-Mentors 39:56-Life Outside of Football 41:15-Avery Johnson 42:13-2024 Season 42:45-Message to Fans

Chris Klieman Talks Big 12 Future, K-State Roster Revamp & Player Development In Transfer Portal Era

Kansas State Football's Head Coach Chris Klieman joins Ryan Henington and Curry Sexton on today's new episode of Cats Talk by Wildcat NIL. Chris Klieman gets honest about the future of the Big 12 Conference, how he's helped revamp K-State's roster with the help of Clint Brown, his thoughts on player development in the transfer portal era, changes needed for the college football calendar, and much much more. Get 10% off at checkout with code CATSNIL24 at https://www.homefieldapparel.com [https://www.homefieldapparel.com] Learn more about Wildcat NIL and help support NIL at Kansas State by visiting: https://catsnil.com [https://catsnil.com] FOLLOW WILDCAT NIL HERE: ► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cats-talk/id1730622566 ] ► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW [https://open.spotify.com/show/3fcA451eaCh2M3ZRhLlAdW] ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@wildcatnil8950?sub_confirmation=1] ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL [https://twitter.com/WildcatNIL] ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil [https://www.facebook.com/wildcatnil] ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildcatnil/] CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:49-Catching Up 02:24-K-State’s Roster 04:23-Message to the Team 05:21-Coach Wells 06:12-Navigating Expectations 07:48-Conference Realignment 10:10-CFB Calendar 12:50-NIL at K-State 16:41-Transfer Portal 18:22-Handling Pressure & Coaching Philosophy 21:09-Developing Players in the Portal Era 23:45-Clint Brown 25:54-NFL 27:36-Seeing Former Players Make it to the NFL 32:23-Closing Words