Despite the loss of
eight offensive starters, you can rest assured that Bill Snyder's Kansas
State Wildcats will once again be a prime contender in the Big 12 North.
Among the losses were team captain and 1,263-yard rusher Josh Scobey,
devastating lead blocker Rock Cartwright and speedy wideout and return
man Aaron Lockett. In order to contend, however, Snyder's revamped
offense, which still lacks an established starting quarterback, will
have to positively answer several questions. While Marc Dunn
provides the necessary passing skills and Ell Roberson ranks as
one of the most dangerous running quarterbacks in the country, neither
was able to seize control of the Wildcat offense during spring practice.
Compounding matters is the unproven situation at wide receiver. The
Wildcats will be relying on three highly regarded but unproven JUCO
recruits -- John Cooper, Tony Madison and James Terry.
Also in the mix is redshirt freshman Davin Dennis, who turned
some heads in the spring, as well as senior Taco Wallace,
sophomore Antoine Polite, and junior Derrick Evans. At
tight end, there is a great deal to get excited about. Travon Magee,
a 6-7, 265-pound junior, enjoyed an excellent spring, showcasing decent
speed and above-average, natural pass-receiving skills.
