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Recapping Pick Six Preview's Brett Ciancia's Appearance on 3Maw Podcast

Pick Six Preview's Brett Ciancia joined Cole Manbeck on the 3Maw podcast, and his comments should have K-State fans excited for the upcoming season.
Mark Kern|
Nov 11, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; The Kansas State Wildcats Pride of Wildcat Land Matching Band spells out K-State before the start of a game against the Baylor Bears at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; The Kansas State Wildcats Pride of Wildcat Land Matching Band spells out K-State before the start of a game against the Baylor Bears at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

The K-State Wildcats are a trendy pick among college football fans and media to be a contender in the Big 12. The combination of Collin Klein working with Avery Johnson has fans excited that the senior quarterback might have an all-time season in Manhattan. Another thing working in K-State's favor is that the schedule sets up very nicely.

Brett Ciancia created Pick Six Previews in 2012 and has become a well-respected member of the college football world. He is a voter for numerous awards such as the Heisman Trophy, as well as the Biletnikoff, Outland, and Nagurski awards. On Monday, he joined Cole Manbeck on the 3Maw podcast to talk about the Wildcats and why he thinks 2026 could be a successful season.

You can watch the full episode on YouTube, or on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Ability to develop players

One area where Ciancia is really high on is how well K-State has done over the years in terms of developing its players. While Klein is in his first year as the coach, he played a vital role in players' development during his time as the offensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. For a program like K-State, the ability to develop players is a must, and a big reason why the Wildcats have been competitive for so many years.

Topics Discussed

  • Klein taking over at K-State
  • Expectations for Klein in his first season
  • Avery Johnson's outlook at quarterback
  • K-State's transfer portal additions
  • Where the Wildcats stack up in the Big 12
  • Ciancia's record prediction for K-State

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Mark Kern
MARK KERN

Mark has over a decade of experience as a reporter, with his content being on numerous websites including, ESPN, Newsweek and Cleveland.com among many others. His career started at K-State as the sports editor for the K-State Collegian. He also coaches high school basketball at Blue Valley West in Overland Park. KC Sports Network is the premier destination for Kansas City sports fans with podcasts, YouTube and social media content. Stay connected with the latest news and analysis by following KCSN on all social media platforms.

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