FILE -- In this Nov. 24, 2008, file photo, Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder talks during a news conference in Manhattan, Kan. After Snyder revitalized the worst program in major college history and created a football powerhouse, workers had to widen the roadway leading into town so that every game day Bill Snyder Highway could funnel tens of thousands of cars, campers SUVs and minivans to an expanded Bill Snyder Family Stadium. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

FILE -- In this Nov. 24, 2008, file photo, Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder talks during a news conference in Manhattan, Kan. After Snyder revitalized the worst program in major college history and created a football powerhouse, workers had to widen the roadway leading into town so that every game day Bill Snyder Highway could funnel tens of thousands of cars, campers SUVs and minivans to an expanded Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

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  1. Kansas State coach Bill Snyder, right, talks with an official during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas State won 24-23.
  2. MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Bill Snyder of the Kansas State Wildcats during a game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Manhattan, Kansas.
  3. Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder watches during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Tech Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Manhattan, Kan.
  4. Kansas State's head coach Bill Snyder follows the second half of the NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Nebraska defeated Kansas State 17-3 to win the Big 12 North championship.
  5. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Grant Gregory #6 of the Kansas State Wildcats scrambles to the outside during a game against the Missouri Tigers on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  6. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Bill Snyder of the Kansas State Wildcats looks out onto the field during a game against the Missouri Tigers on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  7. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Wide receiver Danario Alexander #81 of the Missouri Tigers rushes to the outside in the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  8. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Gary Pinkel of the Missouri Tigers looks out onto the field during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  9. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Grant Gregory #6 of the Kansas State Wildcats drops back to pass during a game against the Missouri Tigers on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  10. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Gary Pinkel of the Missouri Tigers looks out onto the field during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  11. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Gary Pinkel of the Missouri Tigers looks out onto the field during a game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  12. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Defensive end Marcus Malbrough #18 of the Missouri Tigers runs down running back Keithen Valentine #25 of the Kansas State Wildcats for a loss during the fourth quarter on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  13. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: The Missouri Tigers celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  14. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  15. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers scrambles to the outside in the third quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.
  16. MANHATTAN, KS - NOVEMBER 14: Running back Derrick Washington #24 of the Missouri Tigers brakes away from linebacker John Houlik #39 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the first quarter on November 14, 2009 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas.

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