New coordinator Joe Klanderman ready to take charge

New K-State defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman was hoping to implement his style during spring football. He didn't get the chance, but is ever now more so ready for the fall.

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April 16, 2020 - 10:16 AM

Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson (10) talks with head coach Chris Klieman after throwing a touchdown against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Photo by Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman/TNS

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Joe Klanderman had big plans for Kansas State’s defense when he took over as coordinator of the unit last month.

Still does.

But they are no longer quite as grand as they originally were now that spring practices have been canceled and K-State players are spread out across the country because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We probably have to simplify the package a little bit,” Klanderman said during a video conference with reporters Wednesday. “Maybe all of the things we wanted to do originally we aren’t going to be able to do, at least initially in the season.”

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