wednesday, October 22, 2003
sports
the university daily kansan 30
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Knopp suggests Manhattan fun
For KU students without weekend plans for fall break there is always Manhattan, that sleepy burg about 90 miles west of Lawrence, where the 'Hawks will take on the Wildcats in football this weekend. For the first time in years, there are more than bragging rights on the line in the Sunflower Showdown. For Kansas, it's the chance to maintain a share of the lead in the north division of the Big 12 Conference. For Kansas State, it's the chance to start salvaging what has been a disappointing season so far.
With that in mind, the University Daily Kansan asked Student Senate president and former Manhattan resident Andy Knopp to give Jayhawk fans going to the game a user's guide to Manhattan.
"The more I thought about it, it's not just a stereotype; it really isn't much going on in Manhattan besides football and farming." Knopp said.
JJ Hensley
Andy Knopp's Top 7 Manhattan Activities:
7. Grab a beer at Last Chance.
While you're at it, enjoy being able to walk from bar to bar in Aggieville instead of having to drive to three
different bars in a night.
different bars in a night.
6. Repeatedly point out to the locals that KU is in first in the Big 12 North, while K-State is next-to-last.
7. Head out to the veterinary medicine complex for cow-tipping.
8. A flounder has the best Mexi
4. El Cazador has the best Mexi
can food west of El Mezcal. 3. It seems like every year that K-State plays here, its fans get the clever idea of putting purple dye in the Chi Omega fountain. Manhattan doesn't really have any
landmark fountains; I would suggest blue die in the water treatment plant.
2. Get to the game early. Kansas' pre-game atmosphere is improving, but we can still learn a lot from K-State fans when it comes to tailgating.
1. Tear down the goalposts after a Kansas victory. In 1994, after K-State lucked into their first victory at Memorial Stadium since 1969, idiot Wildcat fans ran onto the field to tear down our goalposts. Now it's time to show them what idiot Jayhawk fans can do. Rock Chalk.
- Knopp is a Manhattan senior in business
A big hit on a big cat
Kansas State quarterback Ell Roberson was undercut by linebacker Nick Reid during last year's game against the Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks will bring a 5-2 record to Manhattan this weekend to take on the Wildcats.
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