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  Good as K-State was on defense in most games last season, breaking in a new system was difficult. Defensive linemen like Eli Huggins had the most to learn. It took him most of the year to feel like he mastered his responsibilities playing in the middle of the Wildcats' defensive front. "It was hard," Huggins said. "We were running a completely different defense last year, so we kind of had to dial it back a little bit just just to be safe. But I think with all these guys we've got here coming back, having a year in the system, we're going to know the defense so much better. I think we'll be able to open it up compared to last year." That could mean anything from more blitzes to more complicated coverage schemes and other tactics that can keep an offense off balance.

Klieman won't say exactly what he has in store for future opponents. But, much like last offseason, he has put lots of thought into the subject behind the scenes. K-State does seem to have the right personnel to play more aggressive this season. On top of Huggins, the Wildcats return Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Nate Matlack, Daniel Green, Jaylen Pickle, Khalid Duke, Ekow Boye-Doe and Julius Brents. With that many returners, "vanilla" should no longer be in Klieman's vocabulary. "We have the personnel to be really good," Green said. "Our preparation is going to be key, but I think we got a lot of that down last season. Most of us are back and we're all bought in. It's time for us to do something special." - The Kansas City Star


rSr/2023 DT Eli HugginsKansas State
News Source: The Kansas City Star



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