The painful loss to North Dakota State (the first in what ended up being a series of losses to FCS schools by FBS programs) is firmly in the rearview mirror, and K-State is ready to set its sights squarely on the game against Louisiana Lafayette this Saturday. Before we get there, let’s look at what fans have been saying on Twitter about the loss.
There was considerable excitement generated before the game:
And the conclusion, a combination of frustration and optimism:
I miss the days when #kstate won season openers 55-0
— Matt C (@MattfromKC) August 31, 2013
man my team lost last hard lastnight but we bout to ride again soon #kstate i believe in my boys and Coach Snyder da #BEST
— Chilla Stylze (@ChillaStylze) August 31, 2013
Well if ya gotta lose in this game, lose early. Still excited for the upcoming season! #kstate #family
— Kelsey Cook (@Sportsgal19) August 31, 2013
K-State doesn't lose!! We just run out of time!! #kstate #nextweekisours
— Neil Clowe (@NeilClowe) August 31, 2013
Yup “@curtiskitchen: I'm a Jake Waters fan, & he wasn't the issue last night, but 2 plays total for Sams, none in 1H, is ludicrous. #kstate”
— Tim Weideman (@TimWeideman) August 31, 2013
Why is nobody talking about Schneider's f-ed up coaching deciscions??#kstate
— hapesjr (@hapesjr) August 31, 2013
Finally, the awful experience of playing teams donning green was picked up by several users:
No more green and gold teams plz. Three heartbreaking losses in 4 games to those freaking cursed colors. #kstate
— Paul Freeland (@txksufan) August 31, 2013
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