Kansas State Wildcats fire head coach Jerome Tang for cause, triggering legal fireworks and casting uncertainty on his next move—will he return to Baylor as Scott Drew’s right-hand man, or chase another shot at leading his own program? Cam Stuart and Christian Rauh break down the stunning saga, exploring Kansas State’s controversial buyout tactics, Tang’s fiery response, and what his ouster means for both Big 12 basketball and national coaching circles. The conversation shifts to the Baylor Bears’ strategic overhaul, including the defensive coordinator coup with Joe Klanderman jumping ship from Kansas State. Get analysis on how Klanderman’s aggressive, turnover-focused system and key player transfers could revive Baylor’s struggling defense—potentially saving Dave Aranda’s job. Plus, what lies ahead for Kansas State football under homegrown hero Collin Klein? Packed with insider insights, program history, and unfiltered takes, this crossover episode delivers the biggest storylines shaking up the Big 12. 00:00 — Tang’s Kansas State Firing Drama Opening reactions to Jerome Tang’s firing at Kansas State, the rationale behind the “for cause” designation, media narratives, legal angles, and whether K-State can avoid the full buyout. 08:45 — Jerome Tang Baylor Rumors Deep dive into speculation about Tang’s future, whether he’ll return to Baylor as an assistant, why that move is complicated, and perspectives on coaching career trajectories. 16:19 — K-State Dead Cat Bounce? Preview of the upcoming K-State vs. Baylor basketball matchup, thoughts on interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the state of the team post-Tang, and what the remainder of the season could look like. 24:20 — Klanderman to Baylor: Football Hires Discussion shifts to football: Baylor hiring Joe Klanderman as defensive coordinator, evaluating his fit, philosophy, and transfer impacts, plus reactions from both sides about program expectations. 32:06 — Klein Era & Big 12 Stakes Kansas State’s off-field focus, expectations on Collin Klein as head football coach, program pressure after basketball drama, and what David Aranda must do to keep his job at Baylor next season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
