In the realm of college football, the coaching carousel is in perpetual motion. While some schools enjoy the stability of long-tenured head coaches, others experience frequent turnover in leadership. Kansas State University stands out for its consistency, having had only three head coaches since 1988: Bill Snyder, Ron Prince, Bill Snyder (again), and Chris Klieman.
However, amidst this relative stability in head coaching, the position of offensive coordinator has seen more flux. New head coaches often bring in their own staff, and coordinators themselves aspire to higher positions, resulting in frequent turnover.
Kansas State is no exception to this trend, even under the legendary Bill Snyder, who saw numerous coordinators during his tenure. With a retrospective glance at the past decade of Kansas State football, it’s worth evaluating the performance of the various offensive coordinators during this period, discerning the best from the rest.
Here’s a ranking of all the offensive coordinators at Kansas State over the past decade:
4. Andre Coleman (2018):
Andre Coleman served as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator for just one season in 2018. Given this brief tenure, it’s understandable that he ranks lower in the assessment.
Coleman assumed the offensive coordinator role during Bill Snyder’s final season as head coach. Under his stewardship, the offense averaged 344.7 total yards per game, with 162.1 passing yards and 182.6 rushing yards. While these numbers are respectable, they arguably fell short of the potential presented by the talent on the Kansas State roster.
Following Snyder’s retirement, Coleman’s departure seemed inevitable. Although he performed adequately during his lone season, he didn’t have the opportunity to build upon his initial efforts.
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