Five-star recruit Linkon Cure may be about to ditch Kansas State for Oregon | Daily Delivery

[@drewc8534]

Kansas State doesn't deserve him at this point. Why would he want to come to a school, who has lost 3 of the last 4 winnable games? I've been a K-State fan my whole life, but let's be honest, we haven't done anything to earn great recruits this year.

[@bryanjones8778]

Put me in the camp of "Okay." Oregon was Linkon's favorite team growing up and like you said Fitz, our TE room is already crowded with good young players. He may end up coming back to Kansas, anyway, once the novelty wears off. Good luck to him wherever he ends up.

[@terrycathers9809]

Mornin’ Fitz😀

[@Rick-wx4md]

You are correct... Both D and O lines.

[@729888]

It’s a sign of the times. College football is changing very fast. Kids change schools like socks.

[@physicsfaith]

I’m just a guy who goes to work and watches some football/basketball from time to time… what is the purpose of “committing” to KSU if you later change on signing day to another school?

[@joeym5243]

Nothing is permanent unless it's in writing

[@bige2012]

It happens to more than just k-state. Yup even SEC schools do.

[@lanirankin9471]

Agreed. Stop giving press to commitment days. Wait until signing day.

[@benjaminschmitt3225]

He committed to Kansas State given that his likely #1 choice had the nation’s #1 TE commit. That player decommitted so it changes Linkon’s options. It’s not a leap that he would consider a different school.

[@physicsfaith]

@@benjaminschmitt3225 It is if the word "commit" means anything... but apparently it doesn't

[@ksucat03]

All the best to the kid in whatever he decides his path is. Kansas State is a special place, but if he does not feel it's the right fit for him, then so be it. As Fitz said, we just don't want to have the last minute switcheroo, so if possible, let's get it figured out. Losing a player of his caliber stings no matter what, but it's "next man up" whenever it happens.

[@DonCampbell-t8j]

Oregon just signed another 5 star TE…I’d think twice if I was Cure. No worries if he does, Cats aren’t about one young man.

[@EngineeringUSA]

that 5 star is a 2026 commit, LC is a 2025 commit.

[@Justfootballloving]

I toured Oregon before going to school. I can honestly say, I don’t know why anyone is happy there. The people are hostile, selfish, the campus is filthy, the football stadium is not even by campus (It’s a mile or two away by feet), the homeless population is out of control, the food is subpar, and it rains everyday there. Fitz is right about not being sure if he’ll be happy there. I wanted to go home to Kansas the moment I stepped foot on the campus

[@merl-bz1bx]

Oregon is number 1 and has a tv network

[@jirikurto3859]

It was some of the best times of my life. Your use of caricature is revealing and I wouldn't dare trust a word out of your mouth.

[@big12plus]

This is a question, not a prediction. Will Avery hit the next portal window? Why you ask? Two of his present and future targets are &/or maybe leaving K-State. One is Avery's roommate and the other is a good friend, do they know something?!? Then there's Avery's lack of making the progress everyone thought he'd make during the year. Here's just one example, he seems to struggle finding the open receiver(s). This, in my opinion, is a coaching issue, not Avery's. There's the question and a few reasons to wonder and maybe worry!?!

[@stinger0772]

Lol, they don't know anything, they're kids chasing dreams

[@calicowilly]

Well Fitz…this would be a swift kick in the nethers. However, what softens the blow is that the Tang Gang broke the kstate single game scoring record yesterday!

[@kevinchestnut9056]

K-State has had walk on players become superstars. We have also had several high profile players come to Manhattan and underachieve over the years. I'd love to have the guy, but if he changes his mind, so be it.

[@JoseCastillo-sd2hv]

Walk-ons are going away according to the settlement.

[@loganmaier9020]

Oh well. How many more TEs do we need. Lets get some 5 stars on the OL

[@Rick-wx4md]

Thank you for this. As a fan? I'm okay with or without Linkon. I see a lot of portal news coming with the cats actually.

[@bryanjones8778]

3,900 players entered the portal last year. That number will likely be higher this year. This is the state of college athletics today.

[@EngineeringUSA]

If the kid wants to flip, than so be it. But this is one that I wouldn't leave the door open for if/when he does hit the portal just because of the timing of this. You don't flip your commitment literally days before signing day. Just purely disrespectful.

[@hmj8469]

Didn't Oregon just get a 2026 commitment from five star TE? Also, let me ask how many college football programs are great because of their TE? R. Gronkowski - Played at Arizona until 2009. Arizona was 8-4 in 2009. Travis Kelce played at Cincinnati until 2012. UC was 10-3 in Cincinnati (The Big East), Tony Gonzalez played at UC Berkely. Here's my point - If you look at the top 10 teams (maybe even top 15 or 20) of the last 25 years (I haven't done this), I don't think you'll see that many teams that achieved that ranking because of their TE. Have you noticed how well our current batch of TEs are playing? In other words, we're fine if he comes here, we're just as fine if he doesn't.

[@jjh31]

Then let him go and DEVELOPE someone who wants to be here!! Believe it or not High School ratings don’t always translate into a 5star productive asset at the college level.

[@danduntz2539]

As we saw this year with Avery. He did great with Howard doing all the heavy lifting, but when he had to take every snap, he crumbled. He may show up next year, or if his dad gets his way, he may transfer out too. Loyalty is cheap these days.

[@scottanderson5255]

I’m just sick of these over the top commitment day ceremonies that take place just to have the guy ditch their commitment. Don’t really follow recruiting anymore, can’t trust anything that comes out of these guys’ mouths.

[@TheGreatTimtini1]

If you're reporting this it has to be true. If Linkon goes to Oregon, then I hope he has a great career. Kids making commitments may not know what it used to means to commit.

[@ntnsty]

And you’re Ok with that?

[@TheGreatTimtini1]

@@ntnsty of course not. I think K-State, Manhattan are the best kept secrets in college sports. Great coaches, AD, facilities, fans, college town experience. KSU is a great story and Linkon's stock would rise at KSU. IMO...If he decides to decommit, then he decides. People think what they want to. If he comes to KSU, great, if he goes to Oregon I won't lose any sleep. We need to surround the kids committed with support, love and a challenge for them to take advantage of all the things available to them. If they don't - they lose out and so do the fans.

[@ethanshuagis4810]

The team needs to prioritize keeping Oakley only a sophomore and has huge potential.

[@poodook]

We need to prioritize keeping Avery

[@mikefoster7590]

​@@poodook Avery needs to prioritize by working to be a better QB for next season and the program needs to actually hire a QB coach to help him evolve along with an OC!😮

[@LA67895]

If he wants his family and friends to watch him play it seems like a tough choice to pick Oregon also the ducks are stacked at Tight End too

[@CatServant]

I’ve never taken any stock in verbal commitments. A man’s word isn’t worth what it once was, sadly.

[@nomadwildcatfan]

I agree with you 100% Fitz. If he leaves, I think we'll see him back next year.

[@abeal-bureni2988]

Thats was close. Thought we were going to have something nice for a minute

[@blackllamasociety9123]

There is no commitment and accountability from the players. I’ll use OKState for an example, so many expectations but the program is in shambles. Current players see this and transfer out even though they were part of the problem. In turn, Commit’s see this and renege on their decision. The portal mentality allows you to crap the bed and leave it for someone else to clean up.

[@ozarkbagger1380]

He needs to consider the QB is for Oregon going forward vs Avery here. I don’t blame him whatever he does but no doubt in my mind Kstate will treat him better.

[@JoseCastillo-sd2hv]

They have a QB room full of 4* and a few 3*s and Will Stein is a better QB coach.

[@robertfrye8220]

You have to have a qb to use the tight ends. Maybe we can get one (qb) thru the transfer portal.

[@bryanjones8778]

What? We have three good QBs (not including Roberson who was only here for this season, I presume) on our roster. Avery is only going to get better with experience and growth. Avery has utilized our TEs quite well this season.

[@EngineeringUSA]

@@bryanjones8778 Avery is good, but the best QB on our team is Blake Barnett. Avery is the most athletically gifted by far, but he lacks the mental toughness to be an elite QB. Blake Barnett is nearly just as athletically gifted as Avery, but he has pure toughness. Dude carried his highschool FB team to a state championship win on a broken foot lol. Avery choked in both championship games he played in because he can't handle pressure or when plays break down.

[@NetworkError455]

I feel like you're the Mr Rodgers of college football. I mean that with respect lol

[@merl-bz1bx]

Oregon is a very enjoyable fun place to be.

[@benjaminschmitt3225]

People hating on a “TE.” He’s more like a big receiver.. and we could use one of those.

[@tannerdavis4470]

If I was Lincoln, I’d definitely switch to Oregon. I’m a life long wildcat fan but after the way KSU has looked the end of the season, I’d run from KSU as fast as I could if I was him.

[@bige2012]

I’ll never understand what Oregon has done to get to the level they are now? All the uni combos?

[@YFNA1978]

Money

[@bryanjones8778]

Having a billionaire benefactor certainly doesn't hurt in this era of NIL.

[@danduntz2539]

Doesn’t Oklahoma State have a millionaire benefactor family? Hasn’t made a difference the last couple of years.

[@YFNA1978]

@@danduntz2539 And he is dead. When did Okie State start being anything other than an also ran in the Big 12 with any consistency? It came with that Pickens money.

[@PPyle]

Nike is in Oregon and their founder graduated from Oregon. So that HELPS A LOT!

[@585_Mar]

He going to be happy here stop capping 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jlog7395]

What a shock the left coast will be for this kid from Goodland KS.

[@rbhopkinstx]

As someone who has dealt with many guys recruitment. I know the most important thing in recruiting is fit. Does the school/program culture fit with the guy’s personality. Schools have personalities, just like people. If the fit is tight the guy will be happy and enjoy his experience. If it’s not a good fit, he won’t, and in today’s world he’ll transfer. The difficult part is that you never know if it’s the correct fit until the guy enrolls and starts to practice. If Oregon is a better fit for Linkon, and he goes there, he’ll be fine. If not, he may transfer to K-State this time next year.

[@JoseCastillo-sd2hv]

I disagree. This guy has pro potential. He is going to go somewhere that will showcase his skills and get him drafted.

[@jas57264]

Meh, one person does not make a team. Yes, I would like to see Linkon at K-State but if he goes to Oregon good for him and our coaching staff needs to step it up. GO CATS!!!

[@Blacktie222]

Remember Chris Harper went to Oregon for one year and then ended up at KSU

[@BracketCat]

Actually 2 years but yeah, hoping that happens here too

[@MrKnostman]

There’s not a big difference between the news coming out now versus signing day. This late into the process is still pretty low.

[@PPyle]

Who could blame him if he goes? It would suck; however, playing for the #1 team in the nation with all the facilities and money Oregon has would be a great opportunity for him.

[@stinger0772]

They won't be no. 1 next year after Gabriel leaves

[@PPyle]

@@stinger0772 That is probably true.

[@sethderusseau3429]

I guess the Tight End position is deep enough already. There are already enough things to be worrying about and this probably isn't that big of a deal if K-State loses his commitment. Whatever happens, happens because our fanbase really cannot control it.

[@brianbookwalter]

This news is hard, however, I'd be more worried if this guy was a lock down safety, or a stud defensive tackle. We have depth at tight end. This position wasn't why KSU lost 4 games.

[@theflyestkidalive]

We lost because we didnt utilize tes more often. Oofta

[@stevetaylor5982]

Linkon has great parents and large family of support around him, I don't know what he's going to decide but I'm betting he goes to his parents first to help him decide.

[@sjschamberger4349]

You would hope his parents had some influence but like the other comment here, kids change schools like socks. Who woulda thunk NIL would literally flip college football on its A$$!!

[@cptspinach]

I imagine it being very difficult to land ANY 5-star player at KSU. If the logic is that any school would want the 5-star, then KSU is now competing against bigger programs in 'better' conferences. As a 5-star, would YOU go to KSU or OhioState/Georgia/Texas/Oregon...?

[@ChrisAdams-c7v]

Oh well. KState has thrived with 3 star all the way down to walk on. That's the culture. Don't need him. To this point, the 4 star kids haven't lived up to the hype. No doubt stirring up some bad blood in the ranks.

[@getoutmorecat2754]

He’s a kid but he’s got adults around him that need to advise him as to how to go about it

[@ntnsty]

…that need to advise him not to make a “commitment” unless you follow through.

[@DavidMitchell-g5v]

Maybe we should end scholarships. Why should these pros have to be burdened by attending class. Just admit colleges are the pro teams AAA

[@ntnsty]

Why did you make such a big deal over his “commit”? We all know it is meaningless. If a kid wants to make a big production, take and ego trip and do public commitment reveal, chooses K-State, and then “de-commit” (an oxymoron if there ever was one), then, he is not someone to be trusted. Yeah, I know I’m also talking about players that on our team now - so what? It’s still true. You think they’ll stay out of the portal? Don’t hold your breath.

[@robertchandler850]

I have spent many days in Eugene. Yes it’s pretty but OMG the politics there are crazy. When they legalized weed I literally had to step over people on the downtown sidewalks.

[@benjaminschmitt3225]

“Politics are crazy” while you make a football post about politics and weed. You’re the uncle everyone avoids at Thanksgiving dinner.

[@danduntz2539]

@@benjaminschmitt3225 Not sure why anyone would avoid him, unless they’re pro-weed, which is destructive to mental health and physical health, but he has a point, and he’s lived there. He’s not making assumptions.

[@johnroberts8061]

@@danduntz2539 LOL, In 2024 the argument against weed is ridiculous.

[@NOTSUREABOUT]

​@@danduntz2539 Weed kills cancer cells

[@theroughdaddy2595]

Let's go DUCKS WOOOOW

[@729888]

Can he really be that good? He doesn’t see high caliber competition at Goodland. I’ve seen his films and he looks great competing against kids half his size. Good luck at Oregon!

[@GoPowercat]

He was on a 7-on-7 team based in California playing in high level events and torching other big-name recruits. There's a reason why he's a 5-star and it's not high school film.

[@729888]

@ 7 on 7? “Torching” according to whom? Not convinced. Maybe I’ll see him on TV next year starting for the Ducks.

[@SteveWicks-f6w]

K-Sate had the best team in their history. Poor coaching moves and a lack of discipline lead to a very disappointing season. I would think twice about signing with the Cats.

[@se3579]

Maybe the best team in the Klieman era, but pretty much any K-State team from 96-2003 was way better.

[@aCycloneSteve]

Maybe he'll go to ISU? We're losing our two 1,000 yard receiving seniors.

[@poodook]

LOL 😂

[@mtb7018]

Give him a year, he’ll be back

[@LA67895]

How many 5 star recruits were on the 2012 and 2022 Big 12 Championship… this tough doesn’t matter

[@585_Mar]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oregon clearly better than K State

[@ryankrause4880]

If he was really "all in" on us, wouldn't he have signed a long time ago?

[@PPyle]

No one can sign until Wednesday.

[@ryankrause4880]

@ I thought there was more than one time you could sign. I dunno.

[@arkyump]

They should have stuck him in the game when Avery was failing over the past few games. To lose him and be left with Avery for the next few years may be a mistake. KState has faltered this year on offense, whether it be due to Avery or the OC is up for debate. But in my humble opinion Avery has not shown to me to be anything near a top ten QB.

[@stinger0772]

Who's going to be Oregon's QB even? Gabriel is gone next year.

[@theroughdaddy2595]

🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆

[@wadebainum9945]

Maybe if the fan base wasn’t so negative and calling for coaching changes he wouldn’t change his mind, but hell listening to the hysterics of the fan base after the last game I’d be looking elsewhere also

[@gbear34]

Truth, this fan base sounds like the spoiled fanbase of Nebraska in the early 2010's. It makes me pretty sad... lots of teams out there would kill for the season we just had (including NE lol). This mindset only ended for them after a 15 year football drought.... we should be careful what we wish for, and have a little faith that Klieman (who has certainly rebuilt a program that was almost toast towards the tail end of Snyder's career) can continue pulling us uphill in the future.

[@physicsfaith]

What would the Oregan fan base be like if for 3 games the team just forgot to get off the bus?

[@badsultan1086]

This fanbase is like all others. Passionate and sometimes delusional. Your post is just ignorant.

[@wadebainum9945]

@ badsultan1086 Crybaby

[@wadebainum9945]

@ Maybe recruits are paying attention to what the fan bases are currently saying rather than what they could be saying in different circumstances. If I were a recruit, and one coach was getting built up by the fan base and the other was getting torn down by the fan base, I’d probably want to go to the former. That one will probably be there longer.

[@ConspiracyBytes]

He'd be smart to leave .......... boy Avery sure was a wise choice over Will Howard lol

[@gbear34]

Will Howard would have lost us at least 2 games Avery won so I'd call it a draw, and Avery has much more long term upside than keeping a super senior for one more yr/risking AJ's transfer.

[@ConspiracyBytes]

@@gbear34 Avery is just another Josh Freeman in my book... hes no Ell, Bishop or even Chad May and hes supposed to be a 5 star elite 11.... its pretty laughable .... id take Will

[@EngineeringUSA]

@@ConspiracyBytes Avery is literally Josh Freeman. All the athletic ability in the world, but soft as butter and terrible at making decisions when a play breaks down.

[@stinger0772]

​@@ConspiracyBytesEl Roberson sucked his sophomore year. The two aren't even comparable the same stage of their career

[@jlester4892]

He was never here. Was never GOING to be here. At least not after this shit-show of a season. THAT is what drove this kid away. What is happening in Eugene is SO much better. Why would we come to "ho-hum"? Can't blame the kid. Best of luck to him.

[@jackernst612]

@drew.....- KSU ALUM HERE - MYOB and quit following KSU.