SI:AM | College Hoops Coach’s Epic Rant

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang called his team's performance in a blowout loss "embarrassing" before storming out of his press conference.

DAN GARTLAND Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. I think the most compelling moment of these Olympics thus far was Jessie Diggins's effort at the end of the 10-km interval cross-country race this morning. Fighting through a rib injury, Diggins pushed herself to the limit to win the bronze medal and collapsed to the ground in obvious pain.  In today's SI:AM: 😡 K-State coach rips his team 🇺🇦 Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified 🎉 Seahawks parade report Big trouble in the Little Apple Scott Sewell/Imagn Images Kansas State was blown out 91-62 at home by Cincinnati, and Wildcats coach Jerome Tang didn't hold back during his postgame press conference.  "This was embarrassing," Tang said. "These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform. There will be very few of them in it next year. I'm embarrassed for the university. I'm embarrassed for our fans, our student section. It is just ridiculous. We got practice at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning and we will get this thing right. I have no answer and no words."  Kansas State is now 1–10 in Big 12 play, tied with Utah for last place in the conference. The Wildcats' lone victory in league play came against the Utes on Jan. 20.  "These dudes got to have some pride, man," Tang continued. "They got to have some pride. It means something to wear a K-State uniform. It means something to put on this purple, man. Everything this university is about and all that it's been about [and] why I love this place, man. They don't love this place, so they don't deserve to be here." CONTINUE DAN'S COLUMN ON SI Celebrate the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX Win  Purchase Sports Illustrated's Commemorative Issue CLICK TO ORDER The best of Sports Illustrated Pat Forde details why the Ukrainian flag bearer's disqualification from skeleton over a helmet featuring athletes killed in the war with Russia is yet another example of how politics and the Olympics cannot be separated." Speedskater Jordan Stolz's quest for four gold medals got off to a good start after winning the 1,000-meter event, writes Michael Rosenberg. Nick Remsen explores how the popularity of the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry is prompting larger discussions about LGBTQ+ acceptance in men's hockey. The Seahawks celebrated their second Super Bowl title with the city on Wednesday. Greg Bishop writes about what the title means to Seattle and why the franchise is primed for more success. Gilberto Manzano lists his winners and losers from the 2025 NFL season. Matt Verderame gives each NFL team a reason to hope and mope heading into next season. Jamie Spencer takes a look at the second batch of new MLS jerseys for the upcoming season. Roberto Casillas dives into the status of the reigning MLS MVP, Lionel Messi, who could miss Inter Miami's season opener against LAFC due to injury. Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE! Thomas Shea/Imagn Images 👀 The top five ... … things I saw yesterday:  5. Jordan Stolz's 1,000-meter speedskating Olympic record to capture his first gold medal. 4. Juraj Slafkovský's beautiful second goal in Slovakia's upset victory over Finland 3. Brandon Miller's elevation on an incredible dunk.  2. Kawhi Leonard's game-winning jumper for the Clippers against the Rockets.  1. Shawn Phillips Jr.'s go-ahead basket and game-sealing block for Missouri on the road against Texas A&M.  The best of SI Video In the most recent episode of Others Receiving Votes, Bryan Fischer, Kevin Sweeney and Kent Brown discuss the latest in college sports, including the final ruling on Alabama's Charles Bediako's eligibility, concerns for the top teams in college basketball and the Mountain West Conference's addition of North Dakota State as a football-only member for the 2026 season. Join the SI Boxing Newsletter Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix provides a weekly spotlight, featuring in-depth reporting and sharp commentary, on the biggest fights and stories inside the ring. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 155 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 202 New York, New York 10013 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2025 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.