So K-State is now at 9-0, and wouldn't you know it -- the Kansas City Star bought out the reporter who's been covering them for years.

Curse those economy/modern technology gods.

Speaking of Mechelle, this excerpt frome her "poll vote explanation" blog entry is for my friend Steve"

I usually don’t make a big deal out of others’ voting because it’s such an inexact science and there’s always enough “wrong” with my own ballot. But that said, I disagree with anyone who wouldn’t have South Dakota State in their rankings this week. The Jackrabbits have played a very tough schedule, with their only loss to Maryland. And the idea of South Dakota State really being a legit program has had time to develop. By now, it should be one of the mid-majors that’s regularly on people’s radar screens.