It's an unbelievably soothing voice.

I don't think anyone, other than maybe a pro golfer, would really understand the type of scrutiny and pressure that a quarterback plays under. And he has so many other people that are looking to him to lead the team.

Who would have thought that a small-town kid from Kansas would have a chance to stand on the shoulders of giants?

James Franklin is a bright and accomplished young offensive mind. He is hardworking, intense and creative and clearly fits the mold of what we are looking for here at Kansas State. As important as anything, though, James is a man of integrity and I am very excited to announce his addition to our staff.

These players embody the type of character that we want to represent our university and our program. It's the head coach's job to put the team together and there is a factor with the roster and the number of position players we decided to sign. But more than that, it is a factor that that they are the right kind of people that we want in our program.

When corporate America comes in, they put their money where their mouth is. When they are here, that's a powerful message. It's not a charitable thing that they're doing, it's in their best interest. And it's in all of our best interests to recognize exactly what diversity is and what it means.