MANHATTAN — For the second time in just over two weeks , Chris Klieman sat behind a table and wiped away tears.

This time, they came after a crowded theater , full of Kansas State coaches and faculty members, who gave him a standing ovation in the Vanier Family Football Complex at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

In the hours before, Klieman announced his retirement after seven years of coaching the Wildcats .

"It's been an emotional day for me," Klieman said . "I am at peace."

Klieman will walk away from coaching after 35 years in the business. The sudden announcement came on Monday, Dec. 3, sending shockwaves across The Little Apple.

He replaced the legendary Bill Snyder, whom he called the greatest college football coach in history, before the 2019 season, after leading North D

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