MANHATTAN — Early reactions to Kansas State football's hiring of Collin Klein have been positive , with national pundits across the country giving the Wildcats praise for landing their legendary quarterback and Texas A&M's offensive coordinator.

Klein was announced as K-State's next head coach on Thursday, Nov. 4, replacing Chris Klieman, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after seven years.

National outlets grade Klein's hiring as one of the best in the country , amid what's been a wild coaching carousel. The Wildcats got the obvious choice, bringing home one of the greatest players ever to wear Wildcat purple.

Here is a look at the early reaction from those covering the coaching carousel across the country.

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