Kansas State Marching Band performs at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Kansas State fans gather at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2015. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Willie the Wildcat sits with a few speakers before the Kansas State Pep Rally at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Kansas State Marching Band performs at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Cody Kennedy, Student Body Vice President, and Reagan Kays, Student Body President, talks to a K-State fan at the Kansas State Pep Rally at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Kansas State fans walk around the coliseum before the Kansas State Pep Rally at at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Kansas State fans pose for a quick photo during the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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A young Kansas State fan shows off his "FAMILY" sign at the Kansas State Pep Rally at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Kansas State fans attending the Kansas State Pep Rally at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Bill Synder, Head Football Coach, speaks to the audience at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Curry Sexton, wide receiver, speaks to the audience at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Ryan Meuller, defensive end, speaks to the audience at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

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Dante Barnett, defensive back, speaks to the audience at the Kansas State Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on January 1, 2014. (Cassandra Nguyen | The Collegian)

Watching intently, two Kansas State University fans enjoy the the number one band in the nation, The Pride of Wildcatland as they perform a variety of songs. The Alumni Assocation hosted a pep rally for the fans at the Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

The Pride of Wildcat Land chants during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

The Pride of Wildcatland Marching band, along with fans, throw out the wildcat gesture during the Alumni Association Pep Rally. The rally took place on Jan. 1, in the Freeman Coliseum. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Fans of Kansas State University watch as different speakers come on stage and talk about the event and the bowl game. The Alumni Association hosted the Pep Rally in Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

A young Kansas State University fan writes out his sign to hold up during the Alumni Association Pep Rally. His sign read, “I live in Texas, but I bleed purple.”

The Pride of Wildcatland Color Guard performs with the rest of the band during the Alumni Association sponsered Pep Rally. The rally took place on Jan. 1 in Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

A fan is joyful during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Ernie Nevarro, football player through 1974 -1979, talk about his experinces being a football player, and now a fan. The Alumni Association sponsered the pep rally held in Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

A California fan waves his pride during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Holding his granchild, a Kansas State Univeristy fan, watches the pep rally taking place in the front. The pep rally was sponsered by the Alumni Association and took place on Jan.1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Dr. Frank Tracz, director of the Pride of Wildcatland Marching Band, waits as someone speaks on stage. Recently, the Pride of Wildcatland won the Sudler trophy, making them the number one band in the nation. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

A member of the Classy Cats cheers with enthusiasm during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Joining in arms, Kansas State University fans sing the Alma Mater, followed by the fight song. The Alumni Association sponsered the pep rally which was held in the Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Fans do the wave around the coliseum during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

The Classy Cats mentally prepare for their performance during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

The K-State Drumline display a breathtaking performance during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Jousting in the coliseum the band members clash symbols together sychronized to the band. The pep rally took place in the Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

The K-State Drumline members get focused about their work during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

K-State fans sing in unison during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Wyatt Tompson, Voice of the Wildcats, introduces the different speakers during the Alumni Assocation Pep Rally. The rally took place on Jan. 1, in Freeman Coliseum. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

K-State Alumni Association president Amy Button Renz gves supporting words during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Sharon Snyder, wife of K-State head coach Bill Snyder is recognized during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

Catching one of her batons, feature twirler, Lauren Meis, performs along side the rest of The Pride of Wildcatland. The Alumni Assocation Pep Rally took place in Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Classy Cat member struts her stuff during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

A K-State fan claps during the K-State Alumni Center Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)

Alamo Bowl Chair Lynette Padalecki reveals her honor for the K-State family during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

The K-State Marching Band performs during the K-State Alumni Center Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)

One of the many speakers during the Alumni Association Pep Rally, Athletic Director, John Curry, talks about the support that Kansas State Football team has. The pep rally took place on Jan. 1 in the Freeman Coliseum. (Mason Swenson | The Collegian)

Athletic director John Currie shows enthusiasm about the Alamo Bowl game during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)

A trombone player with the K-State Marching Band plays during the K-State Alumni Center Pep Rally at Freeman Coliseum on Jan. 1, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)

A California K-State fan puts the crowd in the spirit during the Alumni Association Pep Rally in San Antonio on Jan. 1, 2014. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)