Willie the Wildcat watches the newly-constructed Carl and Mary Ice Video Board at Bill Snyder Family Stadium during the Week of Welcome pep rally on Aug. 23, 2015. The $65 million-dollar upgrade to the Vanier Football Complex was completed just before the start of the fall 2015 semester. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Anthony Tirri, freshman in agribusiness, poses with Willie the Wildcat during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Head football coach Bill Snyder talks to incoming freshman during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Bill Snyder during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
K-State athletic director John Currie speaks to incoming freshman during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
K-State president Kirk Schulz speaks to incoming freshman during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Dean of Students Pat Bosco speaks during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Suzie Fritz, K-State volleyball coach, speaks during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Members of the K-State volleyball team speak during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Brad Hill, K-State baseball coach, speaks during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Willie the Wildcat wabashes with students during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
K-State women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie speaks during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Willie the Wildcat during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
Students sway to the Alma Mater during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
K-State women's soccer coach Mike Dibbini speaks to students during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
The K-State Marching Band during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
A clarinet player during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
A member of the K-State colorguard during the Week of Welcome pep rally at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Aug. 23, 2015. (George Walker | The Collegian)
