College football’s favorite grandfather, Bill Snyder, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. The announcement comes after a report on Friday evening said that Snyder was undergoing medical treatment for a “serious” undisclosed medical condition in a Kansas City hospital. The release added that the diagnosis is not expected to affect his head coaching duties.
Kansas State’s Bill Snyder diagnosed with throat cancer
The school says that this is not expected to change his coaching status.
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The Wichita Eagle said Snyder, 77, was not expected to be sidelined for spring practice.
Snyder has missed some work days to address his health, the sources said. He also been absent from recent home K-State basketball games, including Monday’s contest against Kansas, which he usually attends during the offseason. He addressed reporters at a football signing day news conference last week.
Even rival coach David Beaty sent well wishes.
At Snyder’s age, health is the main concern. Last season the Wildcats had to put out a statement affirming that he will in fact be returning for the 2016 season. He’s been the coach in Manhattan for 25 seasons, and will forever be known as the architect of one of the greatest turnarounds in the history of the sport.
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