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# ![@DerekYoungKSO Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::515559398.png) @DerekYoungKSO Derek Young

Derek Young posts on X about kansas state, head coach, staff, iowa state the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and 2986 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball) 

**Social topic influence**
[kansas state](/topic/kansas-state) #3, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) #327, [staff](/topic/staff) #481, [iowa state](/topic/iowa-state) #39, [big 12](/topic/big-12) #30, [kansas](/topic/kansas), [avery](/topic/avery), [unlock](/topic/unlock), [fan](/topic/fan), [college football](/topic/college-football)

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Ready for some Kansas State at Indiana basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1993462618980516201)  2025-11-25T23:31Z 29.4K followers, 5167 engagements


"Three Kansas State players that must be kept and why. I also dig into the dynamics of each situation and how it can be attained"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995595426091946136)  2025-12-01T20:46Z 29.4K followers, 8622 engagements


"Gene Taylor made it sound like they will make sure the Kansas State players still want to play in a bowl game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996348498619629778)  2025-12-03T22:39Z 29.4K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Collin Klein called being the Kansas State head coach surreal and a dream come true. Sometimes the timing doesnt always work out and hes very grateful it did"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996988555718193376)  2025-12-05T17:02Z 29.4K followers, 7359 engagements


"VIDEO: Collin Klein arrives in Manhattan to be next head coach at Kansas State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996998359702175890)  2025-12-05T17:41Z 29.4K followers, 5445 engagements


"Join KSO for $X and there right with us for the Collin Klein era at Kansas State. Already info on the site about initial buzz for coaching staff and which players may stick with the Wildcats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997005723440664667)  2025-12-05T18:10Z 29.4K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Collin Klein did point out he's spoken to Avery Johnson a few times loves him to death and it's why he recruited him to Kansas State. Characterized the conversations as being very positive. Even talked ball and some schematics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997089553979466001)  2025-12-05T23:43Z 29.4K followers, 10.4K engagements


"VIDEO: Breakout session with Collin Klein where he talks about Kansas State QB Avery Johnson his staff Taylor Braet resources to compete and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997090456170082509)  2025-12-05T23:47Z 29.4K followers, 7268 engagements


"Buzz: Latest on what I'm hearing when it comes to Kansas State and a potential bowl game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997353505212834149)  2025-12-06T17:12Z 29.4K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Statement from Kansas State AD Gene Taylor on Kansas State declining bowl bid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997713190399180913)  2025-12-07T17:01Z 29.4K followers, 4858 engagements


"10 calls for new Kansas State HC Collin Klein to make as he builds his program in Manhattan. Guarantee plenty of these have already been made. Join for a buck:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997775853606805814)  2025-12-07T21:10Z 29.4K followers, 5819 engagements


"How close it was to not happening how determined Collin Klein is as the next HC at Kansas State and his ability to resonate with the fan base and donor base that can unlock and tap into resources nobody else could in Manhattan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998419391046947258)  2025-12-09T15:48Z 29.4K followers, 3714 engagements


"Long-time and successful college football head coach Chris Peterson (Boise State and Washington) was baffled that Kansas State was no longer playing inspired. Chris Klieman went to bat for his players but they aren't reciprocating that right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1994841798792155283)  2025-11-29T18:52Z 29.4K followers, 34.2K engagements


"Avery Johnson commented about his future at Kansas State following yesterday's game. I share what I'm hearing on that front likely outcomes and factors at play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995223202642252273)  2025-11-30T20:07Z 29.4K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Kansas State is No. XX in the NET. Other interesting numbers: Indiana is No. XX Tulsa is No. XX and Nebraska is No. 28"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995501701307253242)  2025-12-01T14:34Z 29.4K followers, 19K engagements


"Different starting lineup for Kansas State PJ Haggerty Nate Johnson Abdi Bashir David Castillo Khamari McGriff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995655161071763717)  2025-12-02T00:44Z 29.4K followers, 5262 engagements


"On radio Jerome Tang said he would have walked out even earlier as a Kansas State fan if he had to watch that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995695666807668998)  2025-12-02T03:24Z 29.4K followers, 19.8K engagements


"There is an 11:00 a.m. press conference set at Kansas State today that was originally already on the docket to talk about Signing Day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996237253551505852)  2025-12-03T15:17Z 29.4K followers, 6406 engagements


"Even Kansas State hired a new coach before Penn State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996267240660848880)  2025-12-03T17:16Z 29.4K followers, 10.9K engagements


"Chris Klieman has walked into a standing ovation and applause from supporters in the room and fellow coaches at Kansas State and is getting a bit choked up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996342408360206443)  2025-12-03T22:14Z 29.4K followers, 5291 engagements


"Kansas State AD Gene Taylor admits that retirement has also weighed on his mind. Will keep working until they get everything in place to be successful"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996346914552664423)  2025-12-03T22:32Z 29.4K followers, 7926 engagements


"Gene Taylor did point out that the hiring process for Kansas State finding and picking a new head coach would happen fast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996347439700463996)  2025-12-03T22:34Z 29.4K followers, 11.6K engagements


"The announcement. Collin Klein is the next head coach at Kansas State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996759064286535849)  2025-12-05T01:50Z 29.4K followers, 22K engagements


"Collin Klein is coming home. Kansas State fans join for $1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996766055465685263)  2025-12-05T02:18Z 29.4K followers, 6669 engagements


"Doesnt take Collin Klein long to get on the board as Kansas State head coach. Wildcats beat out Arizona Arizona State and Baylor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996988976859959705)  2025-12-05T17:04Z 29.4K followers, 30K engagements


"Loved this quote from new Kansas State head coach Collin Klein today. "Some people like to visit physicality. We live there.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997091032438079967)  2025-12-05T23:49Z 29.4K followers, 10.3K engagements


"By the way fans have a say in the Broyles Award given to the nation's top assistant coach. Here's how Kansas State fans can help tip the scales for Collin Klein"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998391809358045438)  2025-12-09T13:58Z 29.4K followers, 3353 engagements


"Status of some Kansas State players and my take amid the coaching transition in Manhattan. A look at which players have already announced intention to transfer and what comes next for others. Join for a buck:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998449741429092430)  2025-12-09T17:48Z 29.4K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Confirming that Chris Klieman is retiring as the Kansas State head coach. School is working on finalizing deal to make Collin Klein the next head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996235834404552970)  2025-12-03T15:11Z 29.4K followers, 144.7K engagements


"I believe Kansas State has its GM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997767647492980816)  2025-12-07T20:38Z 29.4K followers, 32.4K engagements


"Big XX was not interested. Kansas State Iowa State Baylor UCF and Kansas have all turned down bowl bids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997820110212563218)  2025-12-08T00:06Z 29.4K followers, 229.1K engagements


"Early objectives on the to-do list for new Kansas State head coach Collin Klein Join for $1:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998408198789759069)  2025-12-09T15:03Z 29.4K followers, 3877 engagements


"What I'm hearing: First parts of Kansas State staff under Collin Klein coming into picture. Two prominent names + other movement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998479362081845719)  2025-12-09T19:46Z 29.4K followers, 4183 engagements


"Kansas State finally throws on first and it works. Good drive. Heck of a run by Joe Jackson. He might be a hair short"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1994846455652388981)  2025-11-29T19:10Z 29.4K followers, 2983 engagements


"The hits keep on coming for Kansas State fans this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1995689491709989029)  2025-12-02T03:00Z 29.4K followers, 28.3K engagements


"Two brilliant stewards of Kansas State football for how this process played out and what they've given to the Wildcats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996244092313878976)  2025-12-03T15:44Z 29.4K followers, 58.8K engagements


"A few hires that I think Collin Klein makes at Kansas State different dynamics at play and other options that likely will be reached out to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996282799041683856)  2025-12-03T18:18Z 29.4K followers, 25.7K engagements


"Recruiting Scoop: Kansas State commits and targets are reacting to today's coaching news in Manhattan where Chris Klieman has retired and Collin Klein is the likely replacement. All have spoken to the Wildcats thanks to Taylor Braet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996306912611061813)  2025-12-03T19:53Z 29.4K followers, 7904 engagements


""If we don't get this under control more great people like Chris Klieman are going to walk away from this business." - Kansas State AD Gene Taylor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996344454295556345)  2025-12-03T22:23Z 29.4K followers, 30K engagements


"Really glad Kansas State center Sam Hecht got the first team All-Big XX nod. Stud. Deserved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996649309350355048)  2025-12-04T18:34Z 29.4K followers, 7316 engagements


"Latest Kansas State player to portal is tight end Brayden Loftin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996696060840841412)  2025-12-04T21:40Z 29.4K followers, 28.5K engagements


"The welcoming committee is ready at Kansas State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996969941778780163)  2025-12-05T15:48Z 29.4K followers, 6561 engagements


"VIDEO: First remarks from Collin Klein as new Kansas State head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1996998481441944049)  2025-12-05T17:41Z 29.4K followers, 5012 engagements


""If I had not landed the Collin Klein plane you people would have ran my ass out of town" - Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997066320093806953)  2025-12-05T22:11Z 29.4K followers, 18.4K engagements


""K-State's record in November is off the chart. Why Because we're tougher. We take toughness to a level most people don't understand." - Kansas State HC Collin Klein"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997068964208292184)  2025-12-05T22:21Z 29.4K followers, 35.7K engagements


"VIDEO: Re-live the Collin Klein introductory press conference as Kansas State head coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997090142545170695)  2025-12-05T23:46Z 29.4K followers, 3842 engagements


"No doubt about it Collin Klein won the press conference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997124915875451348)  2025-12-06T02:04Z 29.4K followers, 7478 engagements


"Where would Kansas State be today without Dorin Buca"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997419039283360201)  2025-12-06T21:33Z 29.4K followers, 10.5K engagements


"What's happened to PJ Haggerty since the games in Kansas City"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997422640726692107)  2025-12-06T21:47Z 29.4K followers, 27.1K engagements


"Video of Kansas State HC Collin Klein being introduced at Bramlage Coliseum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997432147355824301)  2025-12-06T22:25Z 29.4K followers, 6180 engagements


"Wow the Big XX has announced it is fining Kansas State and Iowa State $500000 for opting out of bowl games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1997717042582245759)  2025-12-07T17:17Z 29.4K followers, 88.3K engagements


"Top recruits share thoughts about the coaching change and how they can't wait to meet new Kansas State HC Collin Klein via @galloway__drew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998068890648158518)  2025-12-08T16:35Z 29.4K followers, 3346 engagements


"Not a great mark for commissioner Jim Phillips"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998069201689354689)  2025-12-08T16:36Z 29.4K followers, 8050 engagements


"New Kansas State HC Collin Klein now has to juggle two jobs. What that will look like and who could help. Join for a buck:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998073237679591880)  2025-12-08T16:52Z 29.4K followers, 3254 engagements


"Kansas State HC Collin Klein is already turning the head of a four-star QB in the Class of 2027 writes @samspiegs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998080037522993467)  2025-12-08T17:19Z 29.4K followers, 19.5K engagements


""Klein knows the standard because he helped build it" Another Kansas State recruit chimes in on the new head coach of the program via @galloway__drew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998096683172016542)  2025-12-08T18:25Z 29.4K followers, 4261 engagements


"A special recognition and thank you to @rlackey84 and @KennyLannou and company for their work last week. Excellent send-off for Klieman. Fantastic intro for Klein. Made it easy/accessible for Kansas State media whole way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998427542340927975)  2025-12-09T16:20Z 29.4K followers, 2676 engagements


"Takes just a $X to know everything about the Kansas State coaching transition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998470169065136177)  2025-12-09T19:09Z 29.4K followers, 2564 engagements


"10 players that defined the Chris Klieman era at Kansas State via @TheRealMasonV Brought back some awesome moments since 2019"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DerekYoungKSO/status/1998501333960380881)  2025-12-09T21:13Z 29.4K followers, 3019 engagements