Social Media Reacts to Jay Norvell Accusing Kansas State of Tampering

Posted on July 12, 2024

Oct 14, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (5) hands the ball to running back DJ Giddens (31) in the first half during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

While Chris Klieman and the Kansas State Wildcats are entering the 2024 season with a sensational talent at the quarterback position, Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell called the Wildcats out for allegedly tampering with the Rams’ starting quarterback.

On Thursday at Mountain West Media Days in Las Vegas, Norvell alleged that someone from Kansas State offered sophomore quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi $600,000 to enter the transfer portal after losing Will Howard to Ohio State.

CSU head coach Jay Norvell says QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi received a $600k offer from Kansas State to enter the Transfer Portal👀

"He said a guy from Kansas State called him, offered him $600k because they lost their quarterback, if he got in the portal. And I’m not accusing… pic.twitter.com/RL6fppUFpA
— On3 (@On3sports) July 12, 2024

It didn’t take long for individuals on the internet to poke fun at Norvell’s comments, and here were some of the best takes from the situation.

Hot take: Deion is the more likable one of the two Colorado football coaches https://t.co/0uxZvDwlQg
— Quentan (@22Qbaby) July 12, 2024

Guys, we've had reports of K-State paying 2 mil for one basketball player and now offering 600k for a backup QB within the span of like two months. If you're a fan, this should be celebrated, especially in the current era of college sports. It's acting like a big time program. https://t.co/fwUZwTkHso
— John Kurtz (@jlkurtz) July 12, 2024

Why would Kansas State offer a QB 600k when they have Avery Johnson?! Doesn’t add up. https://t.co/rGNX79zEvn
— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) July 12, 2024

No one from K-State is paying 600k for this.

Some random G5 Freshman with average stats is not worth more than Jalon Daniels, Garrett Greene and DJU🤣 https://t.co/VGAsqUVyFB pic.twitter.com/fIJwi3283O
— Willy Foosball 🍊🤠 🐎 (@WillyFoosball) July 12, 2024

jay norvell picked the wrong school to blatantly lie about https://t.co/vALLLnQ6qJ
— robbie triano (@TheTrianoKid) July 12, 2024

That doesn't make sense. The entire reason Howard left was because there is a young potential stud ready to go. https://t.co/dVBGaEFn9d
— Brandon O (@Brandon_OC14) July 12, 2024

I don't think anyone's getting 600k to backup this dude. pic.twitter.com/gS9DpUisTE
— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) July 12, 2024

I have an insanely hard time believing thst when Avery Johnson is a better quarterback than Brayden Fowler LMFAO https://t.co/m9dcLw94Hs
— primo (@Prim0__) July 12, 2024

Lmaooooo Brayden was trying to get y’all to up his bag. Avery Johnson might be the best QB in the BIG12 next season https://t.co/CSUHjMvxYW
— Aaron (@aaroncabrera_) July 12, 2024

The kansas state that pushed will howard out because they have avery Johnson kansas state? Alright buddy https://t.co/YrPEZ2KBJw
— Vengeance. (@BJacks70) July 12, 2024

Jay Norvell is incredibly misinformed. 😂😂

The second Avery Johnson committed to K-State, he was going to be the starter by 2nd year.

Will Howard left because he knew the face of the program was taking over. Nothing against Will, he’s a legend and we are happy for him https://t.co/XMZG8fPccB
— Kronus (@KronusInMHK) July 12, 2024