Kansas State coach Bill Snyder announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer.
He spoke at length , explaining that he has been receiving treatment and doctors have projected a positive outcome for him.
An outpouring of messages of prayers and well wishes for the hall-of-fame coach began popping up on Twitter after the announcement.
Prayers for one the best men in all of football. Nothing but respect for this legend.
— Baker Mayfield (@baker_mayfield6)
Get well soon ! We will see you this fall in Manhattan.
— WVU Football (@WVUfootball)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Snyder for a speedy recovery from throat cancer.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs)
No doubt my friend will beat this thing, just like he's beaten so many worthy opponents over the years at .
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt)
On behalf of everywhere, we wish Coach Snyder a complete & speedy recovery from throat cancer.
— VT Football (@VT_Football)
Also, during Kansas State basketball’s recent match up with Iowa State, Wildcat fans and team members signed a giant get-well-soon card for Snyder.
Giant get well card for you can sign at tonight! Players took time pre-game.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren)
He said responsibilities will fall to his coaching and support staff for now, but he said fans should expect to see him for spring football.