When Kansas State football players returned to campus the week of June 8, there was a brief feeling of optimism after months of uncertainty.
Ninety players were tested for coronavirus, and 90 tests came back negative. So the players went about their normal lives -- working out, hanging out with friends and going to parties.
"The kids saw the numbers and saw 90 for 90, and I know they relaxed," Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. "I think we probably all relaxed and said, 'Good, we're over a big hurdle,' but that hurdle became a lot bigger because what kids do on a Friday night and a Saturday and being around their friends and going to the lake and wherever else kids go is something we can't control.