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Kansas State coach Bill Snyder diagnosed with throat cancer

Hall of fame coach calls prognosis excellent, plans to continue leading Wildcats

Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder is carried off the field after getting his 200th career coaching win after beating Kansas 34-19 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Manhattan, Kan. Snyder has been diagnosed with throat cancer. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

MANHATTAN — Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said Monday in a university news release he has throat cancer but will continue leading the Wildcats and expects to be on the field when spring practices begin March 29.

Snyder said he has undergone outpatient treatment at KU Medical Center for three weeks and also has been treated by M.