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MANHATTAN, KS - SEPTEMBER 01: Rrunning back Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats leads the team out onto the field prior to a game against the South Dakota Coyotes on September 1, 2018 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

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MANHATTAN, KS – SEPTEMBER 01: Running back Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats rushes up field during the second half against the South Dakota Coyotes on September 1, 2018 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

Alex Barnes must hold on to the ball

Barnes fumbled three times last week. Two of which he lost. These type of things can not happen. Turnovers almost finished the Wildcats season before it started.

Barnes publicly apologized for his fumbles, vowing to not repeat that performance.

He did break 100 yards rushing, but it took him 23 attempts to get there. He has all the potential to become something great for Kansas State Football.

Ones potential must be achieved, otherwise, it’s only a fairy tale.

It will be interesting to see if Barnes still has his confidence. The Wildcats can’t afford for Barnes to start having problems holding on to the ball. He is supposed to play a big role in the Wildcats season.

Look for Barnes to bounce back this weekend.

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