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Fighting Ever Fighting with Taylor Braet

Jun 12, 2026 · 35 min · 10 segments

GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with Kansas State Director of Player Personnel and High School Relations Taylor Braet, a man who…

GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with Kansas State Director of Player Personnel and High School Relations Taylor Braet, a man who has served K-State football for more than 20 years and continues to do so under new coach Collin Klein. Fighting Ever Fighting is a podcast from GoPowercat.com highlighting the lives of those connected to K-State. **Are you enjoying our free video coverage of the Wildcats?** Lock in at GoPowercat with a VIP subscription **and unlock everything we have to offer.** Our premium message board — Wabash Station — is a fan-favorite, as K-State nation joins together with non-stop discussion, debates and banter. Whether you want to join the action and post your thoughts daily or just sit back and see what people are saying, everyone has a place on Wabash Station. With premium scoop from our staff members, along with constant recruiting updates, Wabash Station is the place to be. But gaining access to Wabash Station only scratches the surface. While some articles are free, a good chunk of our written content is available exclusively for VIPs at GoPowercat. Whether it's top-notch breakdowns or unfiltered analysis, our VIP articles offer insight found nowhere else. Longtime publisher Tim Fitzgerald has assembled a one-of-a-kind crew. His right-hand man, Ryan Gilbert, serves as managing editor, overseeing the day-to-day operations on the site. Recruiting editor Cole Carmody not only keeps you in the loop with all things recruiting but also pitches in with cerebral football coverage. Jon Grove and Grant Snowden, both current journalism students at K-State, provide a fresh perspective on the Wildcats. Ethan Fitzgerald is the true jack of all trades, covering everything from women's basketball to soccer. Former offensive lineman Brien Hanley and former defensive back Monte Spiller also proudly contribute to GoPowercat with unmatched football knowledge. On the basketball side, GoPowercat is also blessed to have Clent Stewart on board, as the former K-State guard from 2004-08 is a literal hoops expert. **So, what are you waiting for?** Sign up to GoPowercat now! CLICK HERE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR CURRENT OFFER

GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald presents a new episode of Fighting Ever Fighting, a conversation with Kansas State Director of Player Personnel and High School Relations Taylor Braet, a man who…

Introducing Taylor Bratt0:03 – 2:15

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:03

Hi, everyone.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:03

It's Fitz, and welcome to another edition of Fighting Ever Fighting.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:07

I appreciate Brian Hanley and Cole Carmody handling the last two episodes as I snuck off to Colorado for some fun and rest and seeing friends.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:18

Back to business here with Taylor Bratt.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:20

I got to confess, though, we recorded this before I left, too, so it was in the hopper because I was getting back the day before this would debut.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:28

Look, I don't need to introduce the guy that much.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:30

Everyone knows Taylor Bratt.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:32

He has been associated with Kansas State football for a very long time.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:37

And on the recruiting front, he's become an icon in many ways.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:41

Purple shoes, purple cars.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:43

He is Mr. Purple and a symbol of the passion of Kansas State.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:51

This one's going to cover some ground.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:52

We're going to talk about football and we're going to talk about his dad's battle with cancer a little bit too, because Taylor reached out when all that was starting and going and talked to me about it.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:05

This is a good dude, man.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:06

He's so good.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:07

And watching him age has been really entertaining because he has calmed down, believe it or not, but he is very passionate.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:15

And now he's got a younger staff, a lot of kids running around the building along with his kids.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:20

Wonderful wife, Leah.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:22

I didn't share this with him, but I think the key to a successful marriage is finding an amazing woman with horrible taste in men.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:30

And Taylor and I both share that.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:32

Let's get to it.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:33

You don't want to hear me ramble.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:34

Let's bring in Taylor Bratt from the K-State Football Offices Veneer Complex.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:40

And with his fancy new title and fancy new boss named Colin Klein, it's good times to be in the Veneer Complex.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

2:07

Now, there he is with an elevated camera.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

2:10

So he looks like even the more important Taylor Bratt from the Veneer Football Complex.

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Introducing Taylor Bratt0:03 – 2:15

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:03

Hi, everyone.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:03

It's Fitz, and welcome to another edition of Fighting Ever Fighting.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:07

I appreciate Brian Hanley and Cole Carmody handling the last two episodes as I snuck off to Colorado for some fun and rest and seeing friends.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:18

Back to business here with Taylor Bratt.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:20

I got to confess, though, we recorded this before I left, too, so it was in the hopper because I was getting back the day before this would debut.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:28

Look, I don't need to introduce the guy that much.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:30

Everyone knows Taylor Bratt.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:32

He has been associated with Kansas State football for a very long time.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:37

And on the recruiting front, he's become an icon in many ways.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:41

Purple shoes, purple cars.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:43

He is Mr. Purple and a symbol of the passion of Kansas State.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:51

This one's going to cover some ground.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

0:52

We're going to talk about football and we're going to talk about his dad's battle with cancer a little bit too, because Taylor reached out when all that was starting and going and talked to me about it.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:05

This is a good dude, man.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:06

He's so good.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:07

And watching him age has been really entertaining because he has calmed down, believe it or not, but he is very passionate.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:15

And now he's got a younger staff, a lot of kids running around the building along with his kids.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:20

Wonderful wife, Leah.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:22

I didn't share this with him, but I think the key to a successful marriage is finding an amazing woman with horrible taste in men.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:30

And Taylor and I both share that.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:32

Let's get to it.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:33

You don't want to hear me ramble.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:34

Let's bring in Taylor Bratt from the K-State Football Offices Veneer Complex.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

1:40

And with his fancy new title and fancy new boss named Colin Klein, it's good times to be in the Veneer Complex.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

2:07

Now, there he is with an elevated camera.

Tim FitzgeraldHost

2:10

So he looks like even the more important Taylor Bratt from the Veneer Football Complex.