The added threat of a healthy Avery Johnson in the quarterback run games adds a key element to the Wildcats' rushing attack.

K-State athletic director Gene Taylor chimed in a few seconds later and said he would be annoyed if Klieman chose to retire. Then Klieman joked about how much trouble he would be in for retiring without first discussing the possibility with his wife, who is currently out of town.

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman talks about the importance of a healthy Avery Johnson to the Wildcats' running game.