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MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy long ago embraced the modern era of fast-paced offenses, the kind that prefer to go no-huddle, keep defenses off balance and rip off more than 80 plays per game.In fact, those offenses are so pervasive that preparing to face them is the status quo.And that makes getting ready for Kansas State a unique challenge.When the No. 22 Cowboys visit the Wildcats on Saturday for a game crucial to their Big 12 title hopes, they will have to deal with a plodding, lurching offense that bleeds just about every second off the clock on every play it runs, leading to immense frustration for opposing coaches.Youre not going to have as many possessions, Gundy said, just based on the fact that the number of times they snap the ball with two seconds or less is four times the number of most teams in this league.Indeed, the Cowboys (6-2, 4-1) are averaging 79.7 plays per game this season, putting them behind only Baylor and Texas Tech in the Big 12 and firmly in the top 20 of the 128 teams in major college football.Kansas State (5-3, 3-2) runs 72.7 per game, ranking 80th nationally.When they go down methodically, score and eat up five or six minutes on the drive, thats an element that makes them a good, efficient offense, Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer said. Its frustrating on you when you cant get the ball back and your offense is sitting on the sideline.One of the ways Kansas State dominates time of possession is with its running backs.Charles Jones has gotten the bulk of the carries, but Justin Silmon, Dalvin Warmack and Alex Barnes have been featured prominently in the offense. Then there is quarterback Jesse Ertz, their leading rusher, who has embraced the way Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein bulldozed through defenses a few years ago.They are all good, young guys and can do what you want them to do, Kansas State coach Bill Snyder said. Its about developing a hot hand, so to speak. Sometimes when somebody gets on fire, then they tend to perform higher than hat the expectation might be.On the flip side, Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph always seems to have a hot hand.The trigger for their fast-paced offense, Rudolph already has thrown for 2,532 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. And against Kansas State a year ago, he threw for 437 yards and three TDs while rallying the Cowboys to a last-minute field goal and a 36-34 victory .The game has slowed down for him, Snyder said, and when that happens, the innate capability that he has comes to the forefront. He has the ability to make good decisions and the poise to go through his reads and progressions and be an accurate thrower.As two vastly different offenses prepare to meet Saturday, here are some things to watch:BIG 12 HOPES: The Cowboys still have to play Oklahoma, the only unbeaten in league play, so winning at Kansas State is crucial to their conference title hopes. They have won four straight after knocking off then-unbeaten West Virginia last Saturday in Stillwater.NO HANGOVER: Oklahoma State insists it did not dwell on the win over the Mountaineers, a good thing considering the home team has won the last five matchups with Kansas State.Right after the game, we watched we needed to watch, Cowboys linebacker Chad Whitener said, then we moved right on to Kansas State. Thats our whole focus all week.BACK TO NORMAL: Kansas State had its streak of 56 straight red-zone scoring trips snapped against Texas, but bounced back to go 5-for-5 in its win over Iowa State last Saturday. The Wildcats have converted 62 of 63 trips into points dating to last season.COACHING MILESTONES: Gundy won his 100th game against the Mountaineers. Snyder needs two wins to reach 200 -- despite missing four seasons due to a brief retirement.MORE ON ERTZ: The Kansas State quarterback ran for a career-best 106 yards against the Cyclones. Ertz also threw for 151 yards and a touchdown in the 31-26 victory , showing the kind of moxie that Snyder and the Wildcats have expected to see from him since his season-ending injury in the opener a year ago.You can really see how much hes grown, Kansas State tight end Dayton Valentine said. Its exciting to come out every week and see him be able to settle in, take control of the offense.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org Adidas Schweiz . -- Jimmie Johnson held off a teammate, passed a pair of Hall of Famers, and dominated once more at Dover. Stan Smith Schweiz China . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. http://www.schweizstansmith.ch/ . Tevez, who has had conflicts with coaches in the past, has not been called up since Sabella was named coach in 2011. Argentina boasts Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Angel Di Maria. Adidas Stan Smith Schuhe Schweiz . Kuznetsov, who was selected by the Capitals in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has been playing for his hometown team Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL. Stan Smith Schuhe Günstig . The Vikings announced Thursday that Priefer will be one of seven holdovers from the previous staff, along with offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, wide receivers coach George Stewart and others. Norv Turner will mark his 30th year of coaching in the NFL as the offensive co-ordinator, as widely reported for weeks, and George Edwards will be the defensive co-ordinator.Liverpool forward Divock Origi is fit to face Everton on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports, despite picking up a back injury against Bournemouth. Origi missed training on Monday as a precaution after the 2-1 victory on the south coast, but manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is available.The 226th Merseyside derby was rescheduled due to Liverpools Capital One Cup final commitments, but with both having little to play for in terms of European qualification, city pride is the overriding reward at stake. Everton face a quick turnaround ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United on Saturday, and Roberto Martinez rested several first-team players in the 1-1 draw against Southampton.Liverpool have a Europa League semi-final to act as distraction, but after back-to-back wins moved them up to eighth in the Premier League, Klopp will be hoping his side continue their momentum against the Reds old foes. Divock Origi missed training on Monday but is available to face Everton Team newsKlopp has no new injury concerns, with Origi passed fit and a minor cramp issue for Kolo Toure. The hosts could be without Martin Skrtel, though, who is struggling with a groin problem.For Everton, captain Phil Jagielka and defender Seamus Coleman will both miss the short trip. We look back at the Merseyside derby from March 2006 where Liverpool survived the early dismissal of Steven Gerrard to beat Everton 3-1 at Anfield. The pair have hamstring injuries - Jagielka has been out since April 9 while Coleman injured himself at the weekend.Tom Cleverley and Aaron Lennon will be assessed, while James McCarthy returns from suspension. Phil Jagielka and Seamus Coleman are out of the Merseyside derby Opta statsLiverpool v Everton is the fixture with the most red cards in Premier League history (20), but there have been none in the last eight meetings.ddddddddddddChristian Benteke has scored four goals in five Premier League games against Everton, while Romelu Lukaku has scored five goals in his last seven league appearances against Liverpool. Christian Benteke has a good goalscoring record against Everton Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 10 Premier League Merseyside derbies (W3 D7), but six of the last seven have ended as a draw.Liverpool havent won back to back Premier League games at Anfield since May 2015. Roberto Firmino has been involved in 12 goals in his last 10 top-flight games (8 goals, 4 assists). Roberto Firmino found the net in Liverpools recent win over Bournemouth The Toffees have won just three points in their last six Premier League games (W0 D3 L3). Daniel Sturridge has scored in four of his last five league appearances. Merseyside derby classics Merseyside derby: Seven Premier League classics between Liverpool and Everton Mersons predictionMartinez will be hoping it snows and the game gets postponed. Its a nightmare fixture for Everton with an FA Cup semi-final just around the corner.I have to back Liverpool here. Its a huge game on Merseyside but with the Wembley date in mind, I see Klopps side winning easily.PAUL PREDICTS: 3-0 (Sky Bet odds: 11/1) Gerard Deulofeu has backed Everton manager Roberto Martinez BettingSky Bet make Liverpool 3/4 favourites to beat their Merseyside rivals (100/30) on Wednesday night. The sides shared the points when they met at Goodison earlier in the season and another draw is a 14/5 shot.Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five and can be backed at 9/4 to win with both teams scoring, which has been the case in their last three games. Sturridge has netted in three of the last four in the league and is 7/2 to net the opener with Lukaku 13/8 to score anytime.See all the latest odds, Price Boosts and pundit tips here. ' ' '