1. So, uh, what will it be like?

K-State has done a good job of sending out communication and explaining Saturday's Spring Showcase (check out item No. 7), but there's still going to be a good amount of question until one of these events is experienced.

Wildcat fans are used to a traditional Spring Game format, something that certainly won't be followed Saturday.

On paper, I think this weekend's event has a chance to be more interesting than a typical vanilla-flavored scrimmage. But, you know what they say, right? Spring Games aren't played on paper...

2. How's the crowd?

Some programs (not many, to be fair) are able to use these settings to help with the recruiting process thanks to amazing environments.

Lawrence tackle Turner Corcoran, for example, will head to Lincoln this Saturday to watch Nebraska's Spring Game and see a virtual full house at Memorial Stadium.

Ironically, K-State hasn't had a major crowd for a Spring Game since year one of the Ron Prince era. I don't think K-State needs to (or will come anywhere near) matching the 30,000 or so who showed up that day this Saturday, but it would be nice for the Wildcats if they can start moving towards drawing a bigger crowd for this annual event.

3. Quarterbacks (of course).

We all know Skylar Thompson is entrenched as K-State's starting quarterback.

But, who's No. 2?

The smart money would seem to be on John Holcombe, a massive quarterback with the arm strength to match. Chris Klieman stated recently Holcombe has come on strong down the stretch in spring practices, an encouraging sign for a gifted player.

But don't rule out true freshman Jaren Lewis. He's a heady player with better skills than some give him credit for and the leadership skills of an upperclassmen. Shoot, maybe even keep an eye out for walk-on sophomore Nick Ast - and for Ryan Hennington to keep pulling double duty as a reserve signal caller and special teams contributor.

All will be interesting to watch on Saturday.

4. Where's the (backup) beef?

We've got a pretty good sense of who K-State's starting offensive line will be.

Expect Scott Frantz, Josh Rivas, Adam Holtorf, Tyler Mitchell and Nick Kaltmayer to work as the Wildcats' No. 1 offensive line when fall arrives.

The bigger questions, however, fall at the reserve spots. I'm perhaps most interested to see who backs up at the tackle spots, as K-State simply doesn't have a ton of prototypical college offensive tackle frames on its roster.

What answers will be found at those two key spots?

5. How's Lance Robinson doing?

Lance Robinson was easily my favorite recruit to sign with K-State a year ago, and I liked what I saw from him during his true freshman season.

Klieman called Robinson's play this spring "average," referencing he believes it's difficult for the redshirt freshman to improve as much as he'd like while splitting reps between corner, nickel and perhaps even some safety.

That said, K-State has settled Robinson into a home at corner. Saturday could be another step in his attempt to earn a starting spot opposite A.J. Parker.

6. Who's No. 3/No. 4 at wide receiver?

We know the likes of Isaiah Zuber (out) and Malik Knowles (limited this spring) would be among the top four wide receivers Saturday if healthy. We can very safely assume Dalton Schoen and Hunter Rison will also be in that top four, and probably the top two receivers for Saturday.

Who would be the next receiver to take the field, however?

Would it be Wykeen Gill? Chabastin Taylor? Seth Porter? Landry Weber?

The lack of Zuber and limited availability for Knowles has given extra opportunities to those four. Will one shine on Saturday, much like Taylor did last spring?

7. Is Harry Trotter a legit option?

There's been a good amount of praise for the walk-on transfer from Louisville (even Baltmore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shouted out Harry Trotter on Twitter recently), but how realistic of an option is Trotter to have meaningful carries given to him this fall?

Trotter has spent some time in the red no-contact jersey this spring and could be somewhat limited Saturday, but fans should be interested in getting their first real glimpse of Trotter in this kind of setting.

8. Any commitments?

There will be plenty of visitors on hand, a list Derek Young has kept constantly updated for you.

9. How's the weather?

Looks like a high of 57, low of 37, no sunshine or no rain.

Hey, it could be worse, but in reality that's not too bad. If there's not much wind (the wife tells me there isn't supposed to be), that's bearable.

Maybe this can help some with No. 2 on this list?

10. Appreciate this Saturday...

Once this showcase is over, we go into the dark days of K-State sports for a little while.

Sure, there are absolutely other K-State sports going on deserving of your attention, but no football or basketball makes for a tough time for fans. Enjoy this Saturday's dose of some football.

We'll do our best to find a way to make the off-season easier to handle, however.

We have ideas.