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Washington State runs quadruple screen against UCLA (VIDEO)
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During Sunday night’s snoozer between Washington State and UCLA, the Cougars ran something I have never seen before – a quadruple screen. 30 years of watching basketball and I have never seen four guys go set picks on one defender.
Also, it proved to be TOTALLY useless, so that’s fun.
[Rob Dauster]
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Washington State holds off USC 70-66
LOS ANGELES (AP) Dexter Kernich-Drew scored 19 points, DaVonte Lacy added 17 and Washington State held off a late rally to beat Southern California 70-66 on Wednesday night.
Josh Hawkinson added 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Cougars (12-15, 6-9 Pac-12) to tie the school's single-season record with 17 double-doubles. It was Washington State's first road win since Jan. 10.
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4 days ago
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Draft Diary: Washington State DT Xavier Cooper tracks path to NFL (Part 2)
Xavier Cooper played defensive tackle at Washington State for three years. Cooper, who is originally from Tacoma, Wash., made himself eligible for the 2015 NFL Draft. He teamed up with FOX Sports to do a draft diary. Cooper will take you through the process of training for the NFL Combine, his pro day and anticipation for draft day. (Part 1)
The NFL Combine was a great overall experience...
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5 days ago
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Vine: Washington State Fans Chant “Daddy’s Boy” At UW Forward Shawn Kemp Jr.
Washington forward Shawn Kemp Jr. has some great basketball genes. His father, Shawn Kemp, was a 14-year NBA veteran and six-time all-star for the Seattle Supersonics, and one of the league’s most fearsome power forwards in the 1990s. Shawn Kemp is also a very easy target for opposing fans, as he fathered seven children with six different women by the time he was 28 years old....
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7 days ago
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The Fallout: Mike Leach, David Shaw, Ole Miss, and more.
Welcome to the Fallout - Saturday edition.Open Mike. Roy Stenlund looks at what Washington State head coach Mike Leach has to do right the ship in Olympia. (Pacific Takes)More Money. South Carolina Ray Tanner athletic director says that SEC member schools will receive at least a $5 million-dollar payout from the SEC Network. (Team Speed Kills)Tell us what you really mean.Stanford...
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9 days ago
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2015 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Washington State DL Xavier Cooper
As we delve further into the Pittsburgh Steelers offseason, our attention has begun to shift towards the draft. Like we’ve done in the past, these reports will cover the prospects of the 2015 NFL Draft, placing an emphasis on those who could help the Steelers the most. The Steelers may be in the market for […]
2015 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Washington State DL Xavier Cooper...
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16 days ago
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Utah Utes Basketball: Learning about Washington State
An Arizona split isn’t too bad. Most fans should be happy. Time to take on the great state of Washington. First for the Utes are the Washington State Cougars. With the inside scoop is Evan Baron (@evan_baron) from cougfan.com.
What are Washington State’s expectations
I would say the Cougars’ expectations for this season are to finish higher in the Pac-12 Conference than...
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January 21, 2015
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Duck-on-Duck crime as Ernie exacts revenge in OT, 108-99
Nattily attired and resourceful in crunch time, Ernie Kent navigated the crisp-passing Cougs to an overtime win over the Ducks Thursday night (file photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
by Eric Sloat, DSH basketball correspondent
Overtime in Pullman, what could be better? Well, a win would have been. Unfortunately, the Ducks came out on the short end of this one, falling 108-99...
Via The Duck Stops Here
January 16, 2015
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Grinch hired from Missouri to coach Washington State defense
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) Washington State has hired Alex Grinch of Missouri to be defensive coordinator.
Team spokesman Bill Stevens confirmed the hire on Wednesday.
Grinch has spent the past three seasons as Missouri's safeties coach. Prior to that he spent three seasons as the secondary coach at Wyoming.
Coach Mike Leach dismissed defensive coordinator Mike Breske after WSU's season...
Via AP on Fox
January 14, 2015
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Photo: Houston’s Wearing A Red Helmet With An American Flag-Inspired “UH” Decal For Armed Forces Bowl
Houston is getting patriotic for its bowl game.
The Cougars (7-5) are set to play Pittsburgh (6-6) in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Jan. 2. Both teams will be playing with interim head coaches, as Houston and Pittsburgh will both be sporting new coaches next season in Tom Herman and Pat Narduzzi, respectively.
For the game, the Cougars will be sporting an American flag...
Via College Spun
December 26, 2014
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Vince Mayle Interview | Wide Receiver Washington St.
DraftSeason: What do you feel sets you apart from some of the other top receivers in the nation?Vince Mayle: I feel what sets me apart from other top receivers in the nation is that I am new to this position and I am still learning and I am still able to perform at a high level just off of athleticism once I learn more techniques and how to really play the position I feel I will...
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December 05, 2014
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Washington State QB Connor Halliday Suffers Season-Ending Leg Injury Against USC
Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday suffered a broken fibula in Saturday’s loss to USC and will miss the remainder of the 2014 season...
Via Athlon Sports
November 01, 2014
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Cougars blank Captains 6-0, take commanding 2-0 series lead
(Geneva, IL) – RHP Duane Underwood got the start for the Cougars and earned the win and Kane County shutout the Captains 6-0. Underwood pitched six scoreless innings, and walked five while striking out eight. Tyler Ihrig pitched three innings to earn the save, and to finish off the shutout for the Cougars. Kane County takes a two games to nothing lead in the best of five Midwest...
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September 12, 2014
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Washington State Popcorn Guy Finally Gets His Own ’30 For 30′ Trailer
The other day, Colin Cowherd had a good idea (yes, seriously) when he suggested that the infamous Washington State popcorn guy should get his own 30 For 30 documentary. That is why today we have been blessed, courtesy of ESPN, with this official spoof trailer for ’30 For 30: Popcorn Guy.’ It’s pretty much perfect, except for the fact that’s it not actually going to be a real...
Via Next Impulse Sports
September 05, 2014
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Photo: The Washington State Flag Makes It To The PGA Championship, Takes Picture With The Wanamaker Trophy
The Washington State flag has certainly been making the rounds this college football off-season. The flag made its way to Brazil for the World Cup, and now its hitting the links at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, KY.
The Wanamaker Trophy Waves The Flag at the PGA Championship! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/AMYtlC4QpB
— Jason Krump (@JasonKrump) August 5...
Via College Spun
August 06, 2014
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Mike Leach's summer: Writes book on Geronimo, catches 350-pound Sturgeon
HOLLYWOOD -- Mike Leach's key to a successful season?
"Win one game a week."
The never-boring Washington State coach spoke at Pac-12 Media Days at Paramount Studios on Wednesday and gave an update on his busy summer schedule, which included a book tour of his work 'Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior' and the birth of a granddaughter.
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Via Fox Sports West
July 23, 2014
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Washington State Cougar fans took their school’s flag to The World Cup in Brazil
The World Cup is going on in Brazil and soccer fever has taken over the world… except for college football fans. These Washington State fans not only took a Wazzu flag to the World Cup but also put up this picture on their social media accounts. The dread pirate Leach would be impressed by this […]
Via Throw The Flag
June 17, 2014
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Photo: Washington State Football Getting New Field Turf, New Design
The Washington State football team will be playing on a new field come fall. Martin Stadium and the Rogers Practice Field will be getting their turf replaced, which has been in use since 2006 and 2010, respectively.
Here’s what the new field will look like:
Crimson End Zones. Coming to Martin Stadium this fall! #GoCougs Story: http://t.co/Bv05jkiMox pic.twitter.com/4NN1mfTHj0...
Via College Spun
June 12, 2014
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Washington State May Have Awesome New Field Design
It’s not often that you see two different colored end zones, but that might be exactly what the Washington State Cougars are going to do. This is a leaked/rumored image and if it’s true, would make for one helluva football field. You’ll also notice that the on-field numbers have been changed to reflect their uniform […]
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June 11, 2014
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ASU tops Washington State in regular-season finale
PULLMAN, Wash. -- The 21st-ranked Arizona State baseball team won its eighth Pac-12 series of the year with a 6-3 win over Washington State in the final game of the regular season on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.
The Sun Devils (33-22, 19-11) clinched sole possession of third place in the Pac-12, one spot higher than they were picked to finish in the preseason coaches' poll, and...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
May 25, 2014
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ASU baseball's win streak halted by Washington State
PULLMAN, Wash. -- The 21st-ranked Arizona State baseball team fell behind by 10 runs in the fourth inning, then brought the tying run to the plate in the eighth before falling to Washington State 10-7 on Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field.
An eight-run fourth inning for the Cougars put the Sun Devils in an early 10-0 hole, but ASU countered with five runs in the fifth to cut the deficit...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
May 25, 2014
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Washington State’s Mike Leach Will Sometimes Ask A “Janitor In The Hall” For Coaching Advice
When it comes to college football coaches, Mike Leach is pretty out there. Washington State’s head man has been described as “America’s quirkiest coach,” has an affinity for pirates, and once cussed out a colleague after beating him 42-0.
Sometimes, he’ll seek out the advice of a janitor in the hall, too.
Mike Leach explains why he sometimes seeks coaching advice from...
Via College Spun
May 18, 2014
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Lake County Captains fall to Kane County Cougars, 9-8
GENEVA, Ill. – The Lake County Captains fell to the Kane County Cougars, 9-8, in a tight matchup Saturday.
Right-hander Adam Plutko (0-0, 4.15 ERA) took the bump for the Captains to counter Kane County righty Juan Paniagua (0-0, 3.38 ERA).
The Cougars leapt on Plutko early, plating a pair of runs in the first inning. A throwing error by Captains’ shortstop Dorssys Paulinoallowed...
Via Indians Baseball Insider
April 12, 2014
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