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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Junior cornerback Marcus Strong attempts to rally WSU fans during the first half of the Apple Cup on Friday night at Martin Stadium. The Cougars lost 28-15.

WSU loses sixth-straight Apple Cup

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 24, 2018

There are few experiences in the world like the Apple Cup, and there is nothing like playing it in blizzard conditions to decide who will win the Pac-12 North. No. 8 WSU had that opportunity Friday,...

UW marching band will not attend Apple Cup

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 23, 2018

The University of Washington Husky Marching Band will not be at the Apple Cup on Friday after a bus carrying approximately 50 band members rolled over on Interstate 90 near George, Washington on Thursday...

Cougar fans and players carry Andrew Furney off the field at Martin Stadium after an Apple Cup victory on Nov. 23, 2012.

Battle for Pac-12 North supremacy

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

There are very few days over the course of year where a state and even families are divided. However, the time has come when friends and families support their school, even if it means rooting against...

UW’s impact players

UW’s impact players

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Myles Gaskin Look, it’s the obvious choice, but it has to be made. No matter how good Jake Browning and the UW passing attack is, the Washington offense at its best begins and ends with Gaskin. An...

Burr-Kirven led the Huskies in tackles in eight of their 13 games last year. “Playing linebacker, it’s
your job to make tackles, that’s how it’s always going to be,” he said.

How Ben Burr-Kirven leads from the middle

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Football — like love, like business, like life — is a game of give and take. When Washington went to Salt Lake City to face Utah earlier this season, Ben Burr-Kirven took first. Then he gave. Late...

WSU’s impact players

WSU’s impact players

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor November 22, 2018

Heading into this year's Apple Cup the Huskies have a long history of beating the Cougars. However, this time around WSU has the right players to beat UW. Here are a few key players that will determine...

Then-redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk was under constant pressure from the
UW defense during the 2017 Apple Cup game held in Husky Stadium.

Keys to Apple Cup victory for WSU

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

The Apple Cup is upon us once again and we all know of WSU’s struggles in the rivalry with Washington. Since Mike Leach took the helm, the team is 1-5 in Apple Cups. The sole victory came in overtime...

Kevin Molton, Darrien’s dad, said his son is looking forward to taking on UW in the Apple Cup and is
desperate for a victory. “I think he wants it as bad as anything he’s ever wanted in his life,” he said.

Once a Coug, always a Coug

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 22, 2018

It’s rare when a football player arrives on a campus and starts from the very get-go. But senior cornerback Darrien Molton did and he hasn’t surrendered the role since. He wasn’t just given the...

Myles Gaskin breaks through the WSU defense during the 2017 Apple Cup.

Keys to Apple Cup victory for UW

ALEC DIETZ, The Daily UW assistant sports editor November 22, 2018

Key 1: Intimidate the Cougar receivers This has been a key since Chris Petersen’s first season at Washington, where for the duration of the previous Apple Cups, Washington State’s receivers haven’t...

Then-redshirt sophomore running back James Williams avoids UW's defense during the 2017 Apple Cup.

Why WSU will win

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 21, 2018

The Cougars have one of the most potent offenses in college football. However, Leach’s Air Raid offense has struggled in past Apple Cups against Chris Petersen’s defense. But Petersen and the Huskies...

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