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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

While telling the story of his life, Ryan Leaf, former WSU quarterback, describes the importance
of being a better human than a football player Thursday evening in the Cougar Football Complex.

Leaf shares story with WSU athletes

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter September 14, 2018

It took a certain amount of courage for Ryan Leaf to return to his alma mater and speak to its student-athletes like he did Thursday night. Even though Leaf now speaks to student-athletes for a living,...

Junior forward Morgan Weaver scored the second goal of the game in the Sept. 6 match at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer faces two at home over weekend

DANI PARAMO, Evergreen reporter September 14, 2018

No. 16 WSU hosts University of Montana in Pullman in the first of two games this weekend before conference play begins. The Cougars will face the Grizzlies on Friday night before playing against California...

Bill Steiger follows team captain Jerry Brockey down the field against the San Jose Spartans on Nov. 15, 1955.

Remembering frosty ‘Refrigerator Bowl’

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

Regardless of how WSU fares in its home opener against San Jose State University, it will be nearly impossible to top the historic matchup 63 years ago. The game took place on Rogers Field just adjacent...

Then-sophomore wide receiver Dezmon Patmon charges forward to gain extra yards after his initial catch to get the first down against Oregon State on Sept. 16, 2017 at Martin Stadium.

Football holds home opener

SIGMUND SEROKA, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

WSU football will be heavy favorites this weekend as they take on San Jose State University in its home opener. Last time out the Cougars (1-0) traveled to Laramie to face University of Wyoming (1-1)...

Redshirt junior running back James Williams II slept in motel rooms, churches and the back of a car for nearly a year while his family made the transition to living in California. “What we had was nothing, but at the same time we made the most of it,” he said.

Finding a way out

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor September 7, 2018

A bed in a Motel 6, the backseat of a Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the floor of a church: all places James Williams II had to sleep and call home for about a year as his family made the transition from Toledo,...

New assistant tennis coach Trang Huynh speaks about her experiences as a member of the 2015-2016 Cougar tennis team.

Coaching with Hart

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

There is a familiar face back in Pullman — Trang Huynh has returned to the Palouse. Huynh was a member of the 2015-16 tennis team for her senior year of college after she transferred from Troy University...

Jen Greeny, head coach of WSU volleyball, talks about coming into the program and becoming coach at the end of the Pac-10 and how the program has changed since then Wednesday in the Bohler Athletic Complex.

Volleyball coaches were teammates, roommates

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter September 7, 2018

From a recruitment host to being in each other’s weddings, WSU women’s volleyball Head Coach Jen Greeny and Assistant Coach Shannon Hunt have stronger relationship than most coaches. Hunt is a year...

Senior midfielder Maegan ONeill, No. 24, scores the first goal with a header in Thursday nights game against the Idaho Vandals at the Lower Soccer Field.

No. 17 soccer takes down neighboring Idaho

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter September 6, 2018

WSU and University of Idaho are separated by nine miles; however, at the Lower Soccer Field on Thursday night, it was three goals that separated the Cougars and Vandals. Head Coach Todd Shulenberger...

Senior lineman Frankie Luvu talks after practice Tuesday night about his preparations for Saturday’s game against Stanford.

Luvu prepares for final game at Martin Stadium

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Cougar seniors will play their last game at Martin Stadium on Saturday, and senior linebacker Franki Luvu’s family will be there to witness all his hard work paying off. Over half his family has yet...

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Brandon Arconado drives the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown for WSU, putting the Cougs up 14-0 with less than five minutes left in the first half.

Cougar football looks to rebound after loss to Arizona

SAM HEIKELL, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

No. 25 WSU football (7-2, 4-2) will look to bounce back from its second road loss of the season when the team takes the field against No. 18 Stanford (6-2, 5-1) on Saturday. The Cardinal are coming...

Head Coach Mike Leach talks about the impact coaching has on his family life.

Leach balances football with being a dad

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 3, 2017

Mike Leach’s life isn’t all about football; he’s a dad, too. Leach has three daughters and one son: Kim, Kiersten, Janeen and Cody. He said it’s harder during the football season to squeeze...

ZZU CRU President Madison Hedding discusses the organization, accomplishments and goals for the future.

ZZU CRU motivates student-athletes from stands

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter November 3, 2017

Whenever Cougar Athletics is looking for fan support, they are there. Whenever there are Twitter trolls attempting to use the Cougars’ name in vain, they are there. And wherever Andy Grammer’s...

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