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WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

PS ST* JG* BW* LW | ‘I love being here;’ Dickert responds to the Michigan State reports

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 3, 2023

It was reported Friday, September *Sept. -BW 29 that Jake Dickert, WSU football’s head coach, is a top candidate in Michigan State’s head coaching search, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic....

DJ Uiagalelei hands the ball off to Damien Martinez during a game against WSU, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

NCAA week five – what even happened

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 3, 2023

WSU had a bye week in week five, but many teams nationwide did not. Even though they did not play, they moved from the No. 16 team in the nation to the No. 13 team, thanks in part to the team they just...

Cam Ward sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Willman’s Heisman contenders and pretenders – week five

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 3, 2023

With most teams having played multiple Conference games, the top players of the season and the general feel of Conference hierarchies have been figured out. The best teams are known, the best players are...

WSU football player Brennan Jackson signals to the crowd to make noise before an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football cracks the top 15

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 2, 2023

For the first time since 2018, the Cougs have cracked the top 15 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. The Cougs rose three spots from last week's poll from No. 16 up to No. 13. Despite not playing a snap...

WSU Pia Timmer talks with her teammates during an NCAA volleyball match against Tulsa, Sept. 2, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs hunt Ducks on the road

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 2, 2023

In a battle of defense, WSU volleyball proved that they play good on the road, taking down the team one spot ahead of them in the rankings on their home court. With 65 errors between the two teams, the...

WSU defensive backs helmets waiting to be picked up prior to football scrimmage, Aug. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU Athletics investing in mental health resources for student-athletes

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 2, 2023

WSU Athletics has invested in mental health counseling for their student-athletes, especially in the last five years. One way they have increased their reach is by hiring professionals in the field from...

The WSU volleyball team celebrates winning a set during an NCAA volleyball game against Oregon, Oct. 7, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs featured in top-10 duel Sunday

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 1, 2023

Two top 10 teams, two teams undefeated in Conference play, two teams with a single loss on the season, two teams with a 13-1 record to start 2023, two teams facing off Sunday. In the highest stake match...

Katy Ryan high-fives her teammates after being introduced prior to match vs. UC Irvine, Sept. 6.

Friendship on pause; Cougs sweep Beavers in volleyball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 30, 2023

The volleyball team keeps on winning, as simple as that. Now, up to 12 straight victories, the team continues to push as one of the best teams in the nation. Their most recent victory was over their friendliest...

WSU defensive specialist Julia Norville and setter Argentina Ung celebrate a point during an NCAA volleyball match against UW, Sept. 21, 2023, in Pullman, Wash

WSU volleyball on the road for first half of Pac-2 Championship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 28, 2023

After hosting and taking down their only friends left in the Pac-12, the Oregon State Beavers, in football Saturday, the Cougs are set to play them in volleyball in their house. The rank disparity is far...

Djouvensky Schlenbaker stands in the front row of the players as the Cougar Marching Bands performs the WSU Fight Song, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU wins ‘Pac-2’ Championship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 28, 2023

To open Pac-12 Conference play in the 2023 football season, WSU took on the other remaining Pac-12 school Oregon State in what fans affectionately called the 'Pac-2 Championship.' Bringing out the signs...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Dickert, Cougs vs Gameday, everybody

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor September 28, 2023

“If Jake Dickert has 1,000,000 fans, then I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has 10 fans, I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has one fan, then that is me. If Jake Dickert has zero fans, then I am no longer...

Pullman High School walks out before playing against Rogers, Sept. 22, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman looks to tighten the pack on the road against Okanagan

Zach Thummel, Evergreen sports reporter September 28, 2023

The Pullman Greyhounds (2-2) will look to rebound against the Okanogan Bulldogs (4-0) in a non-league, neutral-site matchup. The game will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Soap Lake High School. Okanogan is in...

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