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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

WSU defensive lineman Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack defensive back Chau Smith-Wade in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Three Cougs to represent WSU at NFL Scouting Combine

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

With the 2024 NFL Draft on the horizon, prospects around the country are preparing to put their athleticism on display for pro scouts starting Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. This year's crop of...

Former WSU head football coach Dennis Erickson was named to the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday.

Dennis Erickson featured in the 2024 class of the Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame

ZACH THUMMEL February 29, 2024

The Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame inducted former Washington State head football coach Dennis Erickson into their 2024 class earlier this month.  The class of 2024’s induction took place...

Forward Isaac Jones screams in celebration after scoring during an NCAA mens basketball game against Cal, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu Weekly: Men’s basketball ranked for first time since 2008, baseball opens season with series win

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 21, 2024

The Cougs are ranked! For the first time in over 300 weeks, WSU men’s basketball earned a spot in the AP Top 25 poll.  Freshman guard Myles Rice earned his fourth consecutive and seventh total...

Mahomes has won three Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVPs in five years.

How the Chiefs Won the Super Bowl and became back-to-back Champions

LEVI COOVERT February 16, 2024

Down 10-3 at the start of the third quarter, Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes threw his first interception of the postseason. The San Francisco 49ers, with the ball and excellent field position, looked like...

Taylor Swift has grown the game by going to the game.

Taylor Swift: The NFL’s Anti-Hero

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 11, 2024

Let me guess, you or someone you know insists that they “don’t care about Taylor Swift.”  You may hate that the NFL insists on including her on every Kansas City Chiefs broadcast. You may loathe...

Minshew mania returned in 2024 as Gardner Minshew started a majority of games for the Indianapolis Colts and earned a Pro Bowl nod.

Gardner Minshew competes at NFL Pro Bowl

LEVI COOVERT February 9, 2024

The crazy story of Minshew Mania continued on Feb. 4 when the unlikeliest of players threw passes at the NFL Pro Bowl games. That man, of course, was former WSU QB Gardner Minshew. Although the AFC lost...

WSU defensive back Chau Smith-Wade runs downfield after intercepting a pas during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougar corner leaves Senior Bowl as National MVP, boosts NFL Draft stock

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor February 7, 2024

After a season with no interceptions cut short by injuries, star WSU cornerback Chau Smith-Wade excelled in front of NFL Scouts at the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl picking off two passes and earning National...

Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks innovative new head coach.

Potential Seahawks under Mike Macdonald

IBRAHIM DANIEL February 7, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks’ hire of Mike Macdonald as head coach raises hope that his defensive expertise will bring an end to the annual Kyle Shannahan-led offensive embarrassment of the Hawks.  The Seahawks...

Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks innovative new head coach.

Seahawks pivot from Pete Carroll in new head coach hire

GABE KAIJA, Evergreen reporter February 6, 2024

The date is Jan. 11, 2010. The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a 5-11 season and are looking for their next man up at head coach. What they need is someone to get them over the hump and regain the success...

An ode to Nick Saban, the greatest coach in college football history

An ode to Nick Saban, the greatest coach in college football history

ZACH THUMMEL February 3, 2024

Nick Saban’s career may be over, but his legacy in football and beyond will last forever. The 72-year-old Saban announced his retirement from the coaching world Jan. 10. He spent 28 years as a head...

Cam Ward steps up in the pocket to make a throw toward midfield, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Cam Ward changes mind; heads back to college ball

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 18, 2024

Since the start of this year Cameron Ward has been making his case for the pros, committing to the East-West Shrine Bowl and declaring for the NFL Draft. On January 13, Ward rescinded that decision, switching...

The Huskies wore gold helmets with a purple W for the 2023 Apple Cup, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Willman: CFB National Championship a fun day for Coug fans

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 11, 2024

Just to get it started, I think it was absurd to believe that fans of WSU would root for the Huskies due to “state pride.” Does that not kind of get rid of the whole point of a state rivalry?  I...

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