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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

New identity; Cougs winning in multiple ways

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 10, 2024

A team’s identity is something everyone, from analysts to fans to the team itself, looks to define as early in the season as possible. Playing to your strengths while managing your weaknesses.  The...

Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

COLUMN l 2024 should be a year of discovery for Seahawks

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor September 8, 2024

The Seahawks are set to begin their season this weekend on Sept. 8 with a home game against the Denver Broncos, and while it is always exciting to dream of playoffs and Super Bowls, it is also important...

Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

Defenses beware, Cougs and Red Raiders are in the air

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 4, 2024

In true Mike Leach fashion, dueling air raid attacks are set to square off this Saturday as WSU (1-0) takes on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at Gesa Field. The two teams put up a combined 122 points...

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle celebrates WSU's first touchdown of the game against the Oregon Ducks, Oct. 21, 2023 at Autzen Stadium Eugene, Oregon.

Untold progress; coaches learn too

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 4, 2024

Sports fans know that players, especially collegiate, develop as they gain more experience. Often, however, they do not account for this with coaches, who tend to be blamed as the scapegoat and cast out...

WSU Head Coach Mike Leach signals from the sidelines during the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.

“It’s like looking in a mirror;” First look at battle of eerily similar former Leach-led opponents

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 3, 2024

When WSU welcomes Texas Tech University to Gesa Field Saturday, the Cougs will honor the late legend Mike Leach in a matchup of the two teams he arguably had the most impact on. The game is fascinating...

Defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15), Bryson Lamb (99) and Quinn Roff (20) lineup opposite Portland State offensive lineman in a football game against Portland State at Gesa Field in Pullman, WA Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Cougar depth on full display in week one win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 2, 2024

Blowout wins, especially early in the season, have multiple benefits for a program. Coaches get to evaluate the entirety of the roster, multiple strings of players get live game reps and the starters can...

WSU running back Wayshawn Parker (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the Cougs win over the Portland State Vikings at Gesa Field Saturday August 31.

Cougs sink the Vikings in home opening blowout

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 31, 2024

The 2024 football season is officially underway on the Palouse. WSU looks like a well-oiled machine in week one against Portland State as they cruised to a 70-30 win at home. Coming into the week, WSU...

Butch the Cougar holds up a sign reading "Portland is not a state" in Martin Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Laying siege to the Vikings

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 28, 2024

Football is back on the Palouse and the Cougs look to start 2024 strong as they have the past two seasons, and it begins at home against the Portland State Vikings. A familiar foe, the Cougs and Vikings...

Cougs lose CB Jamorri Colson to injury, OL Fa’alili Fa’amoe cleared for practice

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 26, 2024

With a week one matchup against FCS Portland State looming, WSU head coach Jake Dickert gave his weekly injury updates including both good and bad news. The bad news is redshirt junior cornerback Jamorri...

Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Five Cougs named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

In year one following the Pac-12 drama-filled offseason, WSU football is getting some national recognition. Five athletes have been named to the watchlist for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, the most prestigious...

Jaden Hicks shakes his hand toward his sideline while Chau Smith-Wade celebrates behind him, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Coug Tracker: NFL edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

There are 15 former Cougs active on NFL rosters as preseason week three approaches. Anything can happen, but the odds are most will find themselves playing meaningful snaps or on a practice squad come...

Former WSU QB Gardner Minshew fist bumps Butch after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Former Coug QB named NFL starter

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada Former WSU Starting Quarterback Gardner Minshew II has earned himself another chance to start in the NFL. On Aug. 18, it was announced by Antonio Pierce, Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach, that...

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