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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

WSU head coach Jake Dickert talks to his players during practice, Aug. 17, at Martin Stadium.

WSU Football Fall Camp Preview

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 5, 2023

With an uncertain future for the Pac-12 Conference and a large amount of turnover within the WSU football program, the Cougs finally get to something certain: fall camp. Heading into his second full...

The WSU offense and the Colorado State defense line up during an NCAA college football game, Sep. 17.

Colorado to depart Pac-12

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor July 29, 2023

Following the announced exit of University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles, the Pac-12 appeared to be slowly, but surely, rebuilding. However, Colorado's recent...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert and his team celebrate after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17.

Pac-12 Media Day: All We Got is All We Need

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor July 25, 2023

In the landscape of Power Five college football, even just in the Pac-12, WSU is one of the most overlooked programs every year. That is where the saying, ‘Cougs vs. everybody’ comes from and where...

WSU edge rusher Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27.

Seven Cougars Earn Preseason All-Pac 12 Honors

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor July 25, 2023

While pre-season speculation and expectations are not everything, it’s always great to be recognized and be a name to look at come week one. The Pac-12 announced its 2023 All-Pac-12 honors as voted...

The WSU football team runs onto the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Mid-July WSU football 2024 recruiting update

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor July 18, 2023

“The Den” keeps getting stronger. WSU football stays busy even when games are not played, adding and recruiting new players to the roster to lead the future of the program under head coach Jake Dickert.  Just...

WSU wide receiver DT Sheffield celebrates with his team after scoring a touchdown during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football welcomes new faces, positional battles in ‘23

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 27, 2023

Despite losing commitments from several players, such as Sam Leavitt choosing Michigan State over coming to the Palouse, the 2023 WSU football recruiting class is one looking to make an impact.  Twenty-seven...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye makes his entrance before an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Gueye, Powell prepare for NBA Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 22, 2023

On Thursday, 58 basketball players will hear their names called in Brooklyn during the two-round 2023 NBA Draft. Several more will sign undrafted free agent deals and begin their NBA journeys on active...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert and his team celebrate after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17.

WSU football adds two 2024 recruits, up to four total

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 18, 2023

On Monday, WSU football added a duo of three-star recruits to their 2024 recruiting class to bring their total to four players, tallying 12-total stars of talent. The new recruits bolster the future of...

Drew Bledsoe, who became the first overall pick of the 1993 NFL Draft, throwing in the snow

Historic Cougs: Drew Bledsoe

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 15, 2023

Former WSU football coach Mike Price believed his team has just nailed the greatest recruit in program history when, in 1990, he met Ellensburg native and Walla Walla High School quarterback Drew Bledsoe “He...

WSU alumni and ex-quarterback Ryan Leaf throws a pass during the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, 2022, at Martin Stadium.

From the biggest bust in NFL history to Hall of Fame candidacy

ZACH THUMMEL June 13, 2023

On June 5, the College Football Hall of Fame nominated Ryan Leaf to be on the ballot for the class of 2024. Leaf played for Washington State from 1995–97. In the 1997 season, Leaf led the Cougars...

Top five Cougs of the 2022–23 season

Top five Cougs of the 2022–23 season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 30, 2023

The end of the athletic season is here and after reviewing each of WSU's program's seasons, there were five players that stood out among their peers for their performances. From being named to their respective...

WSU women’s basketball team dances to “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain  after winning an NCAA womens basketball game against Oregon State, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

2022–23 WSU athletics: year in review

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor May 23, 2023

  All but Track and Field is over for WSU athletics in the 2022-23 athletics year. With that brings a flood of memories of the good and the bad of the past year. Several programs had their best years...

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