The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

Seahawks 2023 NFL Draft. The Seahawks focused on filling needs and defense.

Seahawks get a B+ on 2023 NFL Draft

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor May 4, 2023

The NFL Draft came to a close Saturday. The Seattle Seahawks were one of the top teams to come out of the draft, they came out as a top-10 draft class. In the first round, they drafted Devon Witherspoon...

Aaron Rodgers in December 2019.

Packers trade Aaron Rodgers to New York Jets in familiar deal

GABE KAIJA, Evergreen reporter April 29, 2023

Similar to George Lucas’ "Star Wars" films, the NFL has a history of repeating itself; it’s like poetry, it rhymes. Fifteen years ago, the Green Bay Packers traded legendary quarterback Brett Favre...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cam Ward looks more comfortable in new coordinator’s offense

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 27, 2023

Crimson quarterback Cam Ward diced up the Gray defense with a succession of passes, including multiple down the seam exposing the linebackers, safeties and slot cornerbacks along with other deep passes...

QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

Rating WSU spring game quarterback play 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 27, 2023

When football programs hold their spring game, it is the final showcase of the team to fans before summer starts and there is a short hiatus before the fall season. For WSU and the Crimson and Gray spring...

WSU wide receiver Lincoln Victor hypes up the crowd after a kickoff during an NCAA football match against California, Oct. 1.

WSU slot receivers set for a significant role in 2023 football season

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2023

There is a lot of turnover on both the staff and the roster for WSU football following last season. None more so than in the receiver room, where often most overlooked position on the offense is trying...

WSU wide receiver Tsion Nunnally (89) catches a walk-off touchdown pass during the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Beau Talks Football: Playing in a Spring Game

BEAU BRADEN, Evergreen reporter April 21, 2023

College football spring games are upon us. During this part of the football calendar, many teams play with spring game formats and fan activities to build off-season excitement.  In this iteration...

WSU punter Nick Haberer (left) holds the ball for kicker Dean Janikowski (right) during practice, Aug. 17, at Martin Stadium.

WSU kicker started ‘Kicking Cancer’ fundraiser to honor late mother

ANNIE HAGER April 20, 2023

Dean Janikowski looks down at his hand with the word "mom" written on it in Sharpie before kickoff. Dean is the starting kicker on the WSU football team and plans on playing until he graduates with...

Graduate quarterback Gardner Minshew II throws a pass during the 2018 Alamo Bowl against Iowa State on Friday night in San Antonio. Minshew now holds the Pac-12  single season passing record with 4,779 yards, breaking Cals Jared Goffs 4,714 yards in 2015. WSU beat ISU 28-26.

WSU: A tale of two transfer portals

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 14, 2023

The transfer portal debuted in the NCAA in 2018, allowing a streamlined way for collegiate athletes to transfer from one university to another for any reason they so chose. It was a massive step forward...

C.J Stroud in a Houston Texans uniform.

Beau Talks Mocks: Beau Braden’s 2-round NFL Mock Draft

BEAU BRADEN, Evergreen reporter April 13, 2023

The NFL Draft is around the corner and that means all of your favorite outlets are creating mock drafts. Evergreen columnist Beau Braden makes his predictions for where the top-ranked football prospects...

Best of the older bunch: Top players over 30 

Best of the older bunch: Top players over 30 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 1, 2023

Last week, I looked at the young talent and future faces of the NBA, MLB and NFL. The mark I set was for the age of 30, around the tail end of many athletes' athletic primes.  Usually, when there is...

Daiyan Henley speaking to the media after WSUs Pro Day, March 28, 2023 at the WSU Pro Day, March 28, 2023

Daiyan Henley continues to impress at WSU Pro Day

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor March 30, 2023

Daiyan Henley is counting down the days until the NFL draft. “[Scouts are saying] Stay focused on what you have to do take everything day by day and not to think too much about that draft day, even...

WSU offensive lineman Konner Gomness snaps the ball to quarterback Cameron Ward during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

WSU football personnel hope to blossom in spring ball

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor March 23, 2023

WSU football has begun spring practices. The team has a new look, with different coordinators, early enrollees and transfers.  These practices are to get players used to the system and to frankly get...

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