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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 running back Deon McIntosh (3) stiff arms University of Arizona linebacker Christian Young (5) during a college football game at Martin Stadium, Nov. 19, 2021.

Cougs look to weather the storm

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor December 9, 2021

WSU (7-5) heads to El Paso, Texas, to play in the Sun Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes (7-5). Let us take a look at who the Cougs are facing. A BRIEF HISTORY — WSU and Miami faced off in...

The WSU football team prepares to take the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Dickert signing means bright future

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter December 2, 2021

Last week, the Cougars won the Apple Cup for the first time since 2012 with a dominating score of 40-13 in the contest. That was under then-interim head coach Jake Dickert, who became interim head coach...

WSU wide receiver Travell Harris waves his towel in the air during the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle.

Cougs wrap up football regular season

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 30, 2021

WSU football finished the regular season two games over .500 at 7-5 after a tumultuous coaching year. The Cougs started the season with formerhead coach Nick Rolovich who became the center of attention...

WSU fans rush the field at Husky Stadium after WSU beat UW 40-13 in the Apple Cup, Friday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Seattle.

Cougs take down Huskies in Seattle

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 27, 2021

WSU (7-5) beat Washington (4-8) in the Apple Cup on Friday night, 40-13. The win for WSU is the first time the Apple Cup will return to Pullman since 2012, largely due to the seniors on the team.  “It...

WSU running back Max Borghi (21) waves to camera while running onto the field before a college football game against the University of Arizona at Martin Stadium, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU is going bowling

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 20, 2021

The Cougs (6-5) are eligible for a bowl game after winning against Arizona (1-10) 44-18 Saturday night. After a foggy afternoon, visibility improved for the frigid 32-degree kickoff at 6 p.m. “I...

WSU running back Max Borghi (21) runs toward the endzone during the first half of a college football game on Oct. 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

Cat fight on senior night

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 18, 2021

WSU (5-5) plays its last home game of the season against Arizona (1-9) at 6 p.m. on Friday in Martin Stadium. After losing last week to No. 3 Oregon, WSU’s chance of winning the Pac-12 North has dropped...

WSU students cheer on the football team during the second half of a college football game on Oct. 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

One last Cougar Football Saturday

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 18, 2021

When I first came to WSU all the way back in 2018, I went to the first home game of the young season. The Cougars were hosting San Jose State at 8 p.m. on a warm Saturday night in Pullman.  I...

WSU wide reciever Lincoln Victor (85) and linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) attempt to tackle Stanford running back Casey Filkins on a punt return during the first half of a college football game on Oct. 16, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 12

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 18, 2021

There are two more regular-season weeks for the Pac-12 and the races in the North and South divisions seem all but wrapped up, with No. 3 Oregon and No. 24 Utah controlling their own destiny. Washington...

The WSU offense runs back to the sideline during the second half of a college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Ducks get best of WSU

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 16, 2021

The Cougs faced off against Oregon in a battle for control of the Pac-12 North on Saturday night, losing to the Ducks 38-24. Oregon’s key to victory was their offense. The Ducks put up 441 total yards...

Butch T. Cougar encourgaes the crowd to sing along to Back Home during the first half of a college football game at Martin Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman.

Pac-12 power rankings: Week 11

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter November 11, 2021

You know the story. This Pac-12 football season has been crazy and wacky. But this week has to be one of the craziest weeks, as Arizona won a football game. OK, yes, Cal missed 24 players and five coaches...

WSU quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) prepares to hand off the ball on a two-point conversion during the second half of a college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Cougs go Duck hunting

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 11, 2021

The Cougs (5-4, 4-2) are set to take on No. 3 Oregon (8-1, 5-1) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Autzen Stadium and televised on ESPN. WSU is coming off a bye week in week 10, last playing ASU and winning 34-21...

Former head coach Nick Rolovich filed an appeal for his termination.

Nick Rolovich appeals termination, calls it ‘unconstitutional’

AARIK LONG, Evergreen reporter November 4, 2021

Nick Rolovich’s attorney submitted a 34-page formal appeal Tuesday outlining why the former head football coach’s termination was unjust. “This is your opportunity to take a step back, reexamine...

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