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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

Jaylen Watts celebrates from the bench, Nov. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

Pac-12 collapse gets worse, Conference best start for basketball

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 13, 2023

There is magic in the final year of the Pac-12. Like several sports before it, both in men’s and women’s basketball, the Pac-12 has the best performance from top to bottom. Football started as the...

Redshirt freshman running back Djouvensky Schlenbaker stands on the field following WSU footballs 38-24 loss to Oregon. Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

COMMENTARY: The ever-disappointing endeavor of watching 2023 WSU football

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 13, 2023

It does not need to be re-stated. But, it still is disappointing. The Cougs were No. 13 in the nation and 4-0, now, they are in dead last in the Pac-12 and are 4-6.  But the best part of 4-6? The...

Patrick Mahomes holding the NFL MVP Award

NFL midseason grades: AFC

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 10, 2023

NFL teams have played roughly 50% of their schedules for the 2023 NFL season. In the AFC, two teams seem poised to run away with division; one division has every team holding a winning record, and the...

WSU forward Isaac Jones drives to the basket during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Idaho, Nov. 6, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: MBB dominate from start to finish

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 9, 2023

To start the season, WSU men's basketball team absolutely dominated in a big 84-59 win over Idaho. Despite limited roster turnover from last season, head coach Kyle Smith has already found what works for...

Butch and Paw-Paw lead the Cougs onto the field as they prepare to take on Stanford, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens: WSU football’s fifth-straight loss

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 8, 2023

Family Weekend is one of the most lively times of the year on the Palouse; businesses are booming and streets are jam-packed with people and cars. One of the biggest attractions of the weekend is the home...

From Week 10 of the NFL Season featuring the Washington Commanders at the Philadelphia Eagles from Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 14, 2022. (All-Pro Reels / Joe Glorioso)

NFL midseason grades: NFC

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 8, 2023

Officially halfway through the NFL season and the team’s identities are pretty much set. While anything can happen the rest of the way, the NFC has one team that stands above the rest, the Philadelphia...

Bo Nix calls for a snap near the goal line, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman watch – week 10

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 7, 2023

The 2023 Heisman winner should be a QB from the Pac-12. Whether that is the signal caller from Washington or Oregon, really is up for debate, but one of the two should be walking away with the nation’s...

Cam Ward throws the ball against Stanford in the Cougs Family Weekend bout with the Cardinal, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Offensive explosions highlight new week – NCAA week 10

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 7, 2023

The College Football Playoff teams are essentially set, at least the theory for who will make it is set. The winner of Michigan-Ohio State, the Pac-12 champ, Florida State and the SEC champion (probably...

Head coach Jake Dickert leading the Cougar Marching Band during the WSU Fight Song, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar’s curse of the bye week sends chills down WSU’s season

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor November 1, 2023

Splitting the eight played games of the 2023 season for the WSU football team has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for fans. WSU went from the best underdog story in the nation, reaching heights as...

Bo Nix scrambles to get away from a WSU defensive lineman, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman food chain – week nine

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 31, 2023

Nine weeks into the 2023 NCAA football season and the Heisman race still is without a front runner. The top players in betting odds leave a lot to be desired statistically and their teams may be on upset...

Cam Ward rolls to his right looking to make a play against the Ducks, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Cam Ward’s significant improvement from 2022 to ‘23

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 30, 2023

The second season of the Cam Ward era at WSU is nearly over, and his improvement from his debut year to 2023 has been significant, although the team record has not reflected that through eight games.  Although...

Cam Ward looks up to the Ducks Vision board during media timeout, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

It does not get much more fun than the Pac-12 – NCAA week nine

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 30, 2023

The Pac-12 is notorious for self-sabotage when it comes to the College Football Playoff. It is not uncommon for a mult-loss team to upset one of the top teams in the Conference, making it seem like those...

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