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

Cougar fans and players carry Andrew Furney off the field at Martin Stadium after an Apple Cup victory on Nov. 23, 2012.

Battle for Pac-12 North supremacy

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

There are very few days over the course of year where a state and even families are divided. However, the time has come when friends and families support their school, even if it means rooting against...

Bus reportedly carrying UW Marching Band to Apple Cup rolls over

IAN SMAY, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

A charter bus reportedly carrying the University of Washington Husky Marching Band to Pullman for Friday’s Apple Cup has rolled over on Interstate 90 near George, Washington. Initial reports have...

UW’s impact players

UW’s impact players

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Myles Gaskin Look, it’s the obvious choice, but it has to be made. No matter how good Jake Browning and the UW passing attack is, the Washington offense at its best begins and ends with Gaskin. An...

Burr-Kirven led the Huskies in tackles in eight of their 13 games last year. “Playing linebacker, it’s
your job to make tackles, that’s how it’s always going to be,” he said.

How Ben Burr-Kirven leads from the middle

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 22, 2018

Football — like love, like business, like life — is a game of give and take. When Washington went to Salt Lake City to face Utah earlier this season, Ben Burr-Kirven took first. Then he gave. Late...

WSU’s impact players

WSU’s impact players

TAYLOR DUNLAP, Evergreen sports editor November 22, 2018

Heading into this year's Apple Cup the Huskies have a long history of beating the Cougars. However, this time around WSU has the right players to beat UW. Here are a few key players that will determine...

Then-redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk was under constant pressure from the
UW defense during the 2017 Apple Cup game held in Husky Stadium.

Keys to Apple Cup victory for WSU

SHAWN P. O'CONNOR, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

The Apple Cup is upon us once again and we all know of WSU’s struggles in the rivalry with Washington. Since Mike Leach took the helm, the team is 1-5 in Apple Cups. The sole victory came in overtime...

Kevin Molton, Darrien’s dad, said his son is looking forward to taking on UW in the Apple Cup and is
desperate for a victory. “I think he wants it as bad as anything he’s ever wanted in his life,” he said.

Once a Coug, always a Coug

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 22, 2018

It’s rare when a football player arrives on a campus and starts from the very get-go. But senior cornerback Darrien Molton did and he hasn’t surrendered the role since. He wasn’t just given the...

Myles Gaskin breaks through the WSU defense during the 2017 Apple Cup.

Keys to Apple Cup victory for UW

ALEC DIETZ, The Daily UW assistant sports editor November 22, 2018

Key 1: Intimidate the Cougar receivers This has been a key since Chris Petersen’s first season at Washington, where for the duration of the previous Apple Cups, Washington State’s receivers haven’t...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II smiles for photos after fans storm the field following the Cougars victory over Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

‘Crimson Superman’

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter November 22, 2018

Minshew mania continues to sweep across WSU and much of the nation. With his strong season and stellar mustache taking the country by storm, Tom Hutyler wanted to write a song about the Cougars star quarterback...

Junior libero Alexis Dirige receives a strike from Stanford on Nov. 16 at Bohler Gym. The Cougars lost to Stanford in the third round of the NCAA Tournament to end their 2018 season.

No. 20 Cougs sweep Beavers

COLIN CONNOLLY, Evergreen reporter November 21, 2018

No. 20 WSU volleyball beat Oregon State University in three straight sets Wednesday night in Bohler Gym. The Cougars (20-9, 11-8) came out hot and never looked back, winning the match 3-0 with scores...

Washington’s Myles Gaskin tries to break through the WSU defense during the 2017 Apple Cup at Husky Stadium.

Why UW will win

JOSH KIRSHENBAUM, The Daily UW sports editor November 21, 2018

Washington’s defense under Chris Petersen has been, to say the very least, quite good. The Huskies have given up more than 30 points just three times in the past four seasons — all to teams ranked...

Then-redshirt sophomore running back James Williams avoids UWs defense during the 2017 Apple Cup.

Why WSU will win

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter November 21, 2018

The Cougars have one of the most potent offenses in college football. However, Leach’s Air Raid offense has struggled in past Apple Cups against Chris Petersen’s defense. But Petersen and the Huskies...

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