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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

Guard Malachi Flynn throws a pass that is pushed out of bounds by a UI defender on Dec. 6 at the Kibbie Dome.

Men’s basketball nearly notches first conference win

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 6, 2018

Men’s basketball, seeking revenge for the football team’s defeat to the University of Washington in the Apple Cup, fell just short in a 70-65 loss to the Huskies on Saturday in Beasley Coliseum. WSU...

Cougar defensive statistics have seen an improvement under Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch, who joined the program in 2015.

Grinch officially accepts Buckeyes job

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 4, 2018

An Ohio State University news release officially confirmed Tuesday that former WSU Defensive Coordinator Alex Grinch is joining the Buckeyes coaching staff. His specific job and responsibilities will...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyler Hilinski passes to redshirt senior running back Jamal Morrow at Qualcomm Stadium at the 2018 Holiday Bowl.

Cougars fall short against Spartans

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 29, 2017

WSU football dropped its final game of the 2017 season to Michigan State University on Thursday in the Holiday Bowl. The final score was 35-17. Redshirt senior quarterback Luke Falk was forced to sit...

Leach’s contract extended through 2022

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 18, 2017

WSU and football Head Coach Mike Leach agreed to a provision in his current contract that will keep him with the team for five more years and increase compensation for Leach and his assistant coaches...

Two WSU coaches extended, Leach next

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 15, 2017

Volleyball Head Coach Jen Greeny and Director of Cross Country/Track and Field Wayne Phipps each agreed to new contracts this week that extended their stay with WSU through June 2023. With those two...

Grinch considering leaving WSU, Huard says

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 13, 2017

ESPN analyst Brock Huard said on 710 ESPN Seattle this morning that defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is considering multiple job offers, including from two schools in the Southeastern Conference. Huard...

WSU deputy AD leaves for Northern Arizona

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 13, 2017

WSU Deputy Director of Athletics Mike Marlow was announced as the new athletic director at Northern Arizona University on Wednesday. Marlow, a 1990 WSU graduate, was hired as the deputy AD in the spring...

Then redshirt junior quarterback Luke Falk runs the ball against University of Minnesota on Dec. 27, 2016 at the Holiday Bowl.

WSU travels to California looking for bowl victory

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2017

Hoping to forget about last year’s loss in the Holiday Bowl, No. 21 WSU (9-3, 6-3) will be back in San Diego this year to take on No. 18 Michigan State University (9-3, 7-2) at Qualcomm Stadium on Dec....

Fans, coaches and teammates cheer at womens basketball vs. St. Louis on Dec. 4.

Fans need to fill Beasley for Cougar home games

JACKSON GARDNER, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2017

The first six games of WSU men’s basketball season had a lot of Cougar fans asking, “Are we finally a basketball school again?” Well, in order to be a “basketball school,” the students need...

Head coach Mike Leach at the WSU vs. Stanford game Sept. 4 at Martin Stadium.

Top-20 WSU Athletics’ influential figures: No. 1 to 5

BRADEN JOHNSON, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2017

Jason Gesser Two anonymous members of the 1972 WSU football team told me in June that Gesser has the look of a future athletic director. Word on the street is the former WSU quarterback, while...

Pac-12 implements new program to deal with concussions

Pac-12 implements new program to deal with concussions

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2017

WSU partnered with the rest of the Pac-12 Conference in an effort to support student-athlete health, safety and care in all sports. The Pac-12 Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being Initiative Board...

WSU swimming participates in a meet against University of Arizona on Oct. 14, 2017 at Gibb Pool.

Cougar swim prepares for return to the water

RYAN MOSHER, Evergreen reporter December 11, 2017

WSU swimming and diving (2-3, 0-3) has three meets remaining in the season, but the team won’t finish the long multi-semester year until February. To end the season, the Cougars will face Arizona State...

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