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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

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter

John Spellman is a freshman broadcast news and sports management major from Burbank, Calif., He was escorted out of Pac-12 media day after meeting Mike Leach.

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Graduate transfer quarterback Gage Gubrud looks downfield to make a pass during spring practice Thursday at Martin Stadium. Kickoff for the annual Crimson and Gray Game is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. Students can get in for free with CougarCard.

Spring game returns to Pullman

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2019
Sophomore cornerback Derrick Langford and redshirt freshman wide receiver Rodrick Fisher compete for a pass during practice on March 21 in Martin Stadium.

Anticipation grows for spring game

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 17, 2019
Redshirt sophomore kicker Blake Mazza attempts to kick a field goal during the scrimmage Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Cougs compete in final scrimmage before Crimson and Gray game

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2019
Senior cornerback Marcus Strong catches the ball while participating in a drill on Tuesday at Rogers Field.

Gubrud heats up quarterback competition with performance Thursday

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2019
WSU freshman linebacker Ron Stone Jr. and redshirt freshman lineman Austin Martin battle in a drill Tuesday afternoon at Rogers Field.

Gubrud sees first spring practice Tuesday

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 10, 2019
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Mitchell Quinn races downfield during spring practice on Tuesday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

Leach points to lack of effort by wide receivers in first spring scrimmage

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 7, 2019
Michael Van Beek, redshirt freshman defensive lineman, participates in a drill during spring football practice on Mar. 21 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars wide receiver depth dominates spring practice

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 4, 2019
Former quarterback Gardner Minshew II, right, congratulates former wide receiver Kyle Sweet on his performance in the 225-pound bench press during Pro Day on Wednesday at the Cougar Football Complex.

Andre Dillard steals show at WSU’s Pro Day

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 3, 2019
Redshirt junior wide receiver Renard Bell, right, heads downfield as Shahman Moore, redshirt junior defensive back, chases after him during spring practice on Mar. 26 at Martin Stadium.

Defense impresses in sixth spring practice

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2019
The new men's basketball head coach, Kyle Smith, gives a "Go Cougs" at the introductory press conference in the Rankich Club Room of Martin Stadium on Monday morning.

Kyle Smith ushers in new era of WSU men’s basketball

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
April 1, 2019
Redshirt sophomore quarterback John Bledsoe, right, hands the ball off to sophomore running back Max Borghi, middle, while senior offensive line Robert Valencia rushes forward to block Tuesday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

Highly touted freshman Gunner Cruz sees first team reps

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 31, 2019
Redshirt sophomore quarterback John Bledsoe, right, hands the ball off to sophomore running back Max Borghi, middle, while senior offensive line Robert Valencia rushes forward to block Tuesday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

Battle in the trenches heats up Thursday at spring practice

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 29, 2019
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Mitchell Quinn races downfield during spring practice on Tuesday afternoon at Martin Stadium.

Cammon Cooper sees first team snaps in first spring practice with pads

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 27, 2019
Redshirt freshman quarterback Cammon Cooper goes through passing drills Thursday at Martin Stadium.

Minshew’s return, quarterback play highlight second spring practice

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 23, 2019
Redshirt freshman quarterback Cammon Cooper goes through passing drills Thursday at Martin Stadium.

Jamire Calvin misses first spring practice

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 21, 2019
Then-senior wide receiver Kyle Sweet attempts to shake off defenders after receiving a catch from graduate transfer quarterback Gardner Minshew II in the game against Utah on Nov. 29 at Martin Stadium.

WSU 2019 football spring practice starts Thursday

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 20, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina dribbles the ball during the game against Stanford on March 1 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost the game 67-42.

Cal knocks out WSU in first round of Pac-12 tourney

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2019
WSU freshman guard Cherilyn Molina dribbles the ball down the court in game against Stanford on March 1 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU gears up for Pac-12 Tournament

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 7, 2019
Pac-12 women's basketball power rankings -- Week 9

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 9

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2019
Freshman guard Cherilyn Molina, right, dribbles up the court on a break away with senior guard Alexys Swedlund during the Cougars loss to Cal on Sunday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs fall to Cal, bid farewell to pair of seniors

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 3, 2019
Freshman forward CJ Elleby dribbles between defenders in a game against Utah last Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. WSU lost 92-79.

Stanford destroys WSU by 48 points in California

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2019
Junior freestyle swimmer Ryan Falk describes how she is a creature of habit and does not change these habits pre-meet, Feb. 5 afternoon at Gibb Pool. "I came up on a tour up here and absolutely fell in love," she said.

Ryan Falk gives ‘student-athlete’ new meaning

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2019
Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 8

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 8

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 26, 2019
Junior Daniel Kolar holds his follow through as he watches his ball land. Kolar finished in eighth place in the UC Irvine Invitational on Feb. 11 and the team placed fourth as a whole.

Men’s golf travels to Hawaii for second match of spring

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2019
Freshman Forward CJ Elleby jumps over the CU defense as he shoots in the WSU vs. CU basketball game Feb. 20 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU sneaks past Colorado on Wednesday

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 20, 2019
Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 7

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 7

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2019
Freshman forward CJ Elleby makes a pass during the game against the Huskies on Saturday night at Beasley Coliseum. The game resulted in a 72-70 loss for the Cougars.

Cougars nearly upset conference leading Huskies

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2019
Senior breaststroke swimmer Linnea Lindberg speaks about her career at WSU and what first drew her to the university at Gibb Pool on Wednesday afternoon. Lindberg is the only senior on the team, joined by six new freshmen.

Lone senior reflects on WSU career

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2019
Junior forward Borislava Hristova looks to pass the ball as an Oregon State player defends her Jan. 27 at Beasley Coliseum.

Athlete of the Week: Borislava Hristova

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2019
Pac-12 women's basketball power rankings — Week 6

Pac-12 women’s basketball power rankings — Week 6

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2019
Junior Scott Redelsperger stares down his shot after hitting the ball in a tournament earlier this season.

Men’s golf tees off Monday to start spring season

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 10, 2019
Junior forward Borislava Hristova wins a jump ball against ASU senior forward Kianna Ibis on Thursday night at Beasley Coliseum.

Sun Devils scorch Cougs in Beasley

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2019
Eastern Washington redshirt senior quarterback Gage Gubrud looks for an open receiver downfield during a game between WSU and EWU on Sept. 15 at Martin Stadium.

NCAA denies EWU’s Gage Gubrud medical redshirt

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2019
Pac-12 Women's Basketball Power Rankings - Week 5

Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Power Rankings – Week 5

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2019
Redshirt junior Breya Wynne runs in the 800 meter at the WSU Indoor on Jan. 19 in the Indoor Practice Facility,

Track shatters record books in Cougar Indoor

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
February 3, 2019
Senior Marty Kearns, team captain for the WSU men’s lacrosse team, speaks about the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association and game scheduling on Jan. 17 at Valley Road Playfield.

WSU lacrosse looks to leave mark this season

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2019
Pac-12 Women's Basketball Power Rankings - Week 4

Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Power Rankings – Week 4

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2019
From left, senior guard Viont’e Daniels freshman forward CJ Elleby and junior point guard Jervae Robinson celebrate in the game against Cal on Jan. 17 at Beasley Coliseum. WSU won 82-59.

Second half collapse haunts WSU in loss to Ducks

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2019
The WSU cheerleading team rush onto the field at the start of the game against Boise State University at Martin Stadium on Sept. 9.

WSU spirit squads makes finals for second year in a row

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2019
Pac-12 Women's Basketball Power Rankings - Week 3

Pac-12 Women’s Basketball Power Rankings – Week 3

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2019
Freshman triple jump Charisma Davis bounds down the runway in the triple jump Friday during the WSU Indoor at the Indoor Practice Facility.

WSU shows off at home with record breaking weekend

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2019
Junior guard Chanelle Molina looks for a teammate during the game against Colorado on Sunday at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU loses fourth conference game of season

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2019
Then-redshirt freshman forward Arinze Chidom attempts a one handed layup in the home game win against Nicholls State Colonels on Sunday Nov. 11. WSU will return to Beasley Coliseum to face Cal on Thursday.

Cougars return to Beasley for first time since December

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2019
Senior forward Robert Franks tries to break through the Delaware State defense Nov. 24 at Beasley Coliseum.

Buffaloes stomp Cougars in Boulder

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2019

WSU senior looks to shine bright in Titan Games

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2019
Redshirt freshman guard Jamar Ergas lays up the ball in the game against the University of Arizona on Jan. 31 in Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball travels to the Rockies

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 10, 2019
Week 1

Week 1

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
January 8, 2019
Head coach Mike Leach makes calls from the sideline in the game against Eastern Washington Sept. 15, 2018 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars take home Pac-12 awards

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
December 5, 2018
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II gets tackled by Washington sophomore defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike during the Apple Cup on Nov. 23 at Martin Stadium.

‘We’re very disappointed with where we ended up’

JOHN SPELLMAN and KATIE ARCHER
December 3, 2018
Senior center Maria Kostourkova looks for an opportunity to score a basket in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 16 in Beasley Coliseum.

Women’s basketball meets Boise State in Beasley Coliseum

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 30, 2018
Senior defensive specialist Olivia Coale, left, and junior setter Ashley Brown, right, react to the announcement of the Cougars seeding in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night in Martin Stadium. “This is the first time since we’ve been coaching that we know we’re going to the tournament,” Head Coach Jen Greeny said before the NCAA Selection Show began on ESPNU.

Volleyball earns bid to NCAA Tournament

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 26, 2018
Junior cornerback Marcus Strong attempts to rally WSU fans during the first half of the Apple Cup on Friday night at Martin Stadium. The Cougars lost 28-15.

WSU loses sixth-straight Apple Cup

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 24, 2018
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
Redshirt junior running back James Williams breaks away from the line of scrimmage in the game against University of Arizona on Saturday in Martin Stadium.

No. 8 Cougars maul Wildcats

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 18, 2018
Redshirt junior wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. attempts to shed a tackle in the game against California on Nov. 3 in Martin Stadium.

Cougars look for revenge against Arizona

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2018
Junior forward Morgan Weaver attempts a shot on goal during the game against University of Montana on Friday night at the Lower Soccer Field. Weaver leads the team in goals this season with 13.

WSU heads to capital to face Hoyas

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 15, 2018
WSU lines up against University of Colorado on Saturday at Folsom Field.

Cougars carve up Buffaloes 31-7

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 10, 2018
Junior forward Morgan Weaver fights off Montana senior defender Taryn Miller as Weaver attempts to make her way towards the opposing goal Friday night at the Lower Soccer Field.

Cougars grab first round NCAA Tournament victory over Montana

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 10, 2018
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II prepares to throw the ball during the game against Cal last Saturday night in Martin Stadium. Minshew will lead the offense against the stout Buffalo defense this weekend.

No. 8 Cougars face Buffaloes in Boulder

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 9, 2018
Redshirt sophomore saftey Skyler Thomas tackles California redshirt senior running back Patrick Laird on Saturday in Martin Stadium. Surpassing LSU in the ranks would improve chances of WSU making the playoffs.

Football looks primed to go more than Bowlin’

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2018
Women’s golf finishes 11th in Nanea Pac-12 Preview

Women’s golf finishes 11th in Nanea Pac-12 Preview

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 8, 2018
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II looks for an open receiver and ends up running the ball for a first down against California on Saturday night at Martin Stadium.

Cougs claw past Golden Bears

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 4, 2018
Former WSU wide receiver Gabe Marks catches a touchdown pass during the game against Cal on Nov. 11, 2016, at Martin Stadium.

No. 8 Cougars face Golden Bears

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2018
Then-redshirt senior linebacker Peyton Pelluer returns an interception for a touchdown against Boise State University on Sept. 9, 2017, at Martin Stadium. Four generations of Pelluers have played for the Cougars, starting with Peyton’s great-grandfather.

Proud past of Pelluer

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
November 1, 2018
Senior wide receiver Kyle Sweet, left, sophomore wide receiver Tay Martin, center, and junior wide receiver Dezmon Patmon celebrate after Patmon caught the game winning touchdown pass in the game against Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

WSU No. 8 in college football rankings

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 30, 2018
Fans rush the field after the WSU victory over Oregon on Oct. 20, 2018, in Martin Stadium.

WSU fined $25,000 for storming field

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 29, 2018
Freshman running back Max Borghi holds tightly to the ball as he attempts to rush into the endzone during the game against University of Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

Cougars ranked No. 10 in nation

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2018
Redshirt junior running back James Williams tries to break through the Oregon defense in a game Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

Cougs come out on top of Cardinal

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 28, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Tay Martin attempts to avoid being tripped up by the Ducks defense during the game against Oregon Saturday night in Martin Stadium. Martin has 465 yards on 46 receptions with six of those catches resulting in touchdowns.

No. 14 Cougs face No. 24 Cardinal

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2018
Sophomore forward Brianna Alger scores the final goal of the game solidifying the Cougars lead and securing their victory with a final score of 4-2 in the game against California on Thursday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Soccer snaps five game losing streak against Cal Berkeley

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 25, 2018
Freshman running back Max Borghi attempts to break through Oregon defense in order to gain yards during the game against Oregon Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Recipe for WSU football playoff berth

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 24, 2018
WSU Head Coach Mike Leach runs out onto the field with his team before the game against University of Oregon on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Is this the real Leach, is this just fantasy football?

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 22, 2018
Senior nickel back Hunter Dale celebrates after a pass intended for an Oregon player was blocked, giving WSU the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against Oregon on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

WSU reaches No. 14 in new AP poll

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2018
Graduate transfer quarterback Garner Minshew II passes the ball down field during the WSU versus University of Oregon game Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Cougars take down No. 12 Oregon as students rush field

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 21, 2018
Redshirt junior running back James Williams jukes the Oregon State University defense to run the ball into the end zone Oct. 6 at Reser Stadium. Williams has eight total touchdowns and leads the team with 267 rushing yards.

ESPN highlights Cougs vs. Ducks

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 18, 2018
Students show their Cougar pride at the 2015 Apple Cup on Nov. 27.

College Gameday finally comes to Pullman

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2018
Redshirt junior forward Alysha Overland steps in to beat Oregon’s sophomore defender Mia Palmer to the ball on Sept. 27 at the Lower Soccer Field. Overland has scored two goals on nine shots this season.

No. 19 Cougs face No. 2 USC

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 11, 2018
Then-freshman wide receiver Tay Martin celebrates a reception against Stanford on Nov. 4, 2017 at Martin Stadium. Martin caught eight passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns against Oregon State on Saturday.

Athlete of the Week: Tay Martin

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 8, 2018
Freshman infielder Kodie Kolden hits a foul ball during a scrimmage game against Central Washington on Saturday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU’s next scrimmage of the fall is Oct. 21 against Gonzaga University.

Baseball flies past Wildcats

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 7, 2018
Freshman running back Max Borghi makes his way down the field in the midst of oncoming Utah defenders Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Cougs battle OSU in Corvallis

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018
Working her way around the top of the 18-yard box, freshman forward Hailey Smith keeps the ball out of the reach of Oregon State’s freshman defender Ilihia Keawekane in the matchup on Sunday afternoon.

WSU drops first match of season

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 4, 2018
Redshirt junior forward Alysha Overland attempts to score a header off of a corner kick during the game against the university of Oregon on Thursday at the lower soccer fields.

Still perfect, still looking for more

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
October 3, 2018
Finessing her way past another Idaho player, sophomore forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens leaves multiple players in the dust during the match against the Idaho Vandals on Sept. 6 at the Lower Soccer Field.

Proving them right

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
September 27, 2018
Junior forward Morgan Weaver, right, attempts to take possession of the ball from UCLA sophomore midfielder Viviana Villacorta in the game against the Bruins Friday night at Wallis Annenberg Stadium.

No. 14 WSU upsets No. 8 Bruins

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2018
Redshirt junior running back James Williams looks for an open route as he makes his way down the field in the game against Eastern Washington University last Saturday at Martin Stadium.

Cougs look to trounce Trojans

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
September 20, 2018
WSU women’s basketball Head Coach Kamie Ethridge talks about her past as a coach and player as well as the upcoming WSU season Sept. 7 at the team’s practice court in Bohler Gym.

Ethridge brings experience to WSU

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
September 13, 2018
Senior midfielder Maegan O'Neill, No. 24, scores the first goal with a header in Thursday night's game against the Idaho Vandals at the Lower Soccer Field.

No. 17 soccer takes down neighboring Idaho

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
September 6, 2018
Wrestling Club President Randall Chipman speaks about the team goals he has set for this season, including community involvement, Wednesday in the Physical Education Building.

Wrestling club sets new goals

JOHN SPELLMAN, Evergreen reporter
August 30, 2018
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