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Cam Ward steps up in the pocket to make a throw toward midfield, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Cam Ward changes mind; heads back to college ball

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 18, 2024

Since the start of this year Cameron Ward has been making his case for the pros, committing to the East-West Shrine Bowl and declaring for the NFL Draft. On January 13, Ward rescinded that decision, switching...

Cam Ward walking with the captains to oversee the coin toss during Family Weekend, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Dear Cam Ward,

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 11, 2024

I cannot say that when a transfer quarterback from an FCS school I had never heard of was transferring to WSU, I was super excited or even had any expectations, even with the knowledge that he and the...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward takes his helmet off during WSU football's 38-24 loss to Oregon, Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Cam Ward to declare for NFL Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 5, 2024

With a five-second video and 14 words on the first day of 2024, former Cougar quarterback Cam Ward announced his intentions to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft. “What’s up? It’s Cam Ward and I’ll...

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...

An Arizona defender attempts a diving tackle on WSU quarterback Cam Ward in an NCAA football game October 14 at GESA Field in Pullman, Wash.

Commentary: Another abysmal day at the office for Cougs offense

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 16, 2023

Last week, it seemed as if Ben Arbuckle and the WSU offense had their parvum opus against UCLA. Apparently, they wanted to prove that it could get worse as against Arizona, they looked terrible after the...

WSU quarterback Cam Ward attempts a pass in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Commentary: WSU football’s offensive parvum opus

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor October 9, 2023

WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle quickly gained the infatuation of Cougar fans for the fantastic play of quarterback Cam Ward and the entire offensive unit in the first four weeks of the season....

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws the ball during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

The Cam Ward show

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 26, 2023

The calm after the storm, the shine after the war. The Cougs enter a week five bye week having reeled in their second ranked win of the season, in large part due to the effort of QB Cam Ward. Since...

Cam Ward and Emmett Brown talk during warm-ups the Northern Colorado game, Sept. 16.

QB room shines in win over Northern Colorado

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor September 17, 2023

Three players took snaps behind center for WSU football during the blowout win over Northern Colorado Saturday, with all three looking competent in leading Ben Arbuckle’s offense despite slightly different...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward warms up before an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougs 2023 success relies on how good Cam Ward can be

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor August 23, 2023

Named to both the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and Reese’s Senior Bowl watch lists, WSU quarterback Cam Ward has lofty expectations for his performance from the national media.  After coming to...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cam Ward looks more comfortable in new coordinator’s offense

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor April 26, 2023

Crimson quarterback Cam Ward diced up the Gray defense with a succession of passes, including multiple down the seam exposing the linebackers, safeties and slot cornerbacks along with other deep passes...

WSU offensive lineman Konner Gomness snaps the ball to quarterback Cameron Ward during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

WSU football personnel hope to blossom in spring ball

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor March 22, 2023

WSU football has begun spring practices. The team has a new look, with different coordinators, early enrollees and transfers.  These practices are to get players used to the system and to frankly get...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II gets tackled by Washington sophomore defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike during the Apple Cup on Nov. 23 at Martin Stadium.

WSU seeks to defend Apple Cup

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor November 24, 2022

The history of the Apple Cup is not on WSU’s side. In the past ten years, University of Washington has beaten WSU eight times. WSU only came on top in 2012 and last year in 2021. UW is having an...

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