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

WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Dickert-era in Doubt? Don’t be afraid dear Die Hard Cougs

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor October 26, 2023

If you surveyed a swath of college football fans whose school sports a three-game or more losing streak, of which include Arizona State, Michigan State (more on them later) and of course WSU, you might...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

‘I love being here;’ Dickert responds to the Michigan State reports

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor October 3, 2023

It was reported Friday, Sept. 29 that Jake Dickert, WSU football’s head coach, is a top candidate in Michigan State’s head coaching search, by Bruce Feldman of The Athletic.  The position is open...

WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Dickert, Cougs vs Gameday, everybody

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor September 28, 2023

“If Jake Dickert has 1,000,000 fans, then I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has 10 fans, I am one of them. If Jake Dickert has one fan, then that is me. If Jake Dickert has zero fans, then I am no longer...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert talks to his players during practice, Aug. 17, at Martin Stadium.

WSU Football Fall Camp Preview

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 5, 2023

With an uncertain future for the Pac-12 Conference and a large amount of turnover within the WSU football program, the Cougs finally get to something certain: fall camp. Heading into his second full...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert and his team celebrate after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17.

Pac-12 Media Day: All We Got is All We Need

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor July 25, 2023

In the landscape of Power Five college football, even just in the Pac-12, WSU is one of the most overlooked programs every year. That is where the saying, ‘Cougs vs. everybody’ comes from and where...

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 27, 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 wide receiver Lincoln Victor hypes up the crowd after a kickoff during an NCAA football match against California, Oct. 1.

WSU slot receivers set for a significant role in 2023 football season

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 21, 2023

There is a lot of turnover on both the staff and the roster for WSU football following last season. None more so than in the receiver room, where often most overlooked position on the offense is trying...

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 23, 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...

WSU head coach Jake Dickert enters the field before the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Dickert inks deal with WSU through 2027

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 26, 2023

WSU head coach Jake Dickert has agreed to a contract extension with WSU which would keep him with the school through the 2027 season. Dickert was on a previous deal that he signed in 2021 that kept...

Ben Arbuckle coaching at Western Kentucky University

WSU hires new OC and DC

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor January 12, 2023

Before the WSU season ended, the football coaching staff changed as they lost their offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator to other coaching jobs. Eric Morris, the former WSU offensive coordinator,...

Fresno State wide receiver Nikko Remigio evades WSU defensive back Armani Marsh during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

No joy in Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 18, 2022

WSU was embarrassed in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl. The Cougs lost to Fresno State 29-6. The offense looked pathetic from the jump as they were held scoreless in the first half and were just able...

The WSU football team runs onto the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

WSU will play Fresno State on national televison

TREVOR JUNT, Evergreen deputy sports editor December 16, 2022

WSU will play in their seventh straight bowl game against the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday. Fresno State is currently on an eight-game win streak which helped them secure the Mountain West Conference...

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