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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

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The late Mike Leach, as coach of WSU Football

WSU Athletics celebrates five new Hall-of-Famers

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor September 5, 2024

WSU Athletics is preparing to honor its five new Hall-of-Famers this weekend with a reception, and on the field during the football game Saturday night. Alissa Brooks-Johnson (track-and-field), Micaela...

Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

Defenses beware, Cougs and Red Raiders are in the air

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 4, 2024

In true Mike Leach fashion, dueling air raid attacks are set to square off this Saturday as WSU (1-0) takes on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0) at Gesa Field. The two teams put up a combined 122 points...

WSU Head Coach Mike Leach signals from the sidelines during the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.

“It’s like looking in a mirror;” First look at battle of eerily similar former Leach-led opponents

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 3, 2024

When WSU welcomes Texas Tech University to Gesa Field Saturday, the Cougs will honor the late legend Mike Leach in a matchup of the two teams he arguably had the most impact on. The game is fascinating...

WSU Head Coach Mike Leach runs out onto the field with his team before the game against University of Oregon on Oct. 20, 2018, at Martin Stadium.

WSU to honor Mike Leach in primetime Saturday

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 7, 2023

Heading into Saturday's sellout home opener against the No. 19 Wisconsin Badgers, the WSU football team will be paying tribute to late head coach Mike Leach.  There will be a giveaway for students...

WSU wide receiver Tsion Nunnally (89) catches a walk-off touchdown pass during the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Beau Talks Football: Playing in a Spring Game

BEAU BRADEN, Evergreen reporter April 21, 2023

College football spring games are upon us. During this part of the football calendar, many teams play with spring game formats and fan activities to build off-season excitement.  In this iteration...

SoFi Stadium showcases the College Football Playoff trophy during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

Farewell to the 2022 college football season 

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 12, 2023

What do you get when a Bulldog and a Horned Frog fight? I don’t know. I was asleep by halftime. Sadly, the Argentine Horned Frog is decreasing in population and nearing endangered status. Still, if...

WSU head coach Mike Leach walks ahead of the WSU football seniors as they come onto the field together to be recognized during Senior Night.

Legacy of Mike Leach: generous genius

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor December 13, 2022

Mike Leach, former WSU football head coach passed away Monday night after suffering complications related to a heart condition. He was 61. Mike Leach will forever be remembered as an authentic, no-nonsense,...

WSU's new e-sports team will replace in-person sports this semester.

OPINION: Satire: E-sports replace WSU football

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist August 25, 2020

With the recent cancellation of all WSU sports for the semester, the Coug community will be significantly different from past years. No longer will Martin Stadium be filled with cheers or, as was the...

Then-redshirt junior safety Bryce Beekman walks on the field during a game against New Mexico State on Aug. 31 at Martin Stadium.

Police confirm death of WSU football player

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter March 25, 2020

The death of Bryce Beekman, WSU student and redshirt senior, was confirmed Wednesday morning by the Pullman Police Department.  Pullman PD Cmdr. Jake Opgenorth said Beekman, 22, passed away in...

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