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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

Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

New year, new Cougs: offense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor January 9, 2024

With the new year upon us, and the 2023 football season in the books for WSU, a new wave of Cougs have signed on as reinforcements for 2024. Some high schoolers, some transfers but all with one goal: to...

Jake Dickert sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Right guys, right place; what it takes to be a Coug

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 14, 2023

Losing streaks are not easy for anyone. And in a program where bowl games are the standard, and six weeks ago it appeared to be a lock, it is even tougher. The real test of a team is whether they can...

WSU running backs coach Mark Atuaia yells during WSU match with Stanford, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU loses top football recruit in 2024 class

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor November 13, 2023

The Cougs lost their top-ranked recruit in the 2024 recruiting class Monday morning, as four-star athlete Trae Davis announced his de-commitment. The 6 foot, 170-pound recruit from Troup High School...

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

Mid-July WSU football 2024 recruiting update

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor July 18, 2023

“The Den” keeps getting stronger. WSU football stays busy even when games are not played, adding and recruiting new players to the roster to lead the future of the program under head coach Jake Dickert.  Just...

WSU wide receiver DT Sheffield celebrates with his team after scoring a touchdown during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football welcomes new faces, positional battles in ‘23

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 27, 2023

Despite losing commitments from several players, such as Sam Leavitt choosing Michigan State over coming to the Palouse, the 2023 WSU football recruiting class is one looking to make an impact.  Twenty-seven...

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

WSU football adds two 2024 recruits, up to four total

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 18, 2023

On Monday, WSU football added a duo of three-star recruits to their 2024 recruiting class to bring their total to four players, tallying 12-total stars of talent. The new recruits bolster the future of...

The WSU football team prepares to take the field before the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Cougars welcome 10 new football players during early signing period

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor December 18, 2021

WSU football bolstered their roster this week, with 10 athletes signing letters of intent during the early signing period.  The future of WSU football may look quite a bit different from the WSU of...

WSU catcher Matt Erickson throws the ball back to the pitcher during a scrimmage on Oct. 18, 2021, in Pullman.

WSU welcomes new baseball class

TOM ABBOTT, Evergreen sports editor November 18, 2021

Many new ballplayers will be headed to the Palouse next year to join the WSU baseball team. Here is my take on the top five new players headed to WSU in 2022. Chandler Pollard  Pollard’s...

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