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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

The Daily Evergreen

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 offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle celebrates WSU's first touchdown of the game against the Oregon Ducks, Oct. 21, 2023 at Autzen Stadium Eugene, Oregon.

Untold progress; coaches learn too

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

Sports fans know that players, especially collegiate, develop as they gain more experience. Often, however, they do not account for this with coaches, who tend to be blamed as the scapegoat and cast out...

Defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15), Bryson Lamb (99) and Quinn Roff (20) lineup opposite Portland State offensive lineman in a football game against Portland State at Gesa Field in Pullman, WA Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Cougar depth on full display in week one win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 2, 2024

Blowout wins, especially early in the season, have multiple benefits for a program. Coaches get to evaluate the entirety of the roster, multiple strings of players get live game reps and the starters can...

WSU running back Wayshawn Parker (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the Cougs win over the Portland State Vikings at Gesa Field Saturday August 31.

Cougs sink the Vikings in home opening blowout

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 31, 2024

The 2024 football season is officially underway on the Palouse. WSU looks like a well-oiled machine in week one against Portland State as they cruised to a 70-30 win at home. Coming into the week, WSU...

Butch the Cougar holds up a sign reading "Portland is not a state" in Martin Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Laying siege to the Vikings

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 28, 2024

Football is back on the Palouse and the Cougs look to start 2024 strong as they have the past two seasons, and it begins at home against the Portland State Vikings. A familiar foe, the Cougs and Vikings...

Cougs lose CB Jamorri Colson to injury, OL Fa’alili Fa’amoe cleared for practice

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 26, 2024

With a week one matchup against FCS Portland State looming, WSU head coach Jake Dickert gave his weekly injury updates including both good and bad news. The bad news is redshirt junior cornerback Jamorri...

Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Five Cougs named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

In year one following the Pac-12 drama-filled offseason, WSU football is getting some national recognition. Five athletes have been named to the watchlist for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, the most prestigious...

Jaden Hicks shakes his hand toward his sideline while Chau Smith-Wade celebrates behind him, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Coug Tracker: NFL edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

There are 15 former Cougs active on NFL rosters as preseason week three approaches. Anything can happen, but the odds are most will find themselves playing meaningful snaps or on a practice squad come...

John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

John Mateer named WSU’s week one starting quarterback

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor August 19, 2024

John Mateer is the Cougs' guy. In year one of the post-Cam Ward era, WSU had a lengthy QB battle spanning from Spring camp through the final week of Fall camp, with Mateer being crowned the champion. Mateer...

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

Cougs land trio of veteran transfers

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor May 2, 2024

The Spring transfer portal season is in full swing. After losing a few depth pieces, the Cougs added to their secondary with a pair of Rebels and to their line with a former opponent in 2023. WSU secured...

Gardner Minshew talking with WSU S.I.D. Bill Stevens before throwing out the first pitch, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

MOE: “Minshew Mania” is bigger than just one man

KEDZIE MOE, Editor-in-chief May 2, 2024

Gardner Minshew II stopped and stared. It was the end of the first quarter of the Crimson and Gray football game and, per tradition, the jumbotron lit up with a supercut of Cougar football greatness,...

WSU edge rusher Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27.

Eight Cougs earn NFL opportunity on day three

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor May 1, 2024

As the current Cougs took the field Saturday for the Crimson and Gray Spring game, eight alumni heard their phone ring with a chance to pursue their NFL dream on day three of the 2024 NFL draft. The...

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