Cougars put on a show for crowd
SPOKANE – Washington State’s $11 million investment in Mike Leach paid dividends on the field, at the turnstiles and inside Marquess Wilson’s head Saturday afternoon at Albi Stadium.
PULLMAN – Xavier Cooper hasn’t played in a football game in almost two years, but the former Wilson High School star says the wait will soon pay dividends for himself and Washington State. “I’ve had a lot of time to work on technique and get stronger in the weight room. That’s helped a lot,” Cooper said.
The coaching hopeful kept calling Hal Mumme, persistently telemarketing his dreams. Mumme, the new coach at Iowa Wesleyan, studied the skimpy résumé and saw a law degree from Pepperdine but no experience playing college football. . . . Mike Leach, the 28-year-old on the phone, was relentless, often keeping Mumme on the line deep into the night. And Mumme grew intrigued.
PULLMAN – Four years ago, Travis Long turned down powerful Boise State to play football for struggling Washington State.
At full strength, Washington State coach Ken Bone liked his chances against Pittsburgh in the College Basketball Invitational finals.
PITTSBURGH – Washington State’s sharp shooting didn’t make the long trip across country to the Petersen Events Center with the Cougars, and now they’ll spend a few more days in Pittsburgh than they had hoped.
PULLMAN – The Washington State Cougars were missing their two leading scorers, but they produced just enough offense to edge Pittsburgh in the opening game of the College Basketball Invitational championship finals Monday.
PULLMAN – Washington State might not be ready to challenge for the Pacific-12 Conference football championship this year, but WSU wide receivers might contend for the Pac-12 cross country title.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – When Washington State’s Abe Lodwick expressed hope prior to the season that he might be able to extend his basketball career in a pro league overseas, more than a few snickers could be heard around the Pacific-12 Conference.
Snow fell steadily in Pullman on Wednesday, and snow and/or chilly rain is expected today, just in time for Washington State’s first spring football practice.
The Pacific-12 Conference women’s basketball tournament is going to Seattle’s KeyArena next season.
Bill Moos says he’s willing to man a bulldozer to further alter the ever-changing landscape of college athletics.
Two years ago, the 16-15 Washington State Cougars turned down an invitation to the College Basketball Invitational, citing a lack of interest and the team’s poor play down the stretch.
LOS ANGELES – Washington State’s successful run at the Pacific-12 Conference women’s basketball tournament came to a crash landing Friday, but the Cougars gained newfound respect.
Los Angeles – A second quick win in the Pacific-12 Conference tournament, this against one of the nation’s top teams, was too much for Washington.
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