Washington State University Director of Athletics Bill Moos introduced a department-wide brand and identity program Monday at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Wash. New crimson and gray colors, along with standardized lettering and numerals, will give the Cougar athletic team uniforms a consistent appearance. The brand identity program was a year-long collaboration between the WSU Athletics Department and Nike. Story here. (SR photo: Colin Mulvany)

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Question: What do you think of the new Washington State Cougar uniforms?