QUESTION OF THE DAYAfter blowing out UCLA in the Rose Bowl behind Alex Brink and coach Bill Doba (pictured; Associated Press photo) and becoming bowl-eligible, it seems there is one WSU question that must be asked: Do you think the Cougars should be ranked, and,…
COUGARSIt might have been the biggest play of the season for the Cougs.When Eric McNeal intercepted Brink's pass, the Bruins were in business. Until Jason Hill rushed past and knocked the ball loose and Brandon Gibson recovered the fumble, keeping the ball in WSU's possession.Write…
COUGARSWhen I wrote throw back earlier, I meant DeMaundary Woolridge (OK, so I didn't but that's my story now and I'm sticking too it).The last two runs Woolridge had on the drive that gave WSU a 30-15 lead with 11:49 left looked like runs Woolridge…
COUGARSHas it seemed to anyone else that the third quarter has been a throwback? No, I don't mean like in old school, but like what you do when you're fishing and what came into the boat was something you don't want.So you throw it back.Until…
COUGARSI was out of the house for a while on a personal errand, but got back in time to see the UCLA touchdown.The play - and ensuing two-point attempt - got me thinking.The first revolves around safeties who want to deliver the big hit, not…
COUGARSA Cody Boyd sighting.The big tight end, who has been out with a injury, finally made his presence known with a 18-yard catch on a fourth-down play. That led to Brink's 6-yard scoring pass to Brandon Gibson that gave WSU a 7-6 lead - after…
COUGARSHow important is the kicking game? The Cougars, seemingly in control early, miss a 37-yard field goal.The Bruins, seemingly inspired, come through with two big Patrick Cowan pass plays: 24 yards to Marcus Everett and 28 on a screen to Chris Markey. Then they stall.…
COLLEGE FOOTBALLWatching the OSU vs. USC game, the OSU punter just punted the ball. It wasn't blocked. It went off the side of his foot and was picked up by an OSU player at the 6-yard line. He ran it out to the 15.How can…
COUGARSSo I'm not in sunny Southern California. Like you, I'm in sunny Spokane.It's too nice a day to be inside watching football. Outside, yes, but in front of the TV, why?Well I'm getting paid for it - as long as you have your computer on.The…
PREPSNo one should ever want a postseason berth to hang on a rivalry game. There's just too much emotion on both sides.Such was the case last night in the Valley, where Central Valley stopped U-Hi 20-17 and ensured a postseason berth for Lewis and Clark.If…
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