Washington State notebook: Nick Rolovich calls NCAA’s new one-time transfer rule ‘a fair deal’
UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021
Washington State football coaches weren’t necessarily sweating bullets, but the biggest news story out of college sports Thursday was understandably a positive development for the Cougars.
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Washington State notebook: Nick Rolovich calls NCAA’s new one-time transfer rule ‘a fair deal’
UPDATED: Thu., April 15, 2021
Washington State football coaches weren’t necessarily sweating bullets, but the biggest news story out of college sports Thursday was understandably a positive development for the Cougars.
‘I’ve enjoyed it.’ Jarrett Guarantanto in thick of QB race and not thinking twice about move to Washington State
UPDATED: Tue., April 13, 2021
Jarrett Guarantano’s getting the hang of the playbook, asking the right questions and progressively growing into a leadership role at Washington State – something he acknowledges will take time, and more important than time, trust.
Snowstorm pushes Washington State into practice bubble for initial spring scrimmage
UPDATED: Sat., April 10, 2021
While only a few white clouds hung over an otherwise blue sky in Spokane, the conditions 75 miles south in Pullman were more erratic Saturday and prompted Washington State to call an audible as the Cougars prepared for the first live scrimmage of spring football camp.
Washington State’s Donovan Ollie: Ascent to top of depth chart ‘has been a long time coming’
UPDATED: Thu., April 8, 2021
PULLMAN – When Donovan Ollie was asked to describe himself earlier this week in a postpractice Zoom call, the Washington State wide receiver was soft-spoken, short-winded and right to the point.
Wisconsin transfer running back Nakia Watson announces commitment to Washington State
UPDATED: Mon., April 5, 2021
Washington State is expected to return one of the Pac-12’s top backfields this fall with Max Borghi and Deon McIntosh, but the depth at the running back position appeared to be murky after that, especially if the two players who combined for 80% of the team’s rushing yards last year decide to leave at the end of the 2021 season.
Washington State brings high energy, effort to first spring football practice
UPDATED: Thu., April 1, 2021
In shorts, jerseys and helmets, football players can only suggest how they will play at full speed in pads. But other characteristics can be revealed, especially on a team that underperformed last fall and has something to prove, and Nick Rolovich was pleased with what he saw from Washington State following the first day of spring practice.
Without Jayden de Laura in the mix, Washington State QB battle will take center stage as camp begins
UPDATED: Thu., April 1, 2021
If it's hard to remember the last time Washington State began a football camp without a quarterback competition as the most compelling storyline, that's because it hasn't happened in earnest since the fall of 2017, when Pac-12 career passing leader Luke Falk returned for his fourth year as the Cougars' starter.
Washington State to hold first of 15 spring practices Thursday; spring game set for April 24
UPDATED: Thu., April 1, 2021
Nick Rolovich’s first spring camp as Washington State’s head football coach was over before it could start because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State defensive back Ayden Hector enters NCAA transfer portal
UPDATED: Tue., March 30, 2021
Ayden Hector's career with the Washington State football team appears to be over after just three games.
Contrary to report, Washington State’s Pat Chun not in running for Kansas AD job
UPDATED: Tue., March 30, 2021
Despite a report indicating he'd become a candidate for the vacant athletic director job at the University of Kansas, Washington State's Pat Chun has not interviewed for the position and doesn't intend to, a source with close knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Spokesman-Review on Tuesday.
John Blanchette: Washington State hopes Gesa partnership leads to more financial unions down the road as budget deficit builds
UPDATED: Fri., March 12, 2021
So Washington State athletics gets $11 million, minimum. What does the credit union get?
Gesa Credit Union, Washington State agree to 10-year, minimum $11 million sponsorship deal for naming rights of Martin Stadium playing surface
UPDATED: Fri., March 12, 2021
Get accustomed to it: Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.