Jacob Thorpe

Current Position: Sports columnist

Jacob Thorpe is a freelance sports columnist covering Washington State football.

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Sports > NCAA basketball

WSU’s Ernie Kent adds gem to coaching staff

UPDATED: Mon., June 19, 2017

Ernie Kent added yet another talent collector to his basketball staff, announcing that Elwyn McRoy has been hired as the Washington State men’s basketball team’s recruiting coordinator.

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Athletic director Bill Moos turns focus to monetary pledges when it comes to funding WSU athletics

Thu., June 15, 2017

Here is a little insight into the current fundraising strategy for Washington State Athletics, which is not entirely unlike fraternity recruitment: It’s all about the pledges.

Sports > Area sports

College baseball notebook: Former GSL standout Drew Rasmussen taken in first round of MLB Draft

UPDATED: Wed., June 14, 2017

When talent and an unmatched work ethic merge great things can happen. And they have for former Greater Spokane League standout Drew Rasmussen, who was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays 31st overall in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday.

Sports > WSU football

Washington State rounds out nonconference football foes through 2021

Tue., June 13, 2017

Washington State has set its nonconference football schedules through 2021, and secured some high-profile opponents after that as well.

Sports > WSU basketball

Washington State men’s basketball picks up transfer Drick Bernstine from North Dakota

UPDATED: Fri., June 9, 2017

The Washington State men’s basketball team received some immediate frontcourt help on Friday with the news that North Dakota forward Drick Bernstine will play his final collegiate year in Pullman.

Sports > WSU football

WSU football adds home-and-home series with Houston

Mon., June 5, 2017

Washington State and the University of Houston have agreed to a two-year series between the football teams that will begin in 2019. WSU will visit Houston on Sept. 14, 2019, with the other Cougars making the return trip on Sept. 12, 2020.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Gonzaga Night brings alumni together to catch up, watch Seattle Mariners

Sat., June 3, 2017

Melissa Kirkland and her friends spent Saturday hiking and wondering who they would run into later that night night when the Seattle Mariners hosted Gonzaga Night.

Sports > WSU football

Five Washington State football games among Pac-12’s early TV selections

UPDATED: Wed., May 31, 2017

Washington State will play five home games during the month of September and at least three of them will be played under the Martin Stadium lights.

Sports > WSU football

Ten Pac-12 football stars Cougars missed out on playing last season

UPDATED: Tue., May 30, 2017

The Washington State Cougars faced a host of formidable players during last year's Pac-12 slate, but due to injuries, suspensions and scheduling situations also missed out on playing some of the conference's best talent.