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Shalom Luani’s bad choice almost derailed WSU football career, future

Tue., Oct. 11, 2016

Since it was only the first week of school, when classes consist primarily of group introductions, being out in the wee hours of a Wednesday was merely a bad idea.

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WSU vs. UCLA game notes

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Game notes for Washington State's Homecoming game against UCLA.

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Former Nebraska receiver Derrion Grim will head to WSU

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Derrion Grim signed with Nebraska out of high school last year and enrolled in January. He quickly left Lincoln, however, and now the San Joaquin Delta College wide receiver says he is headed to Washington State.

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Felony robbery charges against WSU linebacker Logan Tago may trigger suspension

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

PULLMAN – Prosecutor Denis P. Tracy filed criminal charges of second-degree robbery and fourth-degree assault against Washington State linebacker Logan Tago in the Whitman County Superior Court on Monday, triggering an automatic suspension that will prevent Tago from playing in at least two football games.

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Eduardo Middleton describes offensive line improvement

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Right guard Eduardo Middleton during Monday's press conference.

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Darrien Molton talks defensive improvement

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

The WSU cornerback talks about how the defensive has improved this season.

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Gabe Marks goes off

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

The always entertaining wide receiver addresses a number of topics during Monday's press conference.

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Mike Leach previews the UCLA game

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Washington State head coach Mike Leach's weekly press conference.

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First Look: WSU vs. UCLA

Mon., Oct. 10, 2016

Here is staff writer Jacob Thorpe’s first look at Saturday’s game between Washington State and UCLA. What is it? WSU (3-2, 2-0 Pac-12) hopes to maintain its place atop the conference standings when it hosts UCLA ( 3-3, 1-2).

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Despite early struggles, WSU Cougars control their own destiny

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

Imagine that an anxious Washington State football fan had asked a rational person how many wins the Cougars could achieve in 2016.

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Shalom Luani after Stanford

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The senior safety continued making big plays against the Cardinal offense on Saturday.

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Hercules Mata’afa and Peyton Pelluer talk Speed D

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The two WSU defensive players talk about the team's emphasis on speed and toughness.

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Luke Falk is thankful for the WSU defense

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The WSU quarterback says the defense's play is inspiring the offense.

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Tavares Martin says the Cougars were more determined in 2016

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The WSU receiver talks about the team's edge against Stanford.

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Gabe Marks reflects on the Stanford win’s impact

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The Cougars have proved a lot to themselves the last two weeks.

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Mike Leach after Stanford

Sun., Oct. 9, 2016

The WSU coach talks about his team's impressive win at Stanford on Saturday.

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Cougars prove their toughness by manhandling Stanford on the road

Sat., Oct. 8, 2016

It wasn’t just the blowout nature of WSU’s win over No. 15 Stanford on Saturday, although it certainly undeniably a beat down.

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WSU players of the game

Sat., Oct. 8, 2016

WSU players of the game

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Key moments in Washington State’s win over Stanford

Sat., Oct. 8, 2016

The WSU defense forced three-and-outs on each of Stanford’s first two drives and forced the Cardinal to punt on its third. By holding early, the defense gave the WSU offense a chance to find its rhythm and score first, giving the Cougars the upper hand throughout the game.

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WSU notebook: Cody O’Connell blends size, agility on Cougars’ offensive line

Sat., Oct. 8, 2016

It’s not hard to miss Washington State’s best offensive lineman. At 6-foot-8, 354 pounds, Cody O’Connell stands out even in a crowd of the biggest football players on the team.

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Cougars want to continue to play with new-found toughness against Stanford

Fri., Oct. 7, 2016

Mike Leach’s Washington State Cougars were not a finesse team this year because they liked to spread defenses out, attack space and play with a fast, open style of play that relies upon timing and speed more than size.

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2-Minute Drill: What to watch when WSU takes on Stanford

Fri., Oct. 7, 2016

Don’t take your eyes off Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy last season and is leading the NCAA with 214.5 all-purpose yards per game. With nearly 500 rushing yards and 150 receiving yards in four games, McCaffrey could make an explosive impact on any play the Cardinal will run Saturday.

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Defense excels during WSU underclassmen scrimmage

Thu., Oct. 6, 2016

Since Washington State is about to play its fifth football game, and thanks to a few big wins allowing the Cougars coaches to get backups on the field, which freshmen will play this season and which ones will redshirt is relatively set.

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JaMarcus Shephard on Stanford defense: “Everything they do is impressive”

Thu., Oct. 6, 2016

The inside wide receivers coach also talks about coaching blocking.

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Ken Wilson says young WSU defenders are starting to separate themselves

Thu., Oct. 6, 2016

The Cougars defenses relishes a shutout during Thursday Night Football just like a game.