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Jacob Thorpe

Jacob Thorpe

Current Position: Sports columnist

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

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WSU can’t escape significance of game with EWU

The Cougars can’t escape this game’s significance, try as they might to ignore it. Washington State coach Mike Leach does not have to dip deep into his bag of Leachisms to say that Saturday’s season opener is only important because it is the next game, and is equally as important as every next game that ever has been or will be.
Sports

EWU at WSU: Two-minute drill

The Cougars will have more talent at every position except for one. Cooper Kupp is probably the best receiver WSU will face all season, and he will make a case for being the best player on the field on Saturday.
Sports

How to watch the WSU vs. Eastern Washington game this weekend

The Pac-12 Networks will air Saturday’s game between Eastern Washington and Washington State on on both the Pac-12 Network and the regional network for the state of Washington, but do not be surprised if you see two other teams on the primary network.
Sports

Confidence evident at WSU, but Cougs are far from finished

The boundaries of increased expectations of the Cougars this year extend well outside the fan base. The Cougars received votes in the Associated Press Top-25 preseason poll for the first time since 2002, with a few writers ranking WSU in the teens. But can they meet expectations?
Sports

Alex Grinch not resting on laurels

WSU’s defensive coordinator search following the 2014 season lasted longer than anyone predicted, and was more successful than any but the true Pollyannas dared to dream.
Sports

Peyton Pelluer OK with doing dirty work on defense

When a person is part of a legacy like the Pelluers, it can be tough to stand out above the crowd. Sure, Peyton Pelluer will likely be a four-year starter for the Washington State defense. Just like his dad, Scott.
Sports

Jacob Thorpe’s Week 1 Pac-12 Power Rankings

For some people, football season's arrival is heralded by orange hues of leaves on trees. Others see election ads on TV and grimace, then perk up when they remember that pigskin season is just around the corner.