Stories by Jacob Thorpe for the Spokesman-Review

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Mike Leach says WSU offense is “about one-third as good as we think we are”

Sat., Aug. 20, 2016

The Cougars coach felt the starting offense was overconfident heading into WSU's Saturday scrimmage.

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WSU position preview: Competition keen for playing time at receiver spots

Fri., Aug. 19, 2016

When Washington State’s new wide receivers coach arrived in Pullman, he did not have a car. So, he turned to WSU’s new wide receivers coach for some help.

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WSU postition preview: Cougars still have that three-part harmony at running back

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

Although some might accuse the Washington State coaches of breaking up the band, the old Cougars running back trio of Earth, Wind and Fire will spend 2016 on a reunion tour.

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Gabe Marks returns to WSU practice

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

Washington State's star wide receiver, Gabe Marks, fully participated in the Cougars practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering an undisclosed injury during practice on Aug. 8.

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River Cracraft says inside WRs are finding their own look

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The senior says the inside receivers usually win their competition with the outside receivers.

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Dave Nichol says Tavares Martin’s short game is improving

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The outside receivers coach also says that Isaiah Johnson and Gabe Marks will both play amply at Z-receiver.

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JaMarcus Shephard wants all the receivers on the same page

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The inside receivers coach wants his players and the outside receivers to gel.

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Gabe Marks wants to earn his spot

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The star receiver returned to practice on Thursday.

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Cougars add forward Arinze Chidom to 2016 recruiting class

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The Washington State men’s basketball team doubtlessly improved on its recent trip to Italy. But when the Cougars got home they decided to add a little frontcourt depth, too.

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Jacob Thorpe and Lindsey Joy preview the WSU season

Thu., Aug. 18, 2016

The Spokane sports reporters team up to preview another year of WSU football.

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WSU senior Colton Teglovic placed on scholarship

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Washington State’s football coaches have been so impressed with Colton Teglovic, they decided to foot the bill for his senior year of college.

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Jorgensen gone, Harrington moves to wide receiver

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Highlights and observations from Washington State's football practice on Wednesday.

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Kyle Sweet shares Cracraft connection

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

The former Santa Margarita stars a big party of the Air Raid in 2016.

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Jamal Morrow shares his coin flip secrets

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

How does he win every week?

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Mastro says squats are key to running back success

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Running backs coach Jim Mastro gives the scoop on his position group.

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Mike Leach talks about Keith Harrington’s possible position switch

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Keith Harrington spent Wednesday's practice at H-receiver.

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Colton Teglovic gets a scholarship

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Colton Teglovic talks about learning that he will be a scholarship player as a senior.

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WSU Football chat (transcript)

Wed., Aug. 17, 2016

Everything that was said during Wednesday morning's WSU football chat.

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Junior newcomer Robert Taylor shines at 2 positions

Tue., Aug. 16, 2016

Just catching he ball with one hand did itself make Robert Taylor’s interception the most impressive play of Washington State’s preseason camp in Lewiston.

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