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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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Mike Leach after practice

Washington State coach Mike Leach discusses a play made by Robert Taylor that he did not think was physically possible.
Sports

Former WSU star Rueben Mayes to become U.S. citizen

Since coming to the United States to play football and run track at Washington State University, Rueben Mayes has been a record-setting running back, an Offensive Rookie of the Year and an NFL All-Pro. On Tuesday Mayes, 53, will become a U.S. citizen at the federal courthouse in Spokane, Washington.
Sports

Four positions where WSU coaches will have toughest choices

Even before Luke Falk played in his first college game, the Washington State quarterback prepared every day as if he was the starter. That mindset and ethic led to Falk actually becoming the starting quarterback, although his spot is allegedly, like all spots, up for grabs.
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Mark Marks’ words: Cougars new receivers talented

Washington State held its first football practice of the season on Saturday at Sacajawea Junior High in Lewiston, where the coaches and other observers discovered what Gabe Marks knew all along: The new Cougars receivers can ball.