Stories by Jacob Thorpe for the Spokesman-Review

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Apple Cup comes with speculations and certainties

Thu., Nov. 26, 2015

If there is an upside to the Apple Cup’s return to the Friday after Thanksgiving, it is that the speculation and hand wringing over who will start at quarterback for Washington State can end a day early.

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Pac-12 Turkey Day links

Thu., Nov. 26, 2015

Don't you have something better to do today than read about football? You don't? Well, by all means …

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Gabe Marks’ energy, talent ignites Cougars

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

As soon as Connor Halliday heard the good news, he headed straight to his head coach’s office.

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What happens when the Cougars don’t emphasize academics

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

In this week's two-part look inside the Washington State football program we explain how the Cougars keep up with their classwork during a busy season.

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Alex Grinch up for Assistant Coach of the Year

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

First-year Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch is one of 34 nominees for the Broyles Award, given to the top assistant in college football.

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WSU football chat

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

Submit questions now for our 11 a.m. WSU football chat.

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Jacob Thorpe’s Pac-12 picks

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

What happens at the start of the year is basically meaningless, as long as you finish. Or something like that.

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Morning links: Getting to know Peyton Bender

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

Peruse today's Washington State news before joining our live chat at 11 a.m.

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Conor Clifford, Ike Iroegbu and Que Johnson after CSULA

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

Washington State's players talk about their win on Tuesday.

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Ernie Kent after CSULA

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

Video and transcript of Ernie Kent's remarks after Washington State's win on Tuesday.

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WSU 74, CSULA 57

Wed., Nov. 25, 2015

The box score from Washington State's win over Cal-State Los Angeles.

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Conor Clifford gives WSU men a big lift inside

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

With their best player sitting on the bench, the Washington State Cougars found another post player to lead them in the interior during an easy 74-57 win over visiting Cal-State Los Angeles.

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Cougars emphasize academics

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

In this week's two-part look inside the Washington State football program we explain how the Cougars keep up with their classwork during a busy season.

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Peyton Bender gives Cougars options as assertive, strong-armed quarterback

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

Before Peyton Bender’s maternal grandmother died, she made sure to see him throw his first college touchdown pass.

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Jacob Thorpe’s Pac-12 Power Rankings

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

The 2015 Pac-12 champion will once again hail from the state of California as only Stanford, UCLA and USC enter the final regular season week with a shot at the title.

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Luke Falk is Burlsworth Trophy finalist

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk is a finalist for the award given to the best player in college football who began his career as a walk-on.

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Morning links: All about the Apple Cup

Tue., Nov. 24, 2015

Coaches, players and media organizations are getting ready for the annual showdown between Washington and Washington State.

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Huge high school offensive lineman chooses WSU

Mon., Nov. 23, 2015

Christian Haangana, a 6-foot-6, 347-pound offensive linemen, announced his decision to accept a football scholarship from Washington State on Twitter.

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