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Roses Result In Bouquet Of Prospects All-American Leads WSU Recruits

Washington State's Rose Bowl season has vaulted the Cougars into more pristine recruiting territory, marking a departure from the days when they could not compete with Washington in the quest to attract high-profile talent. WSU has received oral commitments from 19 recruits, led by Kevin Brown, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound All-America tailback from City College of San Francisco.
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Golden Bears Run Away From Listless Cougars

This was the one of those uninspired, disjointed performances best reserved for the road, so as not to offend the local clientele. Washington State's least energized performance of the season came at home Saturday night, where a restless Friel Court crowd of 4,952 waited and waited for the big run that never came. The result, an 86-75 loss to California, left the Cougars (8-10) with a 1-6 record in the Pacific-10 Conference - on the eve of consecutive road
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Style No, Results

Kojo Mensah-Bonsu, right, fighting for a rebound against Penn's Paul Romanczuk, is one of WSU's top defenders. Photo by Associated Press
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WSU, Price Move Closer To A New Deal Athletic Director, Football Coach Cram Talks Into Travel Schedules

Mike Price and Rick Dickson, separated by whirlwind schedules since Washington State's appearance in the Rose Bowl three weeks ago, have moved closer to an agreement that will make Price one of the highest paid football coaches in the Pacific-10 Conference. "We had a good discussion this weekend, the one time that we did get to sit down," Dickson said Tuesday. "Then, I had to leave and I got back late last night, and he had already left to resume recruiting, so we didn't get to complete everything.
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WSU Fails To Cash In On Chances Cougars Rally, But Prove To Be Their Own Worst Enemies In Loss To Oregon

Oregon squandered most of a 17-point lead Saturday and seemed determined to give away yet another basketball game, but Washington State was unable to capitalize. Missed free throws, poor rebounding and a disastrous stretch immediately after halftime were among the culprits as the Cougars suffered a 71-62 Pac-10 men's basketball defeat before 8,213 typically boisterous fans at McArthur Court.
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Newman Produces For Asu

Whether Don Newman can shake the interim label at Arizona State remains unclear, but he has already beaten the odds, covered the spread and exceeded the "over" for total wins. Even Stevin Smith and Isaac Burton, the ex-players convicted in the 1994 point-shaving scheme that led to coach Bill Frieder's resignation, might not bet against Newman now.
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Cougs Take Field Of Dreams Pac-10 Trend Has WSU Looking Good

1. Myron "Mike" Davis, a member of the 1931 WSU Rose Bowl team, clowns around with Cougars receiver Chris Jackson during photo day Wednesday. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Shawn McWashington and the rest of the "Fab Five" receivers are expected to be a key to a WSU win. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review
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Oh, These Magic Moments Highlights Define WSU’s Excellent Adventure

1. Jesse Ratcliff and coach Mike Price were in the mood for singing the Washington State University fight song after the Cougars defeated UCLA 37-34. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review 2. When Chris Jackson gathered in this touchdown pass, the Apple Cup almost became a runaway. Photo by J. Bart Rayniak/The Spokesman-Review
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A True Leader Mike Price Gains Respect For The Way He Carries Himself On And Off The Field

1. WSU coach Mike Price has gained the respect of his players by being a take-charge leader who is willing to deflect criticism of them onto himself. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Price give words of encouragement to Lamont Thompson. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 3. WSU coach Mike Price greets Alton Warner at practice at the L.A. Coliseum last week. Warner played for Price at Weber State in 1983 and 1984. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review
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He’s A Winner At Double Jeopardy Nothing Trivial About Woodson

1. In the category of "Heisman Firsts," Charles Woodson is the answer as the first primarily defensive player to win college football's premier award. Photo by Associated Press 2. Charles Woodson (2) has shown the way to Pasadena for the Wolverines, especially teammate Marcus Ray (29). Photo by Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press