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Video: Washington State guard Viont’e Daniels post scrimmage Oct. 21

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 21, 2017

The Washington State men’s basketball team capitalized on Homecoming weekend and held an open scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum.

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Analysis: Washington State handles both the elements and the Buffaloes in 28-0 Homecoming win

Sat., Oct. 21, 2017

Nasty wind and buckets of rain formed quite the combination for the Cougars on a night when they already another dual-threat to worry about: Colorado quarterback Steven Montez.

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The pick: Why Washington State will beat Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 20, 2017

The Cougars will return to their winning ways Saturday night against the Buffaloes at Martin Stadium.

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Washington State looking to shake off Cal loss, avoid similar letdown against Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 20, 2017

In the next three weeks, the Cougars will be tested by three running threats, beginning Saturday night at 7:45 with Colorado and senior tailback Phillip Lindsay.

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Two minute drill: Keys to victory for Washington State against Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 20, 2017

Theo Lawson’s keys for a possible Washington State victory over Colorado on Saturday at Martin Stadium.

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Video: Washington State defensive coordinator Alex Grinch post practice Sept. 19

Thu., Oct. 19, 2017

Cougars defensive coordinator Alex Grinch relfects on Friday’s game at Cal, talks about preparing for Colorado and speaks about former WSU athletic director Bill Moos.

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Video: Washington State defensive line coach Jeff Phelps post practice Sept. 19

Thu., Oct. 19, 2017

WSU defensive line coach Jeff Phelps talks about Friday’s game versus Cal and preparing for Colorado running back Phillip Lindsay.

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Washington State looking to ‘narrow down’ punting pool

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 19, 2017

Erik Powell, Kyle Sweet and Mitchell Cox are averaging just 33.7 yards per punt this season, which ranks No. 121 of 129 in the FBS.

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Video: Washington State offensive line coach Clay McGuire post practice Sept. 18

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Washington State offensive line coach Clay McGuire talks about his unit’s performance in Friday’s loss to Cal.

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Video: Washington State special teams coach Eric Mele post practice Sept. 18

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Washington State special teams coach Eric Mele talks about the issues at the punting position and how the Cougars will address them moving forward.

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Video: Washington State inside linebackers coach Ken Wilson post practice Sept. 18

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Cougars inside linebacker coach talks about preparing for Colorado running back Phillip Lindsay.

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Video: Washington State coach Mike Leach post practice Sept. 18

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

WSU coach Mike Leach talks about Wednesday’s practice and discusses how the Cougars are preparing for Saturday’s game against Colorado.

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Washington State braces for three-week span vs. Pac-12’s elite rushers, starting with Colorado’s Phillip Lindsay

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

In the Buffaloes’ last two games, Lindsay has accumulated 466 rushing yards and turned in five touchdowns. He’s crossed the goal line in each of Colorado’s seven games this season and enters Saturday’s contest in a tie for third nationally with 11 all-purpose TDs.

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Washington State’s Mike Leach added to watch list for Coach of the Year award

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Washington State coach Mike Leach has been added to the watch list for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award, given annually to the top coach in college football.

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WSU Cougars leading receiver Tavares Martin Jr. reportedly suspended because of temper tantrum, missed practice

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Mike Leach didn’t specify a reason for Tavares Martin Jr.’s suspension, but the player’s father told Stefanie Loh of the The Seattle Times his son was punished for displaying poor behavior following the team’s loss to Cal.

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Pac-12 picks: USC vs. Notre Dame highlights a weekend of coin-flip games

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

Theo Lawson makes his picks for Week 8 of the Pac-12 football season.

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Washington State football chat transcript - 10/18

Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

A transcript of Wednesday's WSU football live chat with Spokesman-Review beat writer Theo Lawson.

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Video: Washington State wide receiver Renard Bell post practice Sept. 16

Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

Cougars wideout Renard Bell talks about bouncing back from the loss to Cal and moving forward to Saturday’s game against Colorado.

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Video: Washington State linebacker Justus Rogers post practice Sept. 16

Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

WSU linebacker Justus Rogers talks about his increased playing time and preparing for Saturday’s game against Colorado.

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Video: Washington State defensive end Derek Moore post practice Sept. 16

Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

WSU defensive end Derek Moore talks about the Cal game and reflects on his game-clinching play against USC a few weeks ago.

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Video: Washington State coach Mike Leach post practice Oct. 16

Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

Cougars coach Mike Leach talks about Tuesday’s practice and his meeting with school president Kirk Schulz regarding the AD search.

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Former Washington State slot receiver River Cracraft inks NFL deal with Denver Broncos

Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

The ex-WSU slot was one of four players who worked out with the Broncos Tuesday, according to ESPN, and clearly demonstrated enough ability for the AFC West team to want to sign him seven weeks into the NFL season.

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Washington State President: School to look both in-house and out-of-house for next athletic director

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017

If it all goes according to plan, Washington State will have a new athletic director named by approximately Feb. 1, the school’s president said Tuesday.

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Washington State leading receiver Tavares Martin Jr. suspended for Saturday’s game vs. Colorado

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

Coach Mike Leach confirmed that Martin Jr. had been suspended to The Spokesman-Review following Tuesday’s practice in Pullman, but did not specify the rule(s) Martin Jr. violated.

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Washington State’s Hercules Mata’afa, Cody O’Connell named to AP midseason All-American team

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 17, 2017

Cougars offensive lineman Cody O’Connell and defensive lineman Hercules Mata’afa were named Tuesday to the Associated Press’ first-ever midseason All-America team.