Seattle Game talk, plus links

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FROM PULLMAN — Lots to link to today, beginning with our story providing player thoughts on playing this week’s home game in Seattle. Let’s get to it.

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Here’s our story from today’s newspaper, which passes along player comments on the location of Saturday’s game against Oregon. We also have our Pac-12 picks , a recap of yesterday’s live chat , our pick ‘em contest (remember, UW and Stanford play tonight, so get your picks in soon) and some details from last night’s practice. … Bud Withers has a feature on WSU linebacker Cyrus Coen, the nephew of legendary Cougar quarterback Jack Thompson. From Oregon: the Ducks are using a number of young receivers early in the season.

There’s one Pac-12 game tonight …

Stanford (3-0, 1-0 Pac-12) at Washington (2-1, 0-0 Pac-12) , 6 p.m. (ESPN) — Stanford’s quarterback is facing his first road test . Washington hopes for a better result against the Cardinal this year.

Around the Pac-12 … An Arizona receiver can’t celebrate too much after making some catches last week. … Arizona State’s running back is closing in on some touchdown records . … California’s offensive line needs to improve. … The Bruins need to tackle better , and could be helped by keeping those darn reporters out of practice. … This columnist thinks USC and UCLA should be a happy family . … Oregon State’s patience is paying off. … Colorado’s offensive coordinator brought energy to the Buffaloes’ sideline last week.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple