James Snook-USA TODAY Sports WSU football beats Wisconson, surreal display exemplifies what we must do to survive *Eyes open* A few thousand Cougs are milling about Gesa Field as ‘Jump Around’ by House of Pain blares over the speakers. The Wisconsin football anthem remains in the Palouse stadium. The Wisconsin football team does not. *Blink* Fa’alili Fa’amoe, the … [Read more...] about Follow the Leaders
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Ron Stone Jr. sweeps Pac-12 weekly defensive awards
Jack Ellis/CougCenter Stone becomes the fourth player to win both awards Ron Stone Jr. put on a clinic this past weekend in Pullman and was named both Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week and Defensive Lineman of the Week on Monday. His performance in the 31-22 upset of #19 Wisconsin over the weekend had all of Martin Stadium on their feet from start to finish. He is the … [Read more...] about Ron Stone Jr. sweeps Pac-12 weekly defensive awards
We needed this
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports WSU never trailed. Good evening. Well, make that great evening. I’m speaking, of course, of Saturday on the Palouse, when your Washington State Cougars defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 31-22 on the most picturesque of days. Everything was great. The weather, the atmosphere, the mini-CougCenter reunion at The Coug where I got confirmation that … [Read more...] about We needed this
For one day, everything was as it should be
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports I’ve got no idea what lies ahead. But for one day in Pullman, everything felt good again. PULLMAN, WASHINGTON — Shit, that’s a lot further down than I remember. Wait, should I remember? Have I ever actually don’t this before? Oh my God, I’ve never rushed the field at Martin Stadium before. Why is my first attempt as a 35-year old man … [Read more...] about For one day, everything was as it should be
Washington State takes down #19 Wisconsin, 31-22
Jack Ellis/CougCenter A statement that goes far beyond the game of football. The Washington State Cougars defeated the #19 Wisconsin Badgers in Pullman, 31-22. WSU (2-0) took a commanding 24-9 lead into the half, but surrendered 13 unanswered to Wisconsin (1-1) in the second half. The Cougs were able to capitalize on a late Wisconsin turnover to seize a two possession … [Read more...] about Washington State takes down #19 Wisconsin, 31-22