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NWSB Insider and Washington St. Cougars blogger Britton Ransford tells us his top 5 matchups on the Cougars schedule for the 2012 season. Luckily for the Cougs, they miss out on USC this year, but there will still be some tough games in the Oregon, Colorado, and Cal matchups. And last but not least, what Pac-12 season would not be complete without the annual Apple Cup game. Look for the Cougs to start fast, and earn that elusive 6th victory this year en route to a bowl game.
NWSB Insider and Washington St. Cougars blogger Britton Ransford tells us his top 5 Cougs players to know that are NEW in 2012. Eric Oertel, Xavier Cooper, Dominique Williams, Andrei Lintz, Travis Long are all primed to have seasons in which they introduce themselves in a big way to the fans of the WSU Cougars.
NWSB Insider and Washington State Cougars blogger Britton Ransford weighs in today with a fun little piece he was assigned. The top 5 most memorable WSU Cougars football moments he can remember in his lifetime. Big plays and stifling defense highlighted the 2003 Holiday Bowl. Who forgets the 1997 Ryan Leaf Apple Cup, or 2007 at UW Alex Brink’s last game?
NWSB’s Washington State Cougars blogger Insider Steve tells us today the real competition hasn’t started yet with regards to Jeff Tuel vs. Connor Halliday at Cougs offseason practices. It won’t begin until Halliday is 100% healthy and on the practice field giving Tuel his best shot. At that point Coach Mike Leach can begin the process of evaluating these two.
NWSB Insider Steve also a Washington State Cougars blogger tells us this week there are certain things outside of the realm of football that Mike Leach stresses on his players that Chip Kelly falls by the wayside. Insider fully expects Chip Kelly to move on to the NFL because in his mind he’s already there. Washington State will be in a much better situation than Oregon because of it.
Washington State Cougars football blogger Insider Steve comments on yesterday’s big news from Pullman Washington. As big as the Mike Leach hiring was, It was met with some criticism, with some pessimism thrown in for good nature. Steve reviews the Mike Leach Washington St. Cougars Coaching Misconceptions, he looks at ESPN Lawsuits and Texas Tech Red Raiders football as well.
Paul Wulff coached the Cougars to 40 losses spread out over the last four seasons, throw in four Apple Cup losses as well, and its easy to see why AD Bill Moos made the change today in Pullman. Paul Wulff was fired today by Washington St. University.
MMQB from Insider Steve our Washington State Cougars blogger weighs in with his take on the 2011 Apple Cup between UW and WSU. He points out if Bill Moos and school president Elson Floyd do dismiss Paul Wulff as head coach, it would behoove them to take advantage of the momentum the program has created. Maybe Mike Leach or Kevin Sumlin as a replacement hire.
It’s Civil War time, the Oregon State Beavers vs. Oregon Ducks Saturday November 26th 2011. Check out the live betting odds, ncaa handicapping preview, and gambling trends. The Ducks do not air it out much with QB Darron Thomas, why would they with LaMichael James. This week Oregon have to contain OSU’s Sean Mannion. 2011 College football betting season is here.
It’s Apple Cup time, the Washington State Cougars vs. Washington Huskies Saturday November 26th 2011. Check out the live betting odds, ncaa handicapping preview, and gambling trends. Marshall Lobbestael needs to ensure he avoids turnovers, but look for Chris Polk to tear it up on the ground. 2011 College football betting season is here.
It’s the Washington St. Cougars vs. Oregon Ducks Saturday October 25th 2011. Check out the live odds, ncaa handicapping preview, and betting trends. WSU QB Marshall Lobbestael will get the start after Jeff Tuel suffered a shoulder in injury in the Cougars last game.
It’s the Washington State Cougars vs. UCLA Bruins Saturday October 8th 2011. Check out the live odds, ncaa handicapping preview, and betting trends. 2011 College football betting season is here. Our weekly look at the Pac 12 teams has a nice matchup in Week 6…
