tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16311670334299999482024-03-06T00:41:10.278-08:00Wazzu SportsNateBleedsCrimsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14884683199596863558noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-7552816824910394982011-11-02T22:31:00.000-07:002011-11-02T22:34:06.171-07:00More on Demarquise JohnsonHere is a new look at recent Washington State commit Demarquise Johnson. This video is from last weekend's Arizona Preps Showcase. Johnson committed to the Cougars on October 22nd.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lp9BHO1BJaA" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="400"></iframe>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-38948570123461229242011-10-25T23:33:00.001-07:002011-10-25T23:44:04.163-07:00MARTIN STADIUM RENOVATIONSWashington State University has released the new renderings for the Martin Stadium renovations. The renovations are expected to be approved by the Board of Regents within the next month.<br /><br />The renovation calls for completion in two phases. The first phase will include a new press box and premium seating with construction expected to begin on November 21, 2011. The first phase is expected to be completed by August 2012, in time for the Cougars' first home game.<br /><br />The second phase includes a football facility that will close off the west endzone. This is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2012 Apple Cup<a href="http://regents.wsu.edu/meeting...ials/Notice.pdf"></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://regents.wsu.edu/meeting-materials/Martin.pdf">Martin Stadium renderings</a><br /><a href="http://regents.wsu.edu/meeting-materials/Martin.pdf"></a>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-79295336527692927222011-10-22T11:42:00.000-07:002011-10-22T11:58:03.686-07:00Que to the ZzuThe Washington State Cougars Men's Basketball team today received their fourth commitment for the 2012 recruiting class. <br /><br />Demarquise Johnson, a 6-5 guard, committed to the Cougars after finishing his official visits and taking a week to decide his college choice. Que based his decision on his relationship with the Cougar coaches.<br /><br />"Ken Bone is a really good coach," Que said. "Curtis Allen has been like an older brother to me. Coach (Ben) Johnson is a good coach and a good guy, I talk to him a lot." <br /><br />Que picked Washington State over finalists UW, Gonzaga, and Unlv. He also held offers from a slew of other schools including Virginia, Oregon State, Colorado, Arizona State, and Missouri. <br /><br />Johnson joins prep teammate Richard Peters, Spokane's Brett Boese, and Oakland's Richard Longrus in the Cougars' 2012 class. <br /><br /><iframe width="400" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aLxP-yzphE0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-67062400909595793972011-10-20T15:17:00.001-07:002011-10-20T15:34:56.814-07:00Richard Longrus Commits to WSUThe Washington State Cougars received their third known commitment for the class of 2012 last night. Forward Richard Longrus, a 6-6 forward from Oakland, called and pledged Crimson.<br /><br />Longrus has drawn comparisons to former WSU star, Kyle Weaver. Richard has the ability to shoot from the outside and is crafty inside the perimeter.<br /><br />The Cougars are also expecting to hear from DeMarquise Johnson, the top-rated shooting guard on the west coast, on Saturday. Johnson has narrowed his choices to WSU, UW, Gonzaga, and UNLV.<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="400" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/owrRdh5hSao" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-70033301898292252682011-03-06T17:37:00.000-08:002011-07-03T12:31:54.886-07:00The Season That Was<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSrEA2U6-PHFYxF4B3_WRWgc1QCelCFe8DRet8FIEA7xSyUePUot09i80ju-Qyt0EmxL1ZftVljEoLm5RJ3Rs_KFeB6xeNBWFjzhrqBSzJ-v1V4-U5OAfqNpLzFzZO4m69eiYMGukiODi/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625197421909703778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBSrEA2U6-PHFYxF4B3_WRWgc1QCelCFe8DRet8FIEA7xSyUePUot09i80ju-Qyt0EmxL1ZftVljEoLm5RJ3Rs_KFeB6xeNBWFjzhrqBSzJ-v1V4-U5OAfqNpLzFzZO4m69eiYMGukiODi/s400/bowling.jpg" /></a>I'll admit, when I first heard about Klay Thompson being arrested for marijuana possession, I -- like many Coug fans -- sat there in disbelief and thought that someone was playing a cruel, cruel early April Fool's joke. There was no way our golden child of Cougar basketball was busted for pot just moments after a huge win vs USC. Unfortunately, as more and more details came to light, it was ultimately determined Klay would be suspended.<br /><br />I was angry, sad, furious, and did I mention angry? Sullenly, I sat at work and considered asking for the day off. I texted friends who shared my sentiment. The Cougs started the year 5-0, later losing to Butler in the championship game of the Diamond Head Classic. As Pac-10 play began, however, the Cougars lost their opening games in LA -- fashion capitol of the west coast -- in typical Coug fashion. They blew a lead against UCLA, and no-showed against USC until the final two minutes of the game. The rest of the season, great games would be followed by 20 minute efforts. Players were in and out of the line-up due to injuries and suspensions.<br /><br />Last year, this would've been easier for me to swallow, but not this year. The starters for this year's team are four juniors and one sophomore. With the exception of Aden, all these players have been here and played since their freshman year. All season long, I've questioned this team's leadership, and clearly, the lack of leadership has cost this team a berth in the NCAA tournament. It's been a season of highs and lows. Unfortunately, most of the highs have been off the court.Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-34109235794407610942011-02-18T12:45:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:39:29.754-07:00Analysis of Cougars' Season<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOBJCI0CUeDCSoQNUbksexqkew3pHt4_IsJ_gcFe5BK4KN_Gj1r0IdH_6sMmMDxF9O_BOnTHdsdxOhC_BgFPzsdbUxWQKIIvUCdO624YcEZcw7s7-KwfTkNagYuNkiEH8QUwJCSidI_hy/s1600/speed_rollercoaster_big.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOBJCI0CUeDCSoQNUbksexqkew3pHt4_IsJ_gcFe5BK4KN_Gj1r0IdH_6sMmMDxF9O_BOnTHdsdxOhC_BgFPzsdbUxWQKIIvUCdO624YcEZcw7s7-KwfTkNagYuNkiEH8QUwJCSidI_hy/s400/speed_rollercoaster_big.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575133624723075938" border="0" /></a>This about sums it up.<br /><br />January 20 vs ASU = WIN<br />January 22 vs UA = LOSS<br />January 30 vs UW = WIN<br />February 3 vs UO = LOSS<br />February 5 vs OSU = WIN<br />February 10 vs STAN = LOSS<br />February 12 vs CAL = WIN<br />February 17 vs UA = LOSSRick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-63829649829052741142011-01-31T12:03:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:39:39.983-07:00Cougars land 3-star Linebacker<a href="http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/81/811950m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 120px; float: left; height: 160px;" alt="" src="http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/81/811950m.jpg" border="0" /></a>Cougfan has announced the Cougars have received a commitment from <a href="http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=8&c=1&nid=4819495">Darryl Paulo</a> out of Grant Union High School in Sacramento. Paulo is rated as a 3-star prospect. He also held offers from Oregon State, Fresno State, and San Diego State among others. Expect a few more commitments in the next few days with National Signing Day on Wednesday.Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-6165672476863096722011-01-31T11:37:00.000-08:002011-01-31T11:41:07.889-08:00Reggie Moore's Dunk<iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="450" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XUVk-U9Z9as" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-25092961164846708952011-01-20T11:34:00.000-08:002011-07-05T11:20:15.381-07:00Can We Get Over .500 Please?<a href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFXdjiLkxvjx8yiJuxk__q4PeF0qaUslA2ffQUbSCydv_JHcZqGg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 260px; display: block; height: 194px;" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFXdjiLkxvjx8yiJuxk__q4PeF0qaUslA2ffQUbSCydv_JHcZqGg" border="0" /></a> With two wins this weekend, the Cougars will be 5-3 heading into their Dec. 30 showdown against the University of Washington, a game with so much fanfare, rumor has it there will be three Butches!<br /><br />The biggest news is the anticipated return of Reggie Moore to the lineup tonight against Arizona State. <a href="http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2011/jan/19/moores-suspension-lifted/">According to Vince Grippi</a>, Moore practiced with the team this week and is expected to get some playing time tonight. No word yet on if he’s starting.<br /><br /><a href="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0f1XceZeNdaHM/340x.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; display: block; height: 341px;" alt="" src="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0f1XceZeNdaHM/340x.jpg" border="0" /></a>Keys to cooling the Sun Devils include:<br /><br />1) Recognizing the Zone - Arizona State’s defensive principles differ from most teams in that ASU will start out in a 2-3, switch to a 1-3-1 and even move to a 3-2…and that’s just during one possession.<br /><br />2) Zoning it up - Arizona State is an extremely streaky shooting team. Force Ty Abbott and Rihards Kuksiks (38-percent beyond the arc) to shoot it outside.<br /><br />3) Focusing, Focusing, Focusing- If the Cougs can focus on ASU and not look ahead to Arizona on Saturday, Wazzu has a great shot at being 5-3 heading into next week’s showdown against U-Dub.Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-48964135679233520452011-01-17T10:57:00.000-08:002011-07-05T00:12:55.236-07:00The Reggie Moore Saga<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH2f85KMQLoT4BdL47QLEZG3ll_YtySzLDQgTIOMEnMqCEM1z7A9wUYeMkTM7bi4Ky7HAPN_1j-XyXuFWlQHSRlrVPrjE1PMhU0nUik5QO3qD96UJfpBx_R_x348FzruAJe9NzkYsnUUl/s1600/pot.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625762747190596178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH2f85KMQLoT4BdL47QLEZG3ll_YtySzLDQgTIOMEnMqCEM1z7A9wUYeMkTM7bi4Ky7HAPN_1j-XyXuFWlQHSRlrVPrjE1PMhU0nUik5QO3qD96UJfpBx_R_x348FzruAJe9NzkYsnUUl/s320/pot.jpg" /></a> As many of you have heard, Cougar point guard Reggie Moore was <a href="http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2011/jan/05/wsus-moore-cited-marijuana-possession/">cited last month</a> for possession of marijuana. And has been suspended indefinitely by Coach Ken Bone. It wasn’t the amount of Mary Jane that got <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/cougars/2013135562_coug12.html">two Cougar Football players kicked off the team</a> earlier in the year, but Moore's actions demand some reprimand.<br /><br />Is carrying weed the worst thing a college kid could do? No, it could be much worse. Reggie’s escapades are <a href="http://www.king5.com/news/local/Seattle-Police-investigate-UW-basketball-player-accused-of-rape---113248229.html">child’s play </a>(pun intended) compared to what’s going on in Seattle. My beef with the whole situation is how it’s being handled by Coach Ken Bone.<br /><br />I just don’t understand how this incident occurred in December, was announced last week... Then wasn't dealt with UNTIL several games later.<br /><br />Maybe this is the kind of situation that will bring the team together. Junior forward Abe Lodwick was quoted at the end of the Stanford game, a game the Cougs won on the road, as saying that this team is bigger than just one person.<br /><br />We don’t know how long "indefinitely" is going to be, but the Cougs have three tough home games on the horizon against ASU, Arizona and Washington. WSU has shown flashes of potential, and also flashbacks to last season (when it couldn't finish games).<br /><br />Wazzu might have taken the next step in becoming an NCAA tournament type team with the win over Stanford, but in order for the process to be completed, this team needs Reggie Moore to return and make solid decisions, both on and off the court.Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-54522645137875996652011-01-17T09:56:00.001-08:002011-07-02T17:41:38.680-07:00A Look at DaVonte LacyHere is a look at future Cougar guard <a href="http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/112608/davonte-lacy">DaVonte Lacy</a> of Curtis High School. Lacy committed to the Cougars during the summer and his stock has gone up to a four star rating after recent evaluations. Here is a video of Lacy taking on Lincoln (San Diego) during the ESPN Holiday Classic at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Lacy is matched up with UCLA commit <a href="http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102170/norman-powell">Norman Powell</a> for a good portion of the game.<br /><br />Lacy shows good ability to knock down the mid-to-long range jumper as well as finish around the rim. Lacy and Fresno State transfer <a href="http://fresnostate.scout.com/a.z?s=164&p=8&c=1&nid=5015900">Michael Ladd</a> could have very important roles next season if Klay Thompson elects to take his talents to the NBA.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rdkQwH_tyQg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rdkQwH_tyQg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="350"></embed></object>Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-67198645721930454132011-01-16T22:12:00.000-08:002011-01-17T09:19:09.786-08:00Cougs Land Defensive Tackle From California<a href="http://media.scout.com/media/image/81/813677.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px" alt="" src="http://media.scout.com/media/image/81/813677.jpg" border="0" /></a> Coach Paul Wulff has added another commit to the 2011 class as defensive tackle <a href="http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=8&c=1&nid=4305523">Brandon Tuliaupupu </a>pledged crimson tonight. Tuliaupupu is the fourth defensive tackle from this class that Wulff expects to sign on National Letter of Intent Day (February 2nd).<br /><br />Tuliaupupu is listed at 6-2, 290 which is great size for an incoming freshman. He has also been used as a linebacker and offensive guard with Claremont HS in California which gives Wulff and staff some flexibility to move him around on both sides of the ball.<br /><br />Brandon's commit gives the Cougars nine defensive lineman in the class and 24 commits overall. I would expect the Cougars to possibly be on the trail for another running back, especially with <a href="http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=8&c=1&nid=3975691">Bishop Sankey</a> still deciding between WSU and UW.Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-22100205594189869402011-01-16T21:18:00.000-08:002012-07-20T11:37:04.195-07:00Cougs Manage Split in Bay AreaPlaying without sophomore Reggie Moore, who has been suspended indefinitely after being cited last month for possession of marijuana, the Cougars managed to overcome a nine point halftime deficit in a <a href="http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=310150024">61-58 victory over Stanford</a>.<br />
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The Cougars, 13-5, have an important three game homestand against Arizona St, Arizona, and Washington to round out the first half of Pac-10 play.<br />
<a href="http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1089/1028880.jpg"></a>In those games, I'd like to see Coach Bone insert Brock Motum for more minutes, at least 20 minutes per game. Motum is shooting 67-percent from the field and 46-percent from beyond the arc, but he is averaging only 14 minutes per game during Pac-10 play. <br />
Motum does more than just score points; he spreads the defense with his long range capabilities. The Cougars went to Motum early in the second half against Cal and he provided five quick points, then found himself back on the bench, replaced by Abe Lodwick. <br />
I understand Lodwick is a catalyst for the Cougar defense, but I don't see why both these guys can't be on the floor at the same time!Rick Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17595610755887108839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-89292774881339246622011-01-13T10:50:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:47:58.255-07:00California Games<a href="http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/05/Totally%2080s%20box%20art/Boxes/Final/Californiagames--article_image.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 418px; display: block; height: 625px;" alt="" src="http://static.gamesradar.com/images/mb/GamesRadar/us/Features/2009/05/Totally%2080s%20box%20art/Boxes/Final/Californiagames--article_image.jpg" border="0" /></a>The last time Washington State traveled to California, it didn’t quite work out the way WSU thought it would. Losses to UCLA and USC had the Cougs reeling at 0-2, but a sweep of the Oregon schools last week moved Wazzu into fifth place in the Pac-10, just a game behind second place Arizona.<br /><br />Tonight, WSU faces a much less explosive Cal, 8-7, than last year’s Jerome Randle led squad (Thank God! By the way). Randle, to me, was Tajuan Porter Jr. -- a guy with <a href="http://www.worldinterestingfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/TYRONE-MUGSY-BOGUES.jpg">Muggsy Bogues</a> size, but Reggie Miller range. EVERY TIME we played him, he seemed to go off. (Luckily for us, he’s gone). (Rant Off).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbx6JS46v7sM6KmxRtG0Edss8WI7NShj4_bGu9lFT_2NvgwX0I7mFrD-vbFq1VHdQXxvt6bO3vWhEdsmXrqE5Dh-Sb9g_ddpvu9oKyptMXIXChyphenhyphenIj1HJdu3bMGHRzf4IOizdb0NIP_lknP/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbx6JS46v7sM6KmxRtG0Edss8WI7NShj4_bGu9lFT_2NvgwX0I7mFrD-vbFq1VHdQXxvt6bO3vWhEdsmXrqE5Dh-Sb9g_ddpvu9oKyptMXIXChyphenhyphenIj1HJdu3bMGHRzf4IOizdb0NIP_lknP/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624921024832208706" border="0" /></a>This year’s Cal collection is led by leftovers Jorge Gutierrez (12.9 ppg) and Harper Kamp (13.1 ppg).<br /><br />Keys to taming the Bears include:<br /><br />1) Keeping DeAngelo Casto and Abe Lodwick out of foul trouble to battle Cal's Kamp (6'8" feet) and Sanders-Frison (6'7" feet).<br /><br />2) Winning the guard battle - In games that Cal has lost this year, Jorge Gutierrez and Allen Crabbe have struggled.<br /><br />3) Spreading the Wealth Offensively- 99-percent of the time, either Klay or Faisal is going to lead the Cougs in scoring, which is fine.<br /><br />It’s what the other guys do that will determine Wazzu's success. Whether it be Casto, Moore, Motum (hell, even Enquist), the Cougars must find a third guy to reach double digit scoring every game if they are to be successful.Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-91582257991122780042011-01-07T10:58:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:49:05.880-07:00Cougs Earn First Pac-10 Win of the Season<p><object width="350" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5r-RPMIRSGA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5r-RPMIRSGA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />Washington State, behind a 29-point performance from Klay Thompson, notched its first Pac-10 victory of the season over Oregon State 84-70.</p><p>The Cougs, 11-4, now look for revenge Saturday against Oregon (7:30 FSN). Last year on New Year's Eve, the Ducks sent the Cougs spinning into oblivion after a 91-89 double-overtime defeat. The Cougs, 10-2 before the Oregon game, lost ten of their final twelve games.</p><p>Oregon not only started Wazzu's tailspin, but ended it . The last two games of the 2010 season were defeats in Eugene, and then the opening round of the Pac-10 tournament, to Oregon. </p><p>The Ducks have won three straight against the Cougars. Fourth time's the charm?</p>Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-17842721446162034912011-01-06T10:34:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:55:51.875-07:00The Oregon Schools Come to Town<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCAvbX100_ytXeZEEXjcU96kZ9drNphya9phIuAtAuz1JtuJOiuToyOgukn78kfOVZbib7bTzyDkaUzkMidbDkQy4Tw-OIye9EueeI5FcYvcGGHKYFL-QjBSW9FyoNmRe5ZnT8HIarnhf/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCAvbX100_ytXeZEEXjcU96kZ9drNphya9phIuAtAuz1JtuJOiuToyOgukn78kfOVZbib7bTzyDkaUzkMidbDkQy4Tw-OIye9EueeI5FcYvcGGHKYFL-QjBSW9FyoNmRe5ZnT8HIarnhf/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624922076423406914" border="0" /></a>Coach Ken Bone might not want to admit it, but if the Cougars intend to make a run at the NCAA tournament, they must win both games this weekend.<br /><br />What a difference six days and three lackluster games can make. The Cougs, 10-4, seemed to have all the momentum in the world after advancing to the Diamond Head Classic final with a 77-71 victory over No. 15 Baylor. But the fatigue of six games in 14 days became apparent in the second halves of their three most-recent games against Butler, UCLA and USC. In all three games, the opponents made late scoring runs the Cougars could neither counter nor match.<br /><br />Now, WSU finds itself desperate for wins against Oregon State and Oregon, needing at least a split this weekend to avoid a disastrous 0-4 conference start that would all but eliminate WSU from NCAA tournament consideration.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOJ_UQm_GLgmEp-2jOFitDV76VWywrLrCeuhGcwJO-hPM4sNF9osc7WVcXmf5RKooEvTVaP2AWP0_z9KEbKI3F9fC0WKULoJUwAApgpItiQpoFduhpk9zbOf_UKI2LM6xCpVT_cCBugCP/s1600/bowling3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOJ_UQm_GLgmEp-2jOFitDV76VWywrLrCeuhGcwJO-hPM4sNF9osc7WVcXmf5RKooEvTVaP2AWP0_z9KEbKI3F9fC0WKULoJUwAApgpItiQpoFduhpk9zbOf_UKI2LM6xCpVT_cCBugCP/s400/bowling3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624922368758556914" border="0" /></a>Oregon State, 7-6, comes into tonight’s game with a surprising pair of opening weekend victories over Arizona State and Arizona.<br /><br />Keys to trapping the Beavers in tonight's game include:<br /><br />1. Getting Klay Thompson involved early – If his first few shots don't go down, he tends to struggle. Thompson’s most efficient games this season have been when he converts easy buckets around the rim to start the game.<br /><br />2. Getting More Bench scoring – The Cougar bench has been quieter than the patrons of the Owen Science library.<br /><br />The Cougars need to do a better job of incorporating sophomore forward Brock Motum into the offense. Motum is shooting 65-percent from the field and 50-percent beyond the arc this season but has had limited touches in each of the last three games for the Cougars (perhaps part of the reason they're struggling).<br /><br />3. Regaining Their Swarming Defense – The fatigue of traveling has undoubtedly taken its toll. The Cougars’ zone defense, a key to their early season success, has not been efficient lately. They are failing to close out on shooters and are often a step slow in their rotations, allowing for lots of open looks.Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-50246580192098468302011-01-05T12:20:00.000-08:002011-07-02T18:00:57.845-07:00Since We've Been GoneWelcome back Wazzu Sports fans! It’s been a long time coming but after much consideration we’ve decided to get this thing going again. Since we’ve been gone a lot, and I do mean A LOT, has happened in the world of Cougar athletics.<br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_l7G2zjbEEY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_l7G2zjbEEY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="275"></embed></object><br />The 2010 Cougar Football season came and went, and though the young Cougs struggled to a 2-10 record, Coug Nation saw the signs of progress that Paul Wulff and Co. have been talking about. Sure there was the embarrassment of fumbling the first handoff of the year (shaking head) as well as beating FCS juggernaut Montana State by one (banging head on desk), but the Cougs were competitive in almost every game, and even beat Oregon State!<br /><br />There is hope for the future, Coug fans. As much as I’ve bashed Paul Wulff, I have to give credit where credit is due. He has this team believing the future is bright. The proof is how his players respond to him, week-in and week-out, with nothing to play for. For those reasons, and our <a href="http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa-11/pac-10/2011-washington-state-cougars-football-schedule.php">relatively weak OOC schedule</a>, I’m giddy like a school boy for September 3rd, 2011.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_5I0tnEDSScLQRBPSwWsf_eVzklClvtNaKdFlonXhOkgAdJqon6EjpPThX2fchtfIi7fzVKzsGiIet2_9ofztZktKrA8SU_iwRQ7-ezBuFfRsRSt4JBNSJCC6EEgGuYjoMlZw5whbcw3/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_5I0tnEDSScLQRBPSwWsf_eVzklClvtNaKdFlonXhOkgAdJqon6EjpPThX2fchtfIi7fzVKzsGiIet2_9ofztZktKrA8SU_iwRQ7-ezBuFfRsRSt4JBNSJCC6EEgGuYjoMlZw5whbcw3/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624923997118578722" border="0" /></a>The 2010-11 Men’s Basketball season started out with hard fought wins over Gonzaga, Mississippi State and Baylor. Three games later the Cougs came crashing back to Earth when they struggled against Butler, UCLA and USC. Perhaps the Cougs were tired after almost three weeks on the road... Or maybe teams have figured out what it takes to beat WSU... But fear not, Coug fans, for there’s absolutely no way this team will fall like it did last year (at least for my sanity, I sure as hell hope not).<a href="http://trojanempire.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pac12-p-copy.jpg?w=398&h=450"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 398px; display: block; height: 450px;" alt="" src="http://trojanempire.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/pac12-p-copy.jpg?w=398&h=450" border="0" /></a>Perhaps the biggest story since we last posted (and come to think of it was the last story we actually posted) is the addition of Colorado and Utah to the Pac-10. Aside from a Pac-10 title for the Cougs, this is the best thing that could’ve happened over the course of the year. The influx of cash headed toward the conference will give the WSU athletic department the necessary funds to make potential recruits realize what we as Coug fans already know -- that Pullman is the greatest place on Earth. <p>With all that said, I’d like to welcome everyone back to the blog. We’re still in the process of getting the band back together, but once we do it should be good times ahead for everyone. Happy New Year, fellow Cougs, and as always, Go Cougs!!</p>Jason Criggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15503064477108352309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-26026139176363095212010-04-23T14:03:00.000-07:002011-01-04T00:01:57.925-08:00Cougar Baseball Drops from Rankings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPYJdNT0wAgtK4DZhGSWuRYEPMTEiVPZTgly8o1aPQQ_bTjCCccqEH3qMDbjQFhfD4Q2OAtMOjBPtwupV0b10OlPHxKubR0ytp49TGrukf_Tp1mFVRCS6q_TpFfgLJ-YoriLzeJdHQNEo/s1600/Cougars.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 270px; float: right; height: 170px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464292070296463074" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPYJdNT0wAgtK4DZhGSWuRYEPMTEiVPZTgly8o1aPQQ_bTjCCccqEH3qMDbjQFhfD4Q2OAtMOjBPtwupV0b10OlPHxKubR0ytp49TGrukf_Tp1mFVRCS6q_TpFfgLJ-YoriLzeJdHQNEo/s320/Cougars.jpeg" border="0" /></a>There are six Pac-10 teams ranked in the top 30 and Washington State is not among them.<br /><br />The Cougars, two weekends ago ranked 28th, fell from the national polls at the claws of No. 17 Arizona, which swept the Cougars last weekend in Pullman.<br /><br />No. 22 Oregon State rolls into town today for a three-game series.<div><br /></div>Ms. Faughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850552650480369185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-18497330937138261712010-04-21T09:48:00.001-07:002010-06-18T16:58:25.655-07:00Head Coach Paul Wulff on 2010 Football Season<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dIu6-E7AT10&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dIu6-E7AT10&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Kyle Mahlstedthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900992797466172396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-68005492232663436062010-04-10T14:50:00.000-07:002011-07-02T18:04:07.019-07:00Baseball Performs Mom's Weekend Miracle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrthRoyQBBZoXradNW9HgdmP58cEMGPo08gbTGTIBRXyLfWnoxXU2qhm-ib5J4yGH2LwBPfTK606O662J_iPIGFBZPGrvv5_oUakhkCCg4TSOATMkYWmW9I8vUT9CWElCpiUsP_e6hCm3/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrthRoyQBBZoXradNW9HgdmP58cEMGPo08gbTGTIBRXyLfWnoxXU2qhm-ib5J4yGH2LwBPfTK606O662J_iPIGFBZPGrvv5_oUakhkCCg4TSOATMkYWmW9I8vUT9CWElCpiUsP_e6hCm3/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624925548534761458" border="0" /></a>Mom's Weekend, more commonly associated with unscrupulous moms rampaging through Pullman, this year brought another surprise as Cougar baseball defeated the No. 1 team in the nation.<br /><br />This is the first time in school history the Cougars have won a series against the Sun Devils.<br /><br />Winning two of three games against ASU, WSU advanced to 3-3 in conference play and into a three-way tie for third place, hopefully not earning the players too much affection from visiting moms.Ms. Faughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850552650480369185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-19511417989091753972010-04-02T09:30:00.000-07:002011-07-02T18:04:58.840-07:00Cougars Drop the Ball and Pac-10 Opener<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuv_xCQvvj_7_SmbqGOWg6d7kUQrQ7f3b9r2I-IxfuegOIl9T-9HLV_3lh9URMzhOH8yTb2FiZIXoda_nWNEe-4L1ah0LMW6EaX-hOuHY5-EzxrIjy3pKaP9Jd7AC7qUqDxEsytPH_jdu_/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuv_xCQvvj_7_SmbqGOWg6d7kUQrQ7f3b9r2I-IxfuegOIl9T-9HLV_3lh9URMzhOH8yTb2FiZIXoda_nWNEe-4L1ah0LMW6EaX-hOuHY5-EzxrIjy3pKaP9Jd7AC7qUqDxEsytPH_jdu_/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624925790034305906" border="0" /></a>With one out to go for victory, Washington State dropped the ball, literally.<br /><br />The Cougs dropped their Pac-10 opener last night to the University of Washington in Seattle on a freak two-out error to end the game.<br /><br />The Cougars, who led 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning, did everything they could to give this one away.<br /><br />Needing just one out to end the game, WSU pitcher Adam Conley hit a Husky batter, advancing him to base.<br /><br />The Huskies gained another base runner when catcher Jay Ponciano committed defensive interference, preventing the next batter from hitting a pitch.<br /><br />Left fielder Brett Jacobs then dropped one of only three Husky hits the entire game, a fly ball, bringing the two Husky base runners home. UW won, 3-2.Ms. Faughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850552650480369185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-85107095396618152602010-03-22T09:10:00.000-07:002010-12-20T10:32:56.767-08:00Coach Donnie Marbut on the 2010 Cougars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5xG2oWWzin4Y9m2tuhslYjPMK3Y-_K_bIZ7g41qJL8sXwZgJkMX0xn5OfxurvT-a4iD_W1-NeUKv8sJVUr1BYrlAso228h0VCs5ssL3LAYUgYBL8ONDU8mYm3FPRh42ap5ucPfs6Zok4/s1600/marbut.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 120px; float: left; height: 174px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454649744060539618" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5xG2oWWzin4Y9m2tuhslYjPMK3Y-_K_bIZ7g41qJL8sXwZgJkMX0xn5OfxurvT-a4iD_W1-NeUKv8sJVUr1BYrlAso228h0VCs5ssL3LAYUgYBL8ONDU8mYm3FPRh42ap5ucPfs6Zok4/s200/marbut.jpeg" border="0" /></a>After a successful 2009 campaign, Washington State head baseball coach Donnie Marbut <a href="http://wazzusports.webng.com/Marbutinterview/soundslider.swf?">sat down with Wazzu Sports</a><span style="font-size:0pt;"> </span>to talk about the 2010 season.<br /><br />He shared his expectations and anxiety over the new clubhouse culture that's developed after the Cougars' NCAA tournament appearance last season.Kyle Mahlstedthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900992797466172396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-7976052458412506862010-03-09T01:37:00.000-08:002011-02-20T22:09:34.193-08:00Expectations Fall for Pac-10 Tournament<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOW_DsCUVhlW3zOJJoLM23cHOatCKZ4xdlWUdXeJQZDQN2qbIphWGQSEydIqSJoxJ6eB2DFV6jslvwoBPa1rLFUdxp5jqCGjcjxPxMjvRxcVbeGhSr5VFuirvF3Nn0VkGJSnU7eXs1OXc/s1600/Staples_Center.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 224px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454317931004150114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOW_DsCUVhlW3zOJJoLM23cHOatCKZ4xdlWUdXeJQZDQN2qbIphWGQSEydIqSJoxJ6eB2DFV6jslvwoBPa1rLFUdxp5jqCGjcjxPxMjvRxcVbeGhSr5VFuirvF3Nn0VkGJSnU7eXs1OXc/s200/Staples_Center.jpg" /></a>On a three game losing streak, the WSU men's basketball squad, 16-14, enters the Pac-10 tournament seeded last, a less than satisfying finish to a season in which some prognosticators from ESPN picked the Cougs to finish first.<br /><br />It was a trying season, filled with highs (Klay Thompson's temporary reign as the country's leading scorer) and lows (Thompson's subsequent slump).<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div>On the women's side, WSU, 8-21, squares-off against last-place Arizona, which bested the Lady Cougars in both their meetings this season, in another play-in game.<br /><br />The Cougar men play at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Staples Center on FSN, while the women's game, which is not televised, is at 6 p.m. the next day at USC. </div></div></div></div></div>Ms. Faughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15850552650480369185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-52647735671304196542010-03-06T12:28:00.000-08:002011-07-02T18:05:47.222-07:00Women's Basketball Makes History<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVroZbz76IB1AvkMFlGEMGdy_xJmJEZTXEdWgi2o1wz0Z93yoe7LRCSmsNZANpXseRLznVeAVnb9RpPIXxbnEc09YOhkDfBRW0HX6OGRXRj_1i8J-fCpBqcD8UECiCbMQCvx7f0l_cuX-m/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVroZbz76IB1AvkMFlGEMGdy_xJmJEZTXEdWgi2o1wz0Z93yoe7LRCSmsNZANpXseRLznVeAVnb9RpPIXxbnEc09YOhkDfBRW0HX6OGRXRj_1i8J-fCpBqcD8UECiCbMQCvx7f0l_cuX-m/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624925984173215506" border="0" /></a>The Washington State women found themselves down 15 points early against Oregon, but thanks to an 18-6 run to end the first half and a 13-2 run to open the second half, the Cougars downed the Ducks 67-53, marking the third largest comeback in WSU history.<br /><br />The WSU defense was a major factor in Friday’s win. The Cougars held the Ducks to 15 second-half points. Oregon averages more than 80 points per game.<br /><br />"We’ve been denied a lot this year, but they showed they are champions," WSU head coach June Daugherty said of her players.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji3wfE-wArBwDbSVGe9641x4lK8yy2LLFqz7lpAZRhnmD_oWJOjY00ESrECkPjI2bVM0Nq-eG6cguUOu4q6DnzWYHxjoBzXjxFVRYz5vToN0gljf1gPje1ZMwP89jPT-zVZN7sxDyVleb/s1600/duck.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 134px; float: left; height: 115px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454678430786570562" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji3wfE-wArBwDbSVGe9641x4lK8yy2LLFqz7lpAZRhnmD_oWJOjY00ESrECkPjI2bVM0Nq-eG6cguUOu4q6DnzWYHxjoBzXjxFVRYz5vToN0gljf1gPje1ZMwP89jPT-zVZN7sxDyVleb/s200/duck.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Ducks had no answer for the Cougars' back-door attack. Washington State scored 26 of its 67 points inside the paint.<br /><br />The Cougars improved to 8-20 overall. Washington State, 3-14 in conference, hosts Oregon State in its final home game 2 p.m. Sunday.Kyle Mahlstedthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10900992797466172396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1631167033429999948.post-14817736997773616642010-03-02T15:05:00.000-08:002011-07-02T18:06:25.214-07:00Moos Hire Restores Optimism<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI77lf_fKCy1JzG_StE11MzgGCvHrk9aO0ztmPuKBHxLCv2CMFLx_cFTP5gbwb8lwcQ-WES3HoQKQl3bgP4JqU4cYZBSADlXzjmO_pvHbBtFLdL3fWh1f-3G-flxf0HtZtaLIqXIsSFJR1/s1600/bowling.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI77lf_fKCy1JzG_StE11MzgGCvHrk9aO0ztmPuKBHxLCv2CMFLx_cFTP5gbwb8lwcQ-WES3HoQKQl3bgP4JqU4cYZBSADlXzjmO_pvHbBtFLdL3fWh1f-3G-flxf0HtZtaLIqXIsSFJR1/s400/bowling.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624926166407326434" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WSU has named former Oregon athletic director Bill Moos the new AD.<br /><br />Moss will earn $455,000 annually, which is more than the school president makes.</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">WSU President Dr. Elson Floyd justified such a high salary saying </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">"it's over the average. I want it to be over the average. We are not an average institution so we don't pay at that level."<o:p></o:p> </span><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">"I will never look at the program I'm responsible for as underdogs; we're not underdogs," said Moos at his introductory press conference, echoing Floyd's words. "We're not going to use the term 'Couging it.' We're going to set forth a path that leads to championships."</span></span></p>Maxwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16987256075249823445noreply@blogger.com0