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John Chaplin, WSU's winningest coach ever, is pushing 90 and fired up as ever He doesn't spare words about Anne McCoy's unexplained gutting of WSU'a track and field program

A fascinating catch up w legendary former #GoCougs & Team USA coach John Chaplin ... his life, the array of WSU stars and titles, and WSU's unexplained gutting of the once-proud
Cougar track & field program:

29.06.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Economic impact of Washington State athletics is immense, study finds Washington State athletics provides a total average annual economic impact of $751.2 million

Cougar athletics is an economic engine, per Atlanta consulting firm:

09.06.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glenn Johnson, 81, is rarin' to go for 46th season at Martin Stadium 'I'm going to keep doing it as long as it's fun,' says Washington State's iconic PA voice

Catching w Wazzu legend Glenn Johnson. He's been on the mic since 1980 and has no plans to hang it up. #GoCougs

04.06.2025 05:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Jaylen Wells, humble as ever in wake of NBA stardom, goes one-on-one with Cougfan.com 'The Grizzlies GM and head coach said themselves, they expected me to be in the G-League the whole year'

Catching up with former @wsucougarsmbb.bsky.social standout Jaylen Wells:

30.05.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to expect from new Pac-12? Cantwell and Walden shed light 'Do not underestimate the Mountain West schools coming in. They are scrappy and they are willing to really do what it takes to win'

What to expect from the transformed Pac-12? Betsy Cantwell and Jim Walden offer insight:

30.05.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Homegrown Coug Trey Leckner bulked up for Rogers' tight end-heavy offense Snohomish product says he put on nearly 15 pounds since last season without losing a step

#GoCougs

24.05.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: Cantwell offers positive tone; WSU now boarding 'bullet train to the future' 'This is a moment where we have got to compete and we've got to win'

#GoCougs

20.05.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Esa Pole's versatility puts Coug in prime spot to make the Chiefs, says KC beat writer β€˜Pole has a shot of doing something on this line … I think he is going to make contributions’

Undrafted, yes. But hardly an afterthought w the reigning AFC champions. The scoop in KC on #GoCougs tackle Esa Pole:

20.05.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU coach Jimmy Rogers puts money where mouth is as he fires up Cougar crowd 'If you want great players and you want them to stay Cougs, you can't sit and rest,' says WSU head football man

#GoCougs

12.05.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cougar QB legend Luke Falk adds new wrinkle to coaching repertoire; writing book set for fall release 'This is not a dry, 'do this, do that' kind of book. It's a story-driven book. I have Leach stories, NFL stories and client stories that will be both interesting and instructive,' says CouGreat QB

#GoCougs

08.05.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The rise of WSU hoss Jonny Lester from Class 2B obscurity to prime time In high school, an EWU running back showed him the gritty path to playing college ball

#GoCougs

03.05.2025 03:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reaction to WSU's Kyle Williams going to Patriots is off the charts positive NFL receiving great Steve Smith Sr. has never likened anyone to himself β€” until now

The world is loving New England's pick of #GoCougs receiver Kyle Williams ...

26.04.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington State athletics expected to replace Learfield with Playfly as multimedia partner What would the change mean for Voice of the Cougars Chris King?

#GoCougs

09.04.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jim Moore: Who qualifies as a true, full Coug in this day and age? Commentary: I don't dislike what's going on, I bleeping hate it with every fiber of my being

In the age of Nil and the portal, who qualifies as a true Coug? Jim Moore explores the topic. #GoCougs

05.04.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brock Dieu standing tall among WSU spring standouts, Jimmy Rogers says WSU football head man updates trio of injured Cougs

#GoCougs

05.04.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU's LeJuan Watts enters portal as 'crazy offers' pour in A source close says after WCC tourney, Lejuan Watts was getting 'crazy offers' despite rules

Firmly staying a Coug at end of regular season and now $ reality $ weighs in:

03.04.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Rebounding woes fittingly sink WSU in season-ending 85-82 loss to Georgetown Watts' superb effort not enough in frustrating defeat

#GoCougs. All eyes now turn to recruiting.

01.04.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington State and Georgetown haven't played until now but history inextricably links them Cougars and Hoyas intertwined in 1972 and it proved fortuitous for both basketball programs

How two schools that have never played in hoops, before tonight, had their respective futures determined by one decision in 1972. #GoCougs

31.03.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU's Dane Erikstrup: expect dog fight in Las Vegas with money on line β€˜When you put competitive guys in any situation and throw money on top of it, it's going to be a dog fight’

Pit hyper-competitive athletes against other & then put a $500K prize pool on the line and you have a hoops tourney unlike any other, #GoCougs' Dane Erikstrup says as WSU readies for Georgetown tonight.

31.03.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robbie Rouse to WSU players, staff and fans: I'm deeply sorry and embarrassed for my lapse in judgment "I left Coach Rogers no choice ... I let all of you down,' first-year WSU assistant says

Robbie Rouse delivers heartfelt statement to CF.C expressing disappointment in self for letting down #GoCougs Nation &
@wsucougarfb.bsky.social ...

27.03.2025 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU's Dayana Mendes enters transfer portal, triggers uncertainty for Cougs' next game Budding young star's departure a long-term blow to Kamie Ethridge's program

Another day in the crazy college athletics world where tournament basketball is underway when the transfer portal opens. #GoCougs

26.03.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU basketball: Portal outlook stable and efforts around LeJuan Watts gain traction 'Lucrative' offer made to Cougars' standout forward from Fresno

#GoCougs @wsucougarsmbb.bsky.social

26.03.2025 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU guard Nate Calmese to enter transfer portal, per report Transfer from UW led Cougars in scoring and assists but struggled on defense

Nate Calmese joining Isaiah Watts in heading to the transfer portal.

24.03.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Christian Hilborn is all Coug: 'It would have been a disservice to leave WSU' 'It's my first time playing the 4-3. It's so much fun,' says LB Keith Brown

Finishing what he started. #GoCougs

24.03.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WSU heads to College Basketball Crown, WNIT | Podcast Vs. Everyone | Episode 234
YouTube video by Podcast Vs. Everyone WSU heads to College Basketball Crown, WNIT | Podcast Vs. Everyone | Episode 234

New podcast is up! Cougfan.com writer Jamey Vinnick and I discuss:

- What on earth is a β€œCollege Basketball Crown”?
- Why postseason hoops matters for WSU, even in lesser tournaments
- How it can help the programs keep building

CHECK US OUT:

youtu.be/xWChHcctK_k?...

19.03.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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CouGreat River Cracraft signs with Seattle Seahawks, and Mama Cracraft has thoughts 'We're so fired up to have River and his family back in the state of Washington!' says Mama Cracraft

Mom thrilled both sons are now in the PNW! #GoCougs #GoSeahawks

21.03.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Highline High athlete and longtime coach Ed Niehl, 101, will be honored with Hall of Fame induction - The B-Town (Burien) Blog Edward Niehl, a celebrated former athlete from Highline High School who recently turned 101 years old(!), will soon be inducted into the Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s Athletic Hall of Fame....

Edward Niehl (’51 Phys. Ed., ’54 Ed.), a celebrated former athlete from Highline High School who recently turned 101, will be inducted into the Highline High School Alumni Foundation’s Athletic Hall of Fame. #WSU #GoCougs

b-townblog.com/former-highl...

20.03.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making the case for Tulane to join WSU in new Pac-12 Rising results and investment in football, coupled with New Orleans market, make Green Wave intriguing option

The new Pac-12 will be expanding soon. Here's a look at an intriguing school around which the buzz is growing. #GoCougs

21.03.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 storylines heading into Washington State football's Saturday practice Are Cougars about to go full pads and contact?

Tomorrow will be the 2nd public look at Jimmy Rogers' new-look #GoCougs. Here's what we'll be watching for:

21.03.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WSU women's basketball season surges on; Cougs selected for WNIT Cougars head to postseason for fight-straight season

The #GoCougs are heading to their fifth-straight post-season tourney.

17.03.2025 04:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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