HOT COUGAR ACTION: Be On The Lookout For Pac-12 Analysis
by Jeff Nusser on Oct 19, 2010 11:00 AM PDT
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PrintThere's really not a ton out there right now, but I will go ahead and tease a post that Brian will have up here in the next few hours regarding the news about the potential revenue sharing agreement for the new Pac-12. If you want to be well-versed before that conversation takes place, you can read Bud Withers' piece at The Seattle Times here, and Ted Miller's take here.
In lieu of any other major news, enjoy this video of the basketball team practicing last Friday! Hooray for layup lines! I kid about that. But I did notice a couple of things watching that video.
First, Brock Motum does actually legitimately look bigger. I'm fairly shocked, to be honest. Second, Patrick Simon looks like he could carry another 30 pounds of muscle on that frame, which just might turn him into a beast both inside and out in the Ryan Anderson mold. I'm suddenly feeling a lot better about the frontcourt, actually. We know Motum can play -- if he's ready for the contact mentally, he might begin to realize his considerable potential. And if Simon can just rebound a little ...
WSU Men's Basketball Practice Oct. 15, 2010 (via WSUCougarAthletics)
On to the links ...
WSU Football News
WSU begins prep for Stanford - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Oct. 18, 2010
Mizell returned to the middle, joined by Sekope Kaufusi at Will and Myron Beck at Sam for all the reps with the ones. Freshman Eric Oertel worked at the Sam and he should see action this weekend.
First Look: WSU at Stanford - Spokesman.com - Oct. 18, 2010
What it means for WSU: The Cougars have been competing for stretches in their Pac-10 games, though never long enough to have a chance to win in the final minutes. A big part of their ability to compete comes from playing tougher, being more physical for longer stretches. In Stanford, that physical philosophy gets its sternest test because the Cardinal pride themselves on being the toughest team in the conference. If the Cougars can match the Stanford macho attitude, it bodes well for the future.
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Scout.com: Cougar women's hoops: In focus
Photo gallery.
Volleyball Hosts Arizona State, No. 25 Arizona - WASHINGTON STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
The Washington State University volleyball team (6-11 overall, 0-7 Pac-10) is home in Bohler Gym for the first time in 3 weeks...Cougars host Arizona State (8-11, 3-4) Friday, Oct. 22 and meet No. 25 Arizona (14-6, 3-4) Saturday, Oct. 23.
Pac-10 News
Conference race update - Pac-10 Blog - ESPN
BN Pac-10 Power Poll: Week 7 - Bruins Nation
10) Washington St. Cougars, 1-5- Another week gone by and another loss for the Cougars, but nobody can deny that the program is really taking some positive steps. While the offense had been the source for most of Wazzu's optimism in recent weeks, it was the defense who showed some positive signs when the offense was out of sync in the Cougars' 24-7 loss to Arizona. ... The Cougars still aren't winning games and likely won't this week versus Stanford, but they're not being embarrassed anymore which is a big step forward.
Quick previews: Pac-10 Week 8 - Pac-10 Blog - ESPN
Washington State (1-6, 0-4) at No. 12 Stanford (5-1, 2-1), FCS, 5 p.m.: The Cougars have played three consecutive competitive games. They are getting better. But Andrew Luck and Stanford, coming off a bye, might be too physical on both lines for the young Cougs.
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As usual, required reading if you want to be ... uh ... smarter.
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I put this in here because Brian and I were marveling at how ridiculous it was that Johnson was still carrying the ball at the end. No we know why. And it's no less ridiculous.
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Motum is bigger
I was at their closed practice before the game on Saturday and saw him, you’re definitely right to believe what we’ve been hearing.
-Brett G.
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by Brett the 49er on Oct 19, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
Post coming in a minute
It short, it means nothing.
by Brian Floyd on Oct 19, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
The 2 volleyball games this weekend will be webcasted on WSUcougars.com
You have to have all access membership, but the show is pretty good and you should check it out.
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I disagree
I put this in here because Brian and I were marveling at how ridiculous it was that Johnson was still carrying the ball at the end. No we know why. And it’s no less ridiculous.
That last touchdown won me my fantasy game this weekend. It was totally worth the possible injury.
We were both playing against Johnson, too
Still won, though. It just made the score a little closer.
I watched that game with my dad.
He asked why they were still running Johnson. I was like, “I dunno, fantasy?”
To which he replied, “what is that?”
The K is special
I literally needed 4 points on that last drive
every carry I was holding my breath. I thought they would pull him. When they went for it on 4th and 5, i needed 12 yards. I was pretty happy.
Mike Tirico even said something to the effect that while it was meaningless for this game, many fantasy games were won on that play.
by spencer peaty on Oct 19, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
My team is the kiss of death for pllayers
Steve Smith was good – lost his QB
DeAngelo Williams – well he just sucks
Aaron Rodgers – concussion
Mark Clayton – injured reserve
Malcolm Floyd – hamstring injury the week i get him
Ravens D – plays very well but scores absolutely no points
Reggie Bush – he’s out for a while
Cougar999 version 2.0. Now with a shorter name!
Nothing more interesting
than hearing about other peoples’ fantasy football team’s woes
I would not want to see Simon 30 lbs heavier
He’s 210-215, and would not want him any heavier than 225-230. Should be a solid #4 at WSU. His shot is actually improved over last year, when he had a slight hitch when I saw him play. Very smooth. Speed is an issue with him, but as a #4 he should be somewhat competitive. And definitely a long ways to go on D’. But not sure who on this roster I’d rather have taking the 15-footers off the wing or at the FT line.
Motum still needs to work on core strength, especially legs/lower body, but I’m excited to see what he can do at both the #4 & #5. Should be the 6th man, if he eventually doesn’t work his way into the starting line-up over Abe.
I was worried at one point that we wouldn't even have anyone serviceable to put next to Casto again
I’m feeling a bit better about that. And maybe I don’t want Simon carrying 30 more pounds, but as some of that softness turns to muscle, he’ll put on that much muscle, if that makes sense.
Yes, but he's not going to have a Casto frame
and carry 240. His style of play lends towards 225 at most, and that’ll be fine. But agree, some of his baby fat will turn to muscle, no doubt. I know he’s working on the weights really hard.
Even though the #4, along with the #2, is our weak spot, we do have 3 capable players. Abe should be much improved and is a team leader; Motum, if he proves he can rebound, probably has the highest BB IQ on the floor. No one moves better without the ball. Just needs confidence. And Simon will prove adequate. Simon most likely will not play unless Brock swings over to the #5, and Abe needs a break. I’m thinking 5-8 minutes a game, depending how much of a break Casto will need this year.
The biggest wildcard on this team right now is Aiden. Sounds like the learning/growth curve is going to be larger than we’d hoped, so really need Capers to step up. Had hoped Simon could swing to the #3 on occasion (can you imagine a zone with Casto, Motum, Simon, Klay, Moore), but not going to happen.
Ditto
And not convinced it really “protects” anyone from foul trouble. But when you have a team with some poor individual defenders you’re not left with much of a choice. Think we’ll see more zone this year, although M2M will still be our primary base.
i think we have some length this year that we haven't had in the past
a 2-3 zone with our personnel could be downright scary if we committed to it.
Everyone seems bigger
Casto looks MUCH bigger and Motum looks like a different person. You can even tell Klay put on some muscle.
So, uh, nobody commenting on the tackle situation on the offensive line?
Because I like Fullington and I think he’ll be good eventually, but he’s not the guy I want protecting Tuel’s blindside right now.
Scary stuff.
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by Craig Powers on Oct 19, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
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