Travis Long Provides A Moment Of Hilarity For WSU Against Idaho State
There were a lot of moments of dominance in WSU's big victory over Idaho State, but none made me laugh more than this play turned in by defensive end Travis Long.
In the spirit of Brian's breakdowns from this week, I've decided to bring you the fun in the form of still pictures, minus the actual strategy, since there isn't really much strategy in here -- this is just pure, unadulterated athletic ability for entertainment purposes.
First, the set up. You'll notice the Cougs are in the 30 stack they were in the vast majority of the day. Long is lined up on the inside shoulder of the left tackle, about to be subjected to yet another double team -- it's been five on three all afternoon:
Then, the fun begins.
As the ball is snapped, it's clear what the linemen are trying to do: Get the defenders to the ground by cutting out their legs so the quarterback can throw a quick slant. Both Anthony Laurenzi and Long -- who has rushed to the outside of the tackle -- have two defenders diving at their legs.
Of course, Idaho State didn't account for one thing: Travis Long is a cyborg. He not only pushes the tackle to the ground to remain on his feet -- Toni Pole also accomplished that -- he managed to also get up field, leaving his two would-be blockers eating a mixture of artificial grass and ground up rubber, and set his sights directly on Yost. OH NOES MISTER QB!
Rather than simply make a bee line for the quarterback, Long recognizes what's unfolding in front of him and makes himself as big as possible, as if he was intimidating a bear (which I'm sure he does in his spare time).
One man ... er, excuse me ... one HALF man HALF robot reigns supreme.
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Unlike Brian's posts,
I don’t feel smarter for reading this, but I love it just the same.
Streamin' and Threadin' and Shellin
unlike after reading Brian's posts
my pants are now OFF! 3 OL recruits and this??? Coug pantless mania!!
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Sep 7, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly Reid Forrest passed his cyborg skills along to Long.
Although, if Forrest was playing DE on this play, he intercepts it and takes it back for a touchdown.
ISU tried that ‘Flop like a fish block’ a few times…
I was startled the first time I saw it. Clearly it did not have that effect on Travis Long.
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Kind of dangerous ... no?
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
I DEMAND BOTH THESE COMMENTS REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.
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by Craig Powers on Sep 7, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I demand this comment be removed
as censorship offends me
by tclaus on Sep 7, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I demand that pants
are removed immediately! 3 OL recruits and a CyCoug sighting. And a slick rick bash! This ain’t Iowa suckahhhhz this is Coug Heaven!
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Sep 7, 2011 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The Cougs were accused of it last year
By both UW and Oregon fans if memory serves.
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Sep 8, 2011 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
My high school o-line (myself included)
had to resort to the cut block in numerous games. It’s for lines that are undersized and over-matched. I didn’t much like it because it made me feel weak, but it was extremely effective.
I think cut blocks are warranted at times.
For instance on a quick route when the tackles cut to keep a guy from getting a hand up.
But it does bother me when two guys, one on the inside and one on the outside, each dive at one guys legs.
The LT and LGs reaction....

#CougHarmonyonTwitter with your pants off, M*tha F*cker!
by TiltingRight on Sep 7, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 15 recs
Usually, swearing is discouraged
This is not, for reasons that should be ridiculously obvious to anyone with a sense of humor.
You can....
It is simple, rec, unrec, rec……
by well you win some and lose others on Sep 8, 2011 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
This made me laugh really hard!
OMG! I needed that! awesome stuff!
I cant define it, I cant tell somebody who isnt a Cougar what its like. Theres something that happens at Washington State;. You quietly and subtly become infected Washington State is a passion. - Coach Jim Walden (1978-1986)

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