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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:

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Then, the fun begins.

Star-divide

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.

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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!

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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).

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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

by Shellin on Sep 7, 2011 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

by Mark Sandritter on Sep 7, 2011 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

And runs in the two point conversion

I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh

by HitKing69 on Sep 7, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what's hilarious?

I almost used a line almost exactly like that in the post.

by Jeff Nusser on Sep 7, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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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by go.cou.gs on Sep 7, 2011 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Kind of dangerous ... no?

I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh

by HitKing69 on Sep 7, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by tclaus on Sep 7, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

by Brian Floyd on Sep 7, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Usually, swearing is discouraged

This is not, for reasons that should be ridiculously obvious to anyone with a sense of humor.

by Jeff Nusser on Sep 7, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

I wish I could rec this 50 times.

by Heavy_G on Sep 7, 2011 11:52 PM 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)

by Cougz4Life509 on Sep 7, 2011 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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