Favorite WSU Memory
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 12, 2012 1:15 PM PST
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PrintA few months ago, I came up with an idea for a new CougCenter running series. Nuss and I discussed the details and we both liked the idea. Then, like any respectable CougCenter series, it was immediately cast off and ignored. That is until today.
This all started when I was stuck in a waiting room for a while with what turned out to be another WSU alum. We ended up trading stories from our time in Pullman and after I left, I thought how awesome would it be to do that more often. I thought about starting a FanPost where everyone told the story of their favorite WSU memory in the comments, but the idea of a thread of extremely long comments didn't seem too appealing.
So instead, I'm going to start a weekly series where each of your favorite WSU stories are told individually. I'll start the series by telling my favorite memory, then I'll blackmail the other authors into telling theirs by threatening to Photoshop their faces into uncomfortable pictures if they don't. From that point, it's all up to you. If five of you submit your story, this series will last a month. If 500 of you do, it could go on for years.
The memory doesn't have to be something outrageous, just any WSU related memory that really sticks out to you. Whether growing up, while you were in Pullman or since you graduated. Maybe Craig will tell us the story of the time he rushed the field, got knocked over by a Husky football player only to find and keep a random hat. A lot will be sports related, but they don't have to be, it can really be anything.
If you'd like to participate, email me your story then depending on the volume of responses I will probably post one a week. The rest of us will get to share in your experience and comment. Maybe you were right behind Craig when he found that hat, who knows what connections will turn up. Pictures are welcomed as well if you have them.
As far as guidelines, treat the story as you would a FanPost and if possible keep it to less than 1,000 words. When you email me, put "CougCenter" in the subject so I know you aren't a prince from Nigeria with an offer I can't refuse.
I know you all have a bunch of awesome stories and you need to stop being so selfish and share them with the rest of us.
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Heyyyyyy, I want a refund.
When you said you would start the series, I was expecting your story to be in this post. >:(
by wazzu93 on Jan 12, 2012 2:38 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
How about that particular snow day when classes were cancelled?
If My Life Is Great, Why Am I Not Happy?
by well you win some and lose others on Jan 12, 2012 3:17 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Man, that was a glorious four-day weekend.
I still remember the reaction in the crowd at Beasley when Glenn Johnson announced that Friday classes were cancelled. Pandemonium!
I remember walking to the Cal bball game
In the snow with my buddies and trying to hitch hike…The games that weekend I choose not to remember…Ryan Anderson torched us and that’s when Taylor barely missed that lay-up at the buzzer against Stanford…
Waiting in line over night in the rain and hail for Rose Bowl tickets in 2002
Only to have friends go down to Cougar depot at noon the next day and get them without waiting in line.
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Jan 12, 2012 3:24 PM PST reply actions
Bahahaha!
#CougHarmonyOnTwitter #teamnopants
by TiltingRight on Jan 12, 2012 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
I think we already determined that Craig knocked over the girl in font
of him in that picture and took her hat.
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
by SoCalCoug on Jan 12, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
The "Email me your story" link just goes to gmail.com...
Twitter: @JeffdCollier | Go Cougs!
"People ask me 'why Washington State'... 'Well that's a stupid question...'" - Mike Leach
One of these days I want to tell the story
about how during the 1997 Stanford game, I got onto the field to do rally squad push-ups, ended up in Cougar Jail for 30 minutes, escaped and literally jumped over a cop to be the first person to rush the field after we won.
I’m just not entirely sure I want that story to be on the internet.
Well as of now.... the gist of that story already is on the internet. I can hear the sirens coming for you.
But why not tell the whole thing? You’re anonymous, right?
My best WSU memory
I was sitting in the Bob Euker seats before the start of the 97’ Rose Bowl and when the fight song started, I was looking over an ocean of crimson below me everyone singing and smiling. I’ll take that one with me to the grave. I sure hope we get back there soon.
"Then, like any respectable CougCenter series, it was immediately cast off and ignored."
Streamin' and Threadin' and Shellin | @shellin1
by Shellin on Jan 25, 2012 1:33 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Meh,
there’s plenty for them to write about right now. Recruiting and Basketball keep things lively. I’d save those for late in basketball season or maybe through the summer, when there’s not even anything to link to for the HCA.
#CougHarmonyOnTwitter #teamnopants
by TiltingRight on Jan 25, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
I actually wholeheartedly agree with you.
I have just been giving Craig a hard time about his “Top Ten Moments in CougCenter History” for long enough that I felt obligated to do the same to Mark at least once.
Streamin' and Threadin' and Shellin | @shellin1
I actually wrote mine up yesterday, but haven't posted it yet because there is stuff going on.
You, however, are allowed to make jokes because you are one of the two people to send yours in.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 25, 2012 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
Only two people sent them in?
That’s too bad, I was really looking forward to seeing some people’s stories. Hopefully more get sent in after it starts up.
Streamin' and Threadin' and Shellin | @shellin1
I didn't send mine in because I feel like my story is stupid.
Like, I feel like everyone else has some cool story and mine would not be as interesting.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 25, 2012 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
Well that and my photoshop threats fall on deaf ears with you.
Really what else could I do.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 25, 2012 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
I'm a fairly new Coug fan...
so I’d have to say the hiring of Mike Leach.
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
Jeezus ... you are new
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I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
My favorite memory was...
My best friend/roomate was playing special teams in his first game as a coug agianst Idaho. I was super juiced so I drank like a fish, dressed up like a total douche and walked to the game. I get through the student gate turn around to wait for other friends and I get grabbed from behind and was dragged to the stadium jail. I was 21 so I thought it was funny how all the underage kids were crying. Blew a .28 was removed from the game told not to return I was pissed. Ran home to Spaulding drunk changed cloths, ran back was still drunk was denied access. Was super paranoid and was like give me my card. Ran to the Coug some Idaho fan gave me their ticket went on other side of stadium to get in and the lady asked if I had already been in. I said “Oh nope” I almost fall down the stairs made it to the student section. Puked and passed out.
How did you remember all of this?
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 29, 2012 12:36 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
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