Marquess Wilson entering 2013 NFL Draft

The next step for Marquess Wilson is the NFL. And he's got a long road ahead of him to succeed.

Digging into the Pac-12 report clearing Mike Leach of abuse

The report prepared by the attorneys working on behalf of the Pac-12 that exonerates Mike Leach and his staff is 35 pages long. We boil it down to under 1,500 words for you.

Pac-12 Investigation: Marquess Wilson finally speaks on Mike Leach (well, sort of)

While his statements in the Pac-12's report are generally summarized and still not all that extensive, they represent the first comments from him since a text message to Bill Moos recanting his allegation of abuse by Mike Leach and his staff.

Pac-12 clears Mike Leach, WSU of wrongdoing in Marquess Wilson abuse investigation

The conference's investigation came to the same conclusion as WSU's own internal look into Wilson's abuse allegations.

Hot Cougar Action: More on the Marquess Wilson investigation

There are plenty of links today following WSU's report on the Marquess Wilson situation.

Marquess Wilson's text message to Bill Moos: 'I was never trying to harm the university or the program'

Christian Caple of the Spokesman-Review has unearthed the mystery text message from Marquess Wilson to Athletics Director Bill Moos, and in it, the former WSU receiver attempts to clarify his letter.

Marquess Wilson abuse investigation ends, and nobody wins

There wasn't a winner following the investigation into claims of abuse by Marquess Wilson, and the whole situation was a shame.

Marquess Wilson abuse investigation: WSU clears Mike Leach

Marquess Wilson quickly recanted his allegations, and the investigation was open-and-shut.

Marquess Wilson investigations winding down

WSU is finished with its investigation into Marquess Wilson's allegations, and the Pac-12 investigation may turn out to be a whole lot of nothing.

Marquess Wilson abuse investigation complete

The investigation is reportedly over, and all that's left is a report.

On Marquess Wilson's departure and Dennis Simmons' role

Lost in the Marquess Wilson saga is Dennis Simmons, the outside receivers coach at Washington State.

Marquess Wilson's abuse allegations: Questions about the investigation

A few questions about the investigation into Marquess Wilson's allegations of abuse.

Hot Cougar Action: Recapping media day

Washington State football players and Mike Leach met the media on Monday.

Bill Moos talks Mike Leach, Marquess Wilson, Pac-12 investigation

Bill Moos was on Cougar Calls on Monday morning and discussed Marquess Wilson's allegation of abuse

Marquess Wilson, Mike Leach and the inherent issue with alleging 'abuse'

The former WSU wide receiver might yet be vindicated. But if his claims prove to be false - or even simply a matter of perception - the damage he's already done will be irreparable.

Elson Floyd asks WSU, Pac-12 to investigate Marquess Wilson's allegations

WSU president Elson Floyd has asked Bill Moos and the Pac-12 to investigate Marquess Wilson's allegations of abuse.

Marquess Wilson's letter, abuse allegations and a few more questions

A few more questions about Marquess Wilson's letter and allegations of abuse. What's next for Mike Leach and Washington State?

Hot Cougar Action: Football, basketball and Marquess Wilson

Saturday was a busy day in Washington State athletics and we have all of action covered.

Marquess Wilson's allegations spur response from WSU AD Bill Moos

Former WSU wide receiver Marquess Wilson levied some serious allegations of abuse against coach Mike Leach and his staff in a letter to the media just hours before the game against UCLA on Saturday. Athletics director Bill Moos responds.

Marquess Wilson claims abuse, calls out Mike Leach

Answering a few questions about Marquess Wilson's claims of abuse.

Marquess Wilson leaves WSU, releases harshly-worded statement

Marquess Wilson sent out a letter on Saturday, just before game time, saying he's left WSU.

Marquess Wilson, Bill Moos have a talk

Marquess Wilson talked to "Grandpa" Moos, and now the ball is in the star wide receiver's court.

Hot Cougar Action: Dennis Simmons weighs in on Marquess Wilson

Washington State outside receivers coach Dennis Simmons discussed the Marquess Wilson situation after practice on Tuesday.

Marquess Wilson, Mike Leach and the (potential) value of accountability

The only thing unique about the rift between Marquess Wilson and Mike Leach is that it's taking place in public for everyone to see. But will his attempt to hold every player to the highest standard backfire?

Hot Cougar Action: Reaction to Marquess Wilson's suspension

Marquess Wilson's suspension was the major story on Monday and we gathered all of the reaction around the Internet.

Mike Leach: 'If he left the team, that's his decision'

WSU football coach Mike Leach just finished up what was a long, rambling and apparently somewhat bizarre press conference in which he did address the situation with suspended wide receiver Marquess Wilson. There should be full video at some point, but in the meantime, here are the comments that are directly relevant to Wilson's situation, via Brian Floyd, who was at the conference.

Leach on Wilson: "I do know that he's suspended. If he left the team, that's his decision."

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

Leach on what he'd do if a player walked out of practice: "I'd cut him"

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

Leach said Wilson is suspended this week and left it at that

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

Leach left open the possibility of return, but said that was between he and Wilson

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

New info here? First, Wilson's out for at least this weekend. Second, there's a possibility for return for Wilson, despite Leach's "I'd cut him" comment. Is this a Sekope Kaufusi-style "open to return"? Who knows.

More as it develops.

Moos says it's 'tough love' not 'brutal punishment'

After a flurry of activity surrounding the suspension of Marquess Wilson this morning, Bill Moos' appearance on Cougar Calls was going to be an interesting one. Here's what Moos had to say about Wilson's suspension.

Moos: "Marquess is suspended. I'm not sure for how long or where that all is going to settle."

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

On his way to Spokane to be on Cougar Calls, Moos says he was on the phone with Marquess' father.

Moos said he talked to Wilson's father on the way to Spokane and had a "nice visit with him"

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

Moos also got right behind his coach when it comes to the tougher treatment players have been receiving this year.

Moos: "The way you get tough players is with tough coaches. There's some tough love going on. It's not brutal punishment.

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

Moos would then go on to tell a tale of a more legendary Cougar packing up his things and leaving and Bob Robertson's old booth partner having to chase him down.

Moos remembers Mark Rypien getting in his car after practice and driving to Spokane. "Jim Walden had to go get him"

— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) November 5, 2012

(Ed. Note: the thought of Jim Walden chasing after me is downright frightening) Moos actually admitted he knew this first season would be rocky but didn't talk about it publicly.

Moos: "I knew and did not emphasize it at all that it was going to be a struggle in the first year and maybe the second year."

— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) November 5, 2012

Moos didn't have Leach's back entirely though. When asked about some of Leach's post game comments, he noted doing it publicly may not be the best way.

Moos on Leach's "empty corpse" type comments: "Certainly there’s a place for that and perhaps it’s not at the podium in postgame."

— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) November 5, 2012

All in all, Moos seems to be 95 percent behind Leach, minus his misgivings with the "empty corpses" comment. On the plus side, Moos mentioned a four star receiver coming to visit this weekend which is encouraging.

@brianmfloyd That would be WR Sebastian Larue, a four-star commit. Said he's very solid to USC, but intrigued by WSU offense #Cougs

— Braulio Perez (@BraulioEPerez) November 5, 2012

Leach will meet with media at 1:00 p.m. today. I can't imagine what they'll talk about.

Marquess Wilson, Mike Leach and the shock of a coaching change

Marquess Wilson needed to be pushed -- and hadn't been before. How he responds to his suspension, though, remains to be seen.

Marquess Wilson suspended after reportedly walking out of workout

Marquess Wilson has been suspended from the WSU football team.

Marquess Wilson reportedly walks away from workout, future with team in question

Marquess Wilson's status with the WSU football team is in question after he reportedly left a workout on Sunday.

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