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The Washington State Cougars came out tight and flat against the Montana State Bobcats. We look at how conservative playcalls and not playing to win the game hurt the Cougars.

The authors at CougCenter.com wrap up the football season by discussing the Apple Cup, whether any part of this season can be considered a success, and just what the Cougs have to do to improve on both sides of the ball next season. Recorded Nov. 29, 2009.

The authors at CougCenter.com discuss football (defensive co-coordinator Chris Ball’s pronouncement that the staff has the endorsement of the administration, whether Jeff Tuel should play the rest of the year) and basketball (early impressions of the Ken Bone era, the awesomeness of Klay Thompson, and the challenges the thin frontcourt might pose). Also includes predictions on the Oregon State football game. Recorded Nov. 18, 2009.

Defensive co-coordinator Chris Ball dropped a mini bombshell on his weekly radio appearance: The staff has been told it will return next year.

Passing along interviews with defensive coordinator Chris Ball, radio analyst Jim Walden, and San Jose Mercury News writer Jon Wilner.

Defensive coordinator Chris Ball and the Coach, Jim Walden, made their weekly appearances with Ian Furness on 950-AM KJR in Seattle today. Both are interesting and definitely worth your time.

Give Chris Ball a lot of credit: He still shows up for his weekly segment with 950-AM's Ian Furness no matter what happened on Saturday. Topics covered in the brief interview include the youth on the team, the performances of young guys such as Carl Winston and Terrance Hayward, and a look at the Sun Devils.

It's hard to believe, but linebacker Alex Hoffman-Ellis says it's true. Also, audio from defensive coordinator Chris Ball, who backtracks from some previous inflammatory comments.