Usually we run through the happenings of the previous day's fall camp practice in this post, but I thought I'd mix it up today.
Fall camp is much more than the play on the field. Sure the coaches are teaching technique and drilling plays, but fall camp is also the time to perfect celebrations. Both the coaches and players gave it their all Wednesday and we take a closer look at the results (click to animate).
We start out with Eric Oertel and Paul Volero executing a flying shoulder bump. Not bad, but coach Volero needs to get in the weight room and work on his vertical.
Next up, Travis Long does an excellent job of executing a hand shake. Really showed his veteran experience.
This GIF is my favorite. It occurred right after Tracy Clark (No. 27) broke up a pass intended for Marquess Wilson. Wilson is sitting on the turf as the celebration unfolds. He is then told what the play was and where he can take it.
Clark makes a second appearance and this one doesn't go as well. After breaking up the final play of practice, Clark looks for someone to celebrate with. He goes for a flying chest bump and gets excellent elevation, but there is a clear miscommunication and no one is there to meet him. There is a late attempt at a high five, but that also misses. They need to get that worked out before BYU.
Football
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PULLMAN – So you take some peanut butter, Logan Mayes said, and some Ensure, some protein powder, some yogurt, some Carnation instant breakfast and a little bit of milk.
Day 7 brings energy to Coug camp - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Aug. 8, 2012
FROM PULLMAN — You could hear Darryl Monroe leading Washington State's defense in chant from just about anywhere on campus Wednesday. It was that kind of day for the Cougars during team session, and it was that kind of day for the defense, too. Read on.
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The addition of inside wide receiver positions has created opportunities for a couple veterans who return looking to produce for the new look Cougar offense.
Washington State Cougars Official Athletic Site
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach will headline the 50th Annual Cougar Sports Banquet, Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.
WSU emphasizes special teams - Moscow-Pullman Daily News: Sports
PULLMAN - Washington State special teams coach Eric Russell has already made one rule perfectly clear to his players during fall camp: If you don’t give 100 percent on special teams, you don’t play. Anywhere.
The Mike Leach bobblehead is now a reality, but not easily attainable | Dr. Saturday - Yahoo! Sports
Washington State is trying to cash in on the popularity of new head coach Mike Leach by offering the first 10,000 fans at the Cougars' game against Cal on Oct. 13 their very own Mike Leach bobblehead. Yes, this is really happening.
Cougars Fall Camp: Defense Shines - Washington State University Cougars
Washington State continued its fall camp with a two-hour workout in shoulder pads and helmets on Rogers Field Wednesday afternoon. Tons of energy throughout the day on both fields.
College Fantasy Football - 2012 Draft Prep: Pac-12 in a state of flux : FantasyNews.CBSSports.com
3. Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State: In two years in the Palouse, the Cougars' standout wide receiver totaled an impressive 137 receptions, 2,394 yards and 18 touchdowns
Basketball
Cougars win, 77-64, Motum with 28 points, Moore with 6 assists and Ladd with 9 rebounds.
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