Hot Cougar Action: Day 1 of spring football in the books

While most people were focused on the first day of the NCAA Tournament, the WSU football team was busy working through its first practice of spring football.

WSU posted three post practice interviews which include some clips from practice. There are a few clips of the team practicing in what appears to be a mini blizzard. Nothing too earth shattering from Mike Leach, Deone Bucannon or Connor Halliday although Halliday did say it felt good to not have any pain in his internal organs. So there is that.

Football:

Cougs' depth puts spring in Leach’s step
The battle for playing time on the offensive and defensive lines might be more intriguing than at any other position this spring, if coach Mike Leach’s assessment is accurate.

Washington State Football Spring Preview: Cougars Need Halliday to Put It All Together - Pacific Takes
The Cougars open spring practice hoping that junior Connor Halliday can firmly grab hold of the starting quarterback spot.

Mike Leach: Young Washington State football team makes big progress | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune
Mike Leach knew he was not inheriting a championship team when he took over the floundering Washington State football program after the 2011 season, but he was shocked at the mental toll all the losing had taken on many of the players.

SPOKANE, Wash.: QB battle looms as WSU opens spring FB | WSU Cougars | The Bellingham Herald
SPOKANE, WASH. — A quarterback battle looms as Washington State opens spring football drills Thursday.