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After 2 seasons in Miami, where he was sparsely used having played in just 21 of the 32 games, Brandon Gibson was signed by the Patriots as a free agent this offseason. By all accounts, he was having a great preseason... until the 2nd preseason game.
When the Patriots took on the Saints, Gibson landed awkwardly on his leg and hobbled off the field with a leg injury. The diagnosis wasn't clear until the MRI came down yesterday and revealed a torn ACL. Gibson will miss the rest of the season.
In 2 preseason games with the Pats, Gibson had 12 receptions for 97 yards. Gibson will be missed by the team, especially his teammate Danny Amendola. "Obviously my heart sank when I found out about the news," Amendola was quoted as saying. "He’s a great football player, and there’s no doubt in my mind that he’ll get his knee back, and rehab it, and get back out there as soon as he can."
With this news coming on the tails of the Bengals cutting Toni Pole, Tuesday wasn't a good day for Cougs in the NFL. But at least Deone Bucannon gave out his XBox Live GamerTag, that's some good news.
Football
WSU practice notes: Treshon Broughton arrives | The Spokesman-Review
Washington State had a visitor on Tuesday. Treshon Broughton, a highly regarded cornerback recruit, was watching from the sidelines.
Depth on defensive line gives Cougars plenty of options - Spokesman.com - Aug. 25, 2015
PULLMAN – The varying strengths of Washington State’s defensive linemen mean that assistant coach Joe Salave’a can turn each defensive series into a game of chess. The other team has it’s power back in during rushing situations? Big boys like Ngalu Tapa, Robert Barber and Destiny Vaeao were born to plug up rushing gaps.
WA wildfires could force WSU to relocate, reschedule PSU game | The Spokesman-Review
Washington State athletic director Bill Moos is exploring options if smoke makes a game in Martin Stadium infeasible.
Tennis
WSU Tennis to Host "Play With A Cougar" Event - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The event on Friday, Sept. 4, includes dinner and a silent auction
Thank a Fire Fighter
Surprise wedding for deployed firefighter
Mason County firefighter expects to be sent to wildfires in Central Washington... But first, a surprise Cougar themed wedding.