Scrimmage No. 2 up next for WSU in preseason camp

Good morning! If you can believe it, there’s only one more Saturday after this one without Washington State Cougars football. As I’ve mentioned on our podcast, this always brings about mixed emotions for me, as the beginning of football season also signals the inevitable end of my summer break. Alas.

The Cougs will hold their second scrimmage today at 2 p.m. PT in Martin Stadium following a truncated practice yesterday. Gage Gubrud and Anthony Gordon once again got all the meaningful reps on Friday, further solidifying that this is a two-man race now — despite Mike Leach’s continued insistence that he has three guys in the running.

Both players had their moments, according to the Spokesman-Review’s Theo Lawson, who noted that Gordon was a little better at finishing drives. However, Gubrud’s one TD was eye-popping:

That was Brandon Arconado on the other end of that throw, by the way. With Jamire Calvin still sidelined, the redshirt senior (and former walk-on) is in line for the first extended snaps of his career at Y.

Also worth noting: This was the point last year at which it was becoming clear that Gardner Minshew was taking the lead. This race seems tighter than that one, to be honest.

Videos of post-practice interviews are below, but the best quote of the day — from Abe Lucas — needs to be shared now:

UNIT3D for Hilinski’s Hope

Have you bought your new shirt yet?

Mike Leach ... laughs?

Yogi Roth made his way to Pullman for what appears to have been a media training session for players. That’s not what was interesting. When you get to the end, you’ll see something you might never have seen before:

Post-practice Interviews

Links

Practice report from Day 13 of Washington State preseason camp: HBO cameras descend on Martin Stadium | The Spokesman-Review
A daily fall practice update from The Spokesman-Review’s Washington State beat writer, Theo Lawson (@TheoLawson_SR). We set the scene, list the day’s important notes, highlight one big play, pick the standouts and slip-ups, track the quarterback race and dissect one talking point from post-practice interviews.

The Air Raid Offense Invades an N.F.L. That It Already Conquered - The New York Times
As Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray bring college’s most productive passing offense to the pros, its creators have one nitpick: It’s been there for years.

WSU's Borghi: 'I just love making plays' | Washington State University | union-bulletin.com
Some might have wondered what highly recruited running back Max Borghi was thinking when he chose to play for Washington State in coach Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” system.

Pac-12 2020 NFL Draft underclassmen to watch: Which Pac-12 underclassmen will be on Draft watch in 2019? - Pacific Takes
Abraham Lucas So. T Washington State - The Cougars have been stacking NFL offensive tackles on top of each other and Lucas is the next. He’s only a redshirt sophomore, but a 6’7 tackle that can pass protect might be too good of an NFL prospect to not just make the jump in 2010. Current draft range: 3rd-4th round

Pac-12 Defensive Power Rankings - SBRpicks.com
4. Washington State: The Cougars were one of the better defenses in the conference last season and return six of their key players. Will Rodgers will be one of the key players on the line, while Jahad Woods will lead the linebacker corps. The secondary had some losses but restocked with JUCO players.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mike Leach by former WSU football player - KXLY
A lawsuit against Washington State University head football coach Mike Leach has been dismissed by a judge, Pullman News reported Friday. 

Conference has no clear favorite, but plenty of potential; Utah narrowly voted preseason conference favorite
LOS ANGELES — The Pac-12’s national championship drought hits 15 years this winter, and there are few signs of a respite. Several of the conference’s traditional powers are in states of rebuilding or disarray heading into a season that is murkier than a Mike Leach metaphor.Even the preseason media poll could not identify a clear favorite, with plucky Utah barely emerging on top after several teams essentially split the vote.But to the coaches entrusted with

Thiel: NCAA’s prime forces: Hypocrisy, disparity | Sportspress Northwest
University of Texas had more than 3 times the athletic revs of Washington State. That doesn't begin to explain the hypocrisy and disparity in NCAA sports.

Men’s Golf Announces 2019-20 Schedule - Washington State University Athletics
WSU will travel to at least six different states during the 2019-20 campaign.

Cougars Announce 2019-20 Swimming Schedule - Washington State University Athletics
WSU will host five meets at Gibb Pool in 2019-20.

Cougar Athletics to Participate in 2019 National Lentil Festival - Washington State University Athletics
WSU student-athletes will sign autographs Friday evening and participate in the parade Saturday morning.

Midseason Form - Washington State University Athletics
The Cougs appeared ready for the regular season with a 5-0 win at SDSU Friday night.