WSU prepares for USC, for now

After having their games cancelled in back-to-back weeks, it appears the Washington State Cougars will return to the field this week. At least for now.

Instead of again seeing their game get cancelled on Sunday, the Cougars instead just got a schedule change with the game moving from Friday to Sunday. But, as we’ve seen this season the situation is fluid essentially until the ball is actually kicked off.

That is especially true this week as USC will need to clear some testing protocols to avoid a cancellation. The Trojans’ team activities have been paused with a plan to resume on Tuesday. In order for that to happen, USC will need to clear testing protocols on Monday. If that doesn’t happen today, thee game this week will be back to being fully in question, if not cancelled.

As of Sunday, the Trojans had four positive cases among football players with another seven players in quarantine due to contact tracing.

All of that is without even mentioning the WSU side of this. The Cougars were forced to the sidelines the last two weeks due to their own positive case and quarantine issues. So while USC will need to clear some tests, the Cougars may need to as well in order for the game to remain on.

All of this is the long way of saying the Cougars are playing on Sunday. But also maybe not. Ask us again at 5:58 p.m. on Sunday.

*****

Football:

USC Football Home Game vs. Washington State Moved To Sunday, Dec. 6 - USC Athletics
USC's home football game against Washington State has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. PST on FS1 to allow for the return of USC players who are in isolation

Washington State-USC game moved to Sunday; kickoff set for 6 p.m. | The Spokesman-Review
Washington State's upcoming game at USC has been pushed back two days in order to give Trojan players more time to come out of isolation or quarantine after entering COVID-19 protocol within the last two weeks.

'Apple Cupping no matter what.' How four Washington State alums made a crimson splash on Lake Washington Saturday night | SWX Right Now - Sports for Spokane, CdA, Tri-Cities, WA
It's not uncommon to see sailboats, yachts and other vessels gather on the calm, glassy water of Lake Washington hours before a college football game at Husky Stadium.

Basketball:

Trail Blazers draft pick C.J. Elleby propelled by family of Seattle basketball legends to NBA | Sports | bendbulletin.com
Born into a family that included two Seattle high school basketball legends, CJ Elleby had no choice but to follow in their hardwood-dominant footsteps. His older sister did it. His

Another close win for WSU at home – The Daily Evergreen
The Cougars’ near 68-year winning streak still stands after a nail-biting finish in Beasley Coliseum. The WSU men’s basketball team (2-0, 0-0) defeated the Eastern Washington University Eagles 71-68 in a comeback effort on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum. Sophomore guard Noah Williams led the Cougars in scoring against the Eagles (0-1, 0-0) with a career-high of 19...