Good morning, Coug fans! Quite the exciting news yesterday! In case you’ve been living under a rock- we have fall football again, starting in early November. The votes are in.

But- that’s not the vote I would like to talk about today. It’s no secret that WSU Student Athletes have been standing up for what they believe in, especially during the current climate of the world. The newest avenue is #CougsVote - a campaign to encourage students and athletes alike to get registered to vote. For example:

They also provide information on registration deadlines on their website. I think this is incredibly exciting as well. Make sure you're registered to vote here!

We have a lot of exciting stuff coming up, with the return of sports, so don’t forget to do your civic duty. It’s great to see my generation getting excited.

There has been some great news the past few days, which is a wonderful excuse to count your blessings, and do something nice for someone today! As always- stay safe, stay healthy, and stay hydrated!

Links!

Play on: Washington State, others in Pac-12 will open seven-game season in early November | The Spokesman-Review
Jaylen Watson’s tweet mirrored what every one of his Washington State teammates must have felt before they hit the sheets Wednesday night.

Five notable things Washington State's Nick Rolovich said in wake of Pac-12's decision to restart season | SWX Right Now - Sports for Spokane, CdA, Tri-Cities, WA
Less than two hours after presidents and chancellors in the Pac-12 Conference voted to resume a seven-game football season, starting the weekend of Nov. 6-7, first-year Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich took a seat with radio broadcaster Matt Chazanow at Zeppoz Casino in Pullman on the coaches talk show to discus the day’s news and answer other questions about the Cougars program.

Pac-12 football is back: Seven-game season starts Nov. 6-7
The conference has largely solved its coronavirus concerns with the ability to test players daily, and state restrictions in Oregon and California are being amended to allow for normal practices.

WSU, others will open football season weekend of Nov. 6 | College Sports | union-bulletin.com
With optimism and uncertainty tugging at them all week, Pac-12 football players were able to rejoice Thursday as the conference's presidents and chancellors elected to resume the fall season during

Pac-12 to play seven-game football slate starting in November
The Pac-12 announced it will play a seven-game football schedule beginning Nov. 6 following a vote by the conference's CEO group on Thursday.

Pac-12 Will Play Football in 2020, Joining Other Top Leagues During the Pandemic - The New York Times
The decision clears a path for programs like Oregon and Southern California, and means every Power 5 league intends to compete this fall.

Woelk: Pac-12 Decision Gives Buffs Renewed Sense Of Purpose - University of Colorado Athletics
Finally, after months of ambiguity and uncertainty, months of having their emotions pulled one way and then another, the Colorado Buffaloes can concentrate on getting

Pac-12 votes to begin 2020 college football season in November [Video]
Yahoo Sports' Nick Bromberg breaks down the Pac-12's decision to play football in 2020 and its potential impact on the College Football Playoff.

Gardner Minshew's High School English Teacher Knew He'd Be a Leader
Even Gardner Minshew's high school English teacher knew the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback would wind up becoming a leader.

PAC-12 Basketball: Preseason power rankings for 2020-21 season
Will 2020-21 finally be the season where someone in PAC-12 Basketball rises above the rest and establishes themselves as a true national title contender?