Cougs scrimmage(d) today

Good morning fellow fans of Washington State. Hard to believe that three weeks from now, we’ll be cheering on our Cougs as they welcome the Idaho Vandals to Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington in Whitman County. Didn’t basketball season just end?

Our Washington State Cougars are through eight preseason practices and they’ll scrimmage this morning. Or maybe they’ve already scrimmaged! It all depends on when you’re reading this.

Soon we’ll know how Cameron Ward performed behind his thin offensive line. Maybe we already know if a running back separated himself from the rest of the bunch, or if Jake Dickdert’s committee approach is still the plan. De’Zhaun Stribling and Donovan Ollie may have wowed their teammates and the present media (it’s closed to the public, sorry).

By now, Renard Bell might have done a backflip or two. As I write this the night before, I’m going to assume Ron Stone Jr. sat this one out, as the coaching staff knows what he brings to the defense and doesn’t want to risk further injury (Stone’s been limited at practice recently, according to reports).

Brennan Jackson will probably get some touch sacks. Or maybe he has five already. Who knows! The linebackers will need to prove themselves after losing some veterans from the 2021 squad.

So if you’re reading this post-scrimmage, either you think we’re going to be Pac-12 champs or suffer a difficult first year under Jake Dickert. More likely, it’ll be in the middle, but basing expectations off of the first scrimmage of the preseason is futile. Go Cougs!

Once a Coug, Always a Coug

Trinity Rodman never got to suit up for WSU in 2020, but we still get to call her our own. She’s 20 years old and up for the award for best female soccer player in the world. IN THE WORLD! Damn you, COVID.

Links

Shawn Vestal: If Rolovich takes the next step, he'll be facing an unbeaten opponent | The Spokesman-Review
Last fall, we went to a great football game in Pullman.

'Sharp' Cougar passing game flashes entertaining potential: Notes and observations from Day 8 of Washington State fall camp | The Spokesman-Review
PULLMAN – Washington State will hold 25 fall camp practices ahead of its season opener Sept. 3 against Idaho. The Spokesman-Review will be in attendance for each of those, tracking relevant storylines, notes, depth-chart developments and key plays as the Cougars prepare for the 2022 football season – their first under coach Jake Dickert. Below are observations from the eighth day of fall camp in Pullman.

Cougars test their two-minute offense during light practice: Notes and observations from Day 7 of Washington State fall camp | The Spokesman-Review
PULLMAN – Washington State will hold 25 fall camp practices ahead of its season opener Sept. 3 against Idaho. The Spokesman-Review will be in attendance for each of those, tracking relevant storylines, notes, depth-chart developments and key plays as the Cougars prepare for the 2022 football season – their first under coach Jake Dickert. Below are observations from the seventh day of fall camp in Pullman.

Bebich Set for Next Week’s U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship - Washington State University Athletics
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State men's golf junior Preston Bebich is set to begin his run at the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship this Monday, Aug. 15.

Women's Golf Announces 2022-23 Schedule, Set to Host NCAA Regional in May - Washington State University Athletics
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State Women's Golf Head Coach Sofie Aagaard announced the Cougar's 2022-23 schedule Thursday, August 11.

College football bowl projections 2022: Ohio State delivers on preseason hype with return to playoff - CBSSports.com
Jerry Palm's preseason bowl projections features familiar names in key spots