CougCenter - WSU vs. ASU: TV schedule, game time, previews and moreWhy Washington State? Well that's a stupid question.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47853/fave.png2012-11-18T06:01:59-08:00http://www.cougcenter.com/rss/stream/34004732012-11-18T06:01:59-08:002012-11-18T06:01:59-08:00Hot Cougar Action: The morning after ASU
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<p>Recaps and reaction following WSU's 46-7 loss to ASU on Saturday.</p> <p>Since I highly doubt anyone wants to read more about the 46-7 drubbing ASU handed WSU on Saturday, I'll keep this short and sweet. </p>
<p>We'll start with official <a href="http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wast/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/box_score/stats_20121117aaa.pdf" target="_blank">stats from the game</a>, which should probably be rated NC-17. There are also<a href="http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/wast/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/postgame_notes/postgame_notes_20121117aaa.pdf" target="_blank"> postgame notes</a> from WSU athletics. It was a busy interview room as four players -- including both quarterbacks -- and Mike Leach met the media.</p>
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<p>WSU Football: Mike Leach after ASU game Nov. 17 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=bSBxWUnoID8">WSUCougarAthletics</a>)</p>
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<p>WSU Football: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78188/jeff-tuel">Jeff Tuel</a> after ASU game Nov. 17 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=8oiFqYdzL64">WSUCougarAthletics</a>)</p>
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<p>WSU Football: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114012/connor-halliday">Connor Halliday</a> after ASU game Nov. 17 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=4UgY1VcURcE">WSUCougarAthletics</a>)</p>
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<p>WSU Football: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114015/deone-bucannon">Deone Bucannon</a> after ASU game Nov. 17 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=x9NkQddvqaM">WSUCougarAthletics</a>)</p>
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<p>WSU Football: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78220/elliott-bosch">Elliott Bosch</a> after ASU game Nov. 17 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sp_SWwgsEIQ">WSUCougarAthletics</a>)</p>
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<h3>Football</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111712aae.html">Cougars Fall to Sun Devils in Tempe, 46-7 - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Quarterbacks <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112766/taylor-kelly">Taylor Kelly</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/135485/michael-eubank">Michael Eubank</a> accounted for six touchdowns Saturday, and Arizona State became bowl eligible with a 46-7 win over Washington State that ended the Sun Devils' four-game losing streak.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/cougarfootball/2019705911_cougarnotes18.html">No one knows when Cougars' musical chairs at QB will end | Cougar Football | The Seattle Times</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. — Which Washington State quarterback Washington will face in the Apple Cup on Friday is anybody's guess after the Cougars once again used both Jeff Tuel and Connor Halliday in their 46-7 defeat Saturday against Arizona State.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019705459_apfbcwashingtonstarizonast2ndldwritethru.html">Arizona State routs Washington State 46-7 | Local News | The Seattle Times</a><br>Arizona State marched down the field early and often, racking up yards and piling up points.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.houseofsparky.com/2012/11/17/3659012/asu-vs-washington-state-recap-stats-taylor-kelly-mike-leach">ASU vs. Washington State: Sun Devils Become Bowl Eligible with Dominant 46-7 Win Over Cougars - House of Sparky</a><br>The month of November had been very unkind to the Arizona State Sun Devils. Dating back to last season, the Sun Devils had lost their six in the month, and entered Saturday's game riding a four-game losing streak that had ended ASU's Pac-12 South title hopes.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/49534/final-arizona-state-46-washington-state-7">Final: Arizona State 46, Washington State 7 - Pac-12 Blog - ESPN</a><br>Arizona State became the Pac-12's eighth bowl eligible team, and Washington State didn't put up much resistance.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/budwithers/2019705538_withers18.html">There's no getting around it, Cougars just aren't having any fun | Bud Withers | The Seattle Times</a></p>
<p>TEMPE, Ariz. — Fifty weeks ago, when Washington State rattled the college-football world by hiring Mike Leach, one of his mentors, Hal Mumme, weighed in on what was in store at WSU.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2012/nov/17/tale-tape-asu-46-wsu-7/">Tale of the tape: ASU 46, WSU 7 - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Nov. 17, 2012</a></p>
<p>FROM TEMPE — Another Saturday, another tough loss for Washington State, this one 46-7 to Arizona State. As usual, we look at the game in capsule form. Read on.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/cougarfootball/2019706129_cougardrill18.html">Cougars' 2-Minute Drill | Cougar Football | The Seattle Times</a><br>Player of the game Arizona State quarterback Taylor Kelly went 20 of 23 for 246 yards and four touchdowns, and set an ASU consecutive completions record with 18. He topped the 13 set by Dick Mackey vs. S.D. Navy in 1952.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.havasunews.com/sports/arizona-state-routs-washington-state/article_f26a9208-313e-11e2-8473-001a4bcf887a.html">Arizona State routs Washington State 46-7 - Havasu News: Sports</a><br>TEMPE — Arizona State marched down the field early and often, racking up yards and piling up points. After failing to become bowl eligible four straight times, the Sun Devils wanted to make sure their seniors went out the right way.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Farizonarepublic%2Fsports%2Farticles%2F2012%2F11%2F17%2F20121117asu-football-dominates-washington-state.html&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cougcenter.com%2F2012%2F11%2F18%2F3660940%2Fwsu-cougars-washington-state-cougars-mike-leach" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">ASU football dominates Washington State</a><br>Let victory ring. Arizona State not only reinstituted its Victory Bell tradition, but by convincingly ending a four-game losing streak Saturday had reason to wheel the new bell out at Sun Devil Stadium to celebrate a 46-7 win over Washington State.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/nov/18/annihilation/">Annihilation - Spokesman.com - Nov. 18, 2012</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – The bloodied scab atop the bridge of Connor Halliday’s nose said enough about the beating Washington State took from Arizona State here on Saturday.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/nov/18/christian-caples-keys-to-the-game/">Christian caple’s Keys to the Game - Spokesman.com - Nov. 18, 2012</a><br>What went right Very little. WSU’s offense was so inconsistent that it required a change of quarterbacks, and the Cougars wound up totaling only 241 yards while allowing seven sacks and converting just one of 16 third-down attempts. Deone Bucannon did have 17 tackles and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136506/cyrus-coen">Cyrus Coen</a> finished with four tackles for loss, tied for seventh- most in WSU single-game history.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/nov/18/wsu-notebook-apple-cup-could-be-tuels-finale/">WSU notebook: Apple Cup could be Tuel’s finale - Spokesman.com - Nov. 18, 2012</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – With one game remaining in the season, Washington State still hasn’t found a starting quarterback.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/18/2371869/cougars-consistent-in-failure.html">Cougars consistent in failure | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – Washington State football coach Mike Leach has often said one of his team’s biggest weakness is an inability to deal with adversity. Mind you, eight straight losses in a 2-9 season amounts to a downpour of adversity.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/18/2371853/road-remains-a-nasty-place.html">Road remains a nasty place | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – The Washington State Cougars, who do not hesitate to go to the air on offense, have good reason to be very hesitant to take to the air for road games.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/18/2371867/if-qb-tuel-gets-another-season.html">If QB Tuel gets another season, it might not be in Pullman | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – Washington State senior quarterback Jeff Tuel is still waiting to hear from the NCAA to determine if he can play another season in college, but Tuel reiterated Saturday that he’s not certain he will return to WSU if he is declared eligible for a fifth year.</p>
<h3>Basketball</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kuathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111712aaa.html">No. 7/7 Kansas to play Washington State Monday in CBE Hall of Fame Classic - University of Kansas Official Athletic Site</a><br>Kansas (2-1) will face Washington State (2-1) Monday, Nov. 19, at 9 p.m. (Central) in the championship semifinal of the Edward Jones CBE Hall of Fame Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The KU-WSU game will be televised on ESPN2. </p>
<h3>Jeff Choate to Idaho?</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2012/nov/18/report-choate-interview-idaho-job/">Report: Choate to interview for Idaho job - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Nov. 18, 2012</a><br>Idaho athletic director Rob Spear will interview Washington State linebackers coach Jeff Choate on Sunday for the head coaching job, FootballScoop.com reported. In September, Choate — an Idaho native and former Boise State assistant — criticized UI for playing BCS opponents "for a paycheck" and suggested the Vandals should drop down to the FCS level.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/18/3660940/wsu-cougars-washington-state-cougars-mike-leachMark Sandritter2012-11-17T15:23:50-08:002012-11-17T15:23:50-08:00Cougs forget sunscreen, ASU wins 46-7
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<p>Seems like a good time for a story.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">In March of 2007, my friends and I took the long drive from Pullman to Sacramento. I don't think I need to tell you why. The trip started at about 6:30 p.m., as I had worked that day. We loaded up on energy drinks and set off through Central Oregon and Northern California.</p>
<p>The first few hours of the drive were pretty uneventful, as darkness took over and we chewed up mileage on US 97. The real hiccups came as we tried to find open gas stations. There aren't many in the dead of night in a state that requires someone else to pump your gas.</p>
<p>By the time we hit the I-5 interchange in Weed, California, the hours of consuming energy drinks were starting to kick in. We were stopping on just about every exit on I-5. I was paranoid and convinced that a blood clot was forming in my right leg and making its way to my brain (we were driving a 2003 Kia Rio, not much room for a 6'5 guy).</p>
<p>One of those bathroom stops came in the woods near Mount Shasta. The gas station was a bit run-down. It had a real backwoods look, complete with a rotting and rusted exterior.</p>
<p>Our car was painted up, and there were flags flying from the windows. The gentleman at the register saw that, put his hand on the shotgun behind the counter, and asked my friend if we were "a bunch of foreigners."</p>
<p>In just a few moments, it would start to feel like a different country.</p>
<p>I made my way to the back of the building towards the restroom, to an out-of-place room that may have been a lounge area for the employees. There were plenty of dead animal heads mounted, as well as an entire wall covered in newspapers from the Second World War.</p>
<p>All of this was strange for a gas station off the interstate, but none of it was enough for me to decide to get back in the car and head for the next rest stop. That didn't come until I reached the bathroom.</p>
<p>A mannequin greeted me as I opened the door. It was fully dressed in Victorian attire, and holding a saucer and tea cup. It was seated in an antique clawfoot bathtub.</p>
<p>The energy drinks dictated that I press on and use the toilet, which was thankfully in fine working order. As I relieved myself I faced a completely open window with no shades, peering out to the brush behind the building. I suddenly did not feel alone, and there was most certainly someone else on the other side of the screen. I looked to the side and felt the mannequin peering into my soul.</p>
<p>After I finished, I zipped up and hurried back to the front of the store. My friends asked if I had found the bathroom. I suggested we get back in the car and move along.</p>
<p>The old man behind the counter was locked on our conversation with a pointed stare, and that confirmed my decision. We hopped back in the Rio, and continued on our way to Sacramento.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/wsu-vs-asu-football-news-score-schedule/2012/11/17/3659418/wsu-vs-arizona-state-final-score-bad-football-cougars-sun-devils-asuCraig Powers2012-11-17T11:46:30-08:002012-11-17T11:46:30-08:00If, for some reason, you want to talk about it ...
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<p>This is the place to discuss the action as the Cougs hit the road for the last road game of the year.</p> <p></p>
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<h5><a href="http://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/17/3658174/wsu-vs-arizona-state-pekapoo-craft-beer-sixpoint-autumnation">WSU vs. Arizona State: Baxter the Pekapoo's beer of the game</a></h5>
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<h5><a href="http://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/17/3658076/marquess-wilson-abuse-investigation-pac-12-wsu-football">Marquess Wilson abuse investigation complete</a></h5>
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<p>Washington State travels to Tempe to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday afternoon. The game starts at Noon PT on Pac-12 Networks.</p>
<p>The Cougs are still looking for their first Pac-12 win. They've got two more chances. They are three-touchdown underdogs against the Sun Devils. Can they at least score in Sun Devil Stadium for the first time since 2006?</p>
<p>No illegal game streams, please. Also, don't act like an idiot. You ruin the game thread when you act like an idiot. If you think you might be acting like an idiot, you probably are. So just stop what you are doing.</p>
<p>If everyone tells you that you are acting like a idiot, but you think you are just speaking the truth or some nonsense like that, you are probably acting like an idiot. So just stop what you are doing.</p>
<p>My cat is currently watching Boston University and George Washington University play basketball. I hope he doesn't mind if I change the channel soon.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/17/3658898/wsu-vs-arizona-state-tv-schedule-game-timeCraig Powers2012-11-17T09:36:37-08:002012-11-17T09:36:37-08:00Bax finds a pumpkin/wet hop hybrid this week
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<p>The internet's coolest fluffball is going to New York's hippest borough for his pick this week.</p> <p>Baxter was in an autumn sort of mood this week. There is a chill in the air in Burlington, VT. Most of the leaves have fell to the ground. The people that take him outside to relieve himself aren't quite as patient as they used to be.</p>
<p>He also sees plenty of pumpkins rotting on doorsteps during his walks around the city. This gave Baxter an idea: How about a pumpkin beer for WSU vs. ASU?</p>
<p>We have been trying pumpkin beers throughout the fall, and many of them just don't turn out very well. Most of the good ones have since ran out, but something in the market caught my eye yesterday.</p>
<p>Sixpoint Brewery's Autumnation. I pulled the package off the shelf to read the product's description and saw it was a combination of a pumpkin beer and a wet hop ale. With an advertised 74 IBUs, I was sold.</p>
<p>Hailing from Brooklyn, Sixpoint is sometimes in the shadow of the more famous "Brooklyn Brewery," but for my money they are making far more innovative and delicious brews. They also have unique packaging, with four-pack cans sold in a square box. I've tried many of their beers before, with their best being Resin, a delicious 103 IBU Imperial IPA.</p>
<p>In poking around their website, I found a great article on how this year's version of Autumnation came to be. Apparently, they put the type of hop up to a vote, and Citra won out. Citra is sort of the hop of the moment, and is used in a lot of different beers. </p>
<p>They also talked a lot about where the hops come from, so as a Yakima native, I was certainly a sucker for that. I encourage you to check out their piece, <a href="http://sixpoint.com/blog/recent/autumnation-2012-arrives/#more-4144" target="_blank">where they talk about visiting Yakima during the hop harvest festival</a>.</p>
<p><b>Craig's Review: </b>Wet hop ales are the best, and this one does not disappoint. The aroma is strong and the Citra hops are present. Citra brings a much more powerful flavor than the type of hop we discussed last week, Jade. </p>
<p>The pumpkin/ginger is subtle, but it provides a different sort of feel to this fresh hop variety, and it gives it more of an amber color than a lot of Harvest Ales.</p>
<p>The hops are definitely dominant, and they have that extra resinous kick that comes with freshness. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to finishing the rest of the four-pack, then picking another up soon before the beer is gone.</p>
<p><b>Baxter's review:</b> I didn't like the smell. Beer smells gross. But I quite enjoyed tasting it. Although, it didn't taste like a pumpkin, I still was asking for more. </p>
<p>The dog and I will also be enjoying some slow cooker chili I made using a variety of ingredients including cumin, coriander, paprika, cocoa powder, sugar, fresh jalapenos, and more. Very delicious.</p>
<p>What will you be having on this penultimate Cougar football Saturday?</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/17/3658174/wsu-vs-arizona-state-pekapoo-craft-beer-sixpoint-autumnationCraig Powers2012-11-17T06:39:00-08:002012-11-17T06:39:00-08:00WSU-ASU game time and TV info
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<p>The Cougars are still looking for their first Pac-12 win as they visit Tempe.</p> <p>The Washington State Cougars are still looking to give first-year head coach Mike Leach his first win over a Pac-12 opponent as they face the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday afternoon.</p>
<p>The Cougars have lost in a variety of ways during their conference schedule. They've been blown out in every facet of the game by Utah. They've hung around with one of the best teams in the country before losing the second half against Oregon.</p>
<p>The Cougs nearly pulled an upset on the road against a ranked team against Stanford. They were bowled over on the ground by a bad Cal team while struggling on offense.</p>
<p>WSU lost a defensive battle against Oregon State. Last week, they outgained the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> by nearly 200 yards, but allowed special teams to blow any hope of a victory.</p>
<p>Of course, the streak was started with blowing a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/colorado-buffaloes">Colorado Buffaloes</a>.</p>
<p>There may not be another way to lose for WSU, so does that mean it is time for a win? The Sun Devils are on a losing streak themselves, having dropped their last four games.</p>
<p><b>Game time, TV schedule: </b>Noon PT, Pac-12 Networks</p>
<p><b>Spread:</b> Sun Devils favored by 22 1/2.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/wsu-vs-asu-football-news-score-schedule/2012/11/17/3657126/wsu-arizona-state-game-time-tv-schedule-odds-Craig Powers2012-11-17T06:01:33-08:002012-11-17T06:01:33-08:00Hot Cougar Action: Gameday links
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<p>Washington State news and links prior to the Cougars game against ASU.</p> <p>Want to read more about WSU's game with Arizona State today? What about the the basketball team's loss to Pepperdine? If you answered yes to either question, you are in luck!</p>
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<h3>Football</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019696091_apfbcwashingtonstarizonast.html">Cougars, Sun Devils desperate for a win | Local News | The Seattle Times</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State has been in a funk over the past month, its offense stuck in neutral as the losses have piled up.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/cougarfootball/2019699504_cougarmatchup17x.html">Scouting report: Washington State at Arizona State | Cougar Football | The Seattle Times</a><br>The setup: Cougars, dragging a seven-game losing streak to the desert, are seeking their first Pac-12 victory under embattled coach Mike Leach. Sun Devils have their own four-game losing streak but can become bowl eligible with a victory.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azcentral.com%2Farizonarepublic%2Fsports%2Farticles%2F2012%2F11%2F17%2F20121117asu-football-vs-washington-state-scouting-report-prediction-mobile.html&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cougcenter.com%2F2012%2F11%2F17%2F3657458%2Fwsu-cougars-washington-state-football" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">ASU football vs. Washington State - scouting report, prediction</a><br>Arizona State returns home looking to end a four-game losing streak against the Washington State Cougars. Arizona State leads the all-time series with Washington State 23-13-2, including a 14-5-2 mark in Tempe. Last season, the Sun Devils travelled into a snowy game in Pullman, Wash., and fell 37-27 in the contest.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/nov/17/confounding-wsu-plays-at-arizona-state/">Confounding WSU plays at Arizona State - Spokesman.com - Nov. 17, 2012</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – So, who’s it going to be? Which Washington State football team will show up at Sun Devil Stadium to play Arizona State today at noon?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20121117/SPORTS/711179909/1004/SPORTS">Cougars, Devils desperate for a win | HeraldNet.com - Sports</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona State football team has been in a funk over the past month, its offense stuck in neutral as the losses piled up.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/11/17/2370740/spotlight-on-cougs-after-wilson.html">Spotlight on Cougs after Wilson walks | WSU Cougars - The News Tribune</a><br>TEMPE, Ariz. – Rarely has a college football team with a 2-8 record drawn as much national attention as the Washington State Cougars.</p>
<h3>Basketball</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019699787_apbkwmonmouthwashingtonst.html">Washington State downs Monmouth 79-69 | Cougars | The Seattle Times</a><br>Carly Noyes scored 24 points and Tia Presley had 21 as Washington State got its first win of the season with a 79-69 victory over Monmouth on Friday night.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/nov/17/cougars-squander-lead-succumb-in-ot/">Cougars squander lead, succumb in OT - Spokesman.com - Nov. 17, 2012</a><br>MALIBU, Calif. – Washington State began its most challenging part of pre-conference play by losing to one of the nation’s weakest Division I programs on Friday night.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019700013_apbkcwashingtonstpepperdine1stldwritethru.html">Jackson, Pepperdine KO Washington State 58-56 | Local News | The Seattle Times</a><br>MALIBU, Calif. — Lorne Jackson hit back-to-back 3-pointers down the stretch in regulation and added the game-winning basket with 12 seconds left in overtime as Pepperdine knocked off Washington State 58-56 Friday night.</p>
<h3>WSU Athletics</h3>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/w-baskbl/recaps/111612aac.html">Career Nights From Noyes, Presley Lead Cougars Past Monmouth - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site</a><br>PULLMAN, Wash. - Senior center Carly Noyes scored 24 points and sophomore guard Tia Presley tallied 21 points to lead the Washington State women's basketball team to a 79-69 victory in its home opener over Monmouth University at Beasley Coliseum Friday.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/nov/16/washington-state-approves-61m-for-football/">Washington State approves $61M for football building " Kitsap Sun</a><br>The Washington State University Board of Regents approved spending $61 million for the construction of a football operation building Friday.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/sportslink/2012/nov/16/regents-approve-football-ops-building/">Regents approve football ops building - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Nov. 16, 2012</a><br>FROM PHOENIX — We'll have a short item in the paper about this — and we wrote about it in today's newspaper, as well — but wanted to pass along the official release from WSU about the approval of construction for the football operations building.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/17/3657458/wsu-cougars-washington-state-footballMark Sandritter2012-11-15T19:23:57-08:002012-11-15T19:23:57-08:00WSU vs ASU: Q & A with House of Sparky
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<p>Did ASU have a drastic culture change going from Dennis Erickson to Todd Graham? We ask House of Sparky that and more, getting an insider look at this week's opponent. </p> <p>Brad Denny from House of Sparky was kind enough to exchange a Q & A with us this week in advance of the match up with the Arizona State Sun Devils. Our questions for him are first, followed by some answers to his questions.</p>
<h4>House of Sparky answers questions:</h4>
<h5>Taylor Kelley has had a break out year but has stalled a bit recently. What does he need to do to get things back on track against WSU? Are we going to see <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/135485/michael-eubank">Michael Eubank</a> if he struggles?</h5>
<p>Kelly's struggles have really been the product of two major shortcomings on the Sun Devil offense. First off, the wide receivers have been entirely ineffective, and been unable to provide any downfield targets. Second and most importantly, the offensive line has been terrible. Last week, ASU surrendered a season-high seven sacks, and by the second half, Kelly was visibly rattled. When given protection, we've seen that he can be among the nation's most efficient quarterbacks and a viable playmaker, so his rebound will heavily depend on the performance of the line. As for Eubank, we'll see him no matter what, as the team has specific short yardage packages for him to take advantage of his size, but if Kelly's struggles continue, it's possible we could see Eubank inserted for an offensive jumpstart.</p>
<h5><b>Assuming WSU can keep the pass rush out of the backfield a couple times, what can we expect from the Sun Devil secondary when they defend the Air Raid?</b></h5>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77505/osahon-irabor">Osahon Irabor</a> has quietly developed into one of the Pac-12's better cornerbacks, but his counterpart <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35230/deveron-carr">Deveron Carr</a> has really struggled over the last several weeks. Safeties <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112765/alden-darby">Alden Darby</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35241/keelan-johnson">Keelan Johnson</a> are very talented athletes with a good nose for the ball, but each can be caught out of position. There have been several instances of broken coverages in the last few games, and the team has subsequently been gashed for huge gains. Should WSU attempt to shoot more downfield, there could be some big plays to be had.</p>
<p><b>Did the coaching transition from Dennis Erickson to Todd Graham involve a huge culture change in ASU's program like we've experienced this season at WSU? Did you see many players leave the program?</b></p>
<p>Yes on both counts. The change in culture has been a near-total 180 under Graham. He's been relentless in instilling the much needed discipline, and the results both on and off the field have been remarkable. Most notably, the team that led the nation in penalties in two out of the last three seasons is now the fifth-least penalized team in the country. The team has experienced the expected growing pains in learning new systems and working with a new staff, but the improvements in execution, attitude and focus of this team as compared to last year's is truly amazing. One of the biggest reasons for this success is that almost every key player has bought what Graham has been selling, and while a few players have departed, none were of any significance.</p>
<p><b>What does ASU need to do to clinch a bowl berth Saturday? </b></p>
<p>This is a game that favors the Sun Devils in most every way. Defensively, with no threat of a run to worry about, ASU should be able to unleash their potent pass rushers and shut down the Cougar attack. On the other side, I can see <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78222/travis-long">Travis Long</a> causing some big problems for ASU, but in the end, I think the Sun Devil offense should be able to mount a bounceback game. If ASU can avoid self-destructive mistakes and turnovers, they should be in great shape to get the win.</p>
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<h4>CougCenter answers questions:</h4>
<h5>What's been the reaction from the WSU community over Marquess Wilson's allegations, and what do you think the immediate fallout will be?</h5>
<p>It's been split. Some people feel like Wilson's letter was truthful - and point to Coach Leach's characterizations of player performance in press conferences to back it up - while some people are convinced it was a ploy to save face as he exited the program.</p>
<p>Both sides, however, are very supportive of the investigations and happy with the quick action of President Elson Floyd and AD Bill Moos. If there is abuse happening or it did happen, it needs to be stopped immediately and appropriate actions need to be taken. If this is a PR tactic by Wilson, those highly damaging claims cannot be allowed to linger around the WSU program or be unfairly attached to Coach Leach personally. Hopefully the investigations will provide a clear resolution before team heads to Tempe.</p>
<p>Jeff Nusser eloquently laid out the ramifications of alleging abuse. I can't provide any insight better than he did, if you're interested in the potential fallout, I would direct you <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cougcenter.com/2012/11/11/3631518/marquess-wilson-mike-leach-abuse">here</a>.</p>
<p>No current or former players (18 have left the program this year) have publically backed Wilson's allegations, as of yet. So far of the 6 players that have spoken to the media since Wilson's letter, 4 have refuted his claims and 2 have refused comment. We assume player interviews will be conducted as part of the investigations, where some could support his allegations, but for now all we can do is wait.</p>
<h5>What positives can you take away from this season?</h5>
<p>The play of the freshman (RS and true) has been outstanding at times. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/161388/brett-bartolone">Brett Bartolone</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/161414/gabe-marks">Gabe Marks</a> and Dominique Williams have become integral parts of the offense at receiver, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/161396/teondray-caldwell">Teondray Caldwell</a> has stepped up at running back and kick returner, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136529/xavier-cooper">Xavier Cooper</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136491/darryl-monroe">Darryl Monroe</a> are beasts on defense. The young talent on this team is getting a lot of game experience, I think 8 or so play regularly, we can only hope that pays off in future seasons.</p>
<p>While the offensive transition to the Air Raid wasn't as fast as Coug fans hoped, it is happening. Week by week there are signs of improvement, it seems as if they are right at the cusp of picking it up and really playing well.</p>
<p>I think the defense is a lot better than people would've hoped for at the beginning of the season. The linebackers have really taken to the 3-4 and the defense as a whole has put together some really nice performances this season. Going forward, the defense could be really fun to watch with how aggressive it is, and very competitive after a full year in the new scheme.</p>
<p>The special teams has seen a dramatic improvement under Coach Russell, they were by all accounts horrible last year. The past two games haven't been particularly awesome (KO return and 4 blocked kicks), but until that point WSU's special teams unit ranked highly.</p>
<h5>What's your assessment of the Air Raid offense so far, especially considering the nearly total neglect of the running game?</h5>
<p>The Air Raid offense is potent and very difficult to defend, the WSU Air Raid has been those things only a handful of times this season and not really for a full game. The running game is usually mitigated by short, high percentage passes, Coug QBs have struggled to hit those routes consistently. When they do run, the offensive line has had problems opening running lanes. Air Raid running backs have produced under Coach Leach in the past, the Cougs inability to run is most likely a product of the offensive line and not the scheme itself. They struggle enough with pass blocking.</p>
<h5>The defense seems to be quite effective in making plays in the opponents backfield. Considering ASU quarterback has struggled in the face of pressure lately, what should the Sun Devil offense expect to see from WSU's defense on Saturday?</h5>
<p>No. 89 Travis Long. He'll line up all over the field, from our BUCK position or outside linebacker in a 3-4, and specializes in rushing the passer. DC Breske will call a lot of stunts as well. WSU does have some athletic linebackers, the pressure will come from different angles and Breske brings it almost every play.</p>
<h5>What must happen in order for the Cougars to leave Tempe with a win?</h5>
<p>They need to contain the Sun Devil offense. WSU hasn't proven it can win a shootout type of game, and ASU hasn't scored less than 27pts against a PAC-12 school. They need to keep ASU around that low point for the offense to have a chance at putting up a bigger number. The past two weeks the Cougs have come out of halftime down at least 30pts, it would be really nice if that didn't happen three weeks in a row.</p>
https://www.cougcenter.com/wsu-vs-asu-football-news-score-schedule/2012/11/15/3643640/wsu-vs-asu-q-a-with-house-of-sparkyBrian Anderson