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Pre-Snap Read: Sun Bowl Edition
We give you links to all the previews CougCenter has to offer for the Sun Bowl, hit some of the storylines for the game, and get insight on Miami from our ACC friends at Cardiac Hill (Pitt) and Shakin The Southland (Clemson).
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Sun Bowl 2015: WSU vs. Miami
CougCenter Player of the Week: Jamal Morrow
Lots of Cougs stood out in the Sun Bowl victory over Miami. Jamal Morrow is atop the list.
CCH: A Sun Bowl win with Jacob Thorpe
We go over WSU's first bowl win since 2003 and talk about the impact of Gabe Mark's return to Pullman for his senior season.
Get excited: Gabe Marks is back
He set a goal when he came to Washington State, and after the loss to Stanford he decided it was time to return and make a run at it.
Gabe Marks is returning for his senior season
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— Gabe Marks (@throwitupto9) December 27, 2015
GUESS WHO'S BACK, BACK AGAIN? NINE IS BACK, TELL A FRIEND.
Sun Bowl highlights have a special moment at the end
A game ball goes to Brody Brown in a special moment after the Sun Bowl
HCA: Sun Bowl victory links!
Spend your morning reading all about WSU's victory over Miami.
Sun Bowl 2015: Reactions to WSU win over Miami
Washington State football is a family. They showed that again in the Sun Bowl.
What an incredible season
The Cougars took you on a ride this season, and what a ride it was.
Delayed Sun Bowl means more bad weather for WSU vs. Miami
Longer #SunBowl kickoff is delayed due to #LOUvsUK hoops = more of the game played in rain & snow. #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Q3LKJOkIGy
— Jason Krump (@JasonKrump) December 26, 2015
Is this good for the cold-weather Cougs? Or bad for the pass-happy Cougs? Either way, can the game just get going already? Latest we've heard is the game starts at 11:15 am PT.
Sun Bowl 2015: WSU vs. Miami game thread!
THE SUN BOWL IS HAPPENING. COME TALK ABOUT IT.
HCA: The 2015 Sun Bowl is here
Washington State is all set for the 82nd Sun Bowl today in El Paso.
How to follow the Sun Bowl
You want to watch or listen to the Sun Bowl. We can help with that. TV, radio, stream and more.
Bax's Beer for Bowlin'
The Cougs are bowling. Here is Baxter's beer, plus a whole bunch of adorable dog pictures.
HCA: Cougs visit kids in El Paso hospital
Some football players spent their Christmas Eve brightening the day's of others
WSU donning ALL CRIMSON for the Sun Bowl
We are going all Crimson for the @HyundaiSunBowl this Saturday! #GoCougs #RespectEveryoneFearNoOne #BowlSeason pic.twitter.com/d984f0SK3H
— WSU Cougar Football (@wsucougfb) December 24, 2015
Cougs will rock the uniform combination that saw a win over Oregon earlier in the season when they face Miami in El Paso, on December 26th in the Sun Bowl.. All crimson, just like Santa. I like it.
PREVIEW: Miami's players to watch
Miami has some good players. Let's see how those good players impact the success of their team.
Scouting the Miami Hurricanes: Defense
If Miami rolls out the same kinds of coverage it used prominently during the season, the Cougs should have little problem making it a long afternoon for the Hurricanes.
WSU visits Ft. Bliss in El Paso, plays with tanks and guns
A few shots from @wsucougfb's visit to the tactical training center at Ft. Bliss! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Kwzqlb9gaR
— WSU Cougars (@WSUCougars) December 24, 2015
I'll just let the picture of Luke Falk and Gabe Marks standing with their fingers on the triggers of large guns stand on its own without further comment. (Also, I'm digging Falk's new mustache.)
The Gamble-Tron is going bowling
Let's do this!
Scouting the Miami Hurricanes: Offense
What tendencies do we see out of Miami? Let's just say there's one particular route combination the Cougars should be especially aware of.
What the Hell is a Miami and/or Sun Bowl?
Everything we could find on Miami and the Sun Bowl (without learning anything about Miami or the Sun Bowl)
Miami's starting safety out for Sun Bowl
#Miami safety Jamal Carter has been suspended for a violation of team rules and will not participate in the 2015 Hyundai Sun Bowl. #WAZZU
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 22, 2015
As per usual with the extremely vague "violation of team rules", the Hurricanes aren't saying what Carter did to earn a flight back home but we know he won't be on the field Saturday. Carter is Miami's starting safety and 5th on the team in tackles.
CCH: Vince Grippi and Jerry Steinberg stop by
It's all about the U this week as we preview the Sun Bowl.
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The Sun Bowl has 2 fun, young offenses
The Sun Bowl has an odd history of either being the most or least interesting bowl game. If both Washington State and Miami are engaged and interested, then two fun, young offenses could put on a show.
WSU arrives in El Paso for Sun Bowl, party ensues
It's never a party until Mike Leach dons a sombrero and a dance circle breaks out in the middle of an airport. Yep, the Cougs have arrived in El Paso.
El Paso restaurant attempts to welcome the Cougs, fails
Right next to Wazzu hotel. That'll make the Pirate happy. pic.twitter.com/HXrKdHjQgi
— Geoff Haxton (@GeoffHaxton) December 21, 2015
It appears WSU fans traveling to El Paso for the Sun Bowl will be going elsewhere this holiday season to drink a bar out of alcohol.
Cougs begin the trip to El Paso
The Cougar football team is headed for warmer temperatures, and hopefully a victory.
Preview: Q&A with State of the U
Get to know WSU's Sun Bowl opponent with a writer for the site that knows the Miami Hurricanes best.
HCA: Monday morning trivia - Miami edition
How well do you know the Hurricanes?
Florida Cougars enjoying the snow
Florida boyz ✈️❄️ #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/XjwHxW98RC
— keith harrington (@keithy_rice21) December 19, 2015
That would be (L-R) Tavares Martin Jr., Keith Harrington and Kyrin Priester. Harrington's on his second Pullman winter, while Martin and Priester are enjoying their first. While outsiders wonder why kids from Florida would choose WSU, it doesn't seem to be bothering those warm weather guys too much as they prepare for the Sun Bowl. I'm thinking recent commit Isaiah Johnson feels the same way.
HCA: On-field success leads to more donations
Cougar fans are responding to the football team's success in the most important way possible.