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ESPN’s College GameDay finally came to Pullman, and it was spectacular
It was a long time coming for WSU, and it was everything everyone hoped it would be.
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Yes, the Wazzu flag is in Brazil
The Washington State flag will travel everywhere, and it should come as no surprise that it's just traveling around the world taking in soccer games in June.
Ol' Crimson Sightings
Collecting the many sightings of the WSU flag (and other Cougar-related things) from around the world.
Wave the flag, Sochi Edition
The Washington State flag isn't just for Gameday. Here it is at the WInter Olympics in Sochi.
Ol' Crimson arrives at UW Gameday set in style
Possibly the coolest flag entrance of all time?
Waving the flag at the Vatican?
Did a Cougar fan bring their flag to the pope election?
WATCH: ESPN’s tribute last year to Ol’ Crimson’s 200th appearance
With the show finally coming to Pullman, check out an awesome look at an awesome Cougar tradition.
Interactive Graphic: Ol’ Crimson’s 15-year journey to Pullman
Here’s how, after 216 consecutive appearances on ESPN’s College GameDay, WSU’s flag came home.
Interactive Graphic: Ol’ Crimson’s 200 visits to ESPN’s College GameDay
It’s been a journey. Come explore every host of Ol’Crimson as it’s traveled far and wide courting ESPN’s College GameDay.
WSU flag returns to ESPN GameDay for 2017
Surprise!!! 194 from Bloomington! The flags go to Atlanta for 195 directly after the show. #GoCougs #WaveTheFlag #TheShotSeenRoundTheWorld pic.twitter.com/a4stHa4R5e
— Will Walker (@Cougwill) August 31, 2017
We were wondering if Ol' Crimson would make its way to Bloomington for Indiana/Ohio State, given that it's not Saturday, and you're not having your morning coffee. Never should have doubted. Go Cougs!
Coug flag makes an appearance at the World Series
#GoCougs #WorldSeries #WaveTheFlag pic.twitter.com/NxBaR4ZHJ1
— Jack ♊ (@Jackamo3) October 28, 2016
The Chicago Cubs are hosting their first World Series game since the end of World War II and, as we all know, significant sporting moments call for just one thing: the Coug flag.
Let's wave the flag at a new "roadshow"
If College GameDay won't come to Pullman, it's time for WSU to branch out to other traveling television programs.
WSU makes its presence felt at Hoopfest
From an Ol' Crimson appearance on SportsCenter to football players signing posters, WSU was all over the place at Spokane's premier sports event.
Wave The Flag at the World Series
Wave the flag at the World Series. #GoCougs @WSUCougars pic.twitter.com/XPTfmdtFKT
— Brett Ward (@bward09wsu) October 21, 2014
Lots of blue in that picture. Looks good with crimson.
HCA: Cougs Welcome Cal on Homecoming
The midway point of the season is already here, and the Cougars are hoping to even out their record.
Ol' Crimson, No. 150
Our crew on the set of @CollegeGameDay in Fargo for #150. #GoCougs #WaveTheFlag pic.twitter.com/FL1Wq2q0T5
— Ol' Crimson (@olcrimson) September 15, 2014
Interactive Graphic: The History of Ol' Crimson
Ol' Crimson's 150th appearance is approaching this Saturday; navigate the visual to look through photos and watch the reach of the tradition's growth since 2003.
Ol' Crimson makes its return!
The streak continues! 148 straight on @CollegeGameDay! http://t.co/I28KcVM1If #GoCougs #Wavetheflag pic.twitter.com/qb0TGhfooz
— Ol' Crimson (@olcrimson) August 30, 2014
Go Cougs!
The Ol' Crimson collection at CougCenter
Ol' Crimson has been making appearances at ESPN's GameDay for over a decade and become an iconic part of sports pop culture. Here's our collection of stuff that you can help build!
President Floyd gets in on the fun
From the Today Show this morning. I love WSU! Go Cougs. #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/1p13JfPHYD
— Elson S. Floyd (@ESFloyd) February 14, 2014
Ol' Crimson and the 12th Man at the World Cup
@RedditCFB There I am! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/y0zAhV9SgU
— Ol' Crimson (@olcrimson) June 16, 2014
WSU at the British Open, y'all
Not the Wazzu flag but close enough pic.twitter.com/WhAvuwVYoE
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) July 20, 2014
Flying the flag at Sounders/Timbers
The Cougar Gals are here to wave the flag at CenturyLink for the Sounders' game. Be sure to find us! #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/B8X075Posw
— Cougar Cruiser (@Cougar_Cruiser) July 14, 2014
I believe it's Coug night at the Sounders. They picked a good one!
WSU flag makes an appearance at Champions Classic
As Kansas and Duke squared off, one intrepid fan showed the flag doesn't just make College GameDay appearances on ESPN.
Ol' Crimson has no bye week, flies in Eugene
The Washington State flag flew for the 141st consecutive week in Eugene on Saturday morning. Check out images from Saturday and the past here.
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Wazzu flag flies again
The Washington State flag flew in Seattle on Saturday morning. Gameday was in the Cougars' backyard, and watching the tradition grow has been amazing.
WSU at The Masters
Did you miss The Masters? Then you missed a cameo by the WSU logo.
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Cougars on Sept. 17 ESPN GameDay! (via WSUCougarAthletics, h/t spencer peaty)
Cougars on Sept. 17 ESPN GameDay! (via WSUCougarAthletics, h/t spencer peaty)
WSU Gameday Flag-Spotting, Centennial Edition - WSUFB Blog
100 in a row! But I think most of you already new that. The interesting part is, per the the link, the guy flying the flag was ducking out early to fly with the flag up to Pullman hopefully to make it by gametime. Talk about dedication...
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