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In his preseason All-American projections, Phil Steele pegged Marquess Wilson as a first-team All-American. Steele released his midseason All-American list and WSU still has one first-teamer, although it might not be who you think.
No, it's not Wilson. He's fallen from first team All-American to not being listed in the top 12 receivers. I know what you're thinking, "If it's not Wilson, it must be Travis Long. He leads the country in sacks!" Nope, wrong again. Despite his sack prowess, Long did not crack Steele's top 16 linebackers.
With no Wilson and no Long, finding an All-American candidate on WSU's roster appears to be a bit of a challenge. Well, let's just say Steele's midseason All-Americans are especially Furnalicious. That's right, Andrew Furney was tabbed as the first-team kicker on Steele's midseason All-American list. Take that Caleb Sturgis, Brett Baer and Chris Boswell, you don't have anything on Furney Furn.
Apparently the Pac-12 has special teams on lockdown as UCLA punter Jeff Locke took home first-team honors as well.
Football
Cougars hope for Cal-like breakout game - Spokesman.com - Oct. 11, 2012
It wasn’t until the final minutes began ticking off the Memorial Stadium clock when Jeff Tedford finally noticed a difference in his team’s demeanor.
Breske talks Cal, other WSU notes - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Oct. 10, 2012
It was another chippy practice for Washington State, though nothing else was out of the ordinary. We spoke with defensive coordinator Mike Breske afterward about preparing for California, so read on.
California Golden Bears at Washington State Cougars: Preview, prediction, TV info - CBSSports.com
Watchability: If your cable stops working Saturday and the Pac-12 Network is the only channel that comes in, then by all means watch. Otherwise, there's not much reason to tune in unless you live in Berkeley or Pullman.
Cal heads to Pullman with some confidence - Pac-12 Blog - ESPN
The California Bears have some positive momentum to build from -- finally. No disrespect to Southern Utah, but that wasn't exactly a slap-yourself-on-the-back-win for the Bears.
Roll On: Previewing The Washington State Defense - California Golden Blogs
There have been two constants in the Jeff Tedford era: Losses to USC and wins over Washington State.
Leach looking for progress against Cal | KREM.com Spokane
PULLMAN - In their only appearance in Martin Stadium of October, the Cougars will try to end a three game losing streak that began in their last game in Pullman.
Q: What are your thoughts on coach Mike Leach so far? Robertson: He's a very personal guy, keeps everything to himself, injuries and starters and so forth, but obviously a very knowledgeable football person. Away from the game, he's a very interesting person on a number of subjects.
Cougars' Gino Simone: "I love this program" | Cougar Football | The Seattle Times
He went from one of the state's top recruits four years ago to a career at Washington State he couldn't have expected. But Gino Simone continues to have a Chamber of Commerce attitude about it all, which is why he's been more valuable to the Cougars than meets the eye.
Basketball
WSU basketball: Bone says Cougs have no true point guard " Kitsap Sun
Washington State basketball coach Ken Bone said he's solved the mystery surrounding Reggie Moore's replacement at point guard.
WSU Athletics
Cougar Soccer Hosts USC Live on Pac-12 Networks - The Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State soccer (8-4-1, 2-2-1 Pac-12)) holds its annual Cougs Wave Pink match at Lower Soccer Field, Friday, Oct. 12, where it will host conference foe USC...match is slated to begin at 1 p.m...game will be televised on the Pac-12 Networks...marks the fifth time this season a Cougar soccer game has been featured on the Pac-12 Networks...live stats can be accessed at wsucougars.com.