Cougars talk Arizona, release depth chart

Every week WSU releases a depth chart in the game-week media notes. The validity of the depth chart can be debated -- Mike Leach has previously admitted to not knowing who's on it on a given week -- but it's still the best guess we have at the current two-deep. There have been a few changes to it as the season has progressed, but possibly the most attention-grabbing change came this week.

Darryl Monroe, two-year starter and defensive leader, is listed as the No. 2 MIKE linebacker behind redshirt freshman Peyton Pelluer. Monroe hasn't had his best season and Pelluer has seen the field more in recent weeks, apparently a trend that will continue. Monroe has been limited in practice, according to Jacob Thorpe, but my inclination would be that doesn't have anything to do with the depth chart change. WSU hasn't changed the depth chart for injuries all year, including this week when Riley Sorenson is listed as the No. 1 center despite being limited. Rickey Galvin was listed as the starting H against Stanford and didn't play. Depth chart changes have been for performance.

The rotation at MIKE will be something to watch against Arizona.

As is custom, Mike Leach and three players met with the media on Monday, previewing the Arizona game and more.

Leach:

Jamal Morrow:

Cole Madison:

Destiny Vaeao:

Football:

WSU vs. Arizona game notes, depth chart - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Oct. 20, 2014
Monroe, a junior, has started every game following a redshirt season his first year on campus but has been somewhat limited in practice this week.

Mark Rypien Inducted into Washington Redskins Ring of Fame - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Cougar football legend and Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien was inducted into the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame, Sunday during halftime of the Redskins' game against Tennessee at FedEx Field in Washington D.C.

Cougars Host No. 15 Arizona In Dad's Weekend Matchup - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State (2-5, 1-3) hosts No. 15 Arizona (5-1, 2-1) Saturday at 3 p.m. on the Pac-12 Networks. Arizona will be making its first trip to Martin Stadium since 2010.

Arizona at Washington State - Spokesman.com - Oct. 21, 2014
The Cougars, on the other hand, have been on the losing end of a number of close games. Washington State has proved that it can hang with good Pac-12 teams but at some point the Cougars need to start winning. Last year a win over Arizona seemed to turn WSU’s fortunes around and the team became much more competitive after a string of losses that led into the Arizona game. Can Arizona be WSU’s catalyst once again?

Arizona Wildcats coach Rodriguez praises Washington State's pass attack, defense
Under the guidance of pass-oriented coach Mike Leach, the Washington State Cougars are No. 1 in nation in passing yards per game (490) and second-to-last in rushing yards per contest (44.7) through their first seven games.

Up next for Arizona Wildcats football: Washington State
The 5-1 Arizona Wildcats (3-1 Pac-12) look to bounce back from their first loss of the season Saturday against Washington State in Pullman, Wash. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. (Pac-12 Arizona). Here's a quick look at the Cougars:

Soccer:

Mariah Powers Receives Pac-12 Weekly Honor - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State’s Mariah Powers was named Pac-12 Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, Monday.

Volleyball:

Volleyball Back in Bohler - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The Washington State University volleyball team (9-11 overall, 0-8 Pac-12) returns to its home court in Bohler Gym this weekend for an unusual set of Pac-12 contests: two unranked teams