Cougars put on full pads for spring practice

Washington State went through its seventh spring football practice on Thursday and unlike in the previous six, the Cougars wore full pads during the workout. While that likely led to some more physical play, the results were largely the same as every other spring practice. The offense had some moments and the defense too has some moments.

There was one thing that caught my eye in Jacob Thorpe's practice report and that was the fact Kristoff Williams has shifted from the Y receiver spot back outside. Williams played mostly outside last year, but was listed at the Y spot behind River Cracraft on the spring depth chart. Williams had plenty of success in practice on Thursday, reportedly catching three touchdowns. While there isn't much question he can play outside, I was looking forward to what he could do at the Y. The Cougars have very little depth at that spot behind Cracraft and seemingly have very healthy numbers outside.

We'll have to wait and see if the move sticks. Williams is arguably the most versatile receiver on the depth chart and has played all over. That trend may continue through the season with him seeing time at the Y, X and Z depending on the current state of the depth chart in any given week.

Football:

Cougars’ defense chasing offense so far this spring - Spokesman.com - April 10, 2014
The first play from scrimmage was a defensive offsides. A broken coverage and improper technique led to four passing touchdowns in just 40 plays. Three quarterbacks combined to complete over 60 percent of their passes.

Offense Erupts In Spring's First Full Pads Practice - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State saw its offense click in the first full pads practice of the spring that ended with 40 "live" plays in Martin Stadium Thursday afternoon.

ESPN or ESPN2 to Televise Football Game at Nevada - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Washington State’s football game at Nevada later this fall has been moved to Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 and will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Spring Practice Report: Day 7 - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - April 10, 2014
Washington State finally put on full pads on Thursday. The coaches put on headsets and officials were in uniform. The reason for the extra accoutrements? The Cougars had their first live-tackling session of spring. More on that after the jump.

Pac-12 North offensive explosion plays - ESPN
So which Pac-12 offenses created the most explosion plays in 2013? And how? And who's coming back in 2014? I appreciate you asking.

Basketball:

Live chat with Washington State coach Ernie Kent | Husky Men's Basketball | Seattle Times
Hi, everyone. Ernie Kent is here and ready to take your questions.

Baseball:

Northwest schools OSU, WSU face off - The Daily Barometer: Sports

The difference this year has been their ability to pitch and play defense well. WSU has a 3.14 earned run average in Pac-12 play and ranks fourth in fielding percentage (.978). "(WSU is) solid, all-around," Davis said. "Three good starters, and they’ve got a pretty good bullpen. And they can swing it, like always."