WSU vs Colorado: Seniors take to Martin Stadium for final time against Buffs

The No. 24 Cougars have climbed into the AP top 25 for the first time in 9 years and have found an identity. For the Cougar seniors, they have been a key part of the transformation. A transformation of more than just the facilities and stadium, but a transformation of the product on the field. These seniors have helped change the culture of Cougar football. Just because they are playing their last game under the lights of Martin Stadium doesn't mean that they will not be around in the future.

One of the best parts about being a Coug is that once you're a Coug, you're always a Coug. Seniors like Taylor Taliulu, Jeremiah Allison, Dom Williams, Kache Palacio, Destiny Vaeao, and the other 11 players ending their Cougar careers this season will always been welcomed in Pullman. They will be featured as members of the team that resurrected Cougar football.

Being a Cougar at such an exciting time gives these seniors the opportunity to go out as part of something special. With today's game, the Apple Cup, and a bowl game still left, expect to see these seniors leave it all out on the field.

Football

WSU seniors play for final time at Martin Stadium - Spokesman.com - Nov. 20, 2015
When Taylor Taliulu first arrived in Pullman he wasn’t a published musician whose raps played for a sold-out stadium every couple weeks. He’d never directed a documentary miniseries about himself and his friends, nor had he designed duds for his own clothing label.

WSU's Taylor Taliulu completes long journey - Moscow-Pullman Daily News: Sports
Taylor Taliulu doesn't need to walk through the tunnel at Martin Stadium to know what his emotions are going to be like Saturday night. When the…

WSU Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes have more similarities than you think | The Seattle Times
No. 24 Washington State and Colorado will square off in the Cougars’ home finale on Saturday, seemingly going in different directions. But Colorado having lots of close games (and losing most of them) sounds a lot like WSU in 2014, when the Cougars lost four of six close games.

Back In The Rankings, #24 Washington State Hosts Colorado " CBS Seattle
If the Cougars can win their final three games they would finish with 10 wins for the first time since 2003.

Colorado football's defense focused on Washington State star Luke Falk - The Denver Post
Given the choice, Justin Solis would rather face a high-volume running team than a high-volume passing team.

WSU Cougars’ Mike Leach a semifinalist for George Munger Coach of the Year Award | The Seattle Times
With the WSU Cougars off to their best start in almost a decade, Mike Leach is up for a national coach of the year award.

WSU, IMG College to Distribute Football Tickets - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Tickets will be donated to those affected by recent power outages.

What the No. 24 WSU Cougars have to do to beat Colorado | The Seattle Times
Colorado is the underdog against the WSU Cougars in this weekend's senior night game at Martin Stadium, and it's time the Cougars found a way to dominate an opponent

Men's Basketball

Izundu announces his presence in WSU’s 85-67 win over Idaho State - Spokesman.com - Nov. 20, 2015
The Valentine Izundu that Ernie Kent has hinted at, a 6-foot-10 jumping bean who might lead the Pac-12 conference in blocked shots, who can dunk whenever he has the ball near the basket and can alter many times more shots than he rejects, finally showed up in Washington State’s 85-67 win over Idaho State.

Iroegbu Scores Career-High in 85-67 Victory - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
WSU defeated Idaho State Friday at Beasley Coliseum.

Women's Basketball

Washington State women’s basketball team beats Nevada in Hawaii | The Seattle Times
The Washington State women’s team improved to 3-0 by beating Nevada 70-57 in Honolulu.

Swimming

Swimming Finishes First Day of Ohio State Invite - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
The Cougars are currently in fourth place.

Volleyball

Volleyball Takes 3-1 Win at Oregon State - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
At OSU, Casey Schoenlein had a career-high 11 kills hitting .435, and equaled her career-high with eight blocks.