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It’s Apple Cup week!!!!!!

Can’t you feel the excitement?????

There are always a lot of complex emotions wrapped up in this game, but this year they’re amplified by the end of the Pac-12 conference, Washington’s role in that, and the announcement this week that the Apple Cup will continue for the foreseeable future.

Washington is playing to keep their CFP hopes alive, while the Cougs are playing for bowl eligibility. There are a lot of reasons to think that WSU can play well enough to win — and that UW could play poorly enough to lose — but … we have a lot of recent history in this game to suggest that it won’t be close.

That said … beating Colorado in the fashion in which the Cougs did might give us a little more hope than we otherwise might have for a road game against a top 5 team.

How are you feeling about it?

Other topics of discussion:

Beer: Jeff — Fresh Catch (Block 15); Craig — A Deal With The Devil (Anchorage)
Men’s basketball: The Cougs split a pair of games, losing to Mississippi St. then beating Rhode Island. We learned a lot in these two games, the vast majority of it positive!
Women’s basketball: The Cougs are still undefeated. Now they’re in Cancun, Mexico, for a tournament.
Volleyball: Winning in five sets against ASU wasn’t exactly how it was planned, but a win is a win and now WSU sets its sights on Washington on Friday.

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Wins have been hard to come by these days for WSU, but the Cougs got a huge one on Tuesday when a judge ruled that Washington State and Oregon State — alone — will govern the Pac-whatever out of this phase and into the next one.

Craig watched the whole thing, and we’ve got lots of thoughts on what the decision means for the future of WSU, and the conference as a whole. How are you feeling about it?

Other topics of discussion:

Football: Everything still sucks. Maybe they can beat Colorado on Friday?
Beer: Jeff — Fresh Hop Lateral A (Single Hill); Craig — Chamomile tea. (For real.)
Men’s basketball: Off to a 2-0 start, the Cougs face a big measuring stick contest against Mississippi State on Saturday morning.
Women’s basketball: The Cougs are 4-0 after their busy early schedule, but … should we be a little bit worried about Charlisse Leger-Walker?
Volleyball: The Cougs needed a big win, and they got one over USC last weekend.

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As you all are extremely well aware, the last month of WSU sports hasn’t exactly been a whole lot of fun.

Enter basketball!

The men’s and women’s teams tipped off their seasons on Monday, and each of them delivered a resounding victory in Beasley Coliseum: The 24th-ranked women first defeating Cal Poly (78-61), then the men dispatching Idaho (84-59).

Look, nobody is saying that either of these outcomes guarantee enormous things for either team — both contests certainly had that “first-game vibe” that everyone is familiar with, and both opponents were decidedly overmatched.

We’re just saying that it was incredibly nice to start our weeks by enjoying a couple of Cougar victories on a Monday evening with nothing bad happening in the time between that and when we recorded.

Other topics of discussion:

Beer: Jeff — Fresh Hop Fiend (Stoup); Craig — Vanilla Deth (Revolution).
Football: Everything sucks.
Soccer: They lost to Washington to end the season. Jeff was there. It was dreadful.
Volleyball: Things are looking up(?) after sweeping Cal. There’s still a big chance to finish the season strong.
NIL: Jake Dickert said something that riled people up. Maybe it riled you up. It did not rile us up.

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How on earth did things get this bad?

From ranked No. 13 in the AP poll to the wrong end of a four-game skid that threatens bowl eligibility, things are very bad with WSU’s football team. And when we look around Pullman, things aren’t much better — volleyball has dropped three of four in a fashion that we didn’t even imagine was possible, and soccer has just one win in its last six.

In the last two weeks, the Big Three fall sports have combined for one win — ONE! — in 10 combined games.

It’s the kind of thing that makes you wonder if maybe the problems run deeper than the things that normally plague college teams. Like … maybe it has something to do with the state (or lack thereof) of the Cougs’ conference affiliation going forward?

Other topics of discussion:

Football: Recapping ASU and previewing Stanford. How on earth are the Cougs double-digit favorites over anyone in the conference at this point?
Beer: Jeff — Hearts & Bines (Varietal); Craig — Juicy Bits (Weldworks).
Basketball! The women and men each tip off their seasons on Monday. What’s in store?

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Well, that could hardly have gone worse!

No. 13 WSU football traveled to Los Angeles and lost to UCLA. No. 4 volleyball hosted No. 3 Stanford and lost. Soccer went to Tempe and got pummeled by Arizona State, 5-1.

And yet, even in the wake of these disappointing results, we find ourselves encouraged by many aspects of the performances turned in, particularly as it pertains to football and volleyball.

Craig’s got the week off, so let’s discuss all this and more — with special guest Zane Murfitt!

Other topics of discussion:

Beer. Jeff: Fresh Hop Gorgeous IPA (Rueben’s Brews). Zane: Johnny Utah (Georgetown).
Volleyball dropped a heartbreaker to No. 3 Stanford.
WSU soccer started its weekend with a nice comeback win over Arizona, but then crashed hard on Sunday.

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WSU football has soared to No. 13 in the AP poll after beating then-No. 14 Oregon State 38-35, followed by watching the Beavers easily hand then-No. 10 Utah a humbling 21-7 defeat the next week.

Just how good have the Cougars been in this opening four-game stretch? They currently rank sixth in ESPN.com’s “resumé” metric, sitting one spot ahead of Georgia, the defending national champs and No. 1 team in the AP poll.

In short, WSU has been about as good as a team who has played their schedule can be.

But now they head out on the road for a stiff test at UCLA, where the Bruins have entered some sort of a bizarro world: A Chip Kelley-coached team that is defense forward. UCLA is a 3.5-point favorite in most places, so the game figures to be tight. We break it down.

Other topics of discussion:

Pat McAfee is an asshole, and College Gameday’s attitude toward WSU right now is repulsive.
Volleyball is up to No. 4(!!) in the rankings. After what should be a tune-up against Cal on Friday, the main event awaits on Sunday: No. 3 Stanford in Bohler Gym. As near as we can tell, it’s the lowest combined ranking for any WSU game … ever.
Beer. Jeff: Boss Pour (Abnormal). Craig: Flowers of the Sky (Bizarre).
WSU soccer hit the skids against some really talented teams. Cause for concern or just a run of bad luck against highly ranked opponents?

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If you haven’t been paying attention to WSU volleyball, it’s time for you to start. Because folks, this is not an exaggeration: We have a legitimate national championship contender on our hands in Pullman.

It’s tough to properly contextualize what Jen Greeny’s squad accomplished in three matches over the span of eight days.

Beating a top 10 team at home, as they did the night before the Cougs’ epic football win over Wisconsin by dispatching No . 8 BYU? It’s rare, but they’ve done that sort of thing before.

Beating a top 20 team on the road, as they did last Wednesday at No. 18 Baylor? They’ve done that too, but again … not real often.

Beating another top 10 team — this time on the road! — as they did last Friday at No. 6 (and defending national champ) Texas?

And dropping only three sets combined between the three matches?

This is something else altogether. About the closest analogue we could come up with was the 1997 football team that spent most of its season inside the top 10 and only had its national championship hopes derailed by a close road loss to Arizona State. And while this team isn’t quite getting the attention that one did (for reasons that we all understand), they’re on that same level.

This is worthy of celebration. So that’s where we start on this week’s podcast.

Other topics of discussion:

Of note: Volleyball’s next match is Thursday when they host Washington. If you can’t get to Pullman, the game will be on Pac-12 Network at 7 p.m. PT.
No, the Cougs didn’t #Drop70 against Northern Colorado, but they definitely had their way with the FCS Bears, who were overmatched from the jump. Nine touchdowns on the first nine drives of the game shows the mentality that Jake Dickert has cultivated on his squad.
Oregon State comes to town on Saturday in a rare matchup of Top 25 teams in the series. The Beavers also are favored. Let’s break down what the Cougs will need to do to emerge with a Pac-2 title.
Beer. Jeff: Dr. Lupulin (Revision). Craig: Happy Hops IPA (Russian River).
Soccer picked up another win! This time over Seattle U. Now they’ve got a huge matchup on Friday, hosting No. 2 Stanford. Can these Cougs do their part on the Cougs Vs. Everybody revenge tour?

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A week ago, we wondered what the weekend might bring, not just in terms of the outcome of the football game against the Big Ten’s Wisconsin Badgers — visiting Pullman for the first (and almost certainly last) time — but in terms of how everyone would be feeling.

As it turned out, everyone was feeling pretty damned good from start to finish. Let’s celebrate together.

Other topics of discussion:

Predicting the score of Northern Colorado/WSU just for the hell of it.
Beer. Jeff: Attempted Murder (Bombastic Brewing). Craig: Spotted Cow (New Glarus Brewing).
Volleyball secured what could be a season-defining win after beating top-10 BYU 3-1 to propel themselves to No. 11 in the nation.
Soccer suffered its first defeat of the season, a 1-0 loss to Saint Mary’s last Thursday, but the Cougs rebounded on Sunday to pick up a solid win against Kansas. Are the scoring issues startimg to become a thing again?

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WSU started off the football season with a bang, smacking around Colorado State in Fort Collins in the return trip of a home and home series with the Rams. It sure looks like the Cougs are in about as good of a position as they can be heading into this weekend’s massive matchup with Wisconsin in Pullman. If the old adage — the biggest improvement happens between week 1 and 2 — holds true, this weekend could be very, very fun.

We also all know the situation. It’s been 25 years since a power conference team visited Pullman, and it will likely never happen again. How front of mind will that be as we commiserate pregame? How much will that dominate the conversation on the broadcast? Will it overshadow the actual game, as it did last Saturday when CBS Sports Network decided to talk about it, more or less nonstop?

Other topics of discussion:

Beer. Jeff: Spruce Budd (Fort George). Craig: (Machine House and Lowercase collab).
Soccer — now ranked 14th or 15, depending on which poll you like — continues to roll, beating San Diego State to remain perfect on the year at 5-0-0.
Volleyball — now ranked 17th — is also home this weekend, hosting its own tournament that culminates with a huge matchup with top 10 BYU on Friday.

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It’s been a loooooong time since we’ve recorded an episode — 133 days to be exact. With football’s season opener on tap this Saturday, we figured it was time to get back on the horse. And we do talk about football … but not before we get pretty mad about the conference situation. I guess it was a little cathartic?

Anyway, come get mad all over again with us before we put that to bed and focus on what we hope is a happy Saturday. Both of us predict a WSU win, but we differ in the manner in which we think it will go down.

Other topics of discussion:

Beer. Jeff: Roger’s Pilsner (Georgetown). Craig: London Lager (Machine House and Lowercase collab).
Soccer is off to a STRONG start, scoring lots of goals.
Volleyball is also flying, with only one loss so far — on the road to No. 4 Louisville.

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The end of WSU’s basketball season was a real bummer, but we got a bit of very good news just in time to record a new episode: The commitment of transfer Jaylen Wells from Sonoma State.

Wells is a 6-foot-7 wing who, as a sophomore, lit up the California Collegiate Athletic Association to the tune of 22.1 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, being named the conference player of the year as well as a third team Division II All-American. Going back to the D-II well might seem concerning when you’re trying to reload, but there are reasons to be optimistic about this signing.

Other topics of discussion:

Why we pay so very little attention to spring football practices.
The end of the WSU women’s basketball season and what next year might hold for the Cougs.
What the increased national attention on women’s basketball means for the game overall.
Beer. Jeff: Frenz IPA (Bale Breaker and Georgetown collaboration). Craig: Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout (Alesmith).
Baseball’s roller coaster season, which sets up for a strong finish.

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Good morning. Go Cougs!

As you read this, the Cougs are in Philadelphia, preparing to open up the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast. That deserves a deep-dive preview on the matchup.

WSU, seeded 5th, would seemingly be a prohibitive favorite against the No. 12 seed Eagles. But FGCU is actually quite terrifying as an opponent — the Eagles have won 30 games and pretty much destroyed everything in their path for a couple of months.

Now, that’s against the Atlantic Sun Conference, not the Pac-12. But it’s impressive enough that DraftKings has set the line as a pick ‘em. No other 5 seed is less than a 4.5-point favorite.

What makes the Eagles so dangerous? Like a lot of mid-/low-majors, they’re undersized. But they shoot a lot of 3s — and shoot them very well! They also generate a ton of turnovers on defense. These are high-variance strategies that can lead to unexpected outcomes against a supposedly superior opponent.

There are weaknesses, though. In fact, the two quality opponents the Eagles played this season — Stanford (1 seed in the tournament) and Duke (3 seed) — shut them down and beat them by 24 and 23 points, respectively. The Cougs might not be as good as those two, but they’re a heck of a lot more like those two than they are like the also-rans in the ASun that FGCU routinely beat up.

Chasing the Eagles off the 3-point line, offensive rebounding, and securing the ball on offense seem to be the big keys for us. We also took a look at WSU’s probable second round opponent, Villanova. Dive deeper into it with us on this episode!

Then, we turn our attention to the NIT, where the men’s season came to an end with a loss to Eastern Washington. We break down what we saw happen and where the Cougs go from here as they embark on their offseason.

And finally, we wrap up by talking about the baseball team, which is off to an incredible start after winning its first Pac-12 series of the season at No. 15 Oregon State. Poll voters are impressed, too, putting WSU in the top 25 for the first time in over a decade.

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Well, that certainly was an Apple Cup. The loss leaves an obviously bitter taste, but there also were some fun things in the game. With special guest Emma Weightman taking Jeff's place this week, she and Craig discuss. We also talk men's and women's hoops, and volleyball. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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It was a very personal game for the Washington State Cougars as they thoroughly dispatched of the Arizona Wildcats. We recap that plus a preview of the Apple Cup with Christian Caple of The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU spanked Arizona and Jayden de Laura on Saturday, racking up a bunch of turnovers en route to the Cougs' seventh victory of the season. And now it's Apple Cup time. Cold is in the forecast ... does that benefit WSU? We discuss. We also talk men's and women's hoops, and volleyball. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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A big win against Arizona State got the Cougs bowl eligible, and now it's time for the grudge match: Arizona and Jayden de Laura. Then, after we talk about beer a little, we celebrate the signing of another extremely talented African big man who has hitched his wagon to WSU. Plus women's basketball and volleyball! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The Cougs are bowl eligible after a game of contrasting halves against ASU. We'll review plus a preview of the Arizona Wildcats with AZ Desert Swarm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well that was an emphatic win! We'll revisit the shellacking of the Stanford Cardinal and touch on a good opening win for the basketball team. Then, a preview of the struggling Arizona State Sun Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU men's basketball opened with a resounding win over Texas State, the women smashed Loyola Marymount, and football snapped it's losing streak by obliterating Stanford -- needless to say, it's been a great few days for the Cougs! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Three straight losses by WSU have shaken our faith a little bit in what the football team is going to be able to achieve this season. In theory, there are still plenty of winnable games on the schedule. Can the Cougs pull it together? Plus, what went wrong with soccer this year? And it's impressive what volleyball has done. Then we finish with a few reader questions. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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A deeply frustrating loss to the Utah Utes as it seems like this team has lost all their mustard. We'll examine why and what could possibly fix it. Then, we need to have yet another talk about officiating in this conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs looked like a team we aren't used to: a little listless. We'll review the game against Oregon State in a short bye week show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After we debrief WSU's loss to USC, we take a look back at the first half of the season and hand out some grades. Then we look at the back half of the schedule -- how many wins are out there? -- before we turn our attention to Saturday's opponent, Oregon State. Plus, volleyball had a big weekend, and soccer ... did not. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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After we debrief WSU's victory over Cal, we try to tackle the age old question: How can we get more people to come to Pullman for games? Then we turn our attention to USC for a massive game. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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No weird stuff in a win over Cal! We'll relive a very solid W, plus a quick look ahead to the top-10 USC Trojans. Then, we've seen the complaints about attendance in Pullman ... but is there really anything that can be done other than a lot of winning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll review a disappointing loss to Oregon that we strangely got over quickly? Then, a preview of the Cal Golden Bears from Nick Kranz at Write For California! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs suffered a heartbreaking loss in the final minutes against Oregon, and we're still trying to digest it. Then, after taking a look forward to Cal, we catch up on soccer and volleyball -- and some discouraging news about basketball's Dishon Jackson. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The first half against CSU was thorough. The second? Ehhhh. We explore that and try to make sense of the Cougs not being ranked. Then, we look into the Oregon Ducks with Addicted to Quack and a possible side effect of any more realignment in the Pac-12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs moved to 3-0 overall, but that apparently is not enough to impress the voters of the Associated Press, who left the Cougars out of their Top 25. (Washington, of course, is ranked after winning all three of their games at home.) We are annoyed. But also excited for the upcoming matchup with Oregon! Also, soccer and volleyball head into conference play. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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"On Wisconsin!"? No, "Off Wisconsin!". We recap an improbable but big WSU win in Madison and then look ahead to the Colorado State Rams with Josh Fredlund of Mountain West Wire. Plus, our thoughts on what finally seems to be the end to the IPF saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Note: An earlier published version of this episode contained the wrong recording. Sorry about that! This is the correct one.) The Cougs pulled off one of the more memorable wins in program history when they walked into Madison and beat the Wisconsin Badgers. Craig was there, and we get to bask in the vibes. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We'll look back at the Cougs escaping Idaho and why we feel better today than on Sunday. Then, Matt Brown of Extra Points goes into detail about the possible future of realignment and what it might mean for Washington State. We end the show with a preview of the Wisconsin Badgers courtesy of Tyler Hunt at Bucky's 5th Quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougars survived against Idaho, and there were some things to dislike ... but also some things to like? Then we look toward Wisconsin and what awaits in Madison. Also included: Some soccer talk, some volleyball talk, and some beer talk. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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It's time for one of our favorite shows of the year: The football preview where we try to use some extremely fuzzy math to figure out how many games the Cougars are going to win. Also included: Some soccer talk, some beer talk, and answers to some reader emails! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Things are back to normal-ish but we look back at two very weird years. Then, a look at the Idaho Vandals and what might be going on with Beasley Coliseum. As always, we end with the Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2022, all we're hoping for is just a touch more calm in our Cougar world. Our look at the upcoming football season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the last week without football for a very long time and we honestly could not be more thrilled. And yes, you aren't going to get away from the realignment talk. Plus, our tribute to the GOAT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU basketball finalized its 2022 roster in the past week, adding an exciting recruit from France. We get a peek ahead to what this means for the upcoming season with Cougars assistant John Andrzejek. Then, we talk about soccer's season-opening loss, and why it's so encouraging. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU basketball finalized its 2022 roster in the past week, adding an exciting recruit from France. We get a peek ahead to what this means for the upcoming season with Cougars assistant John Andrzejek. Then, we talk about soccer's season-opening loss, and why it's so encouraging. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU basketball finalized its 2022 roster in the past week, adding an exciting recruit from France. We get a peek ahead to what this means for the upcoming season with Cougars assistant John Andrzejek. Then, we talk about soccer's season-opening loss, and why it's so encouraging. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Enough time has passed in WSU's fall camp that storylines are emerging. We break them down before moving on to taking stock of the Cougs who are trying to make their way in the NFL, including Max Borghi, who was cut by the Denver Broncos. Also: Soccer and volleyball are both gearing up for big seasons! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Two weeks in a row! Let's start by assessing WSU's offensive line, which had some early injuries but seems to have gotten some good news. Then, we wonder: Is the fact that ESPN has reportedly dropped out of the Big Ten rights negotiations a good sign for the Pac-10/12? Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We are back, although we're not really sure we can say we're better than ever. But we're here, and we're talking conference realignment and the death of the Idaho/WSU basketball series before we welcome Kelsey Knutson, host of the CougsFirst! podcast, to the show. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Now that the dust has settled on realignment, where do things stand for WSU? We probably won't know for a while but we know there's a lot of BS to filter out. We can help with that.

Plus, Jacob Thorpe discusses a long shot solution for WSU when it comes to remaining in the Power 5: go to the legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 is sending shockwaves through the college sports world. So what does this say about college athletics at large? And then what does it mean for the rest of the Pac-12, er, Pac-10? We explore! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a huge Tuesday for WSU men's hoops! Mouhamed Gueye is coming back to school, and Tennessee transfer Justin Powell is in the fold. Suddenly, all the angst over the lack of movement with the roster has melted away and it's time to start talking NCAA tournament again. Plus, let's celebrate Michaela Bayerlova and her historic run in the NCAA tennis championships. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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It's been a while, so there is definitely some catching up to do! After a quick recap of the Crimson and Gray game, we catch up with what's been going on with the men's basketball roster before turning our attention to baseball, which came oh-so-close to becoming the scariest team in the Pac-12 tournament. And we make sure to highlight a couple of lesser-known Cougs who have come up with big, big accomplishments this spring. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU men's basketball has lost a bunch of players since the end of the season, including Noah Williams and Efe Abogidi, which means we need to talk through the impact of their departures and what the Cougs need to do to reshape the roster ahead of what should be a season with big expectations. Plus, the Crimson and Gray game is on tap for this Saturday; here's what we'll be looking for. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU men more or less cruised through the first three rounds of the NIT with wins over Santa Clara, SMU, and BYU -- and now they're off to New York City for the semifinals, where they'll face Texas A&M at Madison Square Garden. The women, meanwhile, bowed out in their NCAA tournament opener as their offense failed them against Kansas State. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU women's basketball team is off to its second consecutive NCAA tournament, while the men's team makes its return to the postseason -- for the first time in a decade -- with an appearance in the NIT. And baseball picked up a win against No. 4 Oregon State! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU men's basketball got two out of three against UW and Oregon State. Women's basketball hung tough against Stanford before beating Cal. We debrief. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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These last couple of weeks have been real rough for the men's basketball team at WSU, but a lot of it will be forgotten if the next week goes real well. The Cougs take on the Washington Huskies twice (and Oregon State once), and if they can take it to their rivals, that will go a long way with fans. The big story of the week, however, was the women, who picked up a huge win over another bubble team and then picked up an even bigger win with an upset over the No. 8 Arizona Wildcats. They probably secured their ticket to the Big Dance -- it'll be the first back-to-back appearances Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU Cougars have now lost three straight in men's basketball, including a baffling result against the Arizona State Sun Devils over the weekend. That was sandwiched in between losses to Arizona and Oregon. What went wrong? And can the Cougs get back in the win column? The road doesn't get any easier with a trip to UCLA and USC on deck. The women, however, won a couple of close ones! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU men's basketball team continues to roll, having won five in a row leading into a massive matchup with Arizona on Thursday night. It's a huge chance for the Cougs to prove they belong in the NCAA tournament. The women, meanwhile also have a big weekend, taking on Oregon, UCLA, and USC, all at home. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The late signing day brought a few more players into the fold. We take a look at where the class stands now, looking forward to the work that's left to do. The ranking isn't great, but does that really matter? After beer, we talk about all the great wins by men's and women's basketball last weekend. A 5-0 week has us feeling great! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Jake Dickert and his staff have hit the recruiting trail for high schoolers, and the Cougs landed a quartet of players who visited last weekend, including a quarterback. John Mateer isn't very highly thought of by the recruiting services, but he sure seems tailor made for the Air Raid. Then, we preview the weekend slate of games for men's and women's basketball before getting to your questions! Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The Cougars suffered a mind-blowing loss to Stanford, of which we try to make sense. But they rebounded against Cal, and that makes us happy. Then, beer talk, then women's basketball talk, then soccer talk. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The Cougars lost Apple Cup-winning quarterback Jayden de Laura, but they have replaced him with one of the most highly touted transfers on the market: Cameron Ward. It's entirely possible that WSU has actually upgraded at quarterback. Plus: Klay Thompson's big return for the Golden State Warriors, men's basketball's split at the mountain schools, and women's basketball's bummer of a loss to Arizona. Here's that Cougfan article we referenced on the CougsFirst! NIL deals for Ward. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The Cougars lost the Sun Bowl, and that stinks, However, it was a pretty fun game to watch, and emblematic of the way the team fought all season. After we break that down, we spend analyze Jake Dickert's new staff hires before looking at the Cougs' approach to the transfer portal, where they've landed some useful players. Then we preview men's basketball's return to play this week before finishing off by recapping women's basketball's split weekend against the Bay Area schools. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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It appears we are actually going to have a bowl game after Central Michigan replaces Miami, which had to drop out because of Covid issues. Let's preview the key aspects of the game. And the WSU men's basketball team is officially "on pause" after Covid hit them. But it raises some bigger questions about how we should be handling Covid going forward. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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It's signing day! The Cougs signed a bunch of new guys, and it's a pretty good set with which to kick off the 2022 class. We break it down, picking out some of our favorite players and looking at what WSU needs to do from here. Then we move on to men's basketball, which has now dropped four of the last six. Is it time to panic? Plus, women's basketball, which picked up an awesome win over Gonzaga. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU men's basketball picked up a crazy win against Arizona State before narrowly missing out on a major resume builder against USC. Plus, Jake Dickert has reportedly hired his offensive coordinator: Air Raid disciple Eric Morris. We're very, VERY excited about his return to the palouse. Also: Women's basketball and volleyball. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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A Friday in Seattle unlike any other for the Washington State Cougars. We discuss their thrashing of the Washington Huskies and what Jake Dickert's retention as the full-time head coach might mean for WSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After years of futility, the Cougars finally have reclaimed the Apple Cup. We celebrate! Also, Jake Dickert is the new real deal head coach - how should we feel? Plus, men's basketball (bad loss!), volleyball (NCAAs!) and women's basketball (mixed results). Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Despite all the challenges this season, WSU is now bowl eligible following a big Friday-night win over Arizona. And an outside shot at the Pac-12 North ... still? Basketball continues to roll after dropping triple digits on Idaho and beating Winthrop, while soccer's season came to a disappointing end, and volleyball is rolling toward the NCAAs. We also preview the Apple Cup! Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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So much going on in the world of WSU sports! We've got some thoughts on football's loss to Oregon, which was a bummer, but talking about men's basketball (off to a 3-0 start), soccer (advanced to the second round in the NCAA tournament), volleyball (split with Cal/Stanford), and women's basketball (2-0 start) after that made us feel a lot better! Celebrate the Cougs with us. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Oregon is real, real good. Most people probably think the Cougars have no chance. We know better. Let's break it down. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Despite there being no Wazzu game last week, there's still plenty to talk about in the Pac-12. Plus, we preview the Oregon Ducks and offer some quick thoughts on the Cougs' basketball opener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball season tips off on Tuesday for both the men and women at WSU, which means it's time to preview their seasons! Also, soccer is back in the NCAA tournament, and Craig was there for the beat down of Washington that launched them into the field. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU came up with a massive victory in Tempe on Saturday against ASU, and we're still extremely excited about it. Soccer also had a big weekend, with a sweep of the Oregon schools, while volleyball was oh so close to a sweep of its own. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We sit down with the head coach of the WSU men's basketball team Kyle Smith ahead of their first game of the season next week. First though, our thoughts on a thoroughly dominating win over the Arizona State Sun Devils and why Jimmy Lake would do best to keep his yap shut about recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona State is real, real good -- last week's setback to Utah notwithstanding. Do the Cougars have enough to keep up? Let's break it down. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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A very, very long week is (kind of somewhat) mercifully over. We'll talk about the game, moving forward, and preview the Arizona State Sun Devils with Brady Denny of the Speak of the Devils podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a week of turmoil, WSU responded with a good performance against BYU that came up just short. Plus, there were big developments in the world of donations, and we recap soccer, volleyball, and women's basketball gets underway. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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A couple of weeks ago, it looked like BYU -- which makes its first trip to Pullman -- might be a premium non-conference opponent. However, the Other Cougars have stumbled into town on a two-game losing streak and dropped all the way out of the top 25. How do the Real Cougars match up? Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Ever since the end of July, it was going to end like this. We'll examine the tumultuous last three months with Nick Rolovich and his exit on Monday. Then, a preview of the BYU Cougars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougars' third win in a row is overshadowed by a coaching change due to Nick Rolovich's non-compliance with the state's vaccination mandate. Then, we recap WSU's exciting win over Stanford before taking a look at volleyball and soccer. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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For the second consecutive week, WSU faces an opponent in an annual matchup that somehow has tilted far toward the Cougs. The Cardinal have lost four straight to WSU, and they are struggling. We discuss. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We'll chat about Washington State's eighth straight victory over a conference opponent. That's a pretty big deal. Then ... yeah, we need to talk about Monday, the school and Nick Rolovich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ... win streak? Not only did the Cougs pick up their second consecutive win on the season, they also secured their eighth straight win over Oregon State. Soccer split their home series, losing to Stanford but beating Cal. Volleyball had a fantastic weekend, not dropping a set on the road in Arizona. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU faces Oregon State in the annual matchup that somehow has tilted far toward the Cougs. The Beavers, though, are surging this time. How will WSU handle OSU's potent rushing attack? That seems to be the key matchup. We discuss. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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What an entirely weird football game. But hey, a win is a win, baby! We'll talk about a stellar defensive performance against Cal and preview the Oregon State Beavers. Plus, we are absolutely going to get mad about Calvin Jackson having to share catch of the week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a season that hasn't had a lot of bright spots, Saturday definitely was one: WSU soundly defeated Cal to pick up the Cougars' second win of the season. The defense was awesome! And soccer continued its strong start with a sweep of the mountain schools. Volleyball, not so much. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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WSU faces Cal in the annual matchup that seems to produce the most craziness. Both teams are struggling, which means this is an opportune time to turn it around. Which team is going to find its footing? Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The loss to Utah has left us wondering if anyone is here to lead or make a good decision. We then preview the Cal Golden Bears with Nick Kranz of Write for California and peak at possible expansion partners for the American Athletic Conference ... and why it doesn't really make sense for anyone involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU lost to Utah, again behind yet another poor second half performance. We did find some silver linings, though. Plus, if you missed volleyball's win over UW, you missed maybe the most epic match in program history. And soccer started the conference season off with a resounding win. Plus, a few reader questions! Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU Cougars travel to Utah this weekend to take on the Utes, who are having plenty of struggles of their own. Let's preview the game. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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In what has become an alarming trend, WSU puked up another double-digit lead, this time getting trucked by USC. Can this season be redeemed? Also, a look at more wins for WSU soccer and volleyball. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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USC has fired its coach. Will it matter? We discuss. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The Cougs came out and beat Portland State like they needed to. Our thoughts on why that doesn't mean to terribly much ahead of a chaotic opponent. Plus ... there might actually be trouble at UW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs rebounded with a win over Portland State, which was a lot more fun to talk about than last week's loss! Also, a look at the Pac-12's results (holy crap, Oregon!!) and big wins for WSU soccer and volleyball. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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The FCS Portland State Vikings present a perfect opportunity for the Cougars to get right. Will they take advantage? Let's analyze the matchups. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We talked about the loss to Utah State and got mad all over again, then talked about recruiting a little before finishing up with the best team in Pullman -- the soccer team. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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There is, surprisingly, a lot to say after that rotten football game last week. We'll get it all out, catharsis style, then ponder if the Pac-12 South is actually the better division these days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's take a trip through the schedule and assess the Cougs' chances of winning each game. Then, after talking beer, let's put Utah State under the microscope. Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We have football in September to talk about! The Utah State Aggies make the trip to Pullman and we still aren't sure who the Cougs QB will be. Plus, some observations from Week Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pac-12 has teamed up with the ACC and Big Ten, so let's explore what that might mean. Does it matter that WSU hasn't named a starting QB? Plus, your questions ... answered! Our beer segment is sponsored by Pretty Fair Beer in Ellensburg, which features 12 curated and rotating taps, lots of sports, and the best part ... they're Coug owned. Learn more at prettyfairbeer.com. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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Oh yes, we are going to address that elephant in the room before we move on to the QB battle being shaved down to two. Plus, THE ALLIANCE that is kinda ... not anything right now. What that means for the conference moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk a little about the saga that has been this offseason before a partial dive into fall camp. Then, ESPN's Kyle Bonagura discusses his fantastic piece about the four decade long search for the body of Paul Wulff's mother that finally came to an end last fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Rolovich made his appearance at Pac-12 media day via Zoom, and we have some observations. We also broke down the bad news of Renard Bell's season-ending injury and then explored the possibilities of conference realignment that have been opened up by Texas and Oklahoma moving to the SEC. Music by Randy England. You can find more of his work on Instagram. Subscribe to us on ...

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We took the show on the road to one of the best Coug outposts in Seattle, the Marco Polo Bar and Grill in Georgetown! Subscribe to us on ...

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There was a little bit of news in the college football world with the announcement that the College Football Playoff would likely be expanding to 12 teams. We have thoughts about that! Then, we field some more of YOUR questions. Subscribe to us on ...

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There's just not a lot going on in the world of WSU sports after labor day, so we decided to field some of YOUR questions. Subscribe to us on ...

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Kyle Smith and his staff keep outdoing themselves in recruiting, landing Mouhamed Gueye -- a player who could end up become the top recruit in the program's history. Since we've taken a few weeks off, we also look back at the spring football game, then look forward to the rest of the baseball season. Could the Cougs really return to the NCAAs? Subscribe to us on ...

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Just like that, spring practices are about to culminate with the Crimson and Gray game. What should we expect? And Kyle Smith just keeps adding game-changing talent to the men's basketball roster. Plus, a whip around WSU's other "spring" sports, which have completed or are winding down their seasons. Subscribe to us on ...

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Spring football has sprung, and there are a few surprises with the roster. Let's take a look at who's in -- and, perhaps more notably, who's out -- before taking a spin around the WSU athletics universe with baseball, volleyball, and soccer. Then we dive into the NCAA men's tournament. Subscribe to us on ...

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Let's revisit the women's basketball team's first round exit from the NCAA tournament, looking both at what happened and what the team needs to add to take a step forward. Then we move into some men's tournament talk, marveling at the Pac-12 and what it's done for WSU's standing in the kenpom.com rankings. Plus some volleyball, soccer, and baseball. Go Cougs! Subscribe to us on ...

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The Washington State Cougars are back in the women's NCAA basketball tournament for the first time in 30 years, which means we needed to bring in a big gun to help us preview it: Pac-12 Network hoops analyst Alyssa Charlston. She helped us break down the Cougs' matchup with South Florida, gave us some insight into what makes her such a great broadcaster, and also talked a bit about the men's basketball program under Kyle Smith. Subscribe to us on ...

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The men's hoops season has come to an end, which means it's time to do some looking back with one of our favorite guests, WSU assistant coach John Andrzejek. We talked about the challenges of managing a roster that was constantly missing guys, covered the reason behind the team's close losses, broke down how the defense was able to step forward, explored how the offense could do the same next season, and then took a look at each player's path forward. Subscribe to us on ...

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It's International Women's Day, so we decided to have our first women on the podcast! CougCenter's own Emma Weightman and Flagrant Pod host Ciara Smith joined us to break down Cougar basketball ... and other stuff. Subscribe to us on ...

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Let's rewind the men's basketball weekend sweep of Cal and Stanford, then take stock of the women's basketball team's NCAA tournament chances after a split of the mountain schools. Plus, soccer keeps kicking ass. Subscribe to us on ...

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A week that started with so much excitement after beating UCLA ended with a thud after a loss to Washington. Plus, there was bad football news with the transfer of Jamire Calvin and the suspension of Ayden Hector. And the women's basketball team is hanging on to their tournament hopes by a thread. Ugggggggggggh. Subscribe to us on ...

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What a weird, weird weekend -- wins on the front end for men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, and soccer. But then ... the back end, which finished up with the starting QB getting arrested for DUI. Let's break it all down. Subscribe to us on ...

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Last weekend featured the sweetest of all outcomes: A dominant win over the University of Washington in their building. Plus, previewing the trip to the Oregon schools, and let's complain about the football schedule a little. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU men's basketball losing streak has hit six, but hope awaits as the Cougars will travel to Washington on Sunday. Meanwhile, the women's team performed against Stanford about as well as we've come to expect over the years. Subscribe to us on ...

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A day we were scared would never come but is finally here. The Pac-12 and Commissioner Larry Scott are parting ways. We discuss what a momentous occasion this is with Brian Floyd of Banner Society and why it's so important that Larry disappeared now and not later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a rough basketball weekend for the Cougars, as the men and women combined to go 0-4 in Los Angeles. The men, young at most positions, looked like they got an introduction to big boy basketball. The women, meanwhile, dropped a pair of heartbreaking overtime games. Let's make some meaning out of all of it. Subscribe to us on ...

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The WSU women's basketball team had a huge week with a win over top-10 Arizona, so we kicked off the show by singing their praises and talking about what makes them so good. Then we touched on Trinity Rodman bypassing college before talking about WSU's new quarterback recruit, grad transfer Jarrett Guarantano, and celebrating Max Borghi's return. Then we finish off with some men's basketball talk after a solid weekend split. Subscribe to us on ...

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Yes, the Cougars lost to Arizona -- and we definitely had a bunch of thoughts on that -- but let's allow ourselves to dream a little bit: What would it take to make the NCAA tournament? We also spend some time marveling at WSU's new women's hoops star, Charlisse Leger-Walker. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show Rundown: Signing day is in the books, so we offer our thoughts on the the first part of the 2021 recruiting class. Then, we preview football's game at Utah (on Saturday) and basketball's game against Montana State (on Friday). Subscribe to us on ...

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Show Rundown: WSU vs. Utah and other Pac-12 football silliness in this final week, then an interview with WSU assistant basketball coach John Andrzejek on the team's 5-0 start. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show Rundown: Debriefing USC, beer talk, BATTLE OF THE PALOUSE!!! talk. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show rundown: Previewing WSU vs. USC on Sunday, recapping WSU vs. OSU in hoops, previewing WSU vs. Colorado (also in hoops). Subscribe to us on ...

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Show rundown: Football is returning, recruiting is lagging(?), beer, basketball is 2-0. Subscribe to us on ...

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No small talk, no beer reviews -- just a football preview. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show rundown: Recapping WSU vs. Oregon, beer, more Cougs/Ducks football talk, Hercules Mata'afa, basketball? Subscribe to us on ...

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What do the Oregon Ducks bring to the table on offense and defense? Let's break it down and predict the Cougars' chance of success on Saturday. Kickoff at 4 p.m. PT. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show rundown: Let's celebrate the debut of Jayden de Laura and the Cougs' victory over Oregon State. Subscribe to us on ...

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Show rundown: WSU is finally kicking off its season on Saturday, traveling to Corvallis to play Oregon State. Let's break it down and make some predictions! We also talked a little bit about basketball, and about Cal/UW being canceled. Subscribe to us on ...

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We are joined by Jeff Nusser of Podcast vs. Everyone to go over how we got to here and what the Cougs will look like from top to bottom ahead of their season opening tilt with the Beavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: QB1 speculation, Lamonte McDougle opting out, COVID-in-sports talk (Trevor Lawrence??), beer, cutouts in Martin Stadium. Subscribe to us on ...

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This year has been ... a little odd! The CougCenter Hour previews the 2020 Washington State football season by reflecting on what it means that the games are even being played at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's UNIT3D week at CougCenter, so we thought it was a great time to have on Tyler Hilinski's dad, Mark, on the show to talk about what Hilinski's Hope has been up to. Let's also catch up on fall camp (we think we know the QB) and recruiting news. Get your t-shirt and/or sweatshirt here: https://buttebrand.com/collections/unit3d Subscribe to us on ...

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Topics discussed: The WSU football schedule, the departure of Skylar Thomas, the WSU basketball roster, football goings on around the country. Subscribe to us on ...

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Apparently, January 1st meant November 6th when the Pac-12 decided to postpone fall sports! Well, for football anyway. We go over the decision with ESPN's Kyle Bonagura, including what led up to the vote of the Pac-12 presidents and the work left to be done. Then, we've got an actual football roster to talk about! Plus, our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the Pac-12 presidents decided to postpone the football season to at least January 1, it seemed that was the end of any hope for playing this fall. But then the Big Ten decided it could play, after all, and the Pac-12 definitely wasn't going to be left on an island. Let's celebrate! Subscribe to us on ...

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.We lost a legend this week, and we don't even have football to look forward to. Subscribe to us on ...

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Boy, has it been a week! Our thoughts on the (at the very least) postponement of fall sports in the Pac-12 plus what Tay Martin and Skyler Thomas's potential transfers mean in the bigger picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pac-12 has postponed all sports until at least January 1, 2021. It's a sad day indeed. Subscribe to us on ...

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Are we going to have college football this fall? And what would a cancellation really be about? ESPN's Kyle Bonagura stops by to discuss what it all means and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of nothing in the WSU world, news blew up in the last week. So we brought on Brian Floyd -- currently of SBNation.com (and formerly of Banner Society) but always a CougCenter OG -- to talk with us about the situation between Kassidy Woods and Nick Rolovich. Then we take a brief look at the tentative football schedule and discuss CJ Elleby's decision to remain in the NBA Draft. Subscribe to us on ...

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A couple of Power 5 conferences, including the Pac-12, have already announced they're planning for a conference-only schedule this fall. That's probably just delaying the inevitable. Plus, kudos to WSU for being proactive on the brand management front for its athletes, and football recruiting is starting to really tick up. Subscribe to us on ...

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Basketball recruiting, football recruiting ... let's catch up! Subscribe to us on ...

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There are pressing off-the-field issues in the college athletics world, so we talked with Matt Brown -- formerly of SB Nation, now the proprietor of Extra Points -- about TV contracts, NIL legislation, and Idaho's peculiar drop from FBS back to FCS. After that, we celebrated Kyle Smith's latest recruit (Carlos Rosario), as well as Nick Rolovich's 2021 QB commit (Xavier Ward). Subscribe to us on ...

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There's not a lot going on right now, so we just ... talked. Subscribe to us on ...

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We are back to normal-ish with a bang! Our thoughts first on the possible return of college sports this fall then Washington State Cougars football coach Nick Rolovich joins the show to talk coaching and recruiting during the pandemic. Plus, a weird skill he's learning with more time at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Empty stadiums? There were some soccer games in Germany with no fans, and it was extremely weird to watch on TV. Is this even a viable solution for college football?

APR: Ernie Kent left WSU one final parting "gift" -- a terrible APR score for his final season.

Coug Soccer: Trinity Rodman is the top high school player in the country, and she's coming to WSU. This isn't news, but The Athletic wrote a nice story on her, so let's talk about it, since her experience with deciding to go to WSU sounds so much like so many of ours.

Football recruiting: The Cougs picked up a pair of new defensive linemen. Woo!

Workouts resume soon: The NCAA has cleared schools for individual workouts, subject to local regulations. This seems like a safe, logical step.

Fancy Da-Da.

DORTMUND TALK: We just assumed all of you turned it off by this point so we decided to talk about our LIFELONG favorite team for a little bit.

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A basketball season remembered by many students as the catalyst to their Wazzu fandom to this day! We MegaCast the 2006-2007 season with Craig Powers, Kevin Dudley, Mark Sandritter and Zane Murfitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TWO Apple Cups? That might be a possibility in 2020, thanks to COVID-19. We'd rather avoid that, thanks.

Ticket refunds? Let's continue with the coronavirus theme and talk about WSU's plan for dealing with a potential cancellation of the 2020 season. Their options for season ticket holders is ... interesting.

Recruiting! WSU landed a pair of offensive linemen over the past week. Let's talk about them a little.

Congrats, Coach Andrzejek! The WSU assistant, who has been on the show a couple of times, got named to a neat list of bright young coaches at ESPN. We're thrilled.

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Football recruiting: A week ago, we wondered if the lack of football commits was worrisome. Well, we don't have to worry anymore with Orion Peters in the fold.

Basketball recruiting (27:00ish): 247Sports finally got around to evaluating most of Kyle Smith's class, and the news is good! Let's celebrate our analytic overlord. We also spent some time projecting the 2020-21 season with BartTorvik.com's projections for next season. There's one thing in there that's pretty surprising!

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Our favorite memory series continues as we go as far back into the wayback machine as we've gone for one episode. KHQ's Blake Jensen, a proud Wazzu alum, shares his memories of the men's basketball team's 2007 upset of the Arizona Wildcats that started a magical first run under Tony Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU in NFL: Four guys are set to make a run at roster spots, but only one was drafted -- Dez Patmon. However, we like the chances for Anthony Gordon, Fred Mauigoa and Easop Winston to impress their teams.

Recruiting (51:00ish): WSU has zero football commits. We're ... kinda worried? But not really.

NCAA NIL (1:02:00ish): A committee has recommended that college athletes should be allowed to make endorsement money. We are absolutely for this and don't think it will make things worse for a program like WSU -- in fact, it might make it better!

NCAA VIDEO GAMES? (1:12:00ish): Could this mean a return of the NCAA franchise? Let's talk about video games.

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It's a game burned in to your memory, or one play anyway. Falk to Marks, back of the endzone, touchdown. Wazzu beats UCLA. Relive it all again with our continuing series on our favorite WSU memories, this time with Ben Wineman, an evening news anchor at ABC-FOX Montana! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ken Pomeroy is the purveyor of kenpom.com, the most essential website in college basketball analytics. John Andrzejek is an assistant coach at WSU, dubbed the program's director of analytics. And we, of course, are a couple of college basketball nerds. LET'S GET NERDY TOGETHER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU win over USC in 2013 isn't exactly known for superb play by both sides but it did produce wonderful memories for CougCenter's Craig Powers. Horton's picks and one loud mouth USC fan later, Craig has memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are a lot of old, famous WSU games that Jeff and Craig aren't old enough to have watched live. Thanks to the miracle of YouTube, we can rectify that while we're devoid of sports! Up first this week: Watching the 1982 Apple Cup, a 24-20 upset of the No. 5 Washington Huskies. You can watch with us -- we'll tell you when to press play on the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUhlwKcSsNg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first solo look at an Apple Cup victory since our series began as we dive back into the 2005 Apple Cup with our own Zane Murfitt. An otherwise forgettable season made one heck of a lasting impression with a last second win over the Huskies to salvage an otherwise horrible October and November of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dishon Jackson: Cougar basketball picked up a commitment from a 4-star center, and that's not something WSU basketball usually does -- further validating the job Kyle Smith is doing as the head man in Pullman.

CJ Elleby and the NBA Draft (25:00ish): Could WSU's leading player leave the team after his sophomore season? We're not so sure.

Over/under on WSU football (54:00ish): At least one sports book has set the Cougs' total for next fall at six wins. That ... seems about right, we guess? Let's talk it out.

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We needed more than 90 minutes just to go over the two biggest games in program history: the 1997 Apple Cup that catapulted WSU to the promised land in Pasadena. Part II of our MegaCast on the 1997 season examines the games, and what we remember from a wonderful 45 days of Cougars history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bryce Beekman: The WSU safety's life was cut short, too soon.

Nick Rolovich's "Cougar Madness" bracket (23:00ish): The 1997 Apple Cup won the coach's greatest game bracket. As it should be.

Extra eligibility for spring sports (49:00ish): Covid-19 has canceled spring sports, but the NCAA is allowing a little bit of flexibility. However, it might not be as great of a solution as it sounds.

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With no live sports to talk about, we continue our series of looking into the best parts of WSU athletics past. This time, we harken back to way may be the greatest season in school history. To do it, we need help from CougCenter's Jeff Nusser, Kyle Sherwood, PJ Kendall and Scott Cresswell to cover the first 10 games of that incredible 1997 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With there being a dearth of WSU-related topics to talk about, we went back to a feature we've done in the past: Everyone in 60, where we rewatch a classic game in its stripped down, 60-minute form, and talk about our thoughts and feelings as it unfolded. This time, we look back at the Bowl Bowl -- WSU vs. OSU 2019. Show rundown:

Intro: Just a little bit of catching up on life as we work from home before touching on our beers and then introducing this week's game.

WSU 54, OSU 53 - 2019 (34:00ish): Winner goes to a bowl, loser probably stays home. And it was a crazy back-and-forth affair in which WSU went from up by double digits in the fourth quarter to down by double digits in a span of a few minutes, only to come back and win it on a Max Borghi touchdown with two seconds left. Relive it with us!

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Interview: If you ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of WSU basketball, this is it! Assistant John Andrzejek stopped by the show for the first hour, and as you can imagine, we talked about A LOT of stuff! We started by talking about the current situation with COVID-19, then revisited the momentous win over Colorado, before nerding out a bit by exploring how they turned the program around and the role that analytics plays in what they do.

WSU stuff (1:16:00ish): Gardner Minshew is the new presumptive starter in Jacksonville. Andre Dillard has thoughts about Mike Leach. We have our own thoughts about those things!

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There might be no better day n the history of Pullman than when College GameDay rolled in to town and the Cougs took down a top-15 Oregon Ducks squad. CougCenter's PJ Kendall helps us relive that glorious day as our new series covering favorite WSU memories continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were supposed to be talking about the WSU basketball postseason and baseball season. Supposed to be. Instead, coronavirus has locked the world down and everything seems a little ominous right now. So instead, lets remember some great things that we remember from attending WSU sporting events, whatever they are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Coronavirus: The world has been turned upside down, and the sports world has become collateral damage, unfortunately. It feels good to talk it out a little!

WE WON A PAC-12 TOURNAMENT GAME!!: Not many teams get to end their season with a win. WSU got to join the club after stunning Colorado for their first Pac-12 Tournament win in many years. We very much enjoyed it

Rambling other stuff: I dunno, man, it was late and we just kept talking.

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BEAT UW: The Cougs went to Seattle and came out with their second win over the Huskies. It was their first win of the year on the road, and it guaranteed Washington would finish in last place. YEEHAW.

Previewing Arizona/ASU/Pac-12 Tournament seeding: It's the last weekend of the regular season, and the Cougars are finishing up with a darn tough road trip. Also: where might they land in the Pac-12 standings, and who might they face to earn that elusive Pac-12 tournament victory?

Night With Cougar Football: Neither of us went. That won't stop us from talking about it!

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Hoops, looking back: What an ugly weekend. Still, there are interesting takeaways from the losses to Cal and Stanford.

Hoops, looking forward (39:00ish): It's BOEING APPLE CUP SERIES week! Our chances probably hinge on the health of one player.

Hoops, recruiting (59:00ish): We picked up a real nice recruit in guard Jefferson Koulibaly. But that might not be the most interesting recruiting story from the week -- that probably belongs to 2021 commit Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge, who has recently turned up as an elite football recruit.

Football, Pac-12 coaches (1:22:00ish): Karl Dorrell? Really, Colorado?

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Hoops: Missed opportunity against UCLA, and then a no-chancer against USC. What a bummer.

Beer/Texas Talk (27:00ish): Jeff spent the weekend in Texas, so he brought back some beer, which he is drinking. Craig found a Dad Beer. And let's talk barbecue ...

Hoops again (49:00ish): Let's preview Cal and Stanford. One of these games presents a great opportunity for a win, while the other ... maybe?

Baseball (1:08:00ish): They lost some games early. Whatever.

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The basketball team is on the upswing and they deserve your attention! Our thoughts as well on the unusual departure of Mel Tucker for Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BEAT WASHINGTON WOOOOO: Damn that was fun! CJ Elleby went bonkers, and the Cougs sent the Huskies back to Seattle with their tails between their legs. Let's break it down.

Previewing UCLA and USC (40:00ish): Can the Cougs finally take their game on the road? We're optimistic!

George Raveling (1:20:00ish): Let's take a moment to properly appreciate a pioneer who is absolutely one of ours.

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Signing Day!: Let's recap Nick Rolovich's contribution to the 2020 class. Honestly, it's hard to imagine a better finish to this year's recruiting, as the new staff landed a bunch of guys who are rated in the top half of the class.

Hoops, last weekend: The Cougars picked up a really nice win against ASU, as Kyle Smith's coaching acumen was on full display. Arizona ... well, that went about as we expected.

Hoops, this weekend: There are a lot of reasons to think this weekend's matchup against Washington will be exceedingly difficult to win. But it's definitely not an impossible task. Let's break it down!

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Hoops loses to Colorado, Utah: Not as good as last week! Still, there certainly were positives for the Cougars.

Looking ahead to ASU and Arizona (28:00ish): ASU is a prime opportunity for a victory, while Arizona ... well, there might not be a worse matchup in the conference for us.

Beer/Kids/Gordo (1:07:00ish): Craig's having some Holy Mountain beer, Jeff is getting back to our "Coastal Elites" roots, Craig tried to potty train Bea, and we thought Anthony Gordon was pretty damn good in the Senior Bowl.

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Hoops: The week started with a win over No. 8 Oregon, continued with Klay's number retirement, and culminated with a win over Oregon State. That was awesome.

Football (57:00ish): We have a defensive coordinator! We've got thoughts. And Nick Rolovich is out here buying beers for fans. How cool is that?

Soccer (1:20:00ish): WSU had two players taken in the top 17 of the NWSL draft, including Morgan Weaver going No. 2 overall. This is also very cool and good, even if she went to Portland!

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It has been one heck of a week, really Thursday on the Palouse. So much happened, we barely had a way to fit it all into one show. Nick Rolovich's introductory press conference, the Pac-12 football schedule is out ... oh, and basketball beat the eighth best team in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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NICK ROLOVICH!!!!!: We have a new football coach, and it's Hawaii's Nick Rolovich. We're excited for a bunch of reasons. .

Hoops (48:00ish): It was a bad weekend in the Bay Area. But Klay Day is coming up, and we're also very excited about that! We also pay tribute to the new WSU basketball scoring queen, Bobi Buckets.

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It didn't take long, but Wazzu has a new football coach. And we are excited! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes, important matters require the combining of the podcast forces of Podcast Vs. Everyone and The CougCenter Hour. Such was the situation today when Mike Leach left WSU for Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welp, this was probably a long time coming. But Mike Leach is gone! Our thoughts on his departure and where WSU goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hoops: WSU hasn't beaten UCLA very many times in its history, but new coach Kyle Smith is on a one-game winning streak against the Bruins. And it came on the heels of an excellent (losing) effort against USC. Let's also look forward to a Bay Area trip that should result in another conference win.

Eldridge Recasner (52:00ish): We can't help but make fun of this Husky for his awful, awful performance calling WSU's games over the weekend.

Football (1:07:00): How panicked are we about the lack of defensive coordinator?

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We take a quick look back at what was a disappointing season for the Washington State football team. What's Anthony Gordon's legacy, and what are the expectations for 2020? Then, what to expect from the Washington State men's basketball team in their first Pac-12 season under Kyle Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cheez-It Bowl: Well, that didn't go the way we hoped it would. Still ... we're not too bummed out about it. In fact, Craig had a great time in Phoenix watching the Cougs lose! Probably because he didn't have to watch the broadcast.

Anthony Gordon: Some of our fans have come to the conclusion that Gordon's season wasn't all that special. We very much beg to differ.

Fiesta Bowl: Craig went to the game in Glendale a day after the Cheez-It Bowl. It was very cool.

WSU hoops: Pac-12 play is on deck. Let's do a quick breakdown of this weekend's opponents: USC and UCLA.

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Cheez-It Bowl: It's time to preview the Cougs' bowl game. The matchup is super intriguing, and ought to be a lot of fun to watch.

Hoops: The Cougs are on a five-game winning streak! What to make of the last couple of games?

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We review a fairly underwhelming signing day for Washington State before previewing the Air Force Falcons with Brent Briggeman of the Colorado Springs Gazette. Plus, USC ... boy, is that a mess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hoops: Kyle Smith's defense is really ramping up!

Football recruiting (38:00ish): This class isn't quite as good as we'd hope. Why not?

Beer (1:15:00ish): Beers from Skookum Brewery and Four Fathers Brewing.

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Bowl Game: We're in the Cheez It Bowl! Hooray! Let's talk some CFP, too. STUPID UTAH.

WSU soccer (37:00ish): We're still riding high off the College Cup appearance, even though the Cougs didn't beat North Carolina.

WSU basketball (58:00ish): Big win over New Mexico State! (No, really!)

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Oh yes, we're going to talk about the Apple Cup. We'll move on quickly to interview Todd Shulenberger, head coach of the women's soccer team ahead of their historic College Cup appearance on Friday. Then, some bowl game talk and we end with our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU soccer: Who cares about the football game? Let's celebrate the Cougs going to the College Cup!

WSU football (28:00ish): OK, fine ... I guess we have to talk about the Apple Cup. Dammit.

Bowl talk (1:13:00ish): Vegas Bowl? Cheez-It Bowl?

CFP talk (1:22:00ish): Utah? Oklahoma? Baylor? This is a mess.

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No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's game against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs, after a completely drunk and insane game, are bowl eligible. I have no idea how either! We go over the victory then discuss the Apple Cup with Christian Caple of The Athletic. Plus, you should really be watching the Wazzu women's soccer team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU football: WTF DID WE JUST WATCH?!? We have so many emotions in the wake of that very drunk football game, and we'd like to share them with you!

WSU soccer (48:00ish): The Cougars are in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. How freaking cool is that??

Pac-12 football (1:02:00ish): There were some crazy results this weekend, highlighted by Oregon losing to Arizona State.

Gordo love (1:15:00ish): Our QB holds all the Pac-12 records. We're pretty fired up about that.

WSU hoops (1:21:00ish): Not a great week! Still, let's talk about what we learned.

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No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's game against Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU football: Beating up on the Stanford Cardinal sure felt good. What are our takeaways? Plus, a quick look ahead to the Oregon State Beavers.

Hoops (46:00ish): The week started out with a loss to the Santa Clara Broncos but recovered with a win over the Idaho State Bengals. What have we learned so far from watching Kyle Smith's team?

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No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's next game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Berkeley-y stuff happened. You're shocked, I know. We go over it all again then chat with Jeff Nusser of Podcast vs. Everyone about the game, where the team goes from here and go over more incompetence from the Conference of Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU football: We debrief Cal a little, but don't dwell on that too much. Pac-12 refs strike again. How are we feeling about the team's bowl chances?

Miscellany (32:00ish): Let's just throw in some general Pac-12 talk. We even ramble into some CFP breakdowns and NCAA criticism.

WSU hoops (1:04:00ish): The Cougs take on Santa Clara on Tuesday. We give a brief preview. And let's celebrate the WSU soccer team, as well as our other favorite soccer team, the Seattle Sounders.

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No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's upcoming game against Cal. (But not before we talk about the big hoops win over Seattle!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Beer: Jeff is having a beer he discovered pretty quickly that he didn't like, while Craig found himself some big beers at the tap room down the road.

WSU hoops (16:00): We are absolutely fired up for Kyle Smith's first season at the helm of the Cougs. Let's talk about all the reasons why, and hit some of the highlights of the upcoming season.

Miscellany (45:00): Aron Baynes is suddenly destroying the NBA. Let's laugh at UW a little. And then let's talk about the Pac-12 -- would you rather Utah or Oregon emerge from the conference?

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We go over a heartbreaker in Eugene and look into the NCAA's decision to eventually allow athletes to profit off their likeness as we settle in for yet ANOTHER bye week. It's actually quite nice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU: Damn. Another close loss.

Mike Leach's decision making (22:00): Why is this so hard for him?

Refs (38:00): Let's talk about some other people who had a crap game, and explain why replay is soooooo overrated.

WSU again (59:00): Expectations for the rest of the season?

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No beer, no small talk ... just the football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go back over the Cougs win then look ahead to their toughest test of the season. Tom Gilles from Addicted to Quack joins us to preview the No. 11 Oregon Ducks and their potent offensive and defensive attacks. Plus, would the Arizona schools really leave the Pac-12? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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WSU: Holy balls it was cold. We talk about that and the fans who braved the weather -- which included Craig and his family, all the way until the end of the game -- then move on to the standout performance from the defense.

Beer (37:00): Jeff went for a Belgian-style ale from one of the OGs of craft beer, North Coast Brewing. Craig went for a beer from Anchorage Brewing that reflected how long it had been since WSU secured a victory.

WSU again (53:00): Offense! So good!

Pac-12 (1:11:00): What did we notice from the conference over the weekend?

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No beer talk, just straight to the preview - can the Cougs get back on track against the Buffs? We break it down and give our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We examine WSU's performance against Arizona State, including the one thing we think could make some difference for the defense going forward. Brian Howell of Buffzone.com and the Boulder Daily Camera also helps us preview the Colorado Buffaloes ahead of their Homecoming match up with the Cougs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown:WSU: Let's break down the ASU baloney. Missed opportunities, poor defense, game mismanagement ... yeah, this game had it all, and not in a good way.Beer (1:03:00): We broke out the barleywines, because this game deserved all the alcohol.WSU again (1:15:00): How many wins do we see for the rest of the season? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer talk, just straight to the preview - can the Cougs get back on track against the Sun Devils? We break it down and give our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a closer look at the defensive side of the ball following the departure of DC Tracy Claeys. Then, a preview of the Sun Devils with Brad Denny of the Speak of the Devils podcast. We end with our Dunderhead of the Week and another edition of Ask Sammy Anything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Coug-owned Single Hill Brewing in Yakima! Show rundown:WSU: Defensive coordinator Tracy Claeys has resigned. Does it mean the Cougs will be better on defense going forward? We're skeptical.Special Guest! (32:30):Our guys Rob and Brian from Coug-owned Flatstick Pub, a couple of Cougs who just happened to be at Single Hill, hopped on to update us on the pub's new locations (including Spokane), then we talked a little bit about what we expect for the rest of the WSU season.Special Guest Two! (50:30): Craig talks with KC from SIngle Hill about what's going on at the brewery, which makes some outstanding beer.Special Guest Three and Four! (58:00): For our closing segment, we welcomed Jeff's wife, Sarah, and Craig's dad, Steve. You can only imagine where the conversation wentSubscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We won't spend long on the Utah game, we promise! A quick recap followed by a great discussion of California's Fair Pay to Play Act or SB206 with Jeff Nusser of Podcast vs. Everyone and CougCenter's managing editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 0:00 - WSU vs. Utah. What went wrong? What can we learn? 52:50 - Beer. It's fresh hop season! 1:10:00 - Hoops. Kyle Smith signed a guy who should help the team. Also, some more evidence that we probably hired a good coach. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer, no small talk -- let's just break down the Cougars' fifth game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you know, multiple sunrises and sunsets since and we are still really unhappy! Welcome to another edition of The CougCenter Hour. We will revisit the game against UCLA before moving on to the Utah Utes and giving our thoughts on the new California player-likeness law. Plus, our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer talk until the very end, just a lot of venting about the loss to UCLA. Join us -- it might make you feel better. Probably not, but maybe! Beware: Four-letter words abound. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer, no small talk -- let's just break down the Cougars' fourth game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick look backwards at a complete second half in Houston before we go over this season's first three games and look ahead with The Spokesman-Review's Vince Grippi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff’s having a Swedish beer, while Craig — recording LIVE from Las Vegas — harkened back to his Nashville days.WSU comes back to beat Houston (13:00): Let’s recap the game. The first half had us feeling a certain kind of way, and even led to a little spat between us co-hosts during halftime. But the second half had us all smiles. What are the big takeaways? We also talk about the blessing and curse of increased expectations.Pac-12 roundup (1:25:00): WSU’s road schedule the rest of the year suddenly looks much more formidable. GARDNER!! (1:37:00): Our former QB had another good game! The only thing that can stop Gardner Minshew is his own head coach.Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer, no small talk -- let's just break down the Cougars' third game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview this short-week match up with the Houston Cougars with Sam Razz of the Scott and Holman Pawdcast. Plus, our thoughts on why last week's seemingly dominating win felt a little underwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff ain't drinking, but Craig picked up a beer while he was in Portland from Great Notion Brewing. This led us down the Great Notion rabbit hole talking about two of their more noteworthy (and controversial) beers: Blueberry Muffin and Double Stack.WSU crushes UNC (21:00): Let's recap the game and discuss the perception of the team after a win that wasn't as dominant as what we all were hoping for. People seem to be worried!Pac-12 roundup (1:05:00): LOLOLOLUW. Cal bullshit is not limited to WSU, apparently!GARDNER!! (1:24:00): Our former QB had an incredible -- and incredibly unexpected -- debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, let's talk about another awesome debut: Ryan Hilinski at South Carolina.Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer, no small talk -- let's just break down the Cougars' second game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff ain't drinking, but Craig picked up a beer while he was in Yakima.WSU crushes NMSU (8:00): Let's recap the game. What stood out to us?Pullman was lit (44:00): Attendance was surprisingly high for this one -- particularly the students -- which was super cool. It was warm, and it was fun.Pac-12 roundup (52:00): Other than Oregon losing to Auburn, the Pac-12 acquitted itself pretty well.Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No beer, no small talk -- let's just break down the Cougars' opening game of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We finally have football to talk about! NMSU play-by-play voice Jack Nixon is here to preview the 2019 Aggies two seasons removed from their first bowl appearance in over half a century. We've also got a visit with WSU volleyball coach Jen Greeny as her top-25 team looks to build on a trip to the Sweet 16 in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff went camping again and talked about his favorite while he was gone (a collaboration between Fort George, Cloudburst and Ruse), while Craig harkens back to a beer from Tree House that he talked about on another podcast that never made it out into the world.WSU (13:00): Season preview time! Let's break down each game.Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a quick look at what to expect of the Cougs in 2019 and where the biggest test lies on the 2019 schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It seems like Mike Leach has made his pick for starting quarterback! We'll discuss the supplanting of Gage Gubrud by Anthony Gordon then a great visit with women's soccer coach Todd Shulenberger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff revisits some beers he had while camping last week (from Mirage and Matchless), while Craig harkens back to his time living in Vermont with a beer from Alchemist.Fall camp (14:45): Anthony Gordon is the starter at quarterback, beating out Gage Gubrud. Crazy! Should we be concerned about the offensive line backups? We're ranked again! (53:50): WSU debuts as No. 23 in the AP poll. We still think it's pretty awesome. And we also think it's why guys like 5-star linebacker Sav'ell Smalls would take a second look at little ol' Pullman. NFL Cougs (1:17:00): Gardner Minshew had a good second game! What else have we seen from guys like Andre Dillard, Hercules Mata'afa, Frankie Luvu, Luke Falk, and River Cracraft?Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are into the doldrums of fall camp and even we would like to hit someone else at this point. Theo Lawson from the Spokesman Review joins us to go over position battles the Cougs are currently trying to sort out, including the biggie. It's also the first week on campus for freshman! We impart some "decent" advise. As always, we end with our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff again goes for some fruit in his beverage (courtesy of Matchless Brewing) while Craig brought another IPA back from his homeland of Yakima (courtesy of Valley Brewing).Fall camp (16:00ish): Let's catch up on the QB battle, and talk some DBs too. MONEY (31:00ish): We all know that WSU doesn't compare favorably to its peers in terms of revenue. How does that feel? To what should we aspire? Question time! (59:00ish): What game on the schedule are we probably more confident about than we should be? And what game on the schedule are we less confident about than we should be?1995 (1:15:00ish): This tweet is ridiculous.Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael is back with his thoughts on the outlook for the Cougs in 2019, including on Gage Gubrud and expectations for the EWU transfer. Craig Powers of Podcast vs. Everyone also joins us to talk fall camp. Then the Dunderhead of the Week and a very special edition of Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Small talk/beer: Jeff goes for some fruit in his beverage (courtesy of Matchless Brewing) while Craig brought an IPA back from his homeland of Yakima (courtesy of Wandering Hop).Fall camp (12:00ish): The Cougs are in the midst of their annual stint in Lewiston, and there's been a bit of news to trickle out, including developments at safety and Y receiver. There are also some position swaps taking place, and James Williams made a cameo at practice. Mike Leach (38:00ish): After briefly wondering what kinds of razors coach uses, we move on to Leach's eventful camp, whether talking about cargo shorts or belly flopping in the pool. Ahmed Ali (59:00ish): The erstwhile starting point guard appears to finally have left for good. Yawn?Gardner Minshew (1:07:00ish): He's No. 2 on the Jacksonville Jaguars' depth chart. Yay!Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: It's national IPA day! Let's drink a couple of IPAs! One from Wayfinder Beer, the other from Toppling Goliath.WSU: The coaches poll came out today, and WSU debuts at No. 21. A lot of people think preseason polls are meaningless, but we beg to differ. Additionally, the Cougs are heading down to Lewiston, and Mike Leach had some thoughts about that. Finally, the Cougs landed a WR someone thought was a four-star recruit. That's cool!Nonsense: Kids and cat piss and poo and siblings. (Not all at the same time.)Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: We recorded this as Pac-12 media day was winding down, which means it's day drinking time! Jeff grabbed a grisette from Crux Brewing, while Craig went for an IPA from Foam Brewers. WSU (11:00ish): Media day was full of the usual meaningless nonsense. We talk about all the WSU related stuff anyway, including whether 4th place is too low for the Cougs in the preseason poll. (It is.) Pac-12 (46:00ish): There was other nonsense, ranging from Chris Petersen decrying the transfer portal (despite having a transfer QB) to Larry Scott's usual baloney about money. Also, we break down the officiating changes in the conference. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Listen to the inspiration for Craig's intro song here. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown:Beer: Jeff and Craig, on their way to midweek Seattle Sounders match, are recording together from Coug-owned Flatstick Pub in Pioneer Square! They're hosted by Flatstick's own Rob Forbes and Brian Largent, who hopped on to talk about beer and all the cool stuff going on at Flatstick. Featuring selections from Reuben's Brews and Skookum Brewery.WSU (16:00): Question time! "What's your favorite WSU football memory from a game you've attended in person?" Four guys who graduated in three different decades reminisce. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a new feature for our podcast. The concept is simple: We put on the Pac-12 Network's "Football in 60" broadcast and talk about it as we watch. We hope you'll watch along, too! We watched the streaming version, found here: https://pac-12.com/videos/2018-football-60-game-week-oregon-washington-state. (You'll need a Pac-12 Network subscription.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown:Beer: Jeff and Craig are in the same room! A selection from Wayfinder Beer is first up. WSU (12:20): Jalen Thompson is headed to the NFL, so let's break down what that means for the defensive backfield. Robert Franks got a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, which is good! He didn't play in the Summer League opener which is ... bad? Maybe? Or not? Beer 2 (35:25): Next up is Revolution Brewing!NBA (47:00): NBA free agency is super fun, and it more or less culminated when Kawhi Leonard picked the Los Angeles Clippers and then Paul George joined him. We drink the delicious Oklahoma City Thunder tears.Kids (1:15:15): Fourth of July adventures!You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might have noticed some weirdness with your subscription to either The CougCenter Hour or Podcast Vs. Everyone (or both!). We're here to tell you what happened (it was on purpose) and why we're excited about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Craig bought Jeff a beer from Silver Moon that has a story behind it, while Craig picked up something weird in Indianapolis -- that's where he's recording from, by the way.WSU: The news keeps coming! Marvin Cannon is back, Kyle Smith secured a commitment from a ... sophomore(?), and Mike Leach landed a running back who immediately profiles as the backup to Max Borghi.Travel: The least interesting city we've been to is ....Kids: A good Children's Museum is worth whatever they charge to a parent. This cannot be emphasized enough. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff goes with something light, picking up a Fremont Summer Ale. In anticipation of his trip to Indiana, Craig opened up a brew from Taxman Brewing.WSU: Jon Wilner covers the Pac-12 for the San Jose Mercury News. He's got a suggestion for increased eyeballs on the conference: 9 a.m. kickoffs. We have our own thoughts. And what's with the "6.12.19" teaser from the athletic department?SPORTSMANSHIP?!? The United States dropped 13(!) goals on Thailand in the Women's World Cup, and some people think they were a little too excited about it. We beg to differ. Kids: Bea ran her first race. No, really! It was cute. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff gets some barleywine from Firestone Walker, while Craig grabbed a beer from one of his favorite local haunts, E9.WSU: We have a new baseball coach! We're excited for Brian Green, who seems like a good fit. We also talk about Pat Chun's hiring practices, which we like so far. Molecules of freedom? Rebranding is real, but it doesn't really change what it is. Memories! Let's talk about things from our teen years that both make us smile and embarrass us a little now.Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff finds an imperial saison from Crux Fermentation Project, while Craig picks out a selection from Mikkeller while using that as a good excuse to explain the whole Mikkeller/Evil Twin dynamic. (Read more about it here.) WSU: CJ Elleby is back. That is huge news and we are very excited. Pullman/Moscow: The Athletic wrote a nice story on Kyle Smith. But the writer made some claims about Moscow that we simply could not let slide. Too many bowl games? Another writer thinks this year's bowl schedule is bad. We think he's dumb.Kids: We got a little sappy thinking about the fun stuff we've gotten to do with our kids that we could only dream of when we were younger. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff rolls with a couple of (excellent) standbys, while Craig drags out an oldie but goodie from Russian River Brewing. WSU: The Cougars fired baseball coach Marty Lees. Hoops signed a couple of more recruits. Cats: Hooooo boy does Jeff have a story about his cats. Kids: Craig took Bea to play at T-Mobile Park. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff pours one out for Puyallup River Brewing, which is closing up shop, with their Sonics-themed double IPA. Craig wandered down to the cellar for a collaboration between a brewery in Indiana (Three Floyds) and England (Burning Sky). WSU: There was a flurry of roster activity last week with the basketball team and we didn't have a show. Let's catch up! Hijinks: The untold story of "sky penis." Kids: Craig took a trip to Disney World. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Best day ever! Jeff had a great day at work, celebrating with some future Cougs.Beer: Jeff's having a beer from a nanobrewery. What's a "grisette"? Craig explains his choice for this week.WSU football: Let's debrief the draft! And let's also make sure we clown on Eric Dickerson a bit.UW: Speaking of clowning ... the Huskies are losing two quarterbacks. Let's laugh about the reaction of their fans.WSU basketball: Kyle Smith got a commit! Let's talk about him!Avengers: Debating the ethics of Thanos?Pop Culture: Revisiting Old Town Road. Country or nah?Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: We had some leftover beer from the tailgate, so Jeff felt compelled to drink it -- even though it's ... expired? Craig found something from Drakes.WSU: We're back from Pullman, and with a couple of days to reflect, we have a few more thoughts on the spring game. Also, Kyle Smith hired a nerd to crunch his numbers, and we're pretty excited about that.Pop Culture: Old Town Road. Discuss.Pets: What's the proper diet for a cat? You'd be surprised!Parenting: Can everyone please stop getting sick?Schadenfreude: The Thunder are out of the playoffs. Again.Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hauled our microphones and computers over the mountains and then hauled them out to record a podcast after watching the spring game. The beer was flowing, and there was a parade of guests as we enjoyed our time together on location. There were too many people to name, but we made it a point to get every CougCenter author who was in attendance on the show, including Michael Preston, Brian Anderson, Kevin Dudley and Scott Cresswell. Some of our significant others also made cameos, including Jeff’s wife, who joins at the end of the show for some stimulating Real Housewives talk with Craig. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff stopped by his local tap room for a hazy IPA from Skookum. Craig hit up Cloudburst, also for an IPA.WSU: Jeff's back from Pullman, and he got some face time with Mike Leach, Steve Spurrier Jr. and Kyle Smith while he was there. He learned a bunch of stuff from interviewing those guys and reports back.WSU 2: Spring game!! Here's why we love attending.Pop Culture: Do you watch Game of Thrones? Craig does! Jeff does not, but he has strong opinions on the appropriateness of spoilers.Parenting: Jeff's youngest has discovered the fun of tormenting his older brothers by hitting them in the privates. Craig is experiencing retail hell -- the box that was supposed to contain a new car seat contained ... something else.Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff's in Pullman, so he's drinking a fine selection from Paradise Creek Brewery. Craig, meanwhile, went for an IPA from Reuben's Brews.WSU: Since Jeff is in Pullman, he decided to check out spring practice. He survived the rain to tell you what he saw -- including Gage Gubrud's first meaningful action.NCAA tournament: That was a hella fun championship game. Offense wins! (No, really -- Virginia's offense won the game.)Mariners: Since we're both Seattle fans, we had to discuss this crazy start, even if it will eventually blow up in all of our faces.Parenting: Baby Bea is obviously destined to be a basketball star. Jeff discuses the ethics of paying his kids for rebounds.Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: What is chicory? Listen and get learnt.WSU: Our new basketball coach is official. Let's talk some more about why we love him.NCAA tournament: Tony Bennett is in the Final Four. Let's have a therapy session.Politics: The president keeps lying about stuff. This time, it's about Puerto Rico.Parenting: Small kids figuring stuff out is hilarious. Fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With special guest Kyle Sherwood of the Cougar Football Saturdaycast! Show rundown: Beer: Jeff landed a DIPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing, while Craig pays tribute to an icon before moving on to the nerdiest beer he could find. Kyle went for some brown liquor, as he is wont to do.WSU: We have a new coach! (We think, anyway.) Long discussion about Kyle Smith -- what we like about the hire, and what potential trouble spots there could be for our new guy. That's actually it for topics this week. It's not everyday we hire a new basketball coach! Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Jeff grabbed another crowler from Skookum, while Craig brought back a beer from Portland. We also discuss the Portland beer scene. WSU: Ernie Kent is gone. Now someone has to replace him. We have a few pet candidates for the job that people probably aren't talking about.NCAA tournament! Picking 12s to upset 5s is for wimps. We'll tell you which 13 and 14 seeds are well positioned to destroy brackets.Parenting: Gettin' friendly with the neighbors. Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It takes a very special occasion to get us to drag out the microphones on a night other than our regular one, but the firing of Ernie Kent is one such occasion. Our nightmare is over! We celebrate with some tasty beer and turn the first page of the new chapter of WSU basketball. Let's throw around some names with no basis in actual knowledge! Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: After taking a moment to laugh at Gonzaga, take a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss Jeff's beer of the week, plus Craig betrays us all by choosing a beer of a certain color. WSU: In our next spring football positional preview, we explore the secondary -- a couple of guys return, but it seems like everything is probably open except for one safety. And then we turn to the Pac-12 basketball tournament, briefly breaking down the Cougs' small chances at escaping futility.Why do we hate Gonzaga and Washington? Let us count the ways. But which one do we hate more? Also: Is the Pac-12 a one-bid league?SCANDAL!! Rich people doing illegal things to get their kids into college. This is bizarre and totally believable all the same time.Parenting: Mad Libs? Hold onto your butts! Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Craig goes all (doom and) Gloom, while Jeff actually has a beer during the show! WSU: In our next spring football positional preview, we explore the quarterback competition. Gage Gubrud is in the fold, so we handicap who we think will be the starter come September. Then, we turn to basketball: Just how bad was this last weekend? Was it the worst weekend of Cougar basketball in the last 20 years? We call it: BORESKETBULL. Las Vegas Bowl: We're pretty excited! Pop culture: Luke Perry died? WTF? Parenting: Kids figure out at a very early age how to pit the parents against each other ... Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Bits & Bobs and barleywine. WSU: First, let's turn our attention to spring football -- namely, what the heck are the Cougs going to do at running back now that James Williams has moved on to the NFL? The depth chart is ridiculously thin. Then, let's talk a bit about WSU's basketball split with Colorado and Utah, focusing on the role of "The 3-Point Lottery." And what kind of shot do the Cougs have at beating Stanford and/or Cal this weekend? Politics: New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft's arrest for solicitation isn't as funny as it first seems, and we explain why. Then, of course we have to talk about Michael Cohen's testimony in front of congress. Pop culture: Green Book won "Best Picture" at the Oscars. We, like everyone else, thought that was pretty lame. Parenting: This is how you brush your teeth, brush your teeth, brush your teeth ... Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer WSU: The Cougars lost to UW. That was a bummer! Negatives and positives from the latest WSU loss, which was close, but not good enough. Politics: A 12-year-old was arrested after refusing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. We explain why that's highly problematic. Also: Why does anyone care if people know who's on Mount Rushmore? Parenting: Kids + spicy food = FUNNY. Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer: Breakfast stouts and barleywine. WSU: Well holy crap, the Cougs swept the Arizona schools! We’ve got take aways from the wins, then ask the inevitable question — does this change anyone’s mind about Ernie Kent’s fitness for the job? Pullman: Cougar Country Drive In might be closing. This makes us sad. And we’ve got some VERY HARSH WORDS for people who say the iconic restaurant is overrated. Politics: The Dems ran circles around the GOP on this spending bill. TV shows we like: Looking for something to binge watch? We got you. Parenting: Kids and technology ... a perfect match. Also, fair warning: We use naughty words from time to time. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer; WSU's 2019 football signing class is (more or less) in the books; Ernie's talkin' nonsense again; The NFL's comical "social justice" ads; Super Bowl ads we liked; Dogs and kids fighting with other dogs and kids. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: Beer; Gardner Minshew and Andre Dillard at the senior bowl; Why WSU basketball's shooting prowess is a lot less relevant than commonly assumed; Howard Schultz and his absurd third-party "presidential campaign"; Bad and less bad reality TV programming; A fresh take on vaccinations. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We celebrate the election of Edgar Martinez to the baseball hall of fame, marvel at WSU basketball's first Pac-12 win, discuss "objectivity" in journalism, compare notes on Post Malone, trade stories about our kids, and recommend a couple of good podcasts. You'll probably hate it. We don't care. Find us on ... iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyStitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We preview the big bowl match up between the Cyclones and Cougars, plus a look at the business of players skipping bowl games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk early signing day recruiting with Braulio Perez of Cougfan.com, including his thoughts on the biggest gets of this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We complain AGAIN about WSU being left out of New Years Six contention while also reconciling our feelings on preseason expectations. Plus, volleyball coach Jen Greeny is here ahead of her team's match-up with Stanford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the big game this Friday with Christian Caple of The Athletic. Then, voice of the Seattle Mariners and creator of the "Mississippi Mustache" song Tom Hutyler stops by to talk about what went into his incredible creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look back at what was an easier win than we initially thought and preview the Arizona Wildcats with Theo Lawson of the Spokesman Review. Then, a look at the "opinion" of Mike Gundy on his and other players transferring in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review a stomach turning (kinda) win over the Cal Golden Bears before previewing a reeling Colorado Buffaloes squad with Brian Howell of Buffzone and the Boulder Daily Camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at a big, come from behind win over the Stanford Cardinal and then preview a dangerous Cal Golden Bears team with Rob Hwang of California Golden Blogs. Then, again, we complain about Larry Scott. What else is new? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What an incredible weekend that was. We will relive it ourselves and with our managing editor Jeff Nusser, as well as look ahead to a challenging match-up with the Stanford Cardinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a biggie, folks. Obviously.

Chris Fallica of College GameDay joins the podcast to talk about their long-awaited trip to Pullman and the weird betting patterns that have gone on in this one. Plus Vince Grippi stops by to give his perspective on their arrival. Then ... we suppose we should talk about the game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are half way home through the 2018 season and ... things are going way better than expected! Jeff Nusser joins us to review the season so far and I eat a little crow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We visit with Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Networks for his thoughts on WSU v. Utah and the Cougs overall. Then, a preview of the upcoming game against the Beavs with Joe Londergan of Building The Dam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to a big homecoming match-up with the Utah Utes plus, coach of the top-10 WSU soccer team Todd Shulenberger stops by for a visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A nice win for Washington State over an FCS team that gave them trouble in the past. We review the win with Vince Grippi of the Spokesman-Review and The Athletic, plus a preview of a big game Friday night against USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at what was an underwhelming win against the San Jose State Spartans and ahead to a pretty good FCS team in the EWU Eagles. Ryan Collinwood of the Spokesman-Review helps us preview the Eags, plus, an unexpected rant against "why cancel the game for a hurricane" taeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look back at a very good win over the Wyoming Cowboys and preview the San Jose State Spartans with Kyle Russo of Mountain West Wire. Plus, overreactions to week one of the college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's finally game week! We take a look at the first WSU opponent, the Wyoming Cowboys, with Robert Gagliardi of wyosports.net. We also re-air our great interview with Jen Greeny after volleyball's 2-0 start to the season in Raleigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the 2018 Cougar football season with our own Jeff Nusser! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are in the dog days of camp but the defensive line needs some serious help. Plus, volleyball coach Jen Greeny stops by to preview her eighth season on campus in Pullman following back-to-back postseason appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We check in with Theo Lawson from the Spokesman Review on a progress report from fall camp so far. Plus, our thoughts on what to expect from the Cougars this coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tons to get to in a month without a show. Who knew? We preview the upcoming Holiday Bowl with Kyle Thele of The Only Colors and go over a very good early signing day for the Cougs with our own recruiting guru Britton Ransford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Apple Cup week Cougs! WSU has a chance to go to the Pac-12 title game with a win over the Washington Huskies in this week's Apple Cup. To assess their chances, we talk to Theo Lawson from the Spokesman Review and Gabey Lucas at UW Dawg Pound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look back at a big win and preview the trip to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Utes. Plus, a very special guest that you may have only ever seen without his pants on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at the game in Tucson, focusing mostly on the quarterback situation at WSU. Is this game Luke Falk's final chance to hold on to the starting job? We sit down with Jeff Nusser, our managing editor, to parse it all out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, we will go over the Cal game. Yes, we need to do it. We'll also give our more extended thoughts on the WSU athletic director situation after Moos' departure Sunday and preview the Buffs with Brian Howell of Buffzone.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our initial thoughts on Bill Moos' departure as athletic director at Washington State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We relive a pretty thorough victory over the Oregon Ducks with Vince Grippi of the Spokesman Review and then preview the Cal Golden Bears with Rob Hwang of California Golden Blogs. Plus, a treat for the "one game at a time"-ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We relive the win over the Trojans under the lights in Pullman and then move on to a preview of the Oregon Ducks with Theo Lawson of the Spokesman-Review and Ryan Thorburn of the Eugene Register Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a brief look back on the game against Nevada before looking ahead to the biggest September match up in Pullman in three decades. Scott Wolf from the LA Daily News joins us to talk about the Trojans, plus our thoughts on the scandal that broke in the college basketball Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The old Luke Falk is back. Hooray! We look back at his latest annihilation of the Oregon State Beavers and then take a look ahead at the Nevada Wolf Pack. Plus, more people are finally realizing college football is more fun than the pros. Took 'em long enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick wrap up of the week ahead of WSU vs. OSU tomorrow in Pullman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back a crazy, insane, whatever you want to call it comeback win over Boise State plus a look ahead to a struggling Oregon State team with Danny Moran of the Oregonian. Plus, why rushing the field is no biggie ... but you shouldn't help pay a fine (if it's ever levied). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our quick Friday wrap-up of the week of analysis leading up to the Boise State game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We put a bow on FINALLY going 1-0 under Mike Leach with our thoughts on the 31-0 win over Montana State. Plus, a look ahead to the Boise State Broncos with Dave Southorn of the Idaho Statesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our exclusive short Friday wrap-up thoughts podcast for our subscribers and Soundcloud/Twitter followers! Enjoy after listening to the big show from earlier this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We preview the opener of the WSU season with Greg Rachac of 406mtsports.com, plus our thoughts on the college football opening weekend. As usual, our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get an update on football camp/practice from new beat writer Theo Lawson of the Spokesman Review. Plus, our annual preseason visit with volleyball coach Jen Greeny following the program's first postseason appearance in 7 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall camp is underway and friend of the show Vince Grippi of the Spokesman Review is here to talk Cougs. Plus, new Sound of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Jacob Thorpe's exit interview, we discuss a wide range of topics, from the 2017 team to his time covering the Cougs and even dive deep into other topics near the end. It's a fantastic, wide ranging, 75 minute interview I know you'll enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first show in a few months is back because, well, football is back! We preview the WSU spring game coming up this Saturday with Jacob Thorpe of the Spokesman-Review, plus some brief thoughts on the basketball season that was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review the Cougs first loss in more than two months at the hands of the Colorado Buffaloes. Jacob Thorpe stops by with a look at the loss and ahead to UW. Plus, Christian Caple from the Tacoma News Tribune is here to discuss a resurgent UW team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review a thorough win over the Cal Golden Bears and preview the Colorado Buffaloes with Brian Howell of Buffzone.com. Our own Brian Anderson also stops by to talk about what has improved the most with this team, including one staggering stat you've got to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the #BEATEMDOWN of Arizona, plus a preview of the California Golden Bears. Plus, our rallying cry against a scourge of the internet: "take it one game at a time"-ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We review a comeback win in Corvallis and the latest developments in the Robert Barber case. Plus, a preview of Arizona with Jason Bartel of AZ Desert Swarm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cougs hold on for their first win in Tempe since 2001! But why break that down when we can launch a full COUGCENTER HOUR INVESTIGATION into Handshake-gate. Plus, we'll preview the Oregon State Beavers and WSU's chance to get bowl eligible this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU didn't have their best game against the Bruins but it was enough to get by in a rain storm. We discuss that plus preview the ASU Sun Devils with Brad Denny from the Speak of the Devil podcast. Then, we tackle the reduction of punishment against tackle Robert Barber by the university. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off a big win over the #15 Stanford Cardinal, we sit down with the Spokesman Review's Jacob Thorpe to talk about the 3-2 WSU Cougars. Plus, our own Jeff Nusser stops by to give his perspective on the Cougs' start and what kind of guy Jim Mora really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington State won the day (stop stealing from our fight song, Oregon) again, beating the Ducks in a game that wasn't even as close as the final score. We revisit a great Saturday on the Palouse plus Jacob Rayburn from Stanford's Rivals site stops by to talk about a hobbled Cardinal team ahead of their clash with the Cougs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yogi Roth from the Pac-12 Networks stops by to preview a big matchup between WSU and Oregon. Plus, we sit down with volleyball coach Jen Greeny again to discuss her now No. 17 ranked Cougs after their big upset weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ... busy week to say the least for Washington State football. We digest it all with the Spokesman-Review's Jacob Thorpe and then preview this week's upcoming opponent, the Idaho Vandals, with Theo Lawson of the Lewiston Tribune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another year, another loss to an FCS team. But this week doesn't give the Cougars any respite as they travel to Boise to face a ferocious Broncos offense. We preview the game in an abbreviated show with Dave Southorn from the Idaho Statesman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's finally time for game week as the Cougs get ready for the Eastern Washington Eagles. We chat with the man calling the game for the Pac-12 Networks, to get a national perspective on the Cougs and what they face. Then we sit down with our own Jeff Nusser to talk about the teams's expectations for this year and where they can go from 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss Shalom Luani's arrest and WSU's preseason ranking in the AP poll with Vince Grippi. Then, we go in depth on Luke Falk's continued improvements at the quarterback position with out own guru Brian Anderson. As always, we close with our Dunderhead of the Week and Ask Michael Anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football camp is back in Pullman and we discuss our confidence in the 2016 edition of the Cougar team. Plus, volleyball coach Jen Greeny and Todd Shulenberger stop by for their yearly preseason check in as we preview both teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go over the latest 'crootin hot streak the Cougs are on with our own Britton Ransford. We also try to manage our own expectations for fall camp and reflect on a trying time for one of our student-athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first of five preseason podcasts leading up to the Cougars 2016 kickoff, we take a look at what to expect in camp with Spokesman Review beat writer Jacob Thorpe. We also check in with former WSU wide receiver Dom Williams as he competes for a spot on the San Diego Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat about the return (for a month) of football with the Spokesman-Review's Jacob Thorpe. Then, we'll bring the mood down a bit and talk basketball with our own Jeff Nusser and close things out chatting about the overall health of the athletic department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up a relatively quiet signing day for Washington State with our own Britton Ransford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got over what to expect on National Signing Day with our recruiting guru, Britton Ransford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the win in El Paso with Jacob Thorpe of the Spokesman Review and talk about how important the return of Gabe Marks could be to this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat Sun Bowl with the Spokesman Review's Vince Grippi and Jerry Steinberg from our sister site, State of the U! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Thorpe from the Spokesman-Review stops by to talk about Luke Falk, Gabe Marks, Joe Dahl and the lead up to the Sun Bowl. Plus, we chat with Britton Ransford about WSU's recruiting class thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to a big Apple Cup show down with or without Luke Falk. Christian Caple of the Tacoma News Tribune joins us to chat about the Huskies then Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Networks stops by to talk about Peyton Bender and Jake Browning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look ahead to the Cougs penultimate game against the Colorado Buffaloes and revisit the week that was in the Rose Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The head coaches of both WSU basketball teams stop by to discuss the upcoming season with the CougCenter Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show one of two this week after WSU's bowl eligible win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Networks joins us to talk about Luke Falk, Washington State and what's in store for the rest of the year. Joey Kaufman of the Orange County Register stops by to chat about UCLA then Jacob Thorpe will talk about what's going on in the WSU locker room heading into this weekend's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about the devastating loss to Stanford and look ahead to Arizona State in Pullman with Brad Denny of the Speak of the Devils and Brian Anderson of CougCenter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Cougs sitting at 5-2, they're playing the biggest game in over a decade in Pullman on Halloween against No. 8 Stanford. We preview the game and look back at the win in Tucson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WSU finally did what they've need to do for a long time: follow up a big win with another convincing one. WSU's beat down of Oregon State was just that. We'll look back and then ahead to the Arizona Wildcats, plus a special segment on why Washington fans need to simmer down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, that went pretty darn well! We'll go over the incredible week that was and then review the game and where this team is at with the Spokesman-Review's Jacob Thorpe and our own Brian Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat with Eugene Register Guard beat writer Ryan Thorburn about what to expect when the Cougs head to Eugene this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat about where WSU stands at the quarter poll of the 2015 season and the Cougs upcoming game against the Cal Golden Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Mauss and Jeff Nusser join us to talk about the Cougs match up with Wyoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We go backwards and forwards with the season to come in this week's shortened edition of the CougCenter Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 3, Episode 3: JB Long of the Pac-12 Networks and our own Brian Anderson are guests in opening week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk a mess of football with Spokesman Review beat writer Jacob Thorpe and we preview the volleyball team with head coach Jen Greeny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're talking WSU football with SB Nation's Bill Connelly and futbol with head soccer coach Todd Shulenberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up the last Fiscal Year of Cougar athletics on the first day of the new one. It makes sense. Trust us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Britton Ransford from WazzuWatch.com stops by to wrap up national signing day for Washington State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a pre-signing day podcast with WazzuWatch's Britton Ransford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk WSU football with CougCenter editor Brian Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CougCenter's Interview with WSU women's soccer head coach Steve Nugent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tackle the upcoming WSU football schedule and tell you why the Atlanta radio hosts who made fun of Steve Gleason should be forgiven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Preston, Kyle Rancourt, Jeff Nusser and Kyle Sherwood narrow the list of the 10 nominees for the greatest moment in WSU history down to the finalists in this edition of the CougCenter podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices