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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:45:15 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Eric Oertel Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 PULLMAN – Washington State sophomore Darryl Monroe has the potential to become the best linebacker in the Pac-12, and fellow 'backer Tana Pritchard’s improvement puts him on a glide path to be a 2013 mainstay, Cougar inside linebackers coach Ken Wilson told Cougfan.com in a wide-ranging interview this week. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1295792.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1295792.html Fri, 31 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate THE REACTION WAS fast and furious. The ban on Washington State football players from using Twitter was lifted Thursday and a number of players have leapt at the new-found freedom. Darryl Monroe and Gabe Marks, for instance, quickly requested shout outs from @COUGFANcom, while Teondray Caldwell, Dominique Williams, Tracy Clark and Theron West seemingly started shouting out to just about everybody. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1292500.html 2047 the staff of Cougfan.com http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1292500.html Fri, 17 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Here's something to tide you over between now and Thursday's practice report and video on CF.C -- 17 more exclusive photos from spring drills at Washington State... http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1280819.html 2047 ROD COMMONS http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1280819.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:43:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Outside linebacker Eric Oertel talks to CF.C about spring competition, new linebackers coach Ken Wilson and more. Offensive lineman Jacob Seydel also weighs in on his impressions of his first practices in Pullman, picking up the system of o-line coach Clay McGuire and who his least favorite guy to go against on the d-line has been in the early spring. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1278940.html 2047 ADAM LEWIS http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1278940.html Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:08:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- The Cougs return their entire starting linebacking unit this spring with the exception of Travis Long this spring. The squad thrived at times last season in Mike Breske’s blitz happy scheme but the Cougs are looking for a giant leap forward in 2013. The biggest question may be who’s going to fill the enormous shoes left in Long’s wake? http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1276682.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1276682.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:17:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Given the Pac-12 suspension of junior safety Deone Bucannon, some new faces needed to step in Tuesday and staple down the Wazzu secondary. The quarterback situation remains questionable, but a front-runner seems to have emerged. Meanwhile the linebackers continued to shift around Tuesday with another new combination hitting the field. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1220681.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1220681.html Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:29:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate GET READY FOR A week of uncertainty at quarterback at Washington State regarding Jeff Tuel and Connor Halliday. Indeed, for Cougar fans, from now until probably Friday night at 6 p.m., it figures to be a question-filled week with opinions, no official answers and loads of projection. So what's the early word from Monday's practice? http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1220264.html 2047 BARRY BOLTON http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1220264.html Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:30:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- A new strong side linebacker will start against Eastern and hopefully “put his best foot forward" on Saturday, Jeff Choate told the Spokesman-Review in an interview on YouTube. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1219045.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1219045.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:24:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN–The Cougs may have taken a depth hit to the secondary as a freshman has not been cleared, Mike Breske said, though it might be temporary. A key d-lineman continues to progress with an eye towards reclaiming a starting job but another DL has taken his spot in the walking-boot brigade. And an o-lineman might be cleaning sand out of his shoes for about a week after a visit to the Leach Beach. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1218668.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1218668.html Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:34:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate DESCRIBING IT AS a remote possibility in early February might have been an overstatement. But that was before Sekope Kaufusi and C.J. Mizell were dismissed from Washington State’s football program. Their departures might create a rare opportunity for WSU walk on and Pullman High graduate Jared Byers to make opening-game starts in back-to-back seasons -- and on opposite sides of the ball. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1215112.html 2047 CHRIS CHANCELLOR http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1215112.html Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:23:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate WITH SCHOOL NOW in session at Washington State and the season opener against BYU just 10 days away, any and all position battles not yet decided will be soon – it’s time to get the starters reps and the offense and defense running like a well-oiled machine. Here’s the look from our chair at the position battles on offense and defense -- every starter, at every position, plus special teams. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1213164.html 2047 the staff of Cougfan.com http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1213164.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:48:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN–The Cougs came out Sunday lacking vigor, hustle and effort. Fighting sweltering heat, the Wazzu offense sputtered and failed to establish any sort of tempo. And Mike Leach wasn't pleased. He proceeded to make it very clear to the players that if the Cougs are going to go anywhere this year, it will be predicated on effort and hustle. Plus, a ST report and a corner was sporting a new cast. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1212975.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1212975.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:01:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN - The Cougs got out of the sun Friday, practicing at 8 p.m. for the first time this fall -- and one of Wazzu’s nose tackles returned to the field. Meanwhile, at least five true freshmen appear to be making serious runs at early playing time. Friday was a no-pads, helmets-only practice, and special teams were the focus. Oh, and junior offensive guard Niu Sale is the new punt returner. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1212587.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1212587.html Sat, 18 Aug 2012 06:20:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- The audible concern surrounding the WSU defense dropped another decibel level after a pair of safeties turned in solid performances Tuesday in Martin Stadium. There were shark tales, too. Meanwhile, the quarterback picture looked less muddled, as Jeff Tuel received a majority of the snaps behind center. What did Mike Leach have to say about the ongoing position battle after practice? http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211639.html 2047 ADAM LEWIS http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211639.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:49:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Torched for seven touchdowns in Saturday’s scrimmage, Washington State’s defense rebounded with its most complete practice of fall camp Monday. A unit that days earlier looked disoriented made a litany of big plays despite a front four depleted by injuries. The performance had one assistant coach raving after his unit slowed Mike Leach’s Air Raid Offense during the daily team session. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211302.html 2047 ADAM LEWIS http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211302.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:49:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN – In the second of a three-part series, Cougfan.com focuses in on the crimson stop corps, digging into the first 10 days of Washington State's fall camp to lend context and take a closer look at some of what we’ve learned. Position battles, opinion, analysis, observations and more, with the Cougar D under the microscope… http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211157.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1211157.html Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:35:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN – Texas Tech led the nation in passing six of the last eight years Mike Leach coached the Red Raiders, so it comes as no surprise that most of the focus has been on the offense as Leach prepares for his first season at the helm of Washington State. WSU defensive players say they understand why there’s so much fuss about the offense, but they plan to earn a few headlines themselves. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1210831.html 2047 HOWIE STALWICK http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1210831.html Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:27:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Offense dominated the afternoon Saturday as the Cougars suited up for a live scrimmage for fans to enjoy. Senior quarterback Jeff Tuel and sophomore Connor Halliday were prolific, hitting a variety of wide receivers for scores all afternoon. Temperatures exceeded 90 degrees once again, but Washington State fans were not phased as more than 1,000 spectators attended at Martin Stadium. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1210730.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1210730.html Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:07:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN – Mike Leach quickly established himself as a stern disciplinarian at Washington State by kicking four players, including three starters, off the team in the off-season. And Leach has definitely caught the attention of the remaining players. Plus, Travis Long and Xavier Cooper talk about what's new, John Fullington and Cooper are aiming high, Connor Halliday can move again and more. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1208138.html 2047 HOWIE STALWICK http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1208138.html Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:52:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate PULLMAN -- Washington State’s linebacking corps comes into 2012 as the focal point of a scheme that wants to blitz, blitz and when all else fails, blitz some more. And how well the linebackers communicate pre-snap may dictate just how effective the entire defense is in 2012. In previewing the WSU linebackers, one thing immediately jumps out. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1206988.html 2047 JOE DOYLE http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/1206988.html Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:38:00 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate