The unofficial read for Cougs who left Pullman but never left the family.
Sports, research, town weirdness, and the work coming out of Washington State. Told the way you'd tell another Coug. Not a press release in sight.

Coach Citowicki on the Texas State loss and what's next for Cougar Soccer
Gubi Citowicki didn't sugarcoat the Texas State loss.
WSU
View allA Freeman grad named Boen Phelps just broke a Coug heart in Boise
A Freeman High grad named Boen Phelps just broke a Coug heart in Boise.

A Hall of Fame look back at the 1976 baseball Cougs
The 1976 baseball Cougs just got their flowers, and it's about damn time.

The 1981 Cougs get their due with a Hall of Fame speech
When the 1981 Cougars walked into the Hall of Fame, it wasn't just a class getting its due.
Cougars
View allThe long run that broke the dam: WSU defense gasps after Boise's 72-yard dagger
That sound from the crowd, part scream, part gasp, part something else, was the sound of a dam breaking.

No drama, no letup: Cougs handle business in exhibition win
The Cougs walked into Beasley Coliseum on Saturday, handled the exhibition opponent, and walked out with a win.
Moore's sideline bench talks get real after WSU's bowl hopes vanish
Kirby Moore sat Owen Eshelman down on a sideline bench seconds after the interception.
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Cougs welcome Montana State to Pullman for Senior Day send-off
Senior Day in Pullman hits different when you're sending the seniors out against a team that actually came to play.

Boise State runs over Cougs in 31-10 loss at the Kibbie
Boise State ran the ball down the Cougs' throats Saturday, and the final score at the Kibbie Dome, 31-10, doesn't tell the whole story, but it tells enough.

2006 rowing team honored with Hall of Fame video and speech
It is a fine thing when the program takes a moment to pull a team out of the past and say, "You mattered." The 2006 rowing team got that treatment this week with a Hall of Fame video and a speech, and good for them.…

The 1985 Coug cross country team gets its Hall of Fame moment
The 1985 Coug cross country team finally gets to hear its name called in the Hall of Fame, and it's about damn time.

Cougs wrap Pac-12 tennis qualifier with grit and no regrets
The Cougs walked off the court in the Pac-12 tennis qualifier with nothing left in the tank.

The 1996 volleyball team gets its Hall of Fame flowers
The 1996 volleyball team is finally getting its Hall of Fame moment, and it's about damn time.

Cougars stuff stat sheets in a sweep over Texas State
Texas State came to Pullman and got stuffed.

John Olerud gets his bronze spot outside the stadium
John Olerud is getting a bronze statue outside the stadium, and that feels right.

Cindy Fredrick's Hall of Fame speech is one every Coug should hear
Cindy Fredrick stood at that podium and did what too few Hall of Fame speeches do: she made you feel something.
One bad snap cost the Cougs a chance at an upset in Boise
One bad snap.
Eshelman's arm was fine, but the O-line left a hole WSU couldn't fill
You can point fingers a lot of directions after a loss like Saturday's.

Soccer seniors get their flowers one last time on Sunday
Sunday afternoon, the Cougar soccer seniors walked onto the field at the Soccer Stadium for the last time.

Kirby Moore breaks down the Boise State game without the coachspeak
Kirby Moore walked into that postgame room and did something rare for a coordinator: he talked like a human being.

Lehner sets the pace for WSU at Tyson Invitational
Lehner didn't just show up at the Tyson Invitational.

Boise State got the win, but the Cougs didn't back down
Boise State got the win, but the Cougs didn't back down.

Lee Blakeney's Hall of Fame speech is worth the watch, Cougs
Lee Blakeney didn't just give a Hall of Fame speech.

Cougs and Aztecs trade goals, settle for a draw
A 3-3 draw against San Diego State feels like one of those games where you leave the field not sure whether to be relieved or frustrated.
Cougs answer Boise State's punch with a Vorhees touchdown, 7-7 at the half
Kirby Vorhees punched it in from a yard out, and just like that, the Cougs were even with Boise State at the half.

Coug Soccer Coach Citowicki Breaks Down the Win Over SDSU
There's a moment in every soccer game that tells you which side wants it more.

Pullman photographer's mural holds a century of Cougar memories
A single mural in Pullman holds a century's worth of Cougar memories.

Cougar Soccer gets the job done in San Diego, win highlights inside
San Diego was good to Cougar Soccer, and the team made sure to return the favor.

Wazzu's effort was there in Fort Collins, even if the win wasn't
FORT COLLINS wasn't kind to Wazzu's women's basketball team, but the effort was there.
Terrell says run his way and Boise State will find out
Khamari Terrell said something this week that every Coug with a working set of ears should have sat up straight to hear.
Boise State's offense is the test WSU's D hasn't passed yet
All season, Washington State's defense has been a little tricky to parse.
Kirby Moore knows how to pronounce Boise, and how to beat them
Kirby Moore knows how to pronounce Boise.
The Pac-12 chaos bowl math for Cougs to sort
The math for the Cougs right now is quantum physics, and not the fun kind.

Wazzu's hoop squad loads the bus for a Pac-12 road trip north
The Coug women's basketball team is loading the bus for a Pac-12 trip north.

Kamie Ethridge and the Cougs break down 2026 WBB at Media Day
Kamie Ethridge stood at the podium at Media Day and talked about the 2026 team like someone who has seen enough to know what she has.

Coug Women Hold Steady at No. 13, Still Top of the West
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Soccer lines up Thursday with San Diego State in an afternoon tilt
Thursday afternoon soccer in Pullman is a fine thing, provided the wind hasn't decided to play its own game.

Boenning Cards a Steady Round, Cougs Land Mid-Pack in California
Boenning carded a steady round, and the Cougs landed mid-pack in California.
The History Before the Hype: Seven Meetings Set for a New Era
Seven meetings.

Boenning Holds Steady in Top 10 Through Second Round at Saint Mary's
Boenning is still out there doing what he does.

Cougs wrap fall with ninth in Hawai'i, eyes on spring
The Cougs wrapped fall in Hawai'i with a ninth-place finish, and honestly?

Wazzu golf wraps Day 2 in Hawaii with steady second-round play
The Cougs are keeping it steady in Hawaii.

WSU hoops heads to Everett for a November neutral-court game
Everett is getting a real November treat.

Week 6 NFL check-in finds former Cougs making plays
Borregales with a 66-yard punt?

Colorado State and Texas State roll into Pullman for a proving ground
Colorado State and Texas State are rolling into Pullman, and for a program that spent the fall bouncing between Hawai'i and California, this is the part of the schedule where you find out what you're made of.

Hall of Fame Weekend Gets a Top-25 Test for the Cougs
The Cougs are about to find out exactly where they stand, and they're doing it in front of a packed house of alumni.

Kirby Moore breaks down Boise State week on the Cougar Football Hour
Kirby Moore walked into the Cougar Football Hour and did what he always does: he talked about Boise State like he's been studying them since August.

Helm guides Cougs through opening day of Hawaii tournament
Helm walked into Hawaii's tournament opener and got exactly what you'd expect from a first day on a strange course: a mix of good swings, a few head-scratchers, and enough to keep the Cougs in the game.
