Cougcenter: For Washington State Cougars Fans

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices