Cougcenter: For Washington State Cougars Fans

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

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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! Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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! Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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! Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Show rundown: 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? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Show rundown: 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. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show rundown: 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? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes  Google Play  Spotify  Stitcher  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices