I like how he let's Mateer do his own thing, use his instincts, and does CJD not micro manage.

Crazy that he doesn't insist Mateer to slide to avoid injury. Crazy that Mateer bulldozes as a running back, with no slide. Again, no micro-manage here. Let the guy perform his natural ability and instincts.

"Dickert said after beating TTU that "This isn't a statement win. WSU has competed at the highest level forever. We beat another team at the highest level, that's all. We've done that hundreds of times."

cr8zyncalif said:

Using a spy is a double edged sword. Yes, it is probably necessary after what Mateer did last week. But it ties up a safety or LB (usually a LB). That means the LB can't blitz and is only available to help when we run right up the middle, do a screen middle, or do a shallow slant pattern. If they come in with a 3 man front and a spy, we should be able to get 3-4 ypc almost automatically. If they show spy but occasionally use him to blitz, it will be risky. A lot of it depends upon how well the O line and RB pick up the blitz. Assignment responsibility will be crucial. And one thing we did not show last week was a RB holding to block and then swinging out for a dump pass late. I'd bet money that we see that this week.

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Agree, if they use a spy on Mateer, running backs could really have a big game.

I haven't watched any of the Husky games, but according to the computers, this game should be pretty evenly matched.

Personally, the high point of the article for me was the analogy of being left on the helipad in the Saigon bug out.

Something that I have heard is going on in the background is an effort to get an extension on our 2 year deadline...putting it past the Aug 1, 2027 date. Prob not a lot of chance of that happening, but it would certainly introduce another dynamic.

The $65 mil from the PAC money would negate the penalty for 6 MW teams. That gets the league to 8. The question as to whether a team would pony up $20 mil to come along for the ride is not as big an obstacle as it first appears...the media revenue noted above is the biggest part of the financial picture, but not the ONLY part. The biggest variable as I see it is the appetite of the networks that do not have college football to pick up a reorganized PAC. The success level of CW this season is going to play a role in that, but there are also other things going on in the media world right now that will play a role. I'll throw out one, since I've heard it said here in LA more than once this year...what happens if Netflix decides it wants to add college football (one of my partners actually heard that said within Netflix's building)? And that is only one scenario that is completely out of our control.

IF I were handicapping, my order of likelihood would be as follows:

1.) Reorganized PAC, with the majority of the added 6 coming from the MWC (but potentially one or two from out of the MWC). I think this is the most likely option if the CW does well this fall with our games, because either the CW or another network will see the opportunity.
2.) Something relating to the ACC. That could happen in a lot of forms, and it all hinges on whether FSU, et al, can get loose.
3.) Full reverse merger with all MWC teams....with some sort of "perform or get out" clause for the new PAC. This is the easiest to see coming as the fallback position.
4.) B12 decides to take us. That will happen only if a network wants it. At this point I don't see that happening.
5.) We get an extension to our 2 year grace period and kick the can down the road. I don't see this happening, but I rule nothing out, except:
6.) What WILL NOT happen: independent or us moving into the MWC. The PAC brand will not be dropped. Before that would happen, either #1 or #3 above will happen.

Meister_Rebel said:

The article said something that I thought was wrong. I thought the poach penalty (Withdrawal Fees) ended August 1, 2025 because they did not extend the scheduling agreement for the second year. In studying the Agreement I was wrong and they were right. Article 7 does say that the withdrawal fees do apply for 2 years following the termination of the Agreement.

Holy shyt. The Pac2 are screwed if they try to take any of the MWC schools earlier than the August 1. 2027 date.

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Held over a barrel to get a schedule for 2025.

Using a spy is a double edged sword. Yes, it is probably necessary after what Mateer did last week. But it ties up a safety or LB (usually a LB). That means the LB can't blitz and is only available to help when we run right up the middle, do a screen middle, or do a shallow slant pattern. If they come in with a 3 man front and a spy, we should be able to get 3-4 ypc almost automatically. If they show spy but occasionally use him to blitz, it will be risky. A lot of it depends upon how well the O line and RB pick up the blitz. Assignment responsibility will be crucial. And one thing we did not show last week was a RB holding to block and then swinging out for a dump pass late. I'd bet money that we see that this week.

95coug said:

That’s what I’d do after last week. Set a safety as a spy and don’t let Mateer get free. Blitz mostly from the edges and try to keep him in the pocket, force him to throw. See if he can beat you with his arm.

On the other side, same as always. Run it between the tackles and wear down our middle, especially at LB where we have no depth. PSU and TT both showed that we’re soft in the middle. When we start playing DBs tight for run support, throw it behind them.

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We do the same thing to them, I think.

Stack the box and make the qb earn it. He's not so great is my understanding.

Actual residents.

https://x.com/clayandbuck/status/1833192791574208709?s=46

BleedCrimsonandGray said:

If they are smart they just assign a spy and make the Cougs earn it though the air. And of course they'll hold our WRs on every route and not get called on it.

Could get ugly if WSU WRs don't do their job and catch the ball.

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That’s what I’d do after last week. Set a safety as a spy and don’t let Mateer get free. Blitz mostly from the edges and try to keep him in the pocket, force him to throw. See if he can beat you with his arm.

On the other side, same as always. Run it between the tackles and wear down our middle, especially at LB where we have no depth. PSU and TT both showed that we’re soft in the middle. When we start playing DBs tight for run support, throw it behind them.

Loyal Coug1 said:

Replying to myself here. Two (oops 5) quick takeways from the article (although I have many, including why no picture of Gloria :

• A source sez the Big-12 recently gave us a "hard no"
• Nice recap of the costs of poaching MW schools. A ridiculous scenario, money-wise, for us and them
• No to 9 MW schools dissolving the conference
• ACC is not going anywhere anytime soon, if ever
• And most importantly (since the Mighty Loyal has said the exact same thing in his infinite wisdom) the MW is "modeling ways to create minimum budget levels to elevate the bottom levels of the conference with the threat of expulsion if they don’t meet them." My foresight and brilliance sometimes blinds me

But keep it up, Cougs, and let us fall into oblivion. Funny that with all of our fantastic leaders (Teresa, Scott and Anne aka the 3 stooges) we have to hire a consultant to help us craft a 2025 schedule. F-ing really?

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Wonder if WSU would meet the budget basement or not with current spending?

Meister_Rebel said:

The article said something that I thought was wrong. I thought the poach penalty (Withdrawal Fees) ended August 1, 2025 because they did not extend the scheduling agreement for the second year. In studying the Agreement I was wrong and they were right. Article 7 does say that the withdrawal fees do apply for 2 years following the termination of the Agreement.

Holy shyt. The Pac2 are screwed if they try to take any of the MWC schools earlier than the August 1. 2027 date.

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I kind of glossed over that. Thanks for confirming it with the actual document. I had it but it and all my other links got deleted when I was out of town and my dog-watching buddy got on my computer and went places he should not have.
And yeah, this is major.

Flatlandcoug said:

I know that you hate the stress of not knowing what's going to happen, but the reality is that the deal that the MWC is willing to give us to join is ALWAYS going to be there. If it's not, that's because other teams are getting poached and at that point, it wouldn't matter if we were in the conference or not.

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What "deal" do you speak of? Did you read the article?

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Gawd you are a freak. Here are a couple reports from crdible news sources, totally debunking the cat-eating Haitian lies.

so does that mean you’re down for a “NO” Kamala did not get the debate Q’s ahead of time? Or, you just being salty?

The article said something that I thought was wrong. I thought the poach penalty (Withdrawal Fees) ended August 1, 2025 because they did not extend the scheduling agreement for the second year. In studying the Agreement I was wrong and they were right. Article 7 does say that the withdrawal fees do apply for 2 years following the termination of the Agreement.

Holy shyt. The Pac2 are screwed if they try to take any of the MWC schools earlier than the August 1. 2027 date.

UberCougars said:

I agree. What do you think loyal, 90, clown, pimp?

Think Kamala has the Q’s in hand already?

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I think Trump and his band of cultists will come up with any excuse they can prior to and after his failures. This is just another example.

Biggest crybaby on the planet and Trumptards just follow his lead.

mikalalas said:

You do realize that if WSU beats UW, and or 4 out of 5 of Texas Tech, UW, BSU, Fresno St. SDSU, and goes 11-1, that WSU will get 1 of the 12 CFP spots, and might probably win the first round game before losing 2nd Round game to Georgia, etc.

In that way, sense, the UW game does have meaning, and WSU's chances of beating UW, is about 50.5%. And WSU's chances of going 11-1, going to CFP, if beat UW, is about 53% to 56% to 59% to 63% to 67%.

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Way too early to think WSU would be the top rated G5 team. Most of them are back east and the bias is real.

Loyal Coug1 said:

Not if they drop 8. Although $5 sez they line up in a 3-man line but blitz a LB or 2 in to stuff his runs.

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If they are smart they just assign a spy and make the Cougs earn it though the air. And of course they'll hold our WRs on every route and not get called on it.

Could get ugly if WSU WRs don't do their job and catch the ball.

Team will go as the passing game goes.

Its been a while since we've seen ineptness across the board in the WR corps. The inability to play pass and catch will doom this team going forward this season, so either they fix it or they won't.

Dollar seems to be a viable target. I would like to see a lot of RPO that involves Dollar running short and intermediate routes and JM using his legs when the mutts start cheating on it.

No pooch kicks.

I agree. What do you think loyal, 90, clown, pimp?

Think Kamala has the Q’s in hand already?

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WSU: 32(2 TD's, 6 FG's)

UW: 29(2 TD's , 5 FG's)

Mateer 293 yards passing 1 TD

93 yards rushing.

RB's 26 carries for 142 yards rushing, 1 Rushing TD.

WSU forces 1 UW turnover.

WSU sacks UW QB, 1,2 times, QB hurries, 2,3,4,5 TFL's

WSU defense plays bend, don't break.

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This score prediction tracks so hard...

I am rooting for the Cougs all the way, but I don’t see them winning the gam

WSU has too many question marks in all 3 phases. On offense we have a QB who is not an accurate passer, and lacks touch, and when he is accurate we have receivers that can’t catch the ball, 6 drops last eeek. Running game had been ok, since Tech kept dropping7-8 in coverage, once teams realize they don’t need to do that, the running game is gone.

On defense, have trouble stopping the run and with this back from AZ, he’s a load. Pass rush has been poor at best, so their QB will pick us apart with time. Haven’t seen him play, but if he played with Leach for 2 years we know he’s accurate.

Special teams, our great punter is still out, and our FG kicker can’t make a FG when it counts.

I hope I am wrong with all of these points.

Winning the turnover battle big is the only chance the Cougs have staying in this game. Keep in mind the UW qb hasn’t thrown an int all year,

Loyal Coug1 said:

Replying to myself here. Two (oops 5) quick takeways from the article (although I have many, including why no picture of Gloria :

• A source sez the Big-12 recently gave us a "hard no"
• Nice recap of the costs of poaching MW schools. A ridiculous scenario, money-wise, for us and them
• No to 9 MW schools dissolving the conference
• ACC is not going anywhere anytime soon, if ever
• And most importantly (since the Mighty Loyal has said the exact same thing in his infinite wisdom) the MW is "modeling ways to create minimum budget levels to elevate the bottom levels of the conference with the threat of expulsion if they don’t meet them." My foresight and brilliance sometimes blinds me

But keep it up, Cougs, and let us fall into oblivion. Funny that with all of our fantastic leaders (Teresa, Scott and Anne aka the 3 stooges) we have to hire a consultant to help us craft a 2025 schedule. F-ing really?

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I know that you hate the stress of not knowing what's going to happen, but the reality is that the deal that the MWC is willing to give us to join is ALWAYS going to be there. If it's not, that's because other teams are getting poached and at that point, it wouldn't matter if we were in the conference or not.