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Another move

BX is reporting that Tania Pritchard is the latest to leave Cougar football. His departure follows Monroe's, Caldwell's, and Griffin's. As with Monroe, he's apparently graduated, so he can transfer anywhere he wishes without sitting out. His departure would free up yet another schollie.

Walk-on offer out to NJ kicker...

Washington State has extended a preferred walk-on offer out to Stanhope (N.J.) Lenape Valley kicker Jarry Jones, according to his Twitter account. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound place kicker was also offered a preferred walk-on spot at Cincinnati.

According to the man, the myth the legend, Braulio Perez, of NJ.com, Jones converted 29-of-30 PAT attempts and 10-of-14 of his field goal tries, with a long of 39. Jones sent 34-of-53 kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks.

Sheesh: no game comments?

I know expectations aren't great, but the basketball men did play a game and won it without too many problems. Thought that alone might be worthy of at least one or two comments. I actually saw continued improvement with the guard play, Brett Boese, and surprisingly, to me, Railey. Of course, San Jose had no one to counter Railey with, but he did show some fluidity underneath with the ball in his hands and also a soft touch on his foul shots. Still don't like the way this team defends and I think the won-loss in league play will not be good, but there are signs a competitive team is emerging from this group. Gratifyingly, the announcers both conjectured that the play of Hawkinson, which was once again excellent, should transfer into the league season. In other words, his play up until now has not been a fluke.

Transfer Josh Martin

Don't know if there is much interest either direction but he seems to fit the type of player Ernie Kent wants. He is leaving Minnesota now so if he enrolled at x-mas break I believe he would be able to play x-mas of next year.

For those that don't know he is from Washington State, played high school ball at Bothell and averaged over 25 points a game. He was a 3 to 4 star recruit with plenty of high major offers including UW who most thought would get him. WSU showed early interest but was shut down maybe Kent could be a little more enticing especially if the kid's bubble burst a tad.
This post was edited on 12/9 11:47 AM by jourdand

Why lock these threads?

I don't mean to be a pest, but why keep locking the longest threads on the board? I understand they're about Wulff, a topic some feel tiresome, but they're also the most active threads on the board. Clearly, it's what people want to talk about.

I find it interesting to look through old classes, and discuss recruiting in general, and as long as they don't devolve into primarily personal attacks, don't see the need to lock them.

UPDATED: Austin Joyner news...

Marysivlle (Wash.) Marysville-Pilchuck athlete Austin Joyner announced on Twitter today that he will make his college decision on January 4 at the Semper Fi All-America game. The former Washington State commit visited Boise State and Washington the last two weeks and is scheduled to visit Washington State on January 23, though it appears that's all up in the air now.


Update: While I reported yesterday that Washington State has moved on from Joyner, I'm now told that is not the case. There have been rumblings, however, that Joyner is leaning in a different direction since his in-home with the Washington State staff last week. While I've been told they are full at running back, it seems more likely now that they'd make room for the right guy.
This post was edited on 12/19 3:57 PM by Britton Ransford

UPDATED: How many spots left in 2015 class?

I just updated both big boards with updates on position groups and scholarship math. I'm hearing Washington State has three or four spots left. They want to take two receivers and an offensive lineman, for sure. A running back is also in the equation.

Update (3:29 p.m.): I spoke to a source this afternoon who says that Washington State has not moved on from Joyner, as I reported yesterday, though there's been rumblings that he's leaning in a different direction. On top of that, I've been told that they're full at defensive back for the time being. Would they take a Lewis, Norman or Joyner? I think it would be hard not to, so we'll have to see.

This post was edited on 12/19 3:33 PM by Britton Ransford

RB King to visit

An Eastern RB Siheim King will visit WSU. He is a 5'8 170 pd player. He is between West Virginia and WSU. He has great speed and acceleration. Now that's speed. He is three star prospect. His videos are outstanding and he would be a real sweet get.The O coordinator at WV is leaving so it leaves the door open even though WV is his favorite.

Britt, our recruiting class ranking

Is currently at #29 in the nation, 5th in the PAC. Obviously, there will be players that might find a program they feel will fit them better, we'll find replacement (or not), other programs haven't filled their roster, etc. etc..

So my question for Britt… If you had to make an educated guess, where do you think WSU will land in the PAC and National rankings. No need for brain surgery, no need for rocket science. Just for fun, here. Where will we be at LOI?

Others? Just fun, crystal ball stuff...

Anyone get the letter from Moos scolding fans

Two problems with Moos' letter:

1) It was mass mailed to all CAF members regardless if you donate this year or not. Personally, I am a CAF member 10 fold so I don't really need our AD imploring me to step up. The letter should have been directed at non-CAF members or members who had let their CAF membership lapse.

2) Second, in an attached op-ed, he uses MSU as a template for how WSU can be successful if we sell out the stadium. I disagree. The PAC 12 and Moos gave up the right to bitch about fan attendance when it agreed to the consistent and constant 7:30 games. This isn't going to fly in Pullman given its remote location. Facilities and coaching will make us better, not game sell outs.

I personally found the letter insulting and riddled with implied excuses. Don't get me wrong: I support Moos and Leach. I just think Moos' rationale for success is wrong.
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