First off, I understand some of you don't care. This question isn't for you and it's not a debate on whether Wilson is a Coug or not. I am curious, for those that watched the game, did he claim WSU?

...in that, he can look at a situation objectively and actually does something about it, instead of making excuses:

1. 5 JC defensive commits (roughly 20% of our scholarships, more than any other pac-12 school).
Message: We need an influx of talent to be competitive next season. Solve the talent problem now as opposed to hoping someone develops.

2. Firing of DC.
Message: Defense wasn't working; poor player fundamentals at times; bad situational game planning; etc.

3. Promotion of coach Joe.
Message: If you work hard and do a good job (namely recruiting), you are an asset and you will be rewarded.

So we should be starting to hear what JUCO's have sent their LOI's in, any time now...

Damien King's team is 4-4 and he is averaging 13.8 points a game with a high of 19.

Renaldo Snugg's team is 5-1 and he is averaging just over 16 points a game coming off the bench, had 9 against #2 ranked JC Southern Idaho in the only loss.

Jeff Pollard's team is 1-1 and he is averaging 14.5 points a game.

Robert Franks couldn't find anything, they may not have started yet.

Interesting article about an Air Raid style offense.

I find it interesting how they've highlighted the issue with the Air Raid and how it actually EMPHASIZES or places the D in a harder situation. This article highlights the Baylor game (gotta read it to understand what I'm saying) and it sounded eerily familiar, only it was our whole season not just one game! We were able to out-shoot a few but every game was a shoot out… Air Raid is pigeon holed as an Offensive "scheme" but it's interesting how, in order for it to work, you have to have a phenomenal defense.

And by the looks of this recruiting class, I'm crossing my fingers that we're moving in that direction. Air Raid might be all about throwing… but we need our D.

Sporting News Coach of the Year

Today is the first day that junior college prospects that graduate in December (or are full qualifiers out of high school) can sign letters of intent. Washington State has five junior college prospects currently committed in their 2015 class, though just three of them are expected to sign today or in the very near future.

Expected to sign early

-Three-star linebacker Aaron Porter of Cerritos (Calif.) C.C.
-Three-star safety Shalom Luani of San Francisco (Calif.) CCSF — SIGNED LOI
-Two-star defensive end Jeremiah Mitchell of Riverside (Calif.) C.C. — SIGNED LOI

Link: @WSUCougars)

Expected to sign in spring

-Three-star linebacker Jonah Moi of Riverside (Calif.) C.C.
-Three-star cornerback Treshon Broughton of Riverside (Calif.) C.C.

Notes

-As a reminder, former Clemson receiver Kyrin Priester, Pasco (Wash.) Chiawana safety Deion Singleton and four-star quarterback Tyler Hilinski have signed financial aid agreements and are expected to arrive in January.

This post was edited on 12/17 3:40 PM by Britton Ransford

1-2 more to go There's 15 coming back....but all 6 starters are graduating within 2 years. They'll have Flor, Evers, Krepsz, O'Connell and Salmonson in the bullpe. Maybe a couple can establish themselves. Assuming he's athletic enough- you wonder if Flor would like a shot at playing time at OG and being the backup center?

He makes the opponent's try to avoid him. Just himself shrinks the field for the defense. This kid likes to hit and knows how to make blockers miss him so he can lay the wood. I'm impressed.

Shalom hudl

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1715287

Washington State landed yet another verbal commitment on Saturday night, this time from Westlake Village (Calif.) Oak Christian linebacker Eddie Rudinski. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound inside linebacker is rated three-stars by Rivals and the No. 23 inside linebacker in the country.

In addition to Washington State, Rudinski held offers from Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, San Diego State, San Jose State, Utah State, Washington, Wyoming and several others. He officially visited Washington State in early October. We'll have more soon.

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1716029

So the two newer Samoan's… when was their most recent evaluation? I thought I remembered that there was an evaluation going on about now or in the recent past. Just curious…

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1716257

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1716190

Los Angeles (Calif.) Salesian linebacker Kyahva Tezino has committed to Washington State.

...my question is after basically getting shoved out the door from an NFL team, is his passion going to be their at the college ranks again? $8M, or so, a year in the magic number....

Harbaugh

11-12-11 turns into 11 recruits in eleven days.

Two Samoan's! A little Papa Joe goes a loooong way!

Logan Tago LB that has turned down ewe, among others.

And Amosa Sakaria, OL.

Both are 2stars but I'd wager being from Pago Pago, evaluation could easily change! These coaches have been crazy busy...

IF YOU BUILD IT..........THEY WLL COME
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This post was edited on 12/16 4:53 PM by Whitworth-Coug

All look like great pick ups but I have to admit I think they all know who the DC will be and are locking in their spots. Otherwise how do you explain a defensive recruit committing when he doesn't know who the coach is? This news must be coming forth any day now.

Playing catch up here. Sorry about the delay.

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1715248

How are able to sign tomorrow?

who's all pictured besides the two new verbals?

Link: https://washingtonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1716181

Riverside (Calif.) C.C. defensive end DeVante Wilson has flipped commitments from Washington State to California. The three-star officially visited the Golden Bears this weekend.