OK, a little off-topic but at least FB-related. I just don't understand shit like this. I mean look at that place - WTF is wrong with Soldier Field? Not enough luxury boxes? Seats too skinny for all the fat fans? IMHO, us entitled Americans have our priorities so F-ed up. Add more seats like the big college programs? OK. Completely demolish a huge stadium because why? Not to add seats. Hell I thought the Kingdome was just fine.

Utah axing beach volleyball. Citing their move to the Big-12.

TV schedule is out.

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72 rookies and udfa’s competed this weekend for a chance to attend fall camp.

Wesley Steiner represented WSU as a fullback recruit.

Good luck!


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Wesley Steiner is a senior linebacker for the Washington State University (WSU) Cougars football team. Here's a concise overview based on available information:

- **Background**: Originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, Steiner was a highly rated four-star recruit out of high school, ranked among the top prospects in Georgia and nationally at his position. He began his college career at Auburn University, where he played four seasons (2019–2023), appearing in 47 games and recording 86 tackles, including 46 in 2022, his most productive year.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)

- **Transfer to WSU**: In the summer of 2024, Steiner transferred to WSU, bringing significant SEC experience with over 1,100 snaps at Auburn. He joined the Cougars to add depth and veteran presence to the linebacker corps under head coach Jake Dickert and defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding, who previously coached him at Auburn in 2021–2022.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-adds-over-1100-snaps-with-auburn-lb-transfer-wesley-steiner-231559251/)

- **2024 Season**: At WSU, Steiner appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and tied for a team-high in appearances. He recorded 8 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, and no sacks or interceptions. His versatility across linebacker positions and special teams roles added flexibility to WSU’s defense.[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008)

- **Additional Details**:
- **Physical Stats**: 6’1”, 242 lbs.[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)
- **Eligibility**: Steiner has one year of eligibility remaining (his COVID year).[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)
- **Academics**: He earned a bachelor’s degree in General Science Education from Auburn and is pursuing a Master of Health Science in Anesthesia. He was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll multiple times.[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-steiner-a2a4a3235/)[](https://auburntigers.com/sports/football/roster/season/2023/player/wesley-steiner)
- **NIL Valuation**: Estimated at around $119,000 annually through endorsements and local partnerships.[](https://www.collegenetworth.com/wesley-steiner-washington-state/)

- **Role at WSU**: Steiner competes with a talented linebacker group, including Taariq Al-Uqdah, Kyle Thornton, Keith Brown, and Parker McKenna. His experience enhances WSU’s defense, though he primarily contributed on special teams in 2024. How he adapts to Schmedding’s defensive scheme long-term remains a point of interest.[](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/may/10/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-/)[](https://www.cougcenter.com/2024/5/11/24154235/wesley-steiner-wsu-transfer-auburn)[](https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/wsu-adds-former-auburn-lb-wesley-steiner-once-a-4-star-recruit/)

For the latest updates, you can check WSU Athletics (wsucougars.com), ESPN, or follow WSU Football on X (@WSUCougarFB).[](https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/wesley-steiner/13880)[](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429008/wesley-steiner)

If you need specific stats, game highlights, or further details, let me know!

Why Oregon State seems in better spot than Washington State in Pac-12​

Jon Wilner
May 1, 2025

Two athletic directors separated by 400 miles addressed the same subject at the same time but with noticeably different tones.

There was Oregon State’s Scott Barnes, discussing the Pac-12’s media rights agreement for the 2025 season on a Portland radio show Tuesday afternoon, brimming with enthusiasm over the deal itself and the Beavers’ position in the conference’s new era.

And there was Washington State’s Anne McCoy, commenting on a variety of issues during a webinar with reporters. She was upbeat over the media deal that places nine WSU and OSU home games on The CW, two more on CBS and two on ESPN. But McCoy’s overall tone was measured, if not cautious, especially when the topic turned to WSU’s budget.

The Cougars and Beavers, who charged arm-in-arm through an existential crisis, don’t seem like equals these days.

Yes, they have taken the Mountain West to court over the poaching penalty fees. They have locked up a broadcast deal for 2025, secured six new members for 2026 and are perhaps weeks away from announcing a longer-term media rights partnership that will span the decade.

But on campus-specific matters — from the alignment of vision to the state of the budget to the strength of the football roster — the forecast seems brighter in Corvallis than Pullman.

That’s hardly a surprise given the events of the past year.

Oregon State’s leadership is entrenched, with a president, Jayathi Murthy, steeled by the challenges of the past two-and-a-half years. Barnes has been a major college athletic director for almost two decades and is ending his 10th year with OSU. Football coach Trent Bray, hired in the fall of 2023, has his staff and roster in place after a difficult first season.

The top of the org chart in Corvallis appears aligned, committed and ready for anything after enduring … everything.

Turnover has whacked the Cougars where it matters most.

Football coach Jimmy Rogers was hired in December from South Dakota State to replace Jake Dickert. McCoy just concluded her first year as an athletic director following decades of senior-level roles at WSU. And there’s a new president, Elizabeth Cantwell, who has been on the job for a grand total of 31 days.

Cantwell arrived from Utah State and is learning the culture, building trust with the governing board and — in addition to everything else on her plate — determining the appropriate funding for the athletic department.

During her call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, in fact, McCoy was asked about WSU’s budget for 2025-26. Will it return to 2024 levels or remain at the lower figure imposed for the current competition year?

“We’re in the middle of the budget process,” McCoy said. “It’s probably a little early for me to say where we’ll land.”

WSU’s decision will do much more than impact success on the field and the court in the upcoming season. It will offer clarity into the university’s commitment level.

Some data points provide context:

— The Cougars spent $89 million on athletics in the 2024 fiscal year, whereas Oregon State’s budget was $113 million, according to NCAA financial reports obtained by the Hotline.

— The Cougars are expecting to spend $74 million this year, whereas Oregon State’s budget was pegged at $92 million, based on a university financial report presented last year.

— The disparity exists in football, as well. WSU spent $20 million on the program last year while OSU spent $26 million.

— There’s a difference in coaching salaries, too. Oregon State handed Bray a deal worth $2 million annually when he accepted the position in the fall of 2023, with no head coaching experience. Washington State hired Rogers for $1.57 million annually in December, per reports, after his successful run leading South Dakota State.

At that level, Rogers’ compensation compares poorly to head coaches in the new Pac-12.

Boise State just signed Spencer Danielson to a deal worth $2.2 million. Utah State’s Bronco Mendenhall is just behind Danielson at $2.1 million, followed by San Diego State’s Sean Lewis and Colorado State’s Jay Norvell.

Put another way: Rogers ranks sixth of the seven, ahead of only Fresno State’s Matt Entz, who was not a sitting head coach at the time of his appointment a few months ago.

Divergent paths are emerging across the Pac-12 landscape, with the Beavers seemingly better positioned than WSU for the next step.

The schools survived the Pac-12’s collapse and have secured their near-term futures. But they will face stiff competition from newcomers for superiority within the rebuilt league. Boise State (football) and Gonzaga (basketball) are particularly daunting.

Nobody knows what shape college sports will take in the 2030s, but everyone knows the next five years are effectively an audition for whatever comes next. Winning matters more than ever before.

The Beavers and Cougars have laid the requisite foundation with their work salvaging the conference. What comes next depends, to a great extent, on willpower at the local level.

Anything short of the maximum possible commitment could have consequences that last decades.

Jon Wilner: jwilner@bayareanewsgroup.com. Jon Wilner

Not that it really matters if this thing escalates




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Coug Women win NIT

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Do yourself a favor. Watch this.

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One player from both OSU and WSU was drafted. Kyle Williams.

List:
SEC (79)
Big Ten (71)
Pac-2 (1)
Washington State ─ 1

With revenue sharing coming in, and the NIL market way outside of what we can achieve, it's time to think about doing business differently.

Does KW get picked up today?

How about S Sanders? Is he damaged goods or will he go early in round 2?

Due to multiple injuries, Rising is hanging it up and going back to his high schools to be coach.

He’s a great example of how the redshirt rules have changed. He has a year of eligibility left and could play at Utah in 2025. He was originally in the QB class of 2018 - the same class that Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, and Brock Purdy were in. They’re out of their rookie deals or close to it…and he’s not even out of college yet. Used to be tough to get one medical redshirt. He’s had at least 3.

Story

69 overall to the Patriots.

I like the idea a lot. Put a Board overseeing WSU athletics. We'd finally have some real accountability. If the holding company owned the real estate, I assume you could also work with developers and development partners on things like a new arena.

The other thing, which could be novel, is allow stocking ownership into this entity. I'd look at this as a way to wipe all facility debt away.

" If adopted, the entire UK Athletics Department would be shifted to a limited liability or holding company being created called Champions Blue, LLC.

The UK Athletics Committee is discussing the proposed opportunity this afternoon. The full UK Board of Trustees will consider the move at its meeting Friday.

The strategy will provide the department with the flexibility to unlock new revenue streams through public-private partnerships and potentially other transactions, such as real estate."