Sports

WSU students named finalists in NFL data competition

Jugal Marfatia and Namrata Ray entered the NFL’s 2020 Big Data Bowl to answer a question: when a running back takes a handoff, how many yards should we expect him to gain? They will present on their work later this month at the NFL’s Scouting Combine.

A football quarterback hands the ball off to a running back.

July 28: Jess Ford Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament registration open

Registration is now open for the 10th annual Jess Ford of Pullman Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament set for Saturday, July 28, at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.

Palouse Ridge Golf Course

Cougar Crew names alum Peter Brevick as new head coach

By Steve Nakata, Division of Student Affairs PULLMAN, Wash. – Former standout Cougar rower Peter Brevick is returning this fall to Washington State University as head coach of Cougar Crew.

Aug. 10: Steve Gleason to receive WSU’s highest alumni honor

By John Sutherland, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Former Cougar and NFL standout Steve Gleason will receive Washington State University’s 2017 Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, the university’s highest alumni honor, Aug. 10 on the Pullman campus.

Registration open for July 29 Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament

PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is now open for the ninth annual Jess Ford of Pullman Hardhat Classic Golf Tournament set for Saturday, July 29, at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament benefit WSU’s Facilities Services Scholarship Fund/Endowment. 

Head blows in contact sports not child’s play

By Linda Weiford, WSU News SPOKANE, Wash. – Hoping to address concussion concerns and declining participation, the youth arm of the NFL in September will roll out a pilot program that alters how football is played by its youngest athletes. USA Football aims to reduce the head-banging force of the game by testing a new […]

WSU police seize unlicensed Coug gear outside game

By Robert Strenge, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University police, working at the request of the WSU Trademark Licensing Office, executed a search warrant and seized over 700 T-shirts and sweatshirts before the WSU vs. UCLA football game Saturday evening.

WSU Cougar football season kickoff set for Saturday

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will kick off the Labor Day weekend and open the 2016 football season at home this Saturday (Sept. 3), when the Cougars play host to the Eagles of Eastern Washington University at 5 p.m. in Martin Stadium. By mid-week, fewer than 1,000 tickets remained available for the season-opening football game. […]