WSU Cougars are gearing up to invade the Emerald City this Saturday and take on the Nevada Wolf Pack in the new Seahawk Stadium. Ticket sales are hitting new records and approaching capacity. Joy to the journey now was added Wednesday, when Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels proclaimed Aug. 26-31 as WSU Week.
During a Downtown Seattle Rotary Association luncheon, Nichols encouraged people to wear crimson on Aug. 31 to show support for Washington#s land-grant institution.
Because WSU has contributed more than $730 million and 10,000 jobs to the Washington state economy, the week recognizes athletic success, outstanding research, service and academic achievement, the proclamation read.
The second Jason Gesser “4 Heisman” banner was hung Tuesday on the headquarters for Tully’s Coffee, the old Rainier Brewery building, next to I-5 in Seattle.
The banner and “WSU Week” are both promoting Washington State’s nearly sold-out game against Nevada Saturday at the new Seahawks Stadium. Cougar pre-game events begin at 9 a.m. at the Seattle Exhibition Center adjacent to the stadium.
The 25-foot-by-15-foot banner in Seattle is identical to the one hanging from a grain elevator in Dusty, Whitman County, and will remain on both buildings throughout the season.
Ticket sales have reached 62,664 Tuesday in the new 67,000-seat stadium, according to WSU Athletic Director Jim Sterk.
Brace yourself Seattle, the Cougs are coming
“It is pretty obvious how pleased we are at the support the Cougar football team and the university has received for this game,” Sterk said. “I#m not sure I can express just how happy we are. I don#t think very many people predicted we would have a sellout. To do so is a great tribute to both the Cougar fans all over the Northwest and to this football team. People are very excited about this team and that has been reflected in the ticket sales.”
