Apple Cup option offers $10M opportunity
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Jim Sterk |
Apple Cup History
The first meeting of the Huskies and Cougars was in 1900 in Seattle, leading to a 5-5 tie. Over the years, the two teams have faced off 101 times. From 1934-61 the winner of the cross-state rivalry was awarded the Governor’s Trophy. In 1962, the Apple Cup trophy was instituted. The UW has taken home the trophy 32 times and WSU 14. WSU has won four of the last five matchups. Washington holds a 15-12-1 advantage when playing in Pullman, including a 35-32 victory in 2006.
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“The benefits of moving the Apple Cup game to Qwest Field are wide-ranging,” Sterk stated, including a financial benefit to the athletic department he can’t ignore, given the current economic climate.