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Previewing the Crimson and Gray spring football game (Episode 217)

The annual Crimson and Gray game is on Saturday, and that’s when we’ll get our first real look at the Cougars’ rebuilt roster — and the first real chance to talk about something substantive other than the off-court upheaval of men’s basketball.
All eyes, of course, will be on the two guys battling it out to succeed Cam Ward as the starting quarterback: John Mateer and Zevi Eckhaus. Neither one has separated himself; and while that probably won’t happen on Saturday, either, it still will be interesting to take a much closer look at each of them.
That’s just one of many things we’ll be looking for this Saturday at 3 p.m. PT on Pac-12 Network, which is where we start off this week’s show.
Topics of discussion
Spring football: We haven’t seen a whole lot in terms of video from WSU these past few weeks, but there was finally an extended highlight reel from the second scrimmage last weekend. We break down what we saw and what it means for what we hope to see this weekend.
Men’s basketball: The roster churn continues. We assess what we’ve lost, what we’ve gained, and whether it’s a good idea to become EWU South.
Beer: Jeff — Citra Crush (Rueben’s); Craig — Czech Dark Lager (Structures).
Women’s basketball: Kamie Ethridge got an extension. Should we have hope that Charlisse Leger-Walker and Johanna Teder might come back?
Notes
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Fired up about David Riley (Episode 216)

The last two weeks have felt like two months in the world of Washington State Cougars men’s basketball, but late last week, we finally were introduced to the program’s new coach: David Riley.
The more we dig into Riley — and the more we hear from him — the more impressed we are with him, and the more excited we are about what he might be able to do in Pullman.
This episode was a fun one for us, as it’s one the rare occasions we were able to record at the same location — this time, at Beer Star in Tacoma after watching the NCAA championship. Let’s get excited about the future of Cougar basketball.
Topics of discussion
NCAA championship: Purdue kept it interesting for about 10 minutes, but the Death Star that is UConn did what it does to the Boilermakers. What makes the Huskies so good?
WSU men’s hoops: Initial impressions of Riley and a bunch of thoughts about what might be in store for the roster.
Beer: Craig — Rice Lager (Gold Dot).
WSU women’s hoops: The Cougs crash landed in the semis of the WBIT, but it was a fun ride along the way.
Notes
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Kyle Smith and Pat Chun are out; what's next for WSU? (Episode 215)

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The last time we recorded a show, the Cougs had just been selected as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA tournament. Since then …
WSU beat Drake in the first round.
WSU lost to Iowa State in the second round.
Kyle Smith left for Stanford.
Pat Chun left for UW.
What. The. Hell.
We try to make sense of it all, which — to be honest — took us on quite the journey.
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WSU IS OFFICIALLY DANCING! (Episode 214)

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FOLKS: WE ARE DANCING. FINALLY. OFFICIALLY. DANCING!!
Like you, we can hardly contain our excitement — and that meant grabbing our microphones and recording a Selection Sunday show to celebrate the Cougs’ inclusion as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
It’s a long show, but that’s how it goes when your team hasn’t participated in March Madness in 16 years. WSU’s opponent is the No. 10 seed Drake Bulldogs out of the Missouri Valley Conference.
The Bulldogs are and interesting and intriguing mid-major matchup. We agree that we’re glad the Cougs are playing a mid-major and not a high major, but WSU cannot take them lightly — the Bulldogs might not have elite athletes, but they most certainly have weapons that can hurt the Cougs if they’re not on their game.
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: Top of mind for the Cougs will be how to defend Tucker DeVries, who is an exceptional scorer. Top of mind for Drake will be keeping the Cougs off the offensive glass. Can WSU rein in their turnovers? And we take a very brief look at what Iowa State might hold in the next round if WSU can get past Drake.
Women’s basketball: The Cougs were left out of the field. Pain. But they’re playing in the WBIT which is cool, we guess?.
Beer: Jeff — A Seed To Blackened Acres (Holy Mountain); Craig — Beyond Spacetime, Beyond Self (Holy Mountain).
Notes
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Pac-12 tournament preview, bracketology update (Episode 213)

Last week sucked, so we’re not going to talk about it. Instead, we’re looking forward to the Pac-12 Tournament. It actually tipped off on Wednesday, but for the first time since 2008, Washington State was not playing on that first day.
That’s because the Cougs are seeded 2nd in the field. And we now know their opponent: No. 10 Stanford, who came back from an 18-point second half deficit to beat No. 7 California in overtime — and whom the Cougs have already beaten twice this year by a combined 27 points.
What might a third matchup have in store?
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: Should Andrej Jakimovski play in this tournament? That shoulder looks pretty bad! And how deep do the Cougs need to go to affect their seeding? The projections have dropped a bit over the past couple of weeks.
Beer: Jeff — Golden Gal (Single Hill); Craig — Doug The Dark (Ferment).
Women’s basketball: Not much of an update to provide, but we’ll find out their fate on Sunday.
Notes
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Bring on the Huskies (Episode 212)

It wasn’t easy, but it was still a sweep, as the WSU men’s basketball team returned home to face USC and UCLA last weekend. The Cougars trailed by double digits in both games but showed the resiliency that has served them so well in soaring to a 23-7 overall record and 14-5 in the Pac-12.
And now, Washington awaits. 
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: The games against USC and UCLA were challenging for different reasons. The Trojans’ defense proved to be difficult to crack, but some hot 3-point shooting powered the Cougs to the win. And DJ Rodman returned … to a chilly reception. The Bruins, meanwhile, tried to turn the game in to a rock fight. Now, the Huskies come to Pullman for the season finale. How could it affect the Cougs’ seeding in the NCAA tournament.
Beer: Jeff — Snow Cone (Single Hill); Craig — Unaltered State (Wayfinder).
Women’s basketball: The Cougs failed to make it to even the quarterfinals in their defense of the Pac-12 Tournament crown, getting bounced unceremoniously by Cal in a blowout. Now, we wait for Selection Sunday, which is a week and a half away. Will WSU sneak into the field? It’s dicey.
Notes
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A monumental win over Arizona, and DJ Rodman returns (Episode 211)

Washington State’s win over Arizona last Thursday will go down in history as one of the great ones in program history. Pay no mind to the loss to Arizona State that followed it; the win over the Wildcats says so much more about who these Cougs really are.
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: After breaking down the game against Arizona, we talk briefly about what went wrong against ASU before moving into previewing the weekend’s games against USC and UCLA. DJ Rodman makes his return to Pullman and he said some … curious … things in the lead up to the game.
Beer: Jeff — Tweak (Avery); Craig — Oude Groseille à Maquereau Verte Tilquin à L'Ancienne (Gueuzerie Tilquin).
Women’s basketball: The Cougs picked up a really nice win over Oregon on Senior Day. With their tournament hopes likely hanging by a thread, they head to the mountain schools desperate for at least one win before the Pac-12 Tournament.
Notes
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A showdown with Arizona - for the Pac-12 title? (Episode 210)

WSU beat Stanford on Saturday, but that was really just the appetizer to the main course: The Cougs will take on Arizona in Tucson on Thursday for a share of the Pac-12 lead — and control of their own destiny down the stretch for the final Pac-12 regular season crown.
The Cougars already own a victory over the Wildcats this season, a 73-70 affair in Pullman. But now they have to travel to one of the more hostile venues in the conference.
It won’t be easy. But nothing worth having ever is. Can WSU pull off another upset win?
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: Recapping the win over Stanford, then breaking down the keys to a regular season sweep against Arizona. Limiting turnovers will be absolutely key.
Beer: Jeff — The Abyss (Deschutes); Craig — Forest King (Structures).
Women’s basketball: After starting the weekend with a sizeable loss to Arizona, the Cougs rebounded with a beatdown of Arizona State. It was a huge relief for a team that was on a five-game losing streak.
Notes
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WSU beats Cal to win 6th straight, keeps moving up in brackets (Episode 209)

The Washington State Cougars are absolutely rolling through their men’s basketball season, having picked up their sixth consecutive win on Thursday night with a fairly easy win over Cal in their return to Pullman after a three-game road swing that resulted in wins over Washington, Oregon State, and Oregon.
As usual, Kyle Smith and his merry band of Wheatfield Underdogs absolutely own the PNW.
And yet, there was a bit of trepidation coming back to Beasley to face the Golden Bears, who are well coached, play hard, and feature one of Those Dudes with Jaylon Tyson. It was Tyson who was largely responsible for WSU’s last loss, going off in the final few minutes in Berkeley.
The Cougs made sure there was none of that drama this time. Really, this was utter domination. And we broke it down.
Other topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: After we finished talking about Cal, we looked ahead to Stanford. A reasonably talented, but deeply flawed team that isn’t particularly well coached and doesn’t match up real great with WSU.
Drinks: Jeff — Vodka with Topo Chico Twist of Lime soda; Craig — Household Gods (Otherlands).
Women’s basketball: More losses. Sigh.
Notes
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Cougs beat UW, surge into NCAA brackets (Episode 208)

The Washington State Cougars are flying as high as they have in 15 years, with a dramatic overtime victory over Washington moving them not just up to second place in the Pac-12 — only a game behind Arizona — but also into the vast majority of bracket projections for the NCAA tournament.
The win over the Huskies was satisfying on many levels. Craig was there. Let’s relive it.
Topics of discussion
Men’s basketball: Beating UW in Seattle never gets old. Why is this team so good? It’s the stellar offense led by the studs who can go get a bucket. A dangerous game at Oregon State looms.
Beer: Jeff — Red Eye November 2021 (Bottle Logic); Craig — Fundamental Observation 2023 (Bottle Logic).
Women’s basketball: Life after Charlisse Leger-Walker got off to a rough start. There’s a lot of talent on the roster, but is there enough time left in the season to sort it out?
C’mon students: Craig has a message for the kids who aren’t going to the games.
Notes
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