Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Love the Forward Pass: Watch the Cougs on Saturday

Alex Brink already holds just about every WSU passing and QB record there is. Expect him to pad those numbers against Oregon State Saturday because 3 OSU defensive backs must sit out the 1st half.

Starting CB Brandon Hughes and reserves Bryan Payton and James Dockery were suspended for the 1st half by the NCAA for fighting with Washington players last week. Now, there's nothing wrong with kicking a little Husky ass, but you just might want to do it behind the stadium, not on the field.

With starting tailback Dwight Tardy out for the season expect Brink to be hitting Gibson, Bumpus, and hopefully Jed Collins all 1st half Saturday afternoon. This is a huge opportunity for Wazzu, added with OSU's starting QB not being able to play, for them to setup an important Apple Cup next week. If the Cougs pull off the upset, then a win in the AC means 6 wins and a chance for a bowl game. It's even bigger for Bill Doba because a bowl game is the only way he saves his job.

Cougars catch a break [Seattle PI]