Bridget Rieken challenges Cal’s goalkeeper in the Cougars’ 2-0 victory over the Golden Bears. | Jack Ellis/CougCenter This is the Cougars’ chance to make a move to win the Pac-12. The Washington State soccer team faces it’s biggest test — but also its biggest opportunity — of the season tonight when first place and fifth-ranked USC visits Lower Soccer Field for a clash … [Read more...] about WSU soccer faces two enormous tests vs. No. 5 USC, No. 8 UCLA
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The Monday After: Sometimes, nobody wins
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Yesterday was not a day for celebration. Ever since Nick Rolovich announced in July that he would not get vaccinated against Covid, a number of writers and/or talkers here at CougCenter made it plainly clear where we stood on the issue. Some were more vocal and direct than others — that includes me, of course — but the message was more or … [Read more...] about The Monday After: Sometimes, nobody wins
Quotes from Jake Dickert’s first press conference as head coach
Jack Ellis/CougCenter For the first time in his tenure, interim head coach Jake Dickert faced the media on Tuesday Being an interim head coach of a football team is a thankless job. It usually happens in the middle of a season and leaves hundreds of players, coaches and staff members searching for a direction. It’s not an easy position to be in... Especially for Jake … [Read more...] about Quotes from Jake Dickert’s first press conference as head coach
The CougCenter Hour: It was always going to end like this. Then, a BYU preview!
We’ve been hurtling towards this ending for the last three months. Also find us on ... Google Play Stitcher Audible Or by manually adding this feed to your favorite podcast app I think the world has a way / Of choosing the worst day / To knock us down / And drag us out / But every door that’s closed / Opens a new window / Oh oh, no more bad days / It’s clear from here / No … [Read more...] about The CougCenter Hour: It was always going to end like this. Then, a BYU preview!
Nick Rolovich to sue WSU, citing ‘discriminatory and vindictive behavior’ from Pat Chun
Jack Ellis/CougCenter This is an expected move from the now former head coach at Washington State Less than 48 hours after his dismissal as the head coach of the Washington State Cougars for failure to comply with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, Nick Rolovich’s attorney announced Rolovich’s intention to sue his former employer. Brian Fahling, Rolovich’s … [Read more...] about Nick Rolovich to sue WSU, citing ‘discriminatory and vindictive behavior’ from Pat Chun
It’s about the players
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports It’s not about a coach. The adults have been arguing for months now, and I use the term adults here loosely (and before you say it this applies to myself too). Between July and now there’s been a constant drumbeat of media, administration, and coaching staff battles over Nick Rolovich’s vaccination status and compliance with the state … [Read more...] about It’s about the players
Nick Rolovich termination exposes hypocrisy of college football coaches
Coaches preach sacrifice and demand selflessness from their players. As Nick Rolovich showed by refusing to vaccinate, sacrifice is often a one-way street. On Saturday, Washington State head football coach Nick Rolovich coached what proved to be his last game for Washington State. As the Cougars took down Stanford, the team doused their head coach […] Nick Rolovich termination … [Read more...] about Nick Rolovich termination exposes hypocrisy of college football coaches
Washington State Football: Top 3 candidates to replace Nick Rolovich
Washington State football is now in the market for a new head coach, and it will have to be someone who has taken the COVID vaccine. On Monday, Washington State football announced that head coach Nick Rolovich and some of his assistant coaches have been terminated as head coach. This comes due to his refusal […] Washington State Football: Top 3 candidates to replace Nick … [Read more...] about Washington State Football: Top 3 candidates to replace Nick Rolovich
JdL: ‘This is a very difficult time for us all on the team’
Jack Ellis/CougCenter The starting quarterback released a statement on Twitter in the hours following Rolovich’s dismissal. In the wake of Nick Rolovich’s dismissal as the head coach of the Washington State Cougars, several players took to social media to express their love for their now former head coach. Starting quarterback Jayden de Laura also took to Twitter, … [Read more...] about JdL: ‘This is a very difficult time for us all on the team’