Show rundown: TWO Apple Cups? That might be a possibility in 2020, thanks to COVID-19. We'd rather avoid that, thanks. Ticket refunds? Let's continue with the coronavirus theme and talk about WSU's plan for dealing with a potential cancellation of the 2020 season. Their options for season ticket holders is ... interesting. Recruiting! WSU landed a pair of offensive linemen over the past week. Let's talk about them a little. Congrats, Coach Andrzejek! The WSU assistant, who has been on the show a...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Football recruiting: A week ago, we wondered if the lack of football commits was worrisome. Well, we don't have to worry anymore with Orion Peters in the fold. Basketball recruiting (27:00ish): 247Sports finally got around to evaluating most of Kyle Smith's class, and the news is good! Let's celebrate our analytic overlord. We also spent some time projecting the 2020-21 season with BartTorvik.com 's projections for next season. There's one thing in there that's pretty surprising! S...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: WSU in NFL: Four guys are set to make a run at roster spots, but only one was drafted -- Dez Patmon. However, we like the chances for Anthony Gordon, Fred Mauigoa and Easop Winston to impress their teams. Recruiting (51:00ish): WSU has zero football commits. We're ... kinda worried? But not really. NCAA NIL (1:02:00ish): A committee has recommended that college athletes should be allowed to make endorsement money. We are absolutely for this and don't think it will make things worse...
Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ken Pomeroy is the purveyor of kenpom.com , the most essential website in college basketball analytics. John Andrzejek is an assistant coach at WSU, dubbed the program's director of analytics. And we, of course, are a couple of college basketball nerds. LET'S GET NERDY TOGETHER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.co...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are a lot of old, famous WSU games that Jeff and Craig aren't old enough to have watched live. Thanks to the miracle of YouTube, we can rectify that while we're devoid of sports! Up first this week: Watching the 1982 Apple Cup, a 24-20 upset of the No. 5 Washington Huskies. You can watch with us -- we'll tell you when to press play on the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUhlwKcSsNg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you ...
Apr 15, 2020•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Dishon Jackson: Cougar basketball picked up a commitment from a 4-star center, and that's not something WSU basketball usually does -- further validating the job Kyle Smith is doing as the head man in Pullman. CJ Elleby and the NBA Draft (25:00ish): Could WSU's leading player leave the team after his sophomore season? We're not so sure. Over/under on WSU football (54:00ish): At least one sports book has set the Cougs' total for next fall at six wins. That ... seems about right, we ...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Bryce Beekman: The WSU safety's life was cut short, too soon. Nick Rolovich's "Cougar Madness" bracket (23:00ish): The 1997 Apple Cup won the coach's greatest game bracket. As it should be. Extra eligibility for spring sports (49:00ish): Covid-19 has canceled spring sports, but the NCAA is allowing a little bit of flexibility. However, it might not be as great of a solution as it sounds. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast With there being a dearth of WSU-related topics to talk about, we went back to a feature we've done in the past: Everyone in 60, where we rewatch a classic game in its stripped down, 60-minute form, and talk about our thoughts and feelings as it unfolded. This time, we look back at the Bowl Bowl -- WSU vs. OSU 2019. Show rundown: Intro: Just a little bit of catching up on life as we work from home before touching on our beers and then introducing this week's game. WSU 54, OSU 53 - 2019 (34:00ish...
Mar 25, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Interview: If you ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of WSU basketball, this is it! Assistant John Andrzejek stopped by the show for the first hour, and as you can imagine, we talked about A LOT of stuff! We started by talking about the current situation with COVID-19, then revisited the momentous win over Colorado, before nerding out a bit by exploring how they turned the program around and the role that analytics plays in what they do. WSU stuff (1:16:00ish): Gardner Minshew i...
Mar 19, 2020•2 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Coronavirus: The world has been turned upside down, and the sports world has become collateral damage, unfortunately. It feels good to talk it out a little! WE WON A PAC-12 TOURNAMENT GAME!!: Not many teams get to end their season with a win. WSU got to join the club after stunning Colorado for their first Pac-12 Tournament win in many years. We very much enjoyed it Rambling other stuff: I dunno, man, it was late and we just kept talking. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play S...
Mar 13, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: BEAT UW: The Cougs went to Seattle and came out with their second win over the Huskies. It was their first win of the year on the road, and it guaranteed Washington would finish in last place. YEEHAW. Previewing Arizona/ASU/Pac-12 Tournament seeding: It's the last weekend of the regular season, and the Cougars are finishing up with a darn tough road trip. Also: where might they land in the Pac-12 standings, and who might they face to earn that elusive Pac-12 tournament victory? Nig...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops, looking back: What an ugly weekend. Still, there are interesting takeaways from the losses to Cal and Stanford. Hoops, looking forward (39:00ish): It's BOEING APPLE CUP SERIES week! Our chances probably hinge on the health of one player. Hoops, recruiting (59:00ish): We picked up a real nice recruit in guard Jefferson Koulibaly. But that might not be the most interesting recruiting story from the week -- that probably belongs to 2021 commit Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge, who has re...
Feb 25, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops: Missed opportunity against UCLA, and then a no-chancer against USC. What a bummer. Beer/Texas Talk (27:00ish): Jeff spent the weekend in Texas, so he brought back some beer, which he is drinking. Craig found a Dad Beer. And let's talk barbecue ... Hoops again (49:00ish): Let's preview Cal and Stanford. One of these games presents a great opportunity for a win, while the other ... maybe? Baseball (1:08:00ish): They lost some games early. Whatever. Subscribe to us on ... iTune...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: BEAT WASHINGTON WOOOOO: Damn that was fun! CJ Elleby went bonkers, and the Cougs sent the Huskies back to Seattle with their tails between their legs. Let's break it down. Previewing UCLA and USC (40:00ish): Can the Cougs finally take their game on the road? We're optimistic! George Raveling (1:20:00ish): Let's take a moment to properly appreciate a pioneer who is absolutely one of ours. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 11, 2020•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Signing Day!: Let's recap Nick Rolovich's contribution to the 2020 class. Honestly, it's hard to imagine a better finish to this year's recruiting, as the new staff landed a bunch of guys who are rated in the top half of the class. Hoops, last weekend: The Cougars picked up a really nice win against ASU, as Kyle Smith's coaching acumen was on full display. Arizona ... well, that went about as we expected. Hoops, this weekend: There are a lot of reasons to think this weekend's match...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops loses to Colorado, Utah: Not as good as last week! Still, there certainly were positives for the Cougars. Looking ahead to ASU and Arizona (28:00ish): ASU is a prime opportunity for a victory, while Arizona ... well, there might not be a worse matchup in the conference for us. Beer/Kids/Gordo (1:07:00ish): Craig's having some Holy Mountain beer, Jeff is getting back to our "Coastal Elites" roots, Craig tried to potty train Bea, and we thought Anthony Gordon was pretty damn go...
Jan 28, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops: The week started with a win over No. 8 Oregon, continued with Klay's number retirement, and culminated with a win over Oregon State. That was *awesome*. Football (57:00ish): We have a defensive coordinator! We've got thoughts. And Nick Rolovich is out here buying beers for fans. How cool is that? Soccer (1:20:00ish): WSU had two players taken in the top 17 of the NWSL draft, including Morgan Weaver going No. 2 overall. This is also very cool and good, even if she went to Por...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: NICK ROLOVICH!!!!!: We have a new football coach, and it's Hawaii's Nick Rolovich. We're excited for a bunch of reasons. . Hoops (48:00ish): It was a bad weekend in the Bay Area. But Klay Day is coming up, and we're also very excited about that! We also pay tribute to the new WSU basketball scoring queen, Bobi Buckets. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you woul...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes, important matters require the combining of the podcast forces of Podcast Vs. Everyone and The CougCenter Hour. Such was the situation today when Mike Leach left WSU for Mississippi State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.com...
Jan 10, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops: WSU hasn't beaten UCLA very many times in its history, but new coach Kyle Smith is on a one-game winning streak against the Bruins. And it came on the heels of an excellent (losing) effort against USC. Let's also look forward to a Bay Area trip that should result in another conference win. Eldridge Recasner (52:00ish): We can't help but make fun of this Husky for his awful, awful performance calling WSU's games over the weekend. Football (1:07:00): How panicked are we about ...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Cheez-It Bowl: Well, that didn't go the way we hoped it would. Still ... we're not *too* bummed out about it. In fact, Craig had a great time in Phoenix watching the Cougs lose! Probably because he didn't have to watch the broadcast. Anthony Gordon: Some of our fans have come to the conclusion that Gordon's season wasn't all that special. We very much beg to differ. Fiesta Bowl: Craig went to the game in Glendale a day after the Cheez-It Bowl. It was very cool. WSU hoops: Pac-12 pl...
Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Cheez-It Bowl: It's time to preview the Cougs' bowl game. The matchup is super intriguing, and ought to be a lot of fun to watch. Hoops: The Cougs are on a five-game winning streak! What to make of the last couple of games? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseve...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Hoops: Kyle Smith's defense is really ramping up! Football recruiting (38:00ish): This class isn't quite as good as we'd hope. Why not? Beer (1:15:00ish): Beers from Skookum Brewery and Four Fathers Brewing. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.c...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: Bowl Game: We're in the Cheez It Bowl! Hooray! Let's talk some CFP, too. STUPID UTAH. WSU soccer (37:00ish): We're still riding high off the College Cup appearance, even though the Cougs didn't beat North Carolina. WSU basketball (58:00ish): Big win over New Mexico State! (No, really!) Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other ...
Dec 10, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: WSU soccer: Who cares about the football game? Let's celebrate the Cougs going to the College Cup! WSU football (28:00ish): OK, fine ... I guess we have to talk about the Apple Cup. Dammit. Bowl talk (1:13:00ish): Vegas Bowl? Cheez-It Bowl? CFP talk (1:22:00ish): Utah? Oklahoma? Baylor? This is a mess. Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
Dec 02, 2019•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's game against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.com
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: WSU football: WTF DID WE JUST WATCH?!? We have so many emotions in the wake of that very drunk football game, and we'd like to share them with you! WSU soccer (48:00ish): The Cougars are in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. How freaking cool is that?? Pac-12 football (1:02:00ish): There were some crazy results this weekend, highlighted by Oregon losing to Arizona State. Gordo love (1:15:00ish): Our QB holds all the Pac-12 records. We're pretty fired up about that. WSU hoops (...
Nov 25, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's game against Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.com
Nov 22, 2019•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Show rundown: WSU football: Beating up on the Stanford Cardinal sure felt good. What are our takeaways? Plus, a quick look ahead to the Oregon State Beavers. Hoops (46:00ish): The week started out with a loss to the Santa Clara Broncos but recovered with a win over the Idaho State Bengals. What have we learned so far from watching Kyle Smith's team? Subscribe to us on ... iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public epi...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast No beer, no small talk -- just a preview of WSU's next game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcastvseveryone.substack.com
Nov 15, 2019•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast