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table OF CONTENTS COUGAR FOOTBALL ...........................................2 Washington State University Athletic Department Indoor Practice Facility ............................................... 2 Martin Stadium Renovation ....................................... 3 MISSION STATEMENT Washington State University ...................................... 4 Academics ................................................................. 8 It is the mission of the Athletic Department Alumni ..................................................................... 10 Bowl Games ............................................................ 12 to create and foster an environment which Varsity Weight Room ................................................ 20 Training and Athletic Medicine ................................ 22 provides opportunities for all student- WSU Athletic Facilities .............................................. 24 athletes to enrich their collegiate experience History Overview ..................................................... 26 WSU Quarterback Legacy ........................................ 28 through participation on athletic teams Cougars in the Pros ................................................. 30 which are competitive at the conference 2007 OUTLOOK ................................................37 and national level. In concert with the Preview .................................................................... 38 Cougar Football Facts .............................................. 42 mission and values of Washington State Depth Chart ............................................................ 44 University, the department is dedicated to COACHES AND STAFF .......................................45 providing opportunities, which will enhance 2007 COUGAR FOOTBALL PLAYERS .................63 the intellectual, physical, social, moral and Rosters ..................................................................... 64 Profiles ..................................................................... 68 cultural development of the whole person, Transfers and Freshmen ......................................... 107 while conducting all activities with honesty 2007 COUGAR OPPONENTS ...........................111 and integrity in accordance with the School Information ................................................ 112 Yearly Results ......................................................... 118 principles of good sportsmanship and ethical 2006 IN REVIEW .............................................123 conduct. The Athletic Department values Final WSU Stats ...................................................... 124 Final NCAA/Pac-10 Rankings .................................. 126 gender and ethnic diversity and is committed Game Summaries .................................................. 127 to providing equitable opportunities for COUGAR HISTORY AND AWARDS...................133 all students and staff. The department will Honors .................................................................. 134 Bowl Games .......................................................... 140 pursue its mission while upholding the values, Individual Records ................................................. 150 purposes and policies of Washington State Team Records ........................................................ 163 110 Years of Cougar Football ................................. 168 University, the Pacific-10 Conference, and the Assistant Football Coaches ..................................... 171 National Collegiate Athletic Association. WSU Football Coaches ........................................... 172 WSU All-time Records ............................................ 173 Year-by-Year Scores ................................................ 175 Cougar Lettermen ................................................. 182 Halls of Fame ......................................................... 194 CREDITS: The 2007 Washington State University Football Cougar Radio-TV Networks .................................... 198 Media Guide has been published by the WSU Department Pacific-10 Conference ............................................ 199 of Intercollegiate Athletics, written by the Office of Athletic Martin Stadium...................................................... 200 Media Relations, designed and printed by the Office of University Printing and Publications. About WSU ............................................................ 201 Traditions and Miscellany ....................................... 202 DESIGNER: Eric Limburg Heart of the Palouse ............................................... 204 EDITOR/WRITER: Rod Commons/Bill Stevens University and Athletic Administrators .................... 205 Student Recreation Center ..................................... 206 PHOTOGRAPHY: Rod Commons, Shelly Hanks, Bob Hubner. Cougar Head Coaches ........................................... 207 Athletic Staff Directory ........................................... 208 1 WASHINGTON STATE’S Winter Home THE INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY WSU’s recently completed Indoor Practice Facility features a full-sized football/soccer field, a six-lane 200m track and an eight-lane 60m sprint track. The new climate controlled facility, nearly seven stories high in the center, is 131 yards long and 73 yards wide. Mondo Performance Super X covers the entire 87,000 square feet practice area, while a roll-out Astro- Turf surface converts the Cougar IPF for use by WSU football and soccer teams. as BIG as the OUTDOORS 2 3 WASHmartinINGTON stadium renovationSTATE’S “On December 4, 2006, the long awaited renovation of the stadium began. I cannot begin to express how critical this project is to the future of Washington State University and WSU Athletics. The renovation will add to the vitality of not only the WSU football program and Cougar Athletics in general but the entire University.” –WSU Director of Athletics Jim Sterk Benefits of Renovation Ultimate Fan Experience at a Pacific-10 Conference University: The full renovation of Martin Stadium will provide fans with additional and improved amenities, which will enhance the game-day experience. The renovation will produce an environment for one Phases I and II of the conference’s - and nation’s - best game-day experiences for college football. Phase I of construction will include the development of restrooms and concessions at the east end of the Cougar Football Competitiveness: Martin Stadium holds such a prominent position stadium and new restroom facilities on the south in the middle of the WSU campus, so its appearance - its first impression, if you will - as concourse. In addition, a plaza will be developed as part of the east entrance and a new ticket office will a world class facility is critical. A showcase stadium located at the heart of the University’s be constructed in the east end as well. Phase II will campus will serve as a powerful reflection of the quality of both Cougar football and WSU include a widening of the north concourse, in con- Athletics as a whole, which in turn will significantly bolster recruiting efforts. junction with the development of new restroom and concession facilities. Phase I and II are scheduled to be Contribute to Washington State University as a World Class Campus: A complete for the start of the 2008 football season. renovated stadium provides a spotlight not only on the Athletic Department, but also on the University as a whole. The goal is to elevate the game-day experience to match Phases III and IV Washington State’s “World Class. Face to Face.” reputation. Phase III will include constructing luxury suites, loge and club seats atop the north stands (for a total of WSU Athletics: A renovation will help WSU maintain a more competitive position approximately 2,200 additional seats). Phase IV will financially in the Pac-10 Conference and nationally, since premium seating, increased include the construction of premium seating atop the capacity, and related concession sales will provide additional operating revenue for WSU’s east stands (for a total of approximately 5,500 seats). Athletic Department. Renovating Martin Stadium is crucial in order for WSU to keep pace competitively with its Pac-10 counterparts. Community: Cougar Athletics is one of the largest economic drivers of the region. A visit to the renovated Martin Stadium provides a positive experience on game day; thereby promoting tourism, industry, and related direct and indirect economic benefits to local and surrounding regional businesses and community organizations. Conceptual designs. Actual designs may vary. 2 3 washington state UNIVERSITY World class. Face to face. At Washington State University you will work face to face with world-class professors. The University has ten colleges and offers over 250 fields of study spanning the liberal arts and sciences, as well as architecture, business, education, nursing, pharmacy, agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine. College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences College of Business College of Education College of Engineering and Architecture College of Liberal Arts • Washington State University College of Nursing offers over 250 fields of study, many College of Pharmacy of them as majors. College of Sciences • Pullman is ranked 63rd among The Sporting News’ Best Sports Cities College of Veterinary Medicine of 2004. Graduate School • U.S. News and World Report ranks Honors College It’s a refrain repeated by WSU in the top 50 of the nation’s best public