table of contents COUGAR FOOTBALL ....................................................... 2 Martin Stadium Renovation ..................................................... 2 Indoor Practice Facility ............................................................. 5 Washington State University .................................................... 6 Academics ............................................................................... 8 Student-Athlete Development................................................ 10 Alumni ................................................................................... 12 Bowl Games .......................................................................... 14 Varsity Weight Room .............................................................. 26 WASHINGTON State UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC Department Training and Athletic Medicine .............................................. 28 WSU Athletic Facilities ............................................................ 30 MISSION STATEMENT History Overview ................................................................... 32 WSU Quarterback Legacy ...................................................... 34 It is the mission of the Athletic Department Cougars in the Pros ............................................................... 36 Cougar Honor Roll ................................................................. 45 to create and foster an environment which 2008 OUTLOOK ............................................................ 51 provides opportunities for all student-athletes Preview .................................................................................. 52 to enrich their collegiate experience through Cougar Football Facts ............................................................ 56 Depth Chart .......................................................................... 58 participation on athletic teams which are competitive at the conference and national COACHES AND STAFF ................................................... 59 level. In concert with the mission and values of 2008 COUGAR FOOTBALL PLAYERS ............................. 75 Rosters ................................................................................... 76 Washington State University, the department Profiles ................................................................................... 80 is dedicated to providing opportunities, which Transfers and Freshmen ....................................................... 108 will enhance the intellectual, physical, social, 2008 COUGAR OPPONENTS ....................................... 113 School Information .............................................................. 114 moral and cultural development of the whole Yearly Results ....................................................................... 119 person, while conducting all activities with 2007 IN REVIEW ......................................................... 123 honesty and integrity in accordance with the Final WSU Stats .................................................................... 124 principles of good sportsmanship and ethical Final NCAA/Pac-10 Rankings ................................................ 126 Game Summaries ................................................................ 127 conduct. The Athletic Department values COUGAR HISTORY AND AWARDS............................... 133 gender and ethnic diversity and is committed Honors ................................................................................ 134 to providing equitable opportunities for all Bowl Games ........................................................................ 140 Individual Records ............................................................... 150 students and staff. The department will pursue Team Records ...................................................................... 163 its mission while upholding the values, purposes 112 Years of Cougar Football ............................................... 168 Assistant Football Coaches ................................................... 171 and policies of Washington State University, WSU Football Coaches ......................................................... 172 the Pacific-10 Conference, and the National WSU All-Time Records .......................................................... 173 Year-by-Year Scores .............................................................. 175 Collegiate Athletic Association. Cougar Lettermen ............................................................... 180 Halls of Fame ....................................................................... 192 Cougar Radio-TV Networks .................................................. 196 Pacific-10 Conference .......................................................... 197 Martin Stadium.................................................................... 198 CREDITS: The 2008 Washington State University Football Media Guide About WSU .......................................................................... 199 has been published by the WSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, written by the Office of Athletic Media Relations, designed and printed Traditions and Miscellany ..................................................... 200 by the Office of University Printing and Publications. Heart of the Palouse ............................................................. 202 DESIGNER: Eric Limburg Student Recreation Center ................................................... 203 University and Athletic Administrators .................................. 204 EDITOR/WRITER: Bill Stevens/Joe Nickell Cougar Head Coaches ......................................................... 205 PHOTOGRAPHY: Rod Commons, Shelly Hanks, Bob Hubner. Athletic Staff Directory ......................................................... 206 Media Information ............................................................... 207 1 2008 COUGAR FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE martin stadium renovation Martin Stadium Renovation • Scheduled to begin construction in early 2009 with a completion date by the start of the 2010 season • Budgeted at $42 million • Will add upper level premium seating to the north side of the stadium, including luxury suites, loge boxes, and club seats (for a total of approximately 2,200 additional seats). 2 2008 COUGAR FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE martin stadium renovation 3 2008 COUGAR FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE martin stadium —home of the cougs Martin Stadium Renovation “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.