Greg Woods

PULLMAN — Not a cloud hung in the sky at Rogers Field, where Washington State had just wrapped up a practice early in fall camp, a crucial preseason stretch for a team with so many newcomers. It was Aug. 2, the fourth day of fall camp, and on a sizzling Saturday afternoon, the Cougars’ defense had run away with the practice.

PULLMAN – In the hours after Washington State redshirt freshman offensive lineman Sone Falealo was shot at a Pullman party early Sunday morning, head coach Jimmy Rogers made his way to the Pullman Regional Hospital to accompany him.

PULLMAN – Zevi Eckhaus may never have seen the pressure headed his way, not with his back turned. It was early in Washington State’s loss to rival Washington last weekend, and after the Huskies took an early lead, Eckhaus and the Cougars were looking to match.

PULLMAN – Here is a first look at Washington State’s road game against Colorado State on Saturday.

PULLMAN – Washington State will have to operate without one starting defensive tackle moving forward.

PULLMAN – Washington State University redshirt freshman offensive lineman Sone Falealo was shot after the Apple Cup early Sunday morning by a University of Washington student, according to court documents.

PULLMAN – Colby Humphrey had his hands up and everything. He was in the right spot. Bodied up the receiver. Nearly broke up the pass in the end zone.

Zoom in far enough from Washington State’s 59-24 loss to Washington, which never needed to punt in a runaway win Saturday night, and you can see the nuance.