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Return of the Living Dead Washington State ('98: 3-8, 0-8 Pac-10)
Posted: Wednesday August 11, 1999 06:17 PM
The Plot
Last season was supposed to be a rebuilding year coming off a Rose Bowl appearance, and the Cougars hope 1998's struggles pay off in 1999.
The DirectorMike Price -- 11th year, 56-57; 103-101 overall
StarringWR Leaford Hackett -- Slot receiver finished just behind Taylor with 44 receptions.WR Nian Taylor -- Led team with 45 catches for 18.8-yard average. S Lamont Thompson -- Cougars' only returning All-Pac-10 performer.
Co-starringQB Steve Birnbaum -- First choice as Ryan Leaf's replacement was inconsistent.QB Jason Gesser -- Impressive, mobile redshirt freshman failed to assert himself in spring. QB Paul Mencke -- Teamed with Birnbaum to throw 25 interceptions in 1998.
And introducingWR Milton Wynn -- Juco transfer may force his way into starting lineup.
Why it will workWashington State is the Pac-10's best quarterback school and surely Price will find a way to groom a starter. Eighteen starters return, hopefully a year wiser.
Why it won'tUncertainty at the quarterback position won't be helped by the loss of 1,000-yard rusher Kevin Brown, who was booted off the team for off-field problems.
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