By: Washington State Athletic Communications
PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State University football team will begin its spring practice schedule, Thursday, March 23, the first of 15 practice dates that conclude April 25. The annual Crimson and Gray Game will be April 22 at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane at 2 p.m. and televised by the Pac-12 Networks.
This spring marks the sixth under head coach Mike Leach as the Cougars return 44 lettermen from last season's Holiday Bowl team, 20 on offense, 23 on the defense and one on special teams.
Offensively, the Cougars return seven starters from 2016, including 2016 All-Pac-12 performers Luke Falk, Jamal Morrow, Cole Madison, as well as unanimous All-American Cody O'Connell, just the second in school history.