Washington State Cougars football has always seemed to be a magnet for people with a gambler’s mentality. The location, resources and competitive environment have emphasized the need for finding people willing to bet on themselves. This often gets classified as trying to find “diamonds in the rough,” either on the coaching side or with the players the Cougars recruit.
While the aforementioned term about diamonds can trigger an eye roll from many readers on this site, the story of Andre Dillard is an all-timer in terms of someone betting on themselves and a school returning that sentiment.