Did yesterday's 45-10 loss in the Apple Cup hurt? Yup. I was absolutely miserable to be around all day following the game. The reason why this one was particularly painful is simple: This season we have seen WSU fight, compete, and win games in extraordinary fashion. What went down at Husky Stadium was not the product that fans have seen for the majority of the year. After being pissed all yesterday, I woke up this morning remembering that Cougar football has plenty to be optimistic about.
Things like:
- WSU was not supposed to reach six wins let alone eight
- This coaching staff has created a foundation for players to be successful
- The Cougars will have the chance to win a bowl game for the first time since 2003
- DC Alex Grinch has been phenomenal
- The team is full of young players
- The recruiting class is going to be awesome
- Luke Falk is ONLY a redshirt sophomore
If fans are going to sit there and be mad about yesterday's performance they have that right.