First edition of the ‘Ol Crimson Podcast w/ Jim Moore, former co-host with Puck on KJR Paul Sorensen, former All-American safety at WSU and Jason “Puck” Puckett, former KJR host, talk Cougars football leading up to a pivotal 2024 season. It’s all brought to you by the Cougar Collective and Flatstick Pub. They open up talking about the changes in the conference landscape, the importance of culture in the Washington State football program, and the impact of NIL on recruiting and player retention. They also touch on the upcoming season and the challenges the team will face. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and dedication of Coug fans and their commitment to supporting the team. The conversation covers various topics related to college football, including the expectations and pressures on paid athletes, the quarterback situation with John Mateer being named the starter, the importance of a strong offensive line, the potential of the running backs, the fan base and attendance concerns, and the upcoming rivalry game against the University of Washington. They also give their predictions for the upcoming season.
Rundown
00:00 First edition of the ‘Ol Crimson Podcast
07:06 Changes in the Conference Landscape
09:39 Paul details the culture that Jake Dickert has built at WSU
12:37 The Role of the Cougar Collective NIL in Recruiting and Player Retention
17:23 Challenges in the Upcoming Season. How will the Cougs fare?
24:56 The Passion and Dedication of Coug Fans
28:53 The Expectations and Pressures on Paid Athletes
30:50 Expectations of John Mateer as the teams starting quarterback
34:23 The Importance of a Strong Offensive Line
36:27 Fr. running back Wayshawn Parker is talk of camp
38:29 Concerns about the Fan Base and Attendance
42:32 Predictions for the Season and the Apple Cup
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