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A year later, Apple Cup still sour in Washington (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:04:49 PST

They came storming on the field a year ago, a wave of crimson and gray fans rushing the turf to cap an awful season for Washington State, defining the sad state of the Apple Cup where finishing the year 2-10 was something to celebrate. That was 12 months ago when the Apple Cup served as the punching bag for the national media, a matchup of woeful programs battling for residency of the Pac-10...

Washington Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:36:18 PST

Forgive Washington Husky football fans if they've forgotten their team is still in season.

But since losing to Oregon Oct. 24, the Huskies have had two byes and two road games, finally returning home this week to play rival Washington State in the Apple Cup—not since 1944 have the Huskies had such a long span between home games.

And the hope is that it will be a happy homecoming for the Huskies as they are favored by 24-26 points against a Cougar team that is 1-10 overall and 3-21 the last two years.

One UW player, tight end Kavario Middleton, this week expressed confidence in his team, saying that the Huskies were "planning to score 50 points."

UW coach Steve Sarkisian, however, is more wary, remembering a 16-13 double overtime loss by the Huskies...

Washington TE adds some spice to Apple Cup week (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:54:46 PST

Nothing like a little trash talking to get Apple Cup week started. A normally mundane Monday, accentuated by Washington coach Steve Sarkisian insisting his team wouldn't get caught throwing verbal jabs at rival Washington State, got a little spicier only minutes later thanks to tight end Kavario Middleton.

Missouri running back out with concussion (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:44:53 PST

Except for a mild headache, Derrick Washington felt fine after Missouri's victory over Iowa State in the home finale. The only problem for the junior running back, sidelined by a concussion in the second quarter Saturday, is the first half was a blur. "I just don't remember the first half at all.

Oregon St thumps Huskies 48-21 to keep Pac-10 pace (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:37:58 PST

Once again, Oregon State has played its way into the thick of the Rose Bowl race. Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 159 yards, Sean Canfield threw for four touchdowns and the Beavers demolished Washington 48-21 Saturday for their fifth win in six games. "Personally, we feel like we can do anything we want," said Oregon State wide receiver Damola Adeniji, who also became engaged to his longtime...