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Coug It is a slang term common to the sports culture of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, best defined as 'snatching defeat from the almost certain clutches of victory'. The Pacific Northwest is a region in the northwest of North America (the term refers to the land not the ocean The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The term was coined by fans of Washington State University as a bit of self-deprecating humor to shrug off an unfortunate loss by one of its underdog athletic teams, most notably its football team who on several occasions during the Jim Sweeney era, lost in the final minutes through a reversal of fortune, mistake, or bad judgment (see Apple Cup 1975). Washington State University ( WSU) is an American public Research university in Pullman, Washington. Jim Sweeney is a former College football coach from Butte Montana most noted for his success as a Head coach at Fresno State and Washington The phrase is now popular with fans of other Pac-10 institutions, especially those of the University of Washington, University of Oregon, and Oregon State University and newspaper sports editors in reference to any close Washington State University athletic team loss not just games that are lost in the final minutes when a win was almost certain. See Washington (disambiguation for other uses The University of Washington, founded in 1861, is a public research University The University of Oregon (UO is a public, Coeducational Research university in Eugene Oregon, United States. Oregon State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research[[ university]] located in Corvallis, Oregon, United A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively Editing Language, Images or Sound through correction condensation organization and other modifications in various media

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Football

In the 1975 Apple Cup, WSU led 27-14 with 3 minutes left in the game. WSU attempted a fourth-and-one conversion at the UW 14-yard line rather than a field goal. The resulting pass was intercepted by UW's Al Burleson and returned 93 yards for a touchdown. After a WSU three-and-out, Warren Moon's tipped pass was caught by Spider Gaines for a 78 yard TD reception and a dramatic 28-27 Washington win. Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles California) is a former American and Canadian football Quarterback WSU Head Coach coach Jim Sweeney resigned a week later, leaving with a 26-59-1 record. For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Jim Sweeney is a former College football coach from Butte Montana most noted for his success as a Head coach at Fresno State and Washington

1982 game with Oregon State, when the Beavers attempted a 45 yard field goal which would have tied the game (no overtimes back in those days). OSU misses, but Cougs have 12 men on the field. After a five yard penalty allows the Beavers to re-kick, they make the field goal, resulting in a tie.

During four weeks of the 2000 season, WSU lost three games in overtime.

In the 2001 Apple Cup, competing for a BCS bowl-berth, WSU loses 26-14.

In the 2002 Apple Cup held in Pullman, #3 WSU was leading 20-10 with under 4 minutes left in the game, however the Washington Huskies rallied to force overtime and eventually a controversial 29-26 win in 3 OTs. Washington Huskies is the mascot of the University of Washington. Overtime is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a Sport in order to bring the game to a decision and avoid declaring the contest a tie or draw

In 2003, WSU vs Notre Dame, which was trailing 19-6 entering the fourth quarter, rallied to defeat WSU 29-26 in OT by outscoring WSU 23-7 over the final periods. The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (ˌnoʊtɚˈdeɪm is a private Roman Catholic Research university located in

In the 2003 Apple Cup, WSU (ranked No. 8) entered the game with a 9-2 record and a shot at the Rose Bowl while the Huskies, at 5-6, were trying to avoid their first losing season since 1976. [1] WSU had a six-point lead until true freshman Corey Williams caught a diving pass in the end zone with 1:10 remaining in the game, which gave UW a 20-19 lead after a successful PAT. On the ensuing drive the Huskies' Marquis Cooper intercepted a pass by WSU quarterback Josh Swogger and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, which after a successful PAT resulted in a final score of 27-19. [2]

In 2004, WSU gave up 27 fourth-quarter points in Pullman to Oregon in a 41-38 defeat.

In 2005, WSU vs Oregon State, WSU had a halftime lead of 30-16. With 6:50 left in the game WSU was still up 33-30, however Oregon State scored the final 14 points to win the game 44-33.

In 2005, WSU vs California, WSU up 38-35 until 1:50 was left on the clock at which time California scored a touchdown to win 42-38.

In 2005, WSU vs UCLA, WSU was up by 17 points in the fourth quarter at home. UCLA forced overtime and won 44-41.

In 2006 WSU had a 6-3 record entering November, needing only one win to clinch a bowl berth. While favored by 16 1/2, 2 1/2, and 10 1/2 against Arizona, at Arizona State, and Washington respectively, they lost all three games by a combined score of 109-63 and were denied a bowl berth.

Men's Basketball

In 2004, WSU was leading #1, undefeated Stanford 61-56 with 25 seconds to play. The Stanford Cardinal is the nickname of the athletic teams at Stanford University. However, a series of plays, including a four-point play by Stanford, a WSU turnover and a 3 point basket at the buzzer led Stanford to 63-61 victory.

In the 2007 NCAA Tournament, #3 seed and 13th-ranked WSU led Vanderbilt 33-25 at halftime and by 10 in the second half, only to lose in two overtimes. The 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 NCAA schools playing in a Single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division The 2006-07 Vanderbilt Commodores men’s basketball team finished with a 22-12 record ( SEC East: 10-6 2nd and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament The Cougars were the only #3 seed to fail to advance out of the second round.

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