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Aug. 17—Mid-August in Pullman means the return of Washington State University students to the fields of the Palouse and the National Lentil Festival. The annual festival includes a parade, a big bowl of chili and what Cougar football hopes will catch on this year — the evening “Lentil Bowl.”
There will be nothing “chill” about this lentil chili-dedicated scrimmage as the Cougars will be fighting for their jobs, the chance to start or even to see the field at all.
Here are three things to watch for at the Lentil Bowl, which is open to the public and will be played at 6:45 p.m. today at Gesa Field:
One more chance for QBs Mateer and Eckhaus
Two-year backup John Mateer and senior transfer Zevi Eckhaus have one more opportunity to put their skills on tape before coach Jake Dickert, offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and the staff make a starting quarterback decision. Dickert said the decision will reflect their full body of work from the spring to fall camp.
While a decision will be made Sunday and announced Monday, Dickert said the Cougs are willing to substitute a starter midseason if performance is a problem, just as they would with another position like guard or linebacker.
Sunday’s decision will be final going into WSU’s season opener versus Portland State at noon Aug. 31.
“John continues to make strides off script, and I think Zevi just continues to battle in every phase of it,” Dickert said. “So I’ve been impressed with both of them and excited for Saturday.”
Within the past week, Mateer has dramatically reduced his interceptions while Eckhaus continues to make at least one ill-timed throw each practice. Mateer’s deep ball has been his strength, as his connections with receivers Kyle Williams, Josh Meredeth, Kris Hutson and others grows. Eckhaus’ accuracy has been his strength and he has also forged connections with…
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Author : Lewiston Tribune, Idaho
Publish date : 2024-08-17 12:16:00
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