Came across this on the ESPN Pac-12 blog, some pretty funny quotes, and its good to hear that he's fired up about the direction of the program.

Somehow I find Slick Rick's new gig both a total shocker, and completely predictable...

Per Cougfan, University High quarterback Conner Johnson has agreed to a spot as a preferred walk on at WSU. The link is to his senior year highlight video. It seems odd to me that despite some impressive stats the kid doesn't have a single scholarship offer (not even from eastern), but I guess that's what being completely off the map during you're junior year can do. More info on his scout page Looks like a solid pickup for Leach with no strings attached.

Previously an assistant coach with Auburn, here's hoping he McAlpine can continue our run of success.

Personally, I think Scott should play hard ball. At least set the same stipulations as the SEC to wait until all the Big 12 schools agree to waive right to sue.

There is no doubt in my mind that Bill Moos demanded this (however limited) professional photo shoot plus online exposure as part of the deal with Nike. No other team has any more than a single 3D rendering of their promo uniforms on the site. The messages tend to be pretty snide comments for the most part, usually related to our three year record, but there is no doubt that their comments are dripping with envy for our sick new threads.

One of the very cool things I noticed, was comments from recruits bragging about receiving an offer from us. Yes, BRAGGING. Bill Moos, you are a genius.

Using pure statistical analysis of pre and post season AP and coaches polls, these guys (using MATLAB coding, very familiar to anyone in the engineering department) have shown that Washington State, Oregon and Boise State are among the most under rated teams in Division I football, and Texas, Michigan and Florida State are some of the most overrated. And wouldn't you know it? The university of Washington slides in as the 11th most overrated team in the nation. Makes me feel all warm inside with righteous indignation

A post from our peers over at Building the Dam. Because I just can't read enough about this game, and I'm sure you can't either

I can't wait to see this guy with pads on. Major kudos to Wulff and company for bringing him to Pullman.

No new information here, but its kind of interesting to keep up on what big name press thinks of our chances this year. I would be very glad to take his best case scenario.

Brian's edit: Bumped. Miller gives his dream/nightmare guesses and notes they aren't expectations. We'll be along shortly today with our expectations for the season.