
Washington State quarterback Matt Kegel (4) reaches back to throw a pass
in the first half against Washington Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at the
annual Apple Cup in Pullman, Wash. Washington won, 51-3. Photo by Elaine
Thompson (AP) |

Washington State quarterback Matt Kegel reacts after throwing an
incomplete pass in the fourth quarter during a 51-3 loss to Washington in
the Apple Cup Saturday Nov. 18, 2000, in Pullman, Wash. Photo by Rachel E.
Bayne (AP) |

Washington State's Deon Burnett fends off Southern California's DeShaun Hill,
in the second quarter. |

Billy Newman (10), sacking USC quarterback Mike Van Raaphorst, is one of
the talented underclassmen on Washington State's roster that could lead to
a bright future for the Cougars. |

Washington State's Collin Henderson hauls in a reception against Southern California's Kris Richard in the first
quarter. |

Washington State's Milton Wynn, left, celebrates his touchdown on a
25-yard reverse play, alongside O-lineman Joey Hollenberg in the second
quarter. |

Washington State's Dave Minnich fights off Southern California's Kori Dickerson en route to an 88-yard rushing day that pushes
him to 600 on the year. |

Billy Newman races up field after intercepting Joey Harrington in the
first quarter. UO receivers Marshaun Tucker and Keenan Howry give chase. |

Adam Hawkins scores a touchdown, outrunning UO's Matt Smith to the corner
in the first quarter. Hawkins' touchdown answered the Ducks first score
and served notice that the Cougs were going to fight in this game to the
end. |

Isaac Brown tackles Oregon running back Maurice Morris behind the line of
scrimmage for a one-yard loss in the first quarter. Morris would
leave the game a few plays later with injured ribs. |

Oregon's Ryan Mitchell, left, tries to bring down Washington State running
back Dave Minnich. |

Washington State's Deon Burnett (20) is brought down for a loss by Oregon
State's Ladairis Jackson during their PAC-10 game Saturday night, Oct. 28,
2000, in Corvallis, Ore.Photo by Jack Smith (AP) |

Chris Martin dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half
after intercepting a pass from Arizona's Ortege Jenkins. |

Sophomore Deon Burnett has run for 1,235 career yards, leaving him 504
yards short of a spot in WSU's top 10 list. |

QB Jason Gesser threw for two scores and ran for another against Boise
State as the Cougars ended four-game home losing streak. |

Running back Dave Minnich leaves Boise State cornerback D. Ross grabbing
empty air in the second quarter. |

Washington State quarterback Jason Gesser, center, is sacked by California
defensive linemen Andre Carter, left, and Jacob Waasdorp in the second
quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Berkeley, Calif. Photo by D. Ross
Cameron (AP) |

Washington State's Dave Minnich, right, falls into the end zone for a
touchdown despite the efforts of California's Scott Fujita (49) in the
second quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Berkeley, Calif. Photo by D.
Ross Cameron (AP) |

Washington State wide receiver Marcus Williams (8) catches a pass for a
touchdown in the third quarter in front of California defender Harold
Pearson (28) on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, in Berkeley, Calif. Photo by D.
Ross Cameron (AP) |

Washington State quarterback Jason Gesser, right, scrambles away from
California defenders Jacob Waasdorp (94) and Chris Ball in the second
quarter Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Berkeley, Calif. Washington State
beat California 21-17. Photo by D. Ross Cameron (AP) |

Washington State wide receiver Marcus Williams, left, falls to the ground
after catching a touchdown pass from Jason Gesser in the third quarter
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000 at Berkeley, Calif. California defender James
Bethea is at right. Photo by D. Ross Cameron (AP) |

Melvin Camarena sizes of the play against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000,
in Salt Lake City. |

Washington State quarterback Jason Gesser against Utah, Saturday,
Sept. 16, 2000, in Salt Lake City. |

Washington State wide receiver Curtis Nettles, right, is congratulated
after scoring a touchdown against Utah in the first quarter Saturday,
Sept. 16, 2000, in Salt Lake City. Photo by Douglas C. Pizac (AP) |