Know Your Opponent

We were sufficiently knowledgeable about George Mason, so let's get to know Notre Dame's next opponent, Washington State. To the internets!

Washington State was founded in 1890 under the original name Washington Agricultural College and School of Science (Gooooo WACSS!).

According to Wikipedia, WSU's role as a statewide institution became clear in 1894 with the launch its first Agricultural Experiment Station. Sounds like the Dharma Initiative was busy even in the 19th century. 

They have a long list of distinguished alumni, including:

Sports announcer Keith Jackson (I have know idea where his hard on for USC comes from)

Far Side creator Gary Larson (damn, that one is pretty awesome)

Edward R Murrow

Paul Allen

Bill Nye (yes, the Science Guy)

Drew Bledsoe

The Game

Ryan Leaf (they can't all be winners)

As for the basketball team , defense reigns supreme. They hold opponents to an average of 56 points per game. Kyle Weaver was second in the Pac 10 in steals and is a lock down perimeter defender.

WSU's best player is senior Derrick Low. For some insane reason, this 3-time Hawaii State

High School Player of the Year chose to go to college in Pullman, Washington. The craziest part, he chose WSU before he even stepped food on campus. I can't imagine the thoughts going through his head during that first winter.

Not single player on the WSU roster this year is actually from the State of Washington, ironically. This could either show how good of a recruited Tony Bennett is, or its just due to the fact that everyone who lives in Washington would rather record moody music hopped up on Starbucks. 

Go Irish! Beat Cougars.