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Cougars Thrash Cal Stuck

Posted on July 21, 2010 at 10:03 PM.

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PULLMAN, WA - The Washington State football team may be making a historic turn around, at least within WSU's own history. The Cougars took on injury plagued Cal, who have been on a 3 game losing streak since losing several key players due to long term injuries.
Today was no different, with the loss of several more key players early in the game, allowing WSU to take control. The game began with a Cal field goal, and that would be the only time the Bears would have the lead. Jeff Tuel had another outstanding game, throwing 3 TDs, to just one interception. The Sophomore has become incredibly efficient and he has lead WSU to three consecutive victories.
Several Cal turnovers in their own territory lead to their demise in the second quarter as Washington State improves to 4-5(3-3) with a 27-3 win. Coach O'Hern addresses the current win streak:
"The last 3 weeks have been spot on, however the teams we have faced aren't top programs, and they each were less than stellar when we faced them. I'm not taking away from our wins, but the final two games are against the #3 and #1 in the Pac-10, as of now. Washington only has one loss, and Oregon State will be no easy game either. These tough games are coming at an unfortunate time, as it is essential to win out in order to have a chance at a bowl game. We'll take it one step at a time, and hope for the best. Thank you."
Oregon State and Washington round out the final games of the season for the Cougars. The two teams combined record is 13-4.

NCAA Scoreboard - California Golden Bears (4-5) at Washington State Cougars (4-5)

October 30, 2010	1	2	3	4	F
California Golden Bears	3	0	0	0	3
Washington State Cougars	3	17	7	0	27

Top Performers

California Golden Bears - Stats

D. Hagan - 3 tackles, ATK

Washington State Cougars - Stats

J. Tuel - 14/22, 180 yards, 3 TD

Team Stats Comparison

	CAL	WSU
First Downs	10	13
3rd Down Efficiency	3-12	7-15
4th Down Efficiency	0-1	0-0
Total Yards	197	316
Passing Yards	159	180
Rushing Yards	38	136
Penalties-Penalty Yards	3-20	1-5
Turnovers	3	2
Time of Possession	16:17	22:48

Scoring Summary

First Quarter			CAL	WSU
CAL	5:29	FG CAL: G. Tavecchio, 38 yard FG	3	0
WSU	2:59	FG WSU: N. Grasu, 40 yard FG	3	3
Second Quarter			CAL	WSU
WSU	7:38	TD WSU: G. Simone, 3 yard pass from J. Tuel(N. Grasu kick)	3	10
WSU	4:12	FG WSU: N. Grasu, 40 yard FG	3	13
WSU	0:11	TD WSU: I. Barton, 2 yard pass from J. Tuel(N. Grasu kick)	3	20
Third Quarter			CAL	WSU
WSU	2:08	TD WSU: J. Solomon, 32 yard pass from J. Tuel(N. Grasu kick)	3	27

California Golden Bears

Passing	C/ATT	YDS	TD	INT
K. Riley	16/30	159	0	1
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
C. Jackson	9	43	4.7	0
S. Vereen	5	12	2.4	0
W. Kapp	2	2	1.0	0
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
J. Ross	5	86	17.2	0
J. Sparks	3	31	10.3	0
M. Jones	3	19	6.3	0
I. Albrecht	2	4	2.0	0
A. Lagemann	1	17	17.0	0
Defense	TKL	SACK	INT	TD
D. Holt	8	0	0	0
J. Meadows	7	0	0	0
M. Mohamed	5	0	0	0
D. Hill	5	0	2	0
Kick Returning	NO.	YDS	TD	LONG
S. Vereen	3	56	0	19
J. Ross	2	41	0	21
Punt Returning	NO.	YDS	TD	LONG
J. Ross	4	22	0	10
Kicking	FGM/A	XPM/A	PTS	LONG
G. Tavecchio	1/1	0/0	3	38
Punting	NO.	YDS	AVG	IN 20
B. Anger	6	179	29.8	1

Washington State Cougars

Passing	C/ATT	YDS	TD	INT
J. Tuel	14/22	180	3	1
M. Lobbestael	0/2	0	0	1
Rushing	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
J. Montgomery	16	58	3.6	0
C. Winston	9	54	6.0	0
J. Tuel	4	22	5.5	0
Receiving	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
G. Simone	4	8	2.0	1
I. Barton	4	54	13.5	1
J. Solomon	2	49	24.5	1
S. Stormo	2	20	10.0	0
D. Blackledge	1	30	30.0	0
Defense	TKL	SACK	INT	TD
A. Hoffman-Ellis	7	1	0	0
A. Houston	6	0	1	0
L. Bland	6	1	0	0
C. Hamlett	2	1	0	0
Kick Returning	NO.	YDS	TD	LONG
J. Solomon	2	40	0	20
Punt Returning	NO.	YDS	TD	LONG
J. Montgomery	1	2	0	2
Kicking	FGM/A	XPM/A	PTS	LONG
N. Grasu	2/2	3/3	9	40
Punting	NO.	YDS	AVG	IN 20
R. Forrest	4	178	44.5	1