Washington State Cougars Football: Mistake to Overlook Cougs in 2020
Travell Harris, Washington State Cougars football.
Offensive Talent
As mentioned none of WSU’s quarterbacks have taken a snap in a college game. While the group’s lack of experience presents a problem, it’s also a double-edged sword. There is a blank slate for contenders Cammon Cooper, Gunner Cruz, and Jayden de Laura. Learning Rolovich’s run and shoot offense shouldn’t be as much of a problem because none of them ran Leach’s offense in a game. Besides the “run and shoot” isn’t a huge departure from the “air raid” in terms of running with the throttle open.
Despite several departures, the Cougs return some very talented players. The receiver trio of Renard Bell, Travell Harris, and Calvin Jackson Jr. combined for 111 catches, 1,232 yards, and a dozen touchdowns. Then there is Jamire Calvin who redshirted in 2019 but had 42 receptions the year prior. Junior running back Max Borghi is a dual-threat. In 2019 he had 1,414 yards from scrimmage which was third in the conference, 86 receptions (2nd in Pac-12, 11th in FBS), and 16 touchdowns (2nd in Pac-12). Whoever wins the quarterback competition will have a talented and deep set of skill players to work with.
Last year the offensive line, as a group was very young, the majority of them are back this season and with a year of experience under their belts. Second-team All-Pac-12 right tackle Abe Lewis leads the way.
Fun to see Rolovich perk up every time a member of his current team makes a play in this ‘18 game.
Minshew: “I tell you, you’re going to absolutely love Max Borghi. That dude is special, seriously. Catching, running, just tough. In the summer, he was one of the fastest guys.” pic.twitter.com/eLXOnZo60K
— Theo Lawson (@TheoLawson_SR) July 1, 2020