Apple Cup

If you know me at all then you know what Cougar football means to me, and this blog entry will not really be news to you. For those of you that don’t know me very well, I will start by saying that without a doubt next to my wife, kids, and family, cheering on the Cougs is one of the things that brings me the most joy. Ok, now some of you are saying, “this doesn’t sound like Amy”. Well its not, but Amy has always said "this is our family Blog”, and she has encouraged me to write, but up until now I couldn’t think of where to start. It seems fitting to start with one of my favorite topics on my favorite week of the year, Apple Cup week.

I can think of dozens of reasons why Apple Cup is my favorite week of the year, but the two biggest reasons for me are that this game involves both family and Washington State University. My Mom and Dad took me to my first Apple Cup at Husky Stadium in 1997 and I have made every game since, and for the most part our family has attended these games together. Over the years this tradition has expanded to my wife, children, mother and father in-law, brothers and sisters, cousins, and countless friends. All of whom have helped make this tradition what it is.

Below are a few pictures of past Apple Cups, some good games, some disappointments, but overall great memories. Happy Apple Cup week and GO COUGS!

1997: WSU 41, UW 35. This picture says it all... Well not all, it really says Rose Bowl!

1998: UW 16, WSU 9.

1999: UW 24, WSU 14.

2000: UW 51, WSU 3.

2001: UW 26, WSU 14. Don't we all look young?

2002: UW 29. WSU 26.

2003: UW 27, WSU 19.

2004: WSU 28, UW 25. A good WAZZU win at the end. I almost missed the final series due to my sister's shenanigans!

2005: WSU26, UW 22.

2006: UW 35, WSU 32. To Pullman, WA via Shanghai, China. Dad arrived the morning of the game after 23 hours and 4 layovers.

2007: WSU 42, UW 35.

2008: WSU 16, UW 13. Huge 3 day tailgate in Pullman and Abi's first Apple Cup. Oh and yes, that is me celebrating, 0-12!

2009: UW 30, WSU 0. Not sure I remember this one, I think I have completely blocked it out.

2010: UW 35, WSU 28.

2011: ????