Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline

A Collection of the Greatest Cougars Stories Ever Told

Nonfiction, Sports, Reference, Essays, History, Football
Cover of the book Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline by Jim Walden, Sports Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jim Walden ISBN: 9781613216309
Publisher: Sports Publishing Publication: October 1, 2013
Imprint: Sports Publishing Language: English
Author: Jim Walden
ISBN: 9781613216309
Publisher: Sports Publishing
Publication: October 1, 2013
Imprint: Sports Publishing
Language: English

During an association with the Washington State football program that started in 1977, Jim Walden established a foundation of competitive expectations that helped spur the success of contemporary Cougar teams. Walden’s 1981 Cougars broke a 51-year bowl drought, and with victories in three of his last five Apple Cup games against Washington, Walden finally leveled the field with WSU’s cross-state rivals. Walden’s teams beat every opponent in the Pac-10 Conference at least once, squaring off against powerhouses USC, UCLA, and Washington despite a deficit in resources that he once described as “having to fight battles every Saturday with a really short sword.” He kidded and sparred with coaches like Don James, John Robinson, and Terry Donahue, while ticking off a few others with his outspokenness. He offered his opinions so frequently and frankly that his university president had “The Walden Release” printed and ready as a disclaimer for the press: “The opinions of Coach Walden do not necessarily reflect the stance of the WSU administration.”

In Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline, the stories cover players and coaches alike, including Jack “The Throwin’ Samoan” Thompson, the colorful “Lone Star” Dietz, Bill Doba, and many more. Walden reveals the effective strategies and the flubs and tells what really happened on the field and in the locker rooms. He also shares the ways he was able to coax prospects into coming to remote Pullman and what he was really screaming at officials all those times. Walden tells his stories the way he coached—all out and nothing held back, with wit and humor.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

During an association with the Washington State football program that started in 1977, Jim Walden established a foundation of competitive expectations that helped spur the success of contemporary Cougar teams. Walden’s 1981 Cougars broke a 51-year bowl drought, and with victories in three of his last five Apple Cup games against Washington, Walden finally leveled the field with WSU’s cross-state rivals. Walden’s teams beat every opponent in the Pac-10 Conference at least once, squaring off against powerhouses USC, UCLA, and Washington despite a deficit in resources that he once described as “having to fight battles every Saturday with a really short sword.” He kidded and sparred with coaches like Don James, John Robinson, and Terry Donahue, while ticking off a few others with his outspokenness. He offered his opinions so frequently and frankly that his university president had “The Walden Release” printed and ready as a disclaimer for the press: “The opinions of Coach Walden do not necessarily reflect the stance of the WSU administration.”

In Tales from the Washington State Cougars Sideline, the stories cover players and coaches alike, including Jack “The Throwin’ Samoan” Thompson, the colorful “Lone Star” Dietz, Bill Doba, and many more. Walden reveals the effective strategies and the flubs and tells what really happened on the field and in the locker rooms. He also shares the ways he was able to coax prospects into coming to remote Pullman and what he was really screaming at officials all those times. Walden tells his stories the way he coached—all out and nothing held back, with wit and humor.

More books from Sports Publishing

Cover of the book The Boys from Old Florida by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Giants Among Men by Jim Walden
Cover of the book The Baseball Maniac's Almanac by Jim Walden
Cover of the book The Hometown Team by Jim Walden
Cover of the book So You Think You're a Boston Red Sox Fan? by Jim Walden
Cover of the book So You Think You're a Duke Blue Devils Basketball Fan? by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Dusty by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Tales from the Chicago White Sox Dugout by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Tales from the Miami Dolphins Sideline by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Unbreakable by Jim Walden
Cover of the book The B.A.A. at 125 by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Flying High by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Legends of the Detroit Red Wings by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Game of My Life Denver Broncos by Jim Walden
Cover of the book Steve Jobs: Ten Lessons in Leadership by Jim Walden
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy