1966 Washington State Cougars football team explained

Year:	1966
Team:	Washington State Cougars
Sport:	football
Conference:	Athletic Association of Western Universities
Short Conf:	AAWU
Record:	3–7
Conf Record:	1–3
Head Coach:	Bert Clark
Hc Year:	3rd
Stadium:	Rogers Field Joe Albi Stadium (Spokane)

The 1966 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Athletic Association of Western Universities (AAWU) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Bert Clark, the Cougars compiled a record (1–3 in AAWU, tie for sixth), and were outscored 211 to 132.^{[1] [2]} Two home games were played on campus at Rogers Field in Pullman, and three at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane.

The team's statistical leaders included Jerry Henderson with 989 passing yards, Ammon McWashington with 298 rushing yards, and Doug Flansburg with 613 receiving yards.^[3]

The trip to the Houston Astrodome in September included a jet flight, the first for Cougar It was the first college football game played on artificial turf, the majority (baseball outfield) of the AstroTurf was installed two months earlier in July.^{[4] [5]}

After consecutive losses in the Battle of the Palouse,^{[6] [7]} WSU scored two late touchdowns to defeat Idaho in the chilly mud at Neale Stadium on October 22;^{[8] [9] [10]} the Cougars have not played in neighboring Moscow since.

Washington State defeated Oregon in the final varsity football game at Hayward Field.^{[11] [12] [13]} In the rivlary game with Washington at Spokane,^{[14] [15]} the Cougars lost for the eighth straight year.^{[16] [17] [18]}

Roster

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NFL/AFL Draft

Three Cougars were selected in the 1967 NFL/AFL Draft.

Rich Sheron	TE	2	37	New York Jets
Bud Norris	TE	6	138	Miami Dolphins
Bob Trygstad	DT	11	271	Minnesota Vikings

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External links

• Game program: California vs. WSU at Spokane – September 17, 1966
• Game program: Baylor vs. WSU at Spokane – October 1, 1966
• Game program: Arizona State at WSU – October 8, 1966
• Game program: WSU at Utah – October 15, 1966
• Game program: Oregon State at WSU – October 29, 1966
• Game program: Washington vs. WSU at Spokane – November 19, 1966

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1966 Washington State Cougars Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 25, 2016.
2. Web site: 2016 Media Guide. WSUCougars.com. Washington State Cougars Athletics. October 25, 2016. 76.
3. Web site: 1966 Washington State Cougars Stats. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. October 25, 2016.
4. News: Phils, Astros plan tonight on artificial grass . Reading Eagle. (Pennsylvania). Associated Press. July 19, 1966. 23.
5. News: Phils find Farrell, turf unfriendly . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Associated Press . July 20, 1966 . 3C.
6. News: WSU pins hopes on untried soph . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . October 21, 1966 . 15.
7. News: Name of game is 'Knock': Cougs, Vandals make war. Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Payne . Bob . October 22, 1966 . 10.
8. News: Glen Shaw's sprint defeats Vandals . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Missildine . Harry . October 23, 1966 . 1, sports.
9. News: WSU scores twice in fourth quarter to beat Idaho . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho) . Wilson . Mike . October 23, 1966 . 12.
10. News: Rally by Cougars trips Idaho 14-7 . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Spoerhase . Jim . October 24, 1966 . 17.
11. News: Ducks miscount, Cougars win 14-13 . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Missildine . Harry . November 6, 1966 . 1, sports.
12. News: Ducks lose count, game . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Uhrhammer . Jerry . November 6, 1966 . 1B.
13. News: Hayward Field ends its days on a sad note . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Tims . Marvin . November 6, 1966 . 1A.
14. News: Cougar, Husky seniors in final game . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . (photos) . November 19, 1966 . 1.
15. News: Do cycles end at seven years? Underdog Cougars seek answer . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Missildine . Harry . November 19, 1966 . 10.
16. News: Fumbling Cougars lose to Huskies . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington). November 20, 1966 . 1, sports.
17. News: Four field goals spark Huskies' win . Lewiston Morning Tribune . (Idaho). Associated Press . November 20, 1966 . 11.
18. News: Huskies kick Cougars 19-7; talented toe does big job . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Spoerhase . Jim . November 21, 1966 . 14.
19. News: Webfoots have score to settle with WSU . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Uhrhammer . Jerry . November 4, 1966 . 3B.
20. News: WSU vs. OSU . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . October 28, 1966 . 13.
21. News: WSU vs. UW . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . (probable starters, rosters) . November 19, 1966 . 10.
22. Web site: 2008 Football media guide . Washington State University Athletics . 2008 . 172–191 . March 2, 2020.
23. News: Big Ray's happy with draft result . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . March 15, 1967 . 15.
24. News: Pro grid teams tab hoop stars . Spokane Daily Chronicle . (Washington) . Associated Press . March 16, 1967 . 37.