--One of the surest things for the Cougars is senior WR Brandon Gibson, who led the Pac-10 last season with 1,180 yards. He had such a good spring coaches decided to hold him out of the final scrimmage -- they figured he didn't need the work and didn't want to take a chance on him getting injured.

--Another potential starting receiver, sophomore Jeshua Anderson, sat out the spring to concentrate on track. Anderson is a legit NCAA contender in the 110 and 400 hurdle events.

SPRING MOVERS

WR Michael Willis -- The junior, who didn't play last year because of academic issues, was the star of the final spring scrimmage with six catches for 129 yards and a touchdown, helping to create s spot in the rotation next season.

DT Matt Eichelbereger -- A senior who did not start any games last season, he looks entrenched at one tackle spot after a solid spring that included two sacks in one scrimmage.

QB Kevin Lopina -- A transfer from Kansas State who has yet to see action for the Cougars, the junior had a standout spring to emerge as the backup and keep the heat on starter Gary Rogers. His mobility makes him a good fit for the new no-huddle spread offense, and he ran for a touchdown in the final scrimmage while also completing 10 of 15 passes for 154 yards.

TE Devin Frischknect -- The senior, who capped last season by catching two TD passes in the Apple Cup, picked up where he left off with a solid spring to earn the starting tight end job out of spring.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"I think our best football is ahead of us yet, but we have a long ways to go." -- WSU coach Paul Wulff on the end of his first spring with W.

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