The Apple Cup
I’m back with a recap of the 100th Annual Apple Cup as promised. While it was a disappointing loss of 42-35 for Husky fans; for the better half of the game, the score was tied and both teams seemed to be evenly matched.
Husky quarterback Jake Locker, went back to play, seemingly unimpeded by his neck sprain from a few weeks ago. The huskies lead the game for the greater part of the first half, but the Cougars tied up the score 28-28 by halftime.
For halftime show the UW and WSU marching bands combined forces and performed an elaborate display while photos of all 99 previous Apple Cup games were shown on the Huskytron screen.
The second half was more exciting, with several near fumbles and a touchdown drive by Locker. Unfortunately the Husky team crumbled after that. The final blow came when Washington State Quarterback Alex Brink, a Senior from Eugene, Oregon, threw a long touchdown pass. With 25 seconds left in the quarter, the Huskies tried to drive back down and tie up the score, but were stopped short by the clock.
After the game, Washington State Governor Cristine Gregoire presented the Apple Cup trophy was to WSU Coaches and players.
