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Jake Dickert's Message To Washington State Fans Ahead of Saturday's Apple Cup

Joe Londergan

Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert leads his team into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium for a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Sep 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars head coach Jake Dickert leads his team into Gesa Field at Martin Stadium for a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images / James Snook-Imagn Images
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Washington State sports have never had too much of a problem getting fans to show up in Seattle. As the Apple Cup heads to Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, plenty of crimson and gray is expected to be present in the stands again.

All throughout the summer and the fall, WSU head football coach Jake Dickert has stressed the importance of fan investment, financial or otherwise, to secure the future of the program following the Pac-12's reduction to two members. Dickert stressed in his media availability this week how important it will be for fans to be seen and engaged during a rivalry game at a neutral site on national TV against an opponent that reached the national championship game last season.

"Whatever our best is as a fan base, it needs to happen this weekend," Dickert stated. "If you're pissed off from what happened, show up. If you're excited about it, show up. Whatever happens, show up be there, be loud, and show what our best is as Cougs. That's that's all I ask and and hopefully just like from ourf ootball players, we'll deliver every chance we get."

The 116th Apple Cup kicks off this Saturday on Peacock at 12:30 PM PT.

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Joe Londergan

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.

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