1988 Washington State Cougars football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1988 Washington State Cougars football Washington State Football Helmet 1988-1999.png 200 Pacific-10 Conference Pac-10 16 16 9–3 5–3 Dennis Erickson 2nd Bob Bratkowski 2nd Single-back spread John L. Smith 2nd 4–3 Ivan Cook Timm Rosenbach Martin Stadium Aloha Bowl champion Aloha Bowl W 24–22 vs. Houston The 1988 Washington State Cougars football team was an American football team that represented Washington State University in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second and final season under head coach Dennis Erickson, the Cougars compiled a 9–3 record (5–3 in Pac-10, tied for third), and outscored their opponents 415 to 303.1988 Washington State Cougars Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-state/1988-schedule.html2016 Media Guide http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/wsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/25/2016_Football_Media_Guide_Color.pdf WSUCougars.com Washington State Cougars Athletics October 24, 2016 77 October 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161021004149/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/wsu.sidearmsports.com/documents/2016/8/25/2016_Football_Media_Guide_Color.pdf dead The team's statistical leaders included Timm Rosenbach with 3,097 passing yards, Steve Broussard with 1,280 rushing yards, and Tim Stallworth with 1,151 receiving yards.1988 Washington State Cougars Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 24, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/washington-state/1988.html On October 29, Washington State beat No. 1 UCLA at the Rose Bowl, their first and only win ever over a No. 1 ranked team.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_vJVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=luEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6312%2C7659231 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon news service reports Bruins derailed by Cougs October 30, 1988 1C Several months after this season, Erickson departed for Miami in early March 1989,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rlxWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CfADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5399%2C3743456 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Bergum Steve Erickson's air express off to Miami March 6, 1989 A1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yedVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=seEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2516%2C1468206 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Erickson takes Miami job March 6, 1989 1Dhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mZUrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ntAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2376%2C3411479 Idahonian Moscow Meehan Jim Erickson leaves 'dream' March 6, 1989 1A and Mike Price was hired a week later; a former Cougar player and assistant, he was previously the head coach for eight years in the Big Sky Conference at Weber State in Ogden, Utah. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ipUrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ntAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2933%2C2469781 Idahonian Moscow Meehan Jim Price comes to 'save the day' March 14, 1989 1Ahttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qG9OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7vkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3164%2C1847897 Spokane Chronicle Washington Blanchette John Choice of Price applauded by players March 14, 1989 B1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=t1xWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CfADAAAAIBAJ&pg=4731%2C9904578 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Bergum Steve Price: 'I'm here to save the day' March 15, 1989 D1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3-dVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=seEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6940%2C3930846 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press 'The Price is Right' for Cougars March 15, 1989 5B Quarterback Rosenbach opted not to stay as a fifth-year senior in 1989 and announced his intent to turn professional in April.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ollWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xO8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6554%2C7319982 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Associated Press Goldberg Dave Rosenbach enters supplemental April 11, 1989 C1https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DOlVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oOEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2682%2C1550940 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon news service reports Rosenbach expects to be top NFL pick July 7, 1989 2C He entered the NFL's supplemental draft, and was selected in July with the second pick by the recently relocated Phoenix Cardinals.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BOlVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=oOEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1506%2C1738412 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Cards nab Rosenbach; Walsh to Dallas July 8, 1989 2Chttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wCYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gtAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5876%2C506001 Idahonian Moscow Associated Press Rosenbach picked by Phoenix July 7, 1989 1Ahttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wCYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gtAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6000%2C699908 Idahonian Moscow Meehan Jim From Cougar to Cardinal July 8, 1989 1D Schedule 1988 AP September 3 w y y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 44–7 54,458 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-now-illini-know-score/173534728/ Quad-City Times Now Illini know score September 4, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 w y y Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN 41–9 40,071 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-tribune-huskies-cougs-take-two/173534854/ The News Tribune Huskies, Cougs take two from Big Ten September 11, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 l Oregon Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 28–43 30,263 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tri-city-herald-oregon-makes-it-gray-day/173535007/ Tri-City Herald Oregon makes it gray day for WSU September 18, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 w y y Tennessee Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN 52–24 92,276 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-rosenbach-cougars/135025967/ The Billings Gazette Rosenbach, Cougars rip Vols, 52–24 October 2, 1988 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 w y California Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 44–13 27,077 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-billings-gazette-rosenbach-leads-wsu/173535120/ The Billings Gazette Rosenbach leads WSU to 44–13 win over Cal October 9, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 l y Arizona Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 28–45 48,287 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-wildcats-thump-coug/173535235/ The Arizona Republic Wildcats thump Cougars, sustain postseason hopes October 16, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 l Arizona State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 28–31 33,170 https://www.newspapers.com/article/bonner-county-daily-bee-sun-devils-pres/173535357/ Bonner County Daily Bee Sun Devils' pressure too much for Cougars October 23, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 w y UCLA 1 Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA 34–30 51,970 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-washington-state/173534142/ Wisconsin State Journal Washington State stuns No. 1 UCLA October 30, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 w y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 24–21 36,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-cougars-dont-bowl/173535561/ The Spokesman-Review Cougars don't bowl over November 6, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 w 20 Oregon State Martin Stadium Pullman, WA 36–27 19,702 https://www.newspapers.com/article/shoshone-news-press-cougars-stop-beavers/173535829/ Shoshone News-Press Cougars stop Beavers; Honolulu ahead? November 13, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 w 19 Washington Martin Stadium Pullman, WA Apple Cup 32–31 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-coeur-dalene-press-cougars-conquer/173535987/ The Coeur d'Alene Press Cougars conquer Huskies; head to Honolulu November 20, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com December 25 Sunday w y y 18 Houston 14 Aloha Bowl Halawa, HI Aloha Bowl ABC 24–22 35,132 https://www.newspapers.com/article/honolulu-star-bulletin-houston-talk-fire/173527139/ Honolulu Star-Bulletin Houston talk fires up Washington State December 26, 1988 May 31, 2025 Newspapers.com https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WxhXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6fkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5582%2C956052 Washington State University Athletics Football media guide 2014 75 October 8, 2014 Game summaries Illinois Wash St 7 16 14 7 Illinois 0 7 0 0 September 3 Memorial Stadium 54,458 yes Q1 WSU Rosenbach 16 yard run (Hanson kick) WSU 7–0 Q2 WSU Hanson 41 yard field goal WSU 10–0 Q2 WSU Rosenbach 6 yard run (kick failed) WSU 16–0 Q2 ILL Griffith 53 yard run (Higgins kick) WSU 16–7 Q2 WSU Broussard 1 yard run (Hanson kick) WSU 23–7 Q3 WSU Broussard 16 yard run (Hanson kick) WSU 30–7 Q3 WSU Stallworth 5 yard pass from Rosenbach (Hanson kick) WSU 37–7 Q4 WSU Rosenbach 1 yard run (Hanson kick) WSU 44–7 yes Steve Broussard: 27 rush, 173 ydshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gOdVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=r-EDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6854%2C927887 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Cougars feast on Illini in rare road victory, 44-7 September 4, 1988 5B Washington 1988 Washington Huskies football team Apple Cup Washington State Cougars 2; text-align:center collapsed Washington Huskies at #19 Washington State Cougars November 19, 1988 Washington 21 7 0 3 Washington St 9 7 10 6 Martin Stadium, Pullman, Washington 40,000 Snow, 34 F C Eugene Register-Guard, 1988 Nov 20. First quarter WSU – Jason Hanson 37-yard field goal, 11:53. Washington St 3–0. Drive: WASH – Vince Weathersby 14-yard run (John McCallum kick), 7:34. Washington 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards. WASH – Aaron Jenkins 2-yard run (John McCallum kick), 7:11. Washington 14–3. Drive: WSU – Rich Swinton 4-yard run (run failed), 3:10. Washington 14–9. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards. WASH – Le-Lo Lang 20-yard interception return (John McCallum kick). Washington 21–9. Second quarter WSU – Tim Stallworth 11-yard pass from Timm Rosenbach (Jason Hanson kick), 11:42. Washington 21–16. Drive: WASH – Aaron Jenkins 4-yard run (John McCallum kick). Washington 28–16. Drive: Third quarter WSU – Jason Hanson 32-yard field goal. Washington 28–19. Drive: WSU – Rich Swinton 2-yard run (Jason Hanson kick). Washington 28–26. Drive: Fourth quarter WASH – John McCallum 20-yard field goal, 14:15. Washington 31–26. Drive: WSU – Timm Rosenbach 5-yard run (run failed), 9:06. Washington St 32–31. Drive: Top passers WASH – Cary Conklin – 13/31, 99 yards WSU – Timm Rosenbach – 9/21, 148 yards, TD, int Top rushers WASH – Aaron Jenkins – 17 rushes, 93 yards, 2 TD WSU – Rich Swinton – 31 rushes, 155 yards, 2 TD Top receivers WASH – Brian Slater – 3 receptions, 38 yards WSU – Doug Wellsandt – 4 receptions, 64 yards Shawn Landrum blocked an Eric Canton punt which led to Timm Rosenbach's eventual game-winning fourth down touchdown run. Washington State secured an Aloha Bowl berth with the win. Roster 1988 Washington State Cougars y 49 Jr Kevin Andal TE 31 Jr Steve Broussard RB y 34 Fr Paul Carr RB 1 Fr C. J. Davis WR y C. J. Davis (wide receiver) 68 Sr Chris Dyko OT y 52 Sr Dave Fakkema C 9 Fr Aaron Garcia QB Aaron Garcia (American football) y y 12 So Brad Gossen QB 73 Sr John Husby OT 74 Sr Jim Michalczik OG 46 Jr Rodd Olson TE 88 Sr William Pellum WR 3 Jr Timm Rosenbach QB y C 25 Jr Thomas Rogers RB 23 Fr Rodney Scott RB 2 Jr Tim Stallworth WR y 33 So Rich Swinton RB 36 Sr Elmer Thomas WR 11 Sr Ed Tingstad RB 60 Sr Mike Utley OG y 82 Jr Doug Wellsandt TE y 17 Sr Michael Wimberly WR 13 Sr Victor Wood WR 56 Jr Paul Wulff C y 55 Sr Tuineau Alipate LB 76 Sr Ivan Cook DE C 97 Jr Tim Downing DT 96 Jr Randy Gray DE 50 Jr Dan Grayson LB y 19 Sr Artie Holmes S 18 Sr Shawn Landrum CB 10 Jr Jay Languein DB 91 Jr Mark Ledbetter DT 42 Sr Ron Lee S 40 Sr Maury Metcalf LB 6 So Chris Moton DB 37 Jr Roosevelt Noble DB 41 Sr Bob O'Neal LB 57 Sr Keith Rice LB 75 Jr Tony Savage DT y Tony Savage (American football) 29 Sr Vernon Todd CB 90 So Jeron Woodley DL 4 Fr Jason Hanson K y 45 Jr Rob Myers P Dennis Erickson (2nd year) Bob Bratkowski (OC) John L. Smith (DC) https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yLQpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rO8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6736%2C1590652 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Cougar roster November 19, 1988 B2 NFL draft Three Cougars were selected in the 1989 NFL draft, held April 23–24. Washington State Cougars Player Position Round Overall Franchise Mike UtleyG359Detroit LionsChris DykoT8221Chicago BearsArtie HolmesDB11293New York Jets https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=irsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zu8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3145%2C6750416 Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington Gerheim Earl Vikings take EWU's Mickel April 25, 1989 C3https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=WZUrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ldAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1954%2C812145 Idahonian Moscow Meehan Jim Utley, Washington, Dyko get NFL calls April 24, 1989 1B The supplemental draft was held on July 7. Washington State Cougars Player Position Round Overall Franchise Timm RosenbachQB12Phoenix Cardinals References External links Spokane Chronicle: Aloha Bowl '88 special pre-game section, December 22, 1988 Washington State Category:Washington State Cougars football seasons Category:Aloha Bowl champion seasons Washington State Cougars football