3 lingering thoughts from WSU football’s demoralizing loss to Utah State

PULLMAN — In his first 10 months on the job, Washington State coach Kirby Moore has made at least one thing crystal clear. As the Cougars’ slow start to the season continues, reaching 1-5 after a surprising 17-16 road loss to Utah State Friday night, Moore has demonstrated that he doesn’t want to talk about quarterback Caden Pinnick in specifics. When given the opportunity, he turns his answer into a referendum on his entire offense, addressing systemic issues rather than individuals.