WSU pep rally to launch season

WSU athletics and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce will continue the tradition of First Down Friday Night for an evening of activities for students, alumni and fans as the Cougars prepare to kick off the 2011-2012 home football season at 4 p.m. Saturday against Idaho State University at Martin Stadium.

Activities start Friday, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. on Olsen Street, next to Neill Public Library. This free community event will have inflatables for the kids, food and ice cream from Porky’s Pit BBQ and Ferdinand’s Dairy, and live music provided by Members Only.

Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson will conduct interviews with Football Coach Paul Wulff and Basketball Coach Ken Bone. WSU football and basketball teams, the WSU marching band, cheer squad and Butch will be present.

New this year is the addition of a beer garden open from 5 – 8 p.m. with music at 7 p.m.