WSU running backs eager to excel under coach Justin Green
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:16 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
College SportsWashington State University's running backs, led by coach Justin Green, express a strong desire to succeed in the upcoming season. Players like Kirby Vorhees, Maxwell Woods, and Leo Pulalasi have returned, having previously contemplated entering the transfer portal. They attribute their decision to strong relationships and the coaching staff, particularly the track record of Green, who has coached multiple all-conference players. The running backs are prepared to enhance their performance and aim for improvement in their role with the Cougars this season.
- •Justin Green is Washington State's new assistant head coach and running backs coach.
- •Kirby Vorhees led WSU in rushing yards last season.
- •Woods and Pulalasi also return to the team after discussions on their future.
- •Last year, WSU averaged 228.3 rushing yards per game.
- •Players cite trust in the coaching staff as a key factor in their return.
- 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Led by veteran coach Justin Green, WSU's running backs 'want to be great'
"Jul. 31—When someone shouts "Kirby" during a Washington State football practice, it can get a little confusing. They might grab the attention of the big boss: first-year coach Kirby Moore, or the 5-foot-11, 207-pound bruiser of a running back known as Kirby Vorhees. Or they could summon both. Moore said that beyond Vorhees, he does not personally know any other Kirbys. Including Moore, Vorhees ...
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