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Eckhaus's Vertical Threat: WSU's QB vs OSU
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Zevi Eckhaus, a six-foot, two-hundred-nine-pound redshirt senior quarterback, has had a remarkable college career, starting at Bryant University and now playing for Washington State. Hes completed sixty-three percent of his passes for over ten thousand yards and ninety touchdowns, adding over one thousand rushing yards and twelve scores on the ground. Eckhaus earned First Team All-NEC honors and the NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year award at Bryant, setting school records for career touchdown passes and being a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. After transferring to Washington State, he became the starter and has completed sixty-four percent of his passes for one thousand five hundred sixty-three yards, with eleven touchdowns and nine interceptions. His ability to make big plays on the fly and take calculated risks with downfield passes has transformed the Cougars offense. Looking ahead to the rematch with Oregon State, Eckhauss performance will be crucial for bowl eligibility.
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