Is he or isnt he a Coug

Three-star running back J.T. Diederichs (6-2, 215, 4.4) from Seattle (Wash.) Ballard seems to be heading back to making a stronger commitment to Washington State. Diederichs was thinking about taking trips and still may; but the Cougars are definitely his favorites.

“The Cougars are my favorite. But I don't have any visits set up yet. I will set up my first visit with Washington State. If I really like my visit there, I might commit then. If there was a long shot, it would probably be Oregon State, only because my Mom likes them.”

“The schools I'm hearing from the most are Washington State, Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, Wyoming, and Montana. I have received mail from many other schools like Nebraska and other schools from the Big 12, but none of those schools have offered me. Only the ones I hear from all the time, the ones who call me.”

“We won our first playoff game last week 21-6 against Oak Harbor High School.”

“My stats for the year are 1,591 yards rushing with 174 carries. Almost all the schools that are recruiting me want me as a running back.”

“I already qualify academically, but I want you to know my bench press is up to 360 pounds. I've really been working on the weights when I have time.”

Diederichs has been compared in his running style to former Husky tailback and NFL superstar, Corey Dillon. Like Dillon, Diederichs is a big body who can really move.

Diederichs was selected all-state, all-area and all-league selection as a junior after rushing for over 1,200 yards.

Diederichs is also outstanding on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker.