In keeping with new coach Mike Leach's edict that he likes his receivers quick and fast, Gino Simone has dropped 13 pounds -- from 198 to 185 -- since last year. Simone said he didn't feel he was where he needed to be physically a year ago, but now feels faster and more capable of making plays.
Simone certainly will get a chance to make an impression in Leach's receiver-friendly offense. Leach has preached speed since he's been at WSU, so Simone's weight loss and return of confidence is a good sign moving forward.