{
  "id": 332726,
  "title": "WR Branden Ganashamoorthy shines as WSU QBs unlock deep ball on Day 3 of fall camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/wr-branden-ganashamoorthy-shines-as-wsu-qbs-unlock-deep-ball-on-day-3",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wr-branden-ganashamoorthy-shines-wsu-020100748.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington State University's junior wideout Branden Ganashamoorthy showcased an impressive performance on the third day of fall camp, as the Cougars' quarterbacks demonstrated their improved ability to throw deep passes. Ganashamoorthy caught a crucial one-handed touchdown reception amidst a flurry of activity involving quarterback Caden Pinnick, veteran cornerback Khamari Terrell, and wide receivers Tony Freeman and Maxwell Woods. The quarterback duo's newfound proficiency with the deep ball provided a promising glimpse into the potential for Ganashamoorthy to secure a significant role in the Cougar wide receiver room, which he missed out on during his first three seasons with the team. Coach Kirby Moore expressed high praise for Ganashamoorthy's progress, specifically noting his physical transformation and exceptional hands. The standout performance by Ganashamoorthy added to the overall encouraging development of the Cougars' quarterback position, which had struggled with deep pass throws in the first two days of practice.",
  "summary": "Aug. 8—PULLMAN — At first there was only silence, the kind of anticipatory stillness that can only mean something breathtaking is on the horizon. Washington State players from both sidelines, offensive players in crimson on the far end and defenders in white on the near side, held their breath as the ball fell back toward the earth, toward the corner of the end zone, where junior wideout ...",
  "key_points": [
    "WSU quarterbacks improve deep ball throwing on Day 3 of fall camp.",
    "Branden Ganashamoorthy catches crucial one-handed touchdown reception.",
    "Coach Kirby Moore praises Ganashamoorthy's progress and physical transformation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Branden Ganashamoorthy's breakout performance signals a potential shift in the Cougar wide receiver dynamics, with his impressive showing and Coach Kirby Moore's praise suggesting he may secure a significant role this season.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/332726.png",
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}