Patrick Baumgartner, brother of Washington state senator Michael Baumgartner, is a former Microsoft engineer who helped WSU coach Mike Leach design the play 'Big Gulp Left' that the Cougs have used to great success this season.
PULLMAN – The veil has finally been lifted off the Microsoft engineer that drew up the “Big Gulp Left” formation Mike Leach and Washington State have used multiple times this season, most recently for a 24-yard touchdown during Saturday’s 34-20 win over No. 12 Oregon at Martin Stadium.
The vague coordinates of the play’s origins were also learned: at a bar, off the coast of Cambodia.