The Icy Whites need to chill

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsSeasoned Washington State Cougars fans are probably familiar with the infamous “Curse of the Icy Whites”, but I’ll break it down for the newbies. Something wicked this way lies within the deceptively light fabric of the favored uniform choice.

Let’s investigate, shall we?

In 2018, the Cougs maintained a clean 11-2 record, one of those losses at the hands of USC - with WSU clad in white jerseys and a white helmet to match. In 2017, with a record of 9-4, each loss (dealt by Cal, Arizona, UW, and Michigan State respectively) was accompanied by a white jersey, white pants, a white helmet, or a combo platter.

This is where it gets fishy. Going back to 2010, no one’s…