Twitter
    Sportspress Northwest
    • Football
    • Baseball
    • NCAA
    • Hockey
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    Twitter
    Sportspress Northwest
    Twitter
    Home » After bus crash, Huskies band skips Apple Cup
    Football

    After bus crash, Huskies band skips Apple Cup

    Art ThielBy Art ThielNovember 23, 2018No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Email

    PULLMAN — Following the crash of a bus Thursday night on the way to Pullman that temporarily hospitalized 47 members, the University of Washington band didn’t continue to the Apple Cup Friday.  Ambulances transported the passengers to nearly hospitals, where none of the injuries were considered serious.

    One of the six buses transporting the band and spirit squad rolled onto its side Thursday on an icy stretch of I-90 about halfway between Seattle and Pullman, near the town of George.  The bus held 56, and only two remained under medical care Friday, according to a statement from the school.

    The Washington State Patrol listed in its report the cause of the crash as “speed too fast for conditions.”

    The Washington State marching band picked up for its cross-state colleagues and played the UW fight song in “W” formation before the game in Martin Stadium.

    #Update: Again, No Serious Injuries. About 20-25 student (UW Band Members) transported to local hospitals as a precaution. The other students & staff were sent on the other charter buses to George Elementary school. They will also be checked out by medics. 56 total on the bus. pic.twitter.com/bTOtFcCo4U

    — Trooper John Bryant (@wspd6pio) November 23, 2018

    UW band director Brad McDavid said the return to Seattle was because “we do everything together. With that in mind, the band will not attend the 2018 Apple Cup game in respect and consideration of the recovery our students and staff need following our bus accident.”

    UW athletics director Jen Cohen student health and well being was the top priority ahead of participation in the annual rivalry game.

    “It became evident that our band members need to recover and return home,” she said. She thanked Grant County first responders and the Quincy School District that opened George Elementary School as a temporary refuge for the traveling party on Thanksgiving night.

    “Many of the most helpful and supportive community members were Cougars fans, who demonstrated the caring values of WSU which transcend rivalry,” she said.

     

    Husky band bus rolled on the way to Pullman. We’re fine, but shaken up and holed up in an elementary school to regroup. A radio station put out a call and the town of George answered: families left their thanksgiving dinners to bring us leftovers and hot food. pic.twitter.com/Dko6bW7hQa

    — Patrick (@patstant) November 23, 2018

    Share. Facebook Twitter Reddit LinkedIn Email

    Related Posts

    A few musings about sports journalism as the unwinding begins

    February 18, 2022

    Carroll’s staff makeover seeks to get Wilson back in the game

    February 16, 2022

    Arizona loss unmasks truths about Hopkins, UW hoops

    February 15, 2022

    Comments are closed.

    • Follow @Art_Thiel on Twitter
    Use our affiliate link on Amazon

    Subscribe to Our Weekly Roundup

    Get the top stories sent to your inbox every Thursday.

    Art Thiel on KNKX 88.5FM

    Kirsten Kendrick's Q. & A. with Thiel can be heard every Friday during Morning Edition at 5:45am and 7:45am and again that same day on All Things Considered at 4:44pm. It also airs Saturday at 9:35am.

    Listen now!
    Latest Posts

    A few musings about sports journalism as the unwinding begins

    February 18, 2022

    Carroll’s staff makeover seeks to get Wilson back in the game

    February 16, 2022

    Arizona loss unmasks truths about Hopkins, UW hoops

    February 15, 2022

    Rams win a survivors contest called the Super Bowl

    February 14, 2022
    Twitter
    • Football
    • Baseball
    • NCAA
    • Hockey
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    © 2025 Sportspress Northwest

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.