# 297 Coug's Corner w/ John Mateer

On this week’s “Cougs Corner” with  John Mateer, the Wazzu QB  discusses his debut game, his pregame routine, his leadership style, and his experience competing for the starting quarterback job. He also talks about his running ability, his admiration for other quarterbacks, and his love for Texas barbecue. Mateer praises the performance of the offensive line and the receivers in the game against Portland State and expresses confidence in the team's ability to continue performing well. In this conversation, John Mateer, the quarterback for Washington State University, discusses his journey to the team, the changing landscape of college athletics, and his football influences. He also talks about the upcoming game against Texas Tech and his experience playing high school football in Texas.Rundown00:00 A Successful Debut: John Mateer's First Game as Washington State's Quarterback03:05 Becoming a Vocal Leader: Mateer's Leadership Style06:48 Learning from Cam Ward: Consistency and Ignoring Negativity09:05 Developing Running Ability: Mateer's Inspiration from Lamar Jackson and Jake Locker12:02 Texas Barbecue and Miss Huddy's Partnership: Mateer's Love for BBQ15:17 Impressive Performance: Offensive Line and Receivers Shine in the Game Against Portland State19:13 From Underrecruited to Washington State26:45 Mateer's Football Influences29:06 The Thrill of Texas High School Football