Washington State's Gabe Marks is all-time Pac-12 receiver
(AP) — After Washington State's Gabe Marks caught the touchdown pass that made him the leading receiver in the history of the Pacific-12 Conference, the referees yelled at him to return the football.
If quarterback Luke Falk is the field general of the Air Raid offense, Marks is the emotional and intellectual voice of the No. 23 Cougars.
The senior caught six more passes in Washington State's loss to No. 9 Colorado last Saturday, bringing his career total to 301.
Marks is sure to be a prime target when the Cougars host rival No. 6 Washington on Friday in the annual Apple Cup, with the winner claiming the Pac-12 North title and a shot at the Rose Bowl.
Offensive lineman Cole Madison noted Marks brings extra energy to the team and will call out players who aren't putting out the required effort.
Marks had a breakout season last year, watching 104 passes for 1,192 yards and 15 touchdowns as Washington posted a 9-4 record.
Asked to identify the key components of the Cougars, Marks riffed on an improved running game, positive chemistry and the defense's ability to generate turnovers.
Marks had a few games left in his college career, and he wants to make the most of them.