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A new foe, a new look

Posted by Vince

Oct. 11, 2006 9:33 a.m. • 0 comments

EAGLES, VANDALS, HUSKIES, PIRATES

Eastern Washington will be facing Northern Colorado in Big Sky action for the first time Saturday (12:30 p.m.; KSKN-22) and what little they know about the Bears might have to be revised.

It seems, according to Dave Trimmer’s story in today’s S-R, the host Bears may be changing starting quarterbacks.

For more, check Dave’s blog.

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Not much in print today about UI, though this Idaho Statesman story about the WAC conference’s future is interesting (and here is a summary of the presidents’ plan).

For more on the Vandals, check Jim Meehan’s blog.

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The Huskies are at midseason, and the Times’ reviews it so far. The overall tone, as one would expect for a 4-2 team that won three games in the past two years, is positive.

Some problems have surfaced this week, however, with the biggest one being the hip pointer suffered by Isaiah Stanback. Backup Carl Bonnell says he’s ready if needed.

Coming into Husky Stadium this Saturday is Oregon State (3:30 p.m.; FSN), and an upset UW team is waiting.

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The Whitworth Pirates are celebrating their 100th year of playing football (they host Lewis & Clark on Saturday at 1 p.m.) this season, and John Blanchette says no one has been more important to the program in the 100 years than Bruce Grambo. I recommend you read the column and find out why.