There’s something new on the way … we hope

SATURDAY MORNING NEWS UPDATED: 11:45 A.M.

One post today – it is Saturday after all – and a preview of what will be available tomorrow, that holiest of college basketball days, Selection Sunday.

We’re going to have links to sound files. Yes, SportsLink is finally entering the 21st Century – hey, we’re only seven years late, so quit bitching.

Yes, tomorrow I’ll try – emphasis on try – to have links to sound bites from teleconferences and interviews, maybe even one with a S-R staff member.

But that’s Sunday. Today, I’ve got links to Glenn Kasses’ Cougar game story (and a link to the best Cougar blog around), John Blanchette’s excellent column – the best thing about John is, he’s not only a brilliant writer but a first-rate reporter as well – and Bob Condotta’s story in the Times. OK, more. Here’s the L.A. Times story and Don Ruiz’s piece from Tacoma. UPDATE: There is also this column from the Times’ Steve Kelley which all Cougar fans should read.

• North Central’s attempt to win a 3A boys State title disappeared soon after Mike Vlahovich got to Seattle, but here’s Mike’s story about the loss to Bainbridge. The Indians face Southridge today for third. You can find more on Mike’s blog. East Valley’s girls also lost, ending their season. UPDATE: GU-bound Steven Gray moved into third place on Washington’s all-time scoring list, and is now the leading big-school (4A or 3A) scorer.

• The Chiefs won, keeping the pressure on Friday’s victim Tri-City and Seattle. Another tough foe, Kootenay, comes to town tonight (7; 790-AM).

• That’s it. I’m going to get the lawn mower up and running, then run out to at least one, maybe two, spring sports jamborees to see what’s cooking with the preps.

• But don’t forget. Tomorrow is a big day. And, as some readers have mentioned, Joe Lunardi, the king of bracketologists, has Gonzaga headed to Spokane. Wouldn’t that be something? I’ve posted a comment about Spokane’s place in the NCAA’s world on the post below, if you are interested.