Notes, etc.
The Spokane Chiefs get right back to it tomorrow night, kicking off a stretch of four games in five nights when they host the Seattle Thunderbirds at the Arena.Read on for my unedited notebook that will run in tomorrow's section.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24, 2008
McKale is filling up
COUGARS • UPDATED: 5:30 P.M.A few thoughts before the game starts (as I write this, it's still almost two hours to game time, but I've always been an early arriver) can be found on the full entry link.
Thoughts on the CBL saga
In today’s Prep Page of The Spokesman-Review I opined on the dilemma facing the Greater Spokane League 4A schools relevant to the reorganization in the Columbia Basin.Next year there will be 11 4A schools in what is now the CBL and it will increase to…
Vandals home for two
The Idaho men's basketball team plays host to San Jose State tonight and Hawaii on Saturday.Click the tab for links to our Four Corners notes and other things.
Knights, Bears finish 9-1
Central Valley won the 13th Battle of the Bone wrestling match with rival University 34-27 Wednesday night, it's second in a row and fourth time overall since the trophy became part of the annual match.East Valley also won, over Shadle Park both schools finishing with…
Heytvelt Q & A
As mentioned Wednesday night, Josh Heytvelt is the subject of our weekly Q & A on the Four Corners page. Click below for more on Heytvelt and other links.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 2008
Memphis downs Tulsa; programming note
Memphis won its first game as the nation's top-ranked team, defeating Tulsa on Wednesday night.Here's a link to the A.P. game story. Gonzaga takes on Memphis (18-0) on Saturday.Check back here Thursday morning for a Q & A with GU's Josh Heytvelt.
Shock add international flavor
The Spokane Shock announced today that wide receiver Mutsumi Takahashi has been assigned to their 2008 roster and defensive lineman Ben Siegert has been released from the team.
Former Cougar Long's condition upgraded
COUGARS • UPDATED: 11 A.M.; 8 P.M.Most of the time right now the news is good around Pullman. Such is the case with the country's sixth-ranked basketball team and the optimism bred of a football coaching change. But Tuesday there was bad news from Tennessee…
TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 2008
Showdown week in GSL
Seven dates remain on the Greater Spokane League basketball calender not counting those three season-ending 3A encounters, but the boys title race likely comes down to the next two games.Ferris is at Mead and Shadle Park hosts Central Valley tonight at SFCC. Then the GSL's…
Day after, days ahead
It's a strange phenomenon hurriedly putting together a game story, inserting a couple of quick quotes (including one fed to me by the S-R's John Blanchette) and sending it in about 25 minutes after the final buzzer. And then going back and interviewing a couple…
MONDAY, JAN. 21, 2008
Gonzaga defeats San Francisco, Sutton
Gonzaga posted its sixth straight win, knocking off San Francisco 72-64 on Monday night and preventing Dons' interim coach Eddie Sutton from his 800th career win.The Zags followed a familiar pattern, building a sizable second-half lead, only to see an opponent rally to make it…
Memphis officially No. 1
As expected, Memphis moved into the top spot in both polls today. The unbeaten Tigers entertain Gonzaga on Saturday, but the Bulldogs have work to do before that showdown.GU takes on San Francisco and interim head coach Eddie Sutton tonight at 9 at the McCarthey…
SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2008
WSU-Oregon post-game video
Here we have Tony Bennett, Derrick Low, Kyle Weaver and Taylor Rochestie talking about the Cougars' win over the Ducks.Get the Flash Player to see this video.
Cougars fly past Ducks in final minutes
Beyond the jump is my quick gamer from Beasley Coliseum. I gotta go run to get some video.
Patriots stay perfect
COUGARSA few hours before tipoff, the AFC playoff game – the only one available on cable in Pullman – is winding down and the golf tournament is nearing the end. And we have some thoughts.
Day after, Sutton, Memphis
Back with our day-after game post, following the Zags' 80-70 victory over San Diego on Saturday afternoon.It will be an interesting upcoming stretch for the Bulldogs. On Monday night they face San Francisco and interim coach Eddie Sutton, who will be trying to become the…
SATURDAY, JAN. 19, 2008
Coeur d'Alene boys win
The No. 1-ranked Coeur d'Alene boys basketball team ran away from visiting Lewiston 74-53 Saturday.Click the tab below to read correspondent Mike Saunders' game story.
CSI sweeps NIC
The College of Southern Idaho men's and women's basketball teams swept North Idaho College on Saturday.Click the tab below to read my unedited game story.
Bulldogs win fifth in a row
Gonzaga coach Mark Few earned his 225th career win as the Zags held off San Diego 80-70 on Saturday at the McCarthey Athletic Center.Click below for my game story and check back Sunday morning for the day-after post.
Time to move on
This will (hopefully) be my last post on this matter, I think the players are ready to move on and I know I am.Here's the final verdict in the Chris Bruton-Kyle Beach incident from last Wednesday. Bruton will serve the final of a two-game suspension…
FRIDAY, JAN. 18, 2008
A few notes from football and basketball
COUGARSA couple of basketball notes and some from football, all based on today's news.
Grier brings Toreros to Spokane
Gonzaga, back at the MAC for the first time since Dec. 31, entertains San Diego, coached by ex-GU assistant Billy Grier, at 1 p.m. Saturday.Click below for notes, quotes and S-R preview.
Eagles spotted in CdA
The high-flying College of Southern Idaho men’s and women’s basketball teams invade Rolly Williams Court on Saturday in Coeur d'Alene for a Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheader against North Idaho College.
Day-after post on EWU's big win
Good morning.I’m not sure how many of you out there made it to the Eagles’ 91-85 overtime men’s basketball win over Northern Colorado at Reese Court on Thursday night, but those who didn’t missed a special performance by an intriguing young player, junior guard Adris…
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