GU notes 7
I was at GU's media day today, but the full-fledged notebook won't run until Wednesday, when the Bulldogs entertain Augustana. In the meantime, read on for a couple of items.
MONDAY, DEC. 7, 2009
Akey talks about contract extension
Robb Akey just wrapped up a teleconference with reporters about the Humanitarian Bowl and said he and athletic director Rob Spear have talked about a contract extension -- as recently as this morning. Akey was out last week recruiting and is gone again, so he…
Alfred second-team All-Pac-10 1
COUGARS The All-Pac-10 football teams were just announced, and WSU senior center Kenny Alfred was a second-team selection on the offensive line. He was the only Cougar to earn anything but honorable mention. There were five of those: junior punter Reid Forrest; senior free safety…
Bulldogs drop to 21st 1
Gonzaga slipped four spots in the A.P. Top 25, falling to No. 21 after losing to Wake Forest on Saturday. GU (6-2) is one spot behind Wisconsin, despite a convincing win over the Badgers in Maui, and two spots behind Cincinnati, whom the Zags beat…
Fall prep sports officially over 15
Fall prep sports officially ended with the conclusion of the 4A state football game late Saturday evening.And what a game it was. Skyline is arguably the best team I've seen in 25 years of covering prep sports for The Spokesman-Review. I realize most of those…
Idaho football basks in bowl invite 1
I took care of basketball duty tonight and John Blanchette will have a column on the football developments as far as Idaho is concerned. But I was able to sit in on an impromptu press conference with Robb Akey and several players during halftime. Keep…
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